I can’t resist this one
The title of the video is “are women born this way?” Answer: beats me. But it’s awfully cute, isn’t it? Maybe she’ll grow up to be a blogger. [NOTE: For some reason I can’t get the video to play if … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Watch Walpin for yourself: does this man seem confused?
On Monday, Gerald Walpin was a guest on the Glenn Beck show (his segment begins at around 3:30). As you watch the clip, see whether you think Walpin seems “confused, disoriented, and unable to answer questions.” For extra credit, compare … Continue reading →
Now here’s some real meddling
But it’s done at the behest of the Iranian government, so that’s okay.
Continue reading →A trip back: the Iranian revolution (Part I)
[This is a repeat of a previous post. I thought to re-publish the series I wrote some time ago about the Iranian revolution. This is Part I.] One of my favorite verses from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam (the Fitzgerald … Continue reading →
“Get out and enjoy life”…
…says the 85-year old Bush I. Of course, his choice of fun activity wouldn’t be mine, but it’s a free country. So far.
Continue reading →Catch the waves
If you want to see some astoundingly beautiful photos of waves, please go to this site (the photos seem to be protected from copying, so I wasn’t able to put a sample here). [ADDENDUM: A very helpful friend, far more … Continue reading →
The UN finally gets in touch with me
From the inbox. I guess I’ll have to check on that spam filter: United Nations Organization. United Kingdom Department of Humanitarian Affairs Baley House, Har RoadSutton, Greater London SM1 4te.United Kingdom. Congratulations Beneficiary, We are pleased to inform you of … Continue reading →
I take a try at being Instapundit
I don’t usually offer a list of links, but there is so much interesting stuff out there that I thought I’d do just that today: Obama gets away with what would have once been called a scandal. Megan Mcardle takes … Continue reading →
Why is this taking so long?
There’s a move afoot to tighten the regulations limiting naked short selling and to reinstate the uptick rule. These reforms were prominently discussed last fall, even on this blog. So, why is it taking this long? Especially when so many … Continue reading →
More essential VDH
Victor Davis Hanson has written another fine one. The comments make interesting, although sobering, reading as well.
Continue reading →Labor’s labours lost
Is this news from Britain a portent of things to come here?: Deputy Labor leader Harriet Harman conceded the European election results were a “very, very bad defeat” for Labor but said Brown, 58, was “resilient” and would fight on. … Continue reading →
Victor Davis Hanson’s “Reckoning”
Just read it. It’s one of his best ever—and that’s saying a lot. And then read this, which is closely connected. And realize the truth of Kundera’s words: for contemporary man reality is a continent visited less and less often.
Continue reading →