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[NOTE: This is a slightly-edited repeat of a previous post] I wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving. Here’s some corny American pictorial propaganda in honor of the occasion, one of my favorite holidays: This painting was not originally created … Continue reading →

[NOTE: I’ll be bumping this up to the top every now and then through the holidays, just as a reminder. I’ll probably be changing the musical selections as the season progresses.] How’s that for shameless self-promotion? I’ve realized that yes, … Continue reading →

Here’s a thread for you to discuss tonight’s election results in Virginia and New Jersey. Or anything else you want. Christie’s victory was a foregone conclusion. And McAuliffe’s always seemed likely, too, although the margin was clearly shrinking. My guess … Continue reading →

Obamacare has so dominated the headlines it’s easy to neglect other important news. But there’s plenty of it: I suppose this first one in connected with Obamacare, too, but it’s a different aspect of it. The D.C. Circuit Court of … Continue reading →