In another ruling today, SCOTUS held 5-4 that public sector unions cannot compel dues from non-members who are not “full-fledged” public service workers. More here: Union leaders had feared that the justices might strike down those state laws [requiring public … Continue reading →
To those of you who saw the FredHJr thread and commented there, I want to convey the thanks of his widow, who read the thread and got in touch with me. She wrote: It means so much that you have … Continue reading →
There really hasn’t been a previous president capable of this sort of thing: Obama describes Republicans and their actions by saying, “It’s not on the level.” “It makes people cynical.” But that’s a good way to describe Obama himself. Note, … Continue reading →
[BUMPED UP—for just a couple more days.] Time passes so quickly when we’re enjoying ourselves, doesn’t it? But it’s been a while since I asked you to donate to a semi-worthy cause: this blog. And so I’m going to ask … Continue reading →
Bot of the creative compliment: What a data of un-ambiguity and preserveness of precious experience regarding unpredicted emotions. That’s what I strive for. Nice that someone finally notices, even if it’s only a bot.
Continue reading →[NOTE: This a slightly edited version of a previous post of mine.] It’s Father’s Day. A sort of poor stepchild to Mother’s Day, although fathers themselves are hardly that. They are central to a family. Just ask the people who … Continue reading →
I knew about it before I didn’t know about it before I knew about it before I…oh, what difference does it make?
Continue reading →…meets the perfect director. No doubt Stone will bring all his legendary attention to detail and historical accuracy to this latest project.
Continue reading →“Oldflyer” has a question: I presume everyone saw the picture of the lovely Duchess of Cambridge’s dress blowing up and revealing her perfectly formed posterior. Now, I am quite old and not up to date, but someone please elighten me. … Continue reading →
I am not sure that word means what you think it means: I am regular reader, how are you everybody? This piece of writing posted at this site is really fastidious.
Continue reading →The story “The Man Without a Country” used to be standard reading matter for seventh graders. In fact, it was the first “real” book—as opposed to those tedious Dick and Jane readers—that I ever was assigned to read in school. … Continue reading →
A roundup of news: The 9/11 museum has finally opened, and Peggy Noonan most definitely approves. I’m planning to see it next time I’m in New York. Now, that’s a commencement speech. Europeans’ growing disillusionment with the EU and the … Continue reading →