Twice in the last few days Blogger–the not-so-gracious host of this and all the other “blogspot” blogs–has been playing some games I can only describe as passive-aggressive. Several times, when I’ve logged in to post, Blogger directs me to register … Continue reading →
I had some trouble earlier today getting onto Blogger. Finally got it straightened out (for now, anyway). I hope to do a more substantive post later today, but for now I’ll just say happy fiftieth anniversary to this stalwart couple. … Continue reading →
I didn’t think of this one. But Jules Crittenden did. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Continue reading →The latest Sanity Squad podcast is up. We discuss gloomy prognostications on Iran and what might be done about the situation there, paranoia vs. denial, Congress and its message to the Arab world, and the West in general as the … Continue reading →
Talk about supporting the troops!
Continue reading →The lastest Sanity Squad podcast is up at Pajamas. The Squad takes aim at a recent issue of Psychology Today purporting to analyze the difference between liberals and conservatives. Well, Dr. Sanity, Shrinkwrapped, and Siggy analyze the analysis. And even … Continue reading →
This is my question: doesn’t a speech like Bush’s, in which a strategic plan is outlined, give the enemy the advantage of knowing in advance what the approach will be, and take away any element of surprise? True, the details … Continue reading →
[NOTE: The full text of Bush’s speech can be found here.] Bush’s speech last night was a tight and subdued performance in terms of rhetoric and delivery. But, what else is new? Although a Churchillian sweep and grandeur would be … Continue reading →
In this story about how bloggers won’t let go of the controversy over the existence of quoted AP source Jamil Hussein, Maria Aspen writes (in the business section of the NY Times): In a reference to a memorable swipe that … Continue reading →
…on Congress’s reaction to Bush’s Iraq plan (before he’s announced it), utopia and tyranny, self-defense, and a myriad of other assorted issues. It’s me, sans cold; Siggy; Dr. Sanity; and Shrink. Join us.
Continue reading →Well, we had a Christmas hiatus, and we’re back. The Sanity Squad, that is, discussing the reactions to the Saddam execution, plus Somalia. Have a listen.
Continue reading →There’s an awful lot of speculation on what Bush’s new plan for Iraq might be. The consensus is that it will take the form of the “go big” option: the so-called “surge.” The details–just how large that surge will be, … Continue reading →