Neil Sedaka
Yes, Neil Sedaka. Why not? As for the why, I was listening to the song “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” the other day. I hadn’t heard it in a gazillion years, and I got curious about him. So I … Continue reading →
neo
Decorum and respect: who decides?
Commenter “groundhog” asked this question in the “Hamilton” thread: The same free speech can be trash to one person and treasure to another. The same speech you or I treasure may be considered worthless to others. And although decorum and … Continue reading →
Fidel Castro is dead at 90
The news comes as something of a shock—not because Castro has died, but because he was still alive till now and only 90 years old. After all, this was a man who came to power during the Eisenhower presidency, and … Continue reading →
Black Friday: don’t forget Amazon and neo-neocon
[BUMPED UP: Scroll down for new posts.] It’s the day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Black Friday. The day to wait patiently in store lines for bargains—in-between bites of turkey salad sandwich, doses of Tums, and the ritual of making … Continue reading →
Climate change blog
I know I’ve recommended Judith Curry’s blog before, but I want to do it again because of what she’s written since the election on the issue of Donald Trump and AGW. Curry is one of the most objective and reasonable … Continue reading →
As for Romney…
…there are reports that “some” in the Trump camp think he should be required to apologize to Trump before becoming his Secretary of State. The “some” that the article names is Mike Huckabee: “There’s only one way that I think … Continue reading →
The obligatory “the electors should vote for Hillary” articles
Here’s one by law prof Lawrence Lessig in the WaPo, and here’s some backup from Martin Longman in the Washington Monthly, with a bit of quibbling on the details. What are these articles about? After all, it’s pretty much a … Continue reading →
It’s that “order Amazon through the neo portal” time of year again
It’s that time. Again. Christmas, Chanukah, and whatever other holiday might suit your diverse fancies are all coming up sooner than you think. So I’m encouraging you to feel their hot panting breaths on your neck, and to solve all … Continue reading →
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I happen to like Thanksgiving. Always have. It’s a holiday for anyone and everyone in this country—except, of course, people who hate turkey. There are quite a few of those curmudgeonly folks, but I’m happy to report I’m not one … Continue reading →
Thank you, readers!!!!
Well, this season’s pledge drive is over at neo-neocon (although donations are accepted at any time!), and I want to give a huge and heartfelt thank-you to everyone who donated. You really can’t imagine how grateful and touched I am … Continue reading →
How to talk politics on Thanksgiving
Ah yes. Here we go again. My suggestions this year are simplicity itself. (1) Try to avoid the topic entirely. (2) If a liberal brings it up, just use a pleasant tone and say something like, “I think the best … Continue reading →
Just a bit more about those polls
I’ve already written about how the polls, particularly the national polls, weren’t all that bad this year. But I’m going to add just a bit more. As of this writing, Clinton is ahead in the popular vote by about 2 … Continue reading →