Troll IDs
By the way, for all who are interested in this sort of thing, “spotter” and “just a guy” are one and the same person, originating from Auckland, New Zealand. For those whose memories here go back a ways, probligo the … Continue reading →
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Pre-election musings on Vietnam and Iraq: the bitter end?
Saddam Hussein has been sentenced to hanging. Nothing is likely to save him, not even the antics of lawyer Ramsey Clark, who was thrown out of the courtroom yesterday for disrespect. But despite all the charges against him, no one’s … Continue reading →
Another rhyme of history: military service and family strife
During the Vietnam years, it wasn’t unusual for fathers and sons to stop talking to each other over issues connected with the war and military service. Most often the father, usually a veteran who’d served in World War II, couldn’t … Continue reading →
An atom of meaning: the Luré§at trial (Part II)
That’s the most important piece of evidence we’ve heard yet, said the King, rubbing his hands; so now let the jury— If any one of them can explain it, said Alice, (she had grown so large in the last few … Continue reading →
And more fear…
A few more thoughts (in addition to these) about fear as a motivator for political stances: I think one reason this “fraidy cat” accusation is such a persistent charge towards me is the pre-eminence of feelings among liberals and the … Continue reading →
The only thing we have to fear…
[Certain remarks about fear as a motivator for people such as myself (such as this comment, found in this thread), got me to thinking about writing a comprehensive response. I had that response all set in my mind, but then … Continue reading →
Luré§at trial Part II is in the works
I thought I’d have it out earlier, but “real life” and duties intervened. I plan to get Part II of the Luré§at trial up either this evening or tomorrow.
Continue reading →This is what it sounds like when narcissists apologize
They say things like this: I sincerely regret that my words were misinterpreted… A general rule of thumb is that narcissists talk a lot about themselves; “I” this and “I” that–but rarely as the subject of the action verb in … Continue reading →
Law-abiding
Whatever the Dem-Repub split in next week’s election, Lieberman may just end up being the beneficiary of the law of unintended consequences (via Pajamas Media).
Continue reading →The Sanity Squad: women as meat, and elections again
The Squad’s latest podcast is now available at Pajamas Media. Dr. Sanity, Shrink, Siggy, and I discuss the Mufti of Australia’s remarks likening immodest women to uncovered meat left out in the street (oh, what a charmer that Mufti is!), … Continue reading →
He’s baaack: Kerry opens mouth, inserts foot; opens mouth, inserts foot; opens…
I’ve been quite happy with John Kerry’s relative absense from the political scene ever since a certain November day two years ago. On the other hand, that joy is tempered with just a teeny bit of sorrow at not having … Continue reading →
Non-talking New York Blues
The New York Times has tackled a subject near and dear to my heart. In this article that appeared Sunday, October 29, called “The Elephant in the Room,” Anne E. Kornblut faces the fact that politics has become the untouchable … Continue reading →