If McCain wins….
…they’ll have to retire the “chickenhawk” meme. Not only is McCain a bona fide war hero of unquestioned courage and true grit, but it turns out his son is a Marine fighting in Iraq.
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Yon’s moment of truth
Michael Yon has another fine essay up about progress in Iraq. I think you’ll find it not only informative but encouraging without whitewashing the difficulties that still remain. [NOTE: I plan to post Part II of “Cultural and moral relativism” … Continue reading →
A few quick thoughts on the NH primary
The polls will be closing in about an hour and a half in New Hampshire, so here are some of my final pre-result thoughts on the proceedings: (1) Weather, unbelievably great! An illustration of the old adage that if you … Continue reading →
Join the Sanity Squad
Well, they finally got me to talk about the primaries. Listen up at Blog Talk Radio to tonight’s Sanity Squad podcast with Dr. Sanity, Shrink, Siggy, and me.
Continue reading →RIP, Andrew Olmstead
Blogger Andrew Olmstead has been killed by small arms fire in Iraq. His final message—characteristically touching, thoughtful, and humorous—has been posted here.
Continue reading →The pause that refreshes
I’m a bit under the weather today, having woken up with an aura that then segued seamlessly into a migraine. Fortunately, I don’t get migraines too often, now that I’ve eliminated chocolate from my life. But every now and then … Continue reading →
Oh, and…
…Happy New Year’s Eve!
Continue reading →There’s bliss in Boston…
…and its environs. Even non-football fans such as myself have heard the news of the Patriots’ spectacular record-setting season. Combined with the Sox winning the World Series for the second time in the last four years, this makes Boston sports … Continue reading →
Oh, why not?
Why not take a break from politics and world angst? You’ve got a good excuse, because it’s that time of year again—“Nutcracker” time, that is. Especially if you live anywhere near New York City, where the New York City Ballet … Continue reading →
What to give Fido for Christmas
For the hypochondriacal pet who has everything.
Continue reading →Merry Christmas: for Jews
Some thoughtful thoughts on a Jewish response to the greeting “Merry Christmas!”
Continue reading →It wouldn’t hurt…
…to go over to Gay Patriot and vote for me. Once a day, like flossing. There, is that diva-esque enough? [ADDENDUM: You’re released from this Sisyphean task. The contest is over and congrats to the winner, Sondra K.]
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