The sign language interpreter at Mandela’s service was an imposter. A solemn imposter. Also—fortunately—a safe one, although no one seems to know who he is or how he got there. He was so close to Obama and other world leaders … Continue reading →
So much kinder and gentler: One thing that you should be aware of is that word has gone out and Democrats will no longer speak of plans being “cancelled.” They are now all using the euphemism “transitioned to better plans.” … Continue reading →
It has not escaped my notice that the Obamacare website is named “healthcare.gov.” That sounds innocuous enough, so why am I calling anyone’s attention to it? It’s emblematic of the insidious nature of the language around the ACA that we … Continue reading →
Another excellent article in a long line of them by Thomas Sowell: Boehner is not unique in having a blind spot when it comes to recognizing the importance of articulation and the need to put some serious time and effort … Continue reading →
Is there a solution to nagging? Just stop doing it, says Taffy Brodesser-Akner (that’s quite a moniker, by the way). For most people, easier said than not-done. But of course, I wouldn’t know. I never, never ever nag; I merely … Continue reading →
…who seems to get it—Diane Black of Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District: If President Obama can unilaterally decide which parts of the law he must enforce, what is to prevent the next president, regardless of party, from unilaterally deciding to not … Continue reading →
Here’s the story: “The Clintons are upset with the comparisons that the Weiners seem to be encouraging ”” that Huma is ”˜standing by her man’ the way Hillary did with Bill, which is not what she in fact did,’’ said … Continue reading →
How do you pronounce “Mary,” “merry,” and “marry” in that sentence? Do all three sound different? Are two the same (and which ones), or are all the same? According to this map, it depends where you live: only in Massachusetts, … Continue reading →
So, was it Gore Vidal who coined the bon mot: “It is not enough to succeed. Others must fail”? Yesterday there was a discussion of that burning question on this thread, and I became curious. It just didn’t quite sound … Continue reading →
They just won’t be called that any more. After all, we wouldn’t want to offend anyone or hurt their feelings. The article is a bit mum on what should replace the term, which is supposedly being jettisoned because it characterizes … Continue reading →
It had to happen, didn’t it? The MSM and the left (is that becoming redundant?) scours Republican utterances for evidence of bigotry on a daily (perhaps hourly?) basis. And sure enough, every now and then someone slips according to the … Continue reading →
…that for today I’m taking a little vacay from politics. It should come as a relief to you; it certainly does me. Sometimes I just can’t deal with what seems like the task of pointing out the same stuff over … Continue reading →