Obama said it would be “inexcusable and irresponsible” if Congress doesn’t act immediately on his stimulus bill. On the contrary. It’s “inexcusable and irresponsible” to rush it through without ascertaining whether its provisions are truly designed to stimulate the economy, … Continue reading →
No. This time it’s “catastrophe.” Here’s some more from Obama on stirring up “fear itself.”
Continue reading →…takes supplies meant for the relief of needy residents of Gaza. [For some more deja vu, read this.]
Continue reading →…the work of Father Desbois. I first wrote about this extraordinary priest here.
Continue reading →Rhythm seems to be hardwired.
Continue reading →Starting with this comment in a previous thread about Madoff, a discussion ensued about whether the operation he ran that turned out to be a Ponzi scheme could be called a hedge fund. Here are some definitions of “hedge fund.” … Continue reading →
I guess I missed out again.
Continue reading →…will she still wear it?
Continue reading →They all took Presidential oaths that required a do-over.
Continue reading →For those of you who are near a TV and are planning to watch, here’s a thread where you can talk amongst yourself about the inaugural festivities. A few liveblogging thoughts: I find the expressions on the faces of the … Continue reading →
At least it feels that way, from the reports I read. America is more excited about this particular president than any previous one I can recall, and my memory goes back quite a while. Is it merely because of the … Continue reading →
The following email was forwarded to me by a friend. As Nigerian scams go, it is a thing of beauty, don’t you think? And despite the scammers’ continuing inability to master the English language, the closing sentence is a masterpiece: … Continue reading →