New blogger?
People sometimes write to me seeking advice on starting up a new blog. Well, they could do worse than to heed the sage advice of Iowahawk (via LGF). (If I heeded it myself, I’d probably get a lot more traffic.)
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I said no more Miers, but I just couldn’t resist this
Here’s a song to brighten your day. Pretty clever, I think. (And here’s the original for comparison). And, since the author has solicited new stanzas, here are my offerings (the last one is based on the final stanza of the … Continue reading →
I bet you’ll never see this in Reuters
Via Dr. Sanity, here’s a photo of some participants in the Iraqi referendum that you’re unlikely to see in that Axis of Negativity (Reuters, the BBC, the AP): The “ayes” seem to have it. [ADDENDUM: It turns out there’s a … Continue reading →
Reuters gets dizzy over the Iraqi vote
Reuters is spinning so much here, I’m surprised it doesn’t get vertigo. This is the entire text of the article, which originally caught my eye because of its positive headline, “Iraq voters seen approving constitution”: BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi voters … Continue reading →
Well, so, why can’t they?
This little teaser at the NY Times tempted me for a moment to become a subscriber to TimesSelect, their pay-for-view columnist service: Why Righties Can’t Teach By JOHN TIERNEY Published: October 15, 2005 Liberals on campus have become so used … Continue reading →
And now for some real news
I am extremely heartened by the recently-announced compromise on Iraq’s constitution. But rather than comment further myself, I’ll leave that honor to one of the many valiant citizens of Iraq, a man who was among the first to give us … Continue reading →
It depends on what the meaning of “possible” is
Well, now there’s a firestorm around Laura Bush, heretofore the most inoffensive woman on the face of the planet. And just what is Ms. Bush alleged to have said? I’m not going to go into every detail. I’ll just link … Continue reading →
The trend continues: so long, Schroder
Lost in the cacaphonous din of the Miers nomination is the following news: Angela Merkel of the Christian Democrats (now, there’s a party title unlikely to fly in this country) appears to be on her way to becoming Germany’s next … Continue reading →
Not a bad hair day?
From the Anchoress here, one of those ubiquitous online tests. My result: Your Hair Should Be Purple Intense, thoughtful, and unconventional. You’re always philosophizing and inspiring others with your insights. Not too shabby. I’ll take it. Posting will be light … Continue reading →
Wait till next year….
Well, it’s over. Condolences accepted. But as I said, it doesn’t bother me all that much, compared to other years. Now I start rooting for the White Sox to win the whole thing.
Continue reading →It’s official: I’m a centrist
You are a Social Moderate (55% permissive) and an… Economic Liberal (38% permissive) You are best described as a: Centrist You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. The test didn’t pick up … Continue reading →
Kerry: stick a fork in him, I’m afraid he’s done
John Kerry just can’t get no respect these days. Even Michael Crowley of the New Republic tells him–and none-too-gently, either, that his time is up. Not surprisingly, the peculiar offness, narcissism, and tone-deafness that Kerry exhibited during his Presidential campaign … Continue reading →