Fausta has written a new riff in an attempt to answer that ancient question: is it a man’s world, or is it a women’s? Who’s got the better right to sing the blues? In the end, though, I consider the … Continue reading →
I’ve quoted William Lloyd Garrison before, and I’m going to do it again: With reasonable men I will reason; with humane men I will plea; but to tyrants I will give no quarter, nor waste arguments where they will certainly … Continue reading →
It may not exactly be traditional, but it’s “Tradition.” proving once again that, although translations may be imperfect, we still speak the same language. One caveat: I really think this particular Tevye is too thin for the role. Maybe if … Continue reading →
Periodically I get an infestation of trolls here. It’s always interesting to me to note that trolls tend to proliferate any time Israel is being discussed. Those of you who’ve been following this blog know what I’m referring to when … Continue reading →
The second podcast of the illustrious Sanity Squad is now up at the new and redesigned Pajamas Media site. My “s” and “f” sounds aren’t really as hissy as they sound; I’m still trying to find a good mic position … Continue reading →
This is beyond description. So I won’t bother to describe it. I’ll just add this commentary: what hath the Sixties wrought? And this caveat: please, readers, DO NOT try this in your home! Or anywhere else, for that matter.
Continue reading →Here’s what Powerline has to say about the war against Hezbollah in Lebanon so far, and the present ceasefire: So Hezbollah goes out on top. My guess is that the IDF has had quite a bit of success in killing … Continue reading →
The Lebanese army received its marching orders today. Actually, it received two sets of marching orders: one from its own commanders, and then another from Hezbollah, superceding the original command. Though we hardly needed any more clarity on the impotence … Continue reading →
As some of the details of the airplane attack case are revealed, it seems clear that the investigation proceeded slowly and painstakingly over a period of months. But several interesting facts stand out so far. The first is that breaking … Continue reading →
A planned terrorist attack to destroy airliners in flight through explosives hidden in carry-on luggage has been thwarted in Great Britain. The police described the plot as involving “mass murder on an unimaginable scale.” My reaction: unimaginable to whom? Folks, … Continue reading →
A must read (via Pajamas).
Continue reading →Joe Lieberman was defeated last night in the Democratic primary in Connecticut, thus proving (as if it needed any proving) that the Democratic Party has veered to the left. The Democrats seem to have abandoned the “big tent” concept–the idea … Continue reading →