Here’s an article offering a unique point of view: Obama as African colonial. The piece was written by an American woman whose parents came to this country from Nigeria in the 1970s, and who still travels there frequently. She writes: … Continue reading →
…than never. It’s not exactly the most ringing statement possible, but it’ll do for now.
Continue reading →…speaks out. [Hat tip: American Digest.]
Continue reading →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 →
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 →
But it’s done at the behest of the Iranian government, so that’s okay.
Continue reading →[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 →
…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 →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 →
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 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 →
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 →