Politics thread
I’m not writing about politics, just for today. But you can.
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Romney wins Illinois primary
It’s not a surprise at all, but Mitt Romney has won in Illinois. With 61% of precincts reporting, he’s got about 48% of the vote to Santorum’s 34%, Paul’s 9%, and Gingrich’s unimpressive 8%. For some reason (maybe because Romney … Continue reading →
Seriously strange…
…and almost creepy. But still, some people’s bodies can do the weirdest things. As the lyric says, “Maybe I”m a different breed.” I don’t think there’s any “maybe” about it; somebody like this has to work very hard to develop … Continue reading →
Thank you!
Well, this season’s pledge drive is over at neo-neocon (although donations are accepted at any time!), and I want to give a huge and heartfelt thank-you to everyone who donated. You really can’t imagine how grateful and touched I am … Continue reading →
Happy St. Patrick’s Day…
…to all! I’m not sure why St. Patrick’s Day got so popular, but my best guess is that it has just a wee bit (that’s Scots, isn’t it?) to do with (a) drinking; and (b) the green theme. So, despite … Continue reading →
It’s that time again—last time for now
[NOTE: Bumped up once more, for the last time this cycle.] Yes, it’s hard to believe, isn’t it? Time passes so quickly when we’re enjoying ourselves. But yes, it’s been a while since I asked you to donate to a … Continue reading →
Making music: on playing the cello
[NOTE: This is a repeat of an older post. Thought you might enjoy it.] I used to play the cello. Well, perhaps “play” is too strong a word. I was chosen for the instrument (no, that’s not a typo; I … Continue reading →
It’s that time again, again
[NOTE: Bumped up once more.] Yes, it’s hard to believe, isn’t it? Time passes so quickly when we’re enjoying ourselves. But yes, it’s been a while since I asked you to donate to a semi-worthy cause: this blog. And so … Continue reading →
It seems as though…
…if you wanted to commit identity theft, this wouldn’t be your best bet.
Continue reading →Religion and public office: Santorum’s nausea
Rick Santorum certainly doesn’t mind saying controversial things. The latest to hit the MSM are these statements, which seem wrong on several levels: In remarks last year at the College of Saint Mary Magdalen in Warner, N.H., Santorum had told … Continue reading →
Beauty…
…is in the eye of the beholder—and the AKC standards. Malachy the Pekingese is best in show, Westminster, 2012:
Continue reading →Three ancient tales of unwed pregnancies
[NOTE: Every now and then I may repost something from the past that might seem relevant or interesting. Here’s something I originally wrote in 2008.] I grew up in an era in which abortion was both difficult to obtain and … Continue reading →