There are two interesting developments in the Walpin case. The first is that a possible obstruction of justice charge is being investigated by the FBI—against Johnson, the Sacramento mayor whom IG Walpin implicated in misuse of AmeriCorps funds. There’s a … Continue reading →
The Walpin firing should be a big big story: heavy-handed executive overreach by the President in order to protect a political supporter from charges against him. Right now it’s not. The NY Times? So far it’s offering the sound of … Continue reading →
Justice Ginsberg has ordered a temporary stay of the Chrysler-Fiat sale. This doesn’t mean a whole lot as yet. The decision can be easily reversed at any time and the deal allowed to go ahead. That may indeed be what … Continue reading →
The Sotomayor debate has brought the controversy about what is known as “reverse racism” to the fore. I don’t much like that term—I’m of the opinion that racism is racism is racism. But the term “reverse racism” does acknowledge the … Continue reading →
Controversial abortion doctor George Tiller was shot and killed in church yesterday, and a firestorm of argument has erupted in response. Some on the pro-choice side blame the entire pro-life movement, especially people such as TV talk show personality Bill … Continue reading →
Please read my PJ article about identity politics, diversity, and judicial nominations. You’ll be glad you did. I’ll be glad you did. PJ will be glad you did.
Continue reading →Much attention is being paid to the following statement made by Sonia Sotomayor in a 2001 speech in Berkeley, California: Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences, a possibility I abhor less or discount less than my … Continue reading →
President Obama has chosen Sonia Sotomayor as the replacement for outgoing Supreme Court Justice David Souter. Even before the pick, it was clear that identity politics would be a huge factor in the decision: “There is only one thing that … Continue reading →
This is very interesting: Obama has reversed himself on the release of the photos of alleged abuse of prisoners by our military in Iraq and Afghanistan. The reason? Obama was advised by military commanders, who “warned that the images could … Continue reading →
It probably won’t mean a great deal in terms of the liberal/conservative makeup of the Supreme Court that Justice Souter has announced his retirement, and President Obama will get to replace him. Of course, it would have been a very … Continue reading →
In refusing to fight the release of the prisoner interrogation photos, the Obama administration, according to ACLU attorney Amrit Singh, is showing its commitment to transparency. Yes, it’s transparent, all right—transparently clear that Obama is determined to strike fear into … Continue reading →
His name is Frank DiPascali. He was in charge of the smooth operation of Madoff’s Ponzi scheme on Floor 17, a top-secret operation needing a special pass to visit , and featuring an ancient IBM computer server, a bunch of … Continue reading →