Conservatives deal with facts and reach conclusions; liberals have conclusions and sell them as facts.
Whew! That was a long drive home. We got caught in traffic jams caused by two accidents, so we got to spend an extra couple of hours in the car. Still, better to sit around because of an accident than to be in an accident. I’ve done both and prefer
Continue readingThere’s just something awesome…a je ne sais quoi..about Israeli humor in the face of adversity. For all you Dylan fans…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nbA0h0WfA4U [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbA0h0WfA4U[/youtube] A Ka-nife?
Continue readingWe’re back in the car today, so my blogging will be on hold for several hundred miles. When I get back to my computer, I’ll tell you about two fascinating people I met yesterday. Until then, I hope you have fun with this open thread.
Continue readingMaybe what we see today is a final struggle for America between those that want to be free and those that don’t.
Continue readingGreat poster, that’s all I can say. And here is the perfect companion piece (after which you’ll want to take a shower).
Continue readingThe OWS people have made much of their pathetic status compared to the “wealthy 1%.” As I’ve mentioned before, this is a completely spurious argument, because it makes the 99% sound like a single homogenous lump all similarly situated to medieval serfs. Nothing could be further from the truth. In
Continue readingMr. Bookworm works for a very large corporation. While we were in the car with the kids, the conversation turned to the exquisite sensitivity the corporation has to show when it’s faced with firing a minority employee. The process is arduous, requiring huge HR involvement, dozens of staff interviews and
Continue readingIf I can, I’ll post a bit today. If I can’t, this will have to do: Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! As I say with truth every year, my blog and the friends I’ve made through blogging are two things that are always at the top of my “I’m thankful for…” list.
Continue readingIn the car today. You guys have fun without me.
Continue readingThere’s a distinct possibility that this is the best half time show ever, combining heartfelt patriotism, pitch perfect music, and marching the likes of which most of us haven’t seen outside of a Busby Berkeley movie. Even better — no wardrobe malfunctions. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjPmmCtHmfE[/youtube] (If the video doesn’t show, go here
Continue readingFor those of you interested in the fact that several thousand more East Anglia climate change emails are now available for public consumption, many of which indicate that the climate change proponents were aggressively pushing a theory in advance of actual data, here are four good links: Watts Up With
Continue readingFrom Zombie, who comments on the gaggle of giggling girls who gleefully relive their pepper spray experience, and From Castra Praetoria, who’s been pepper sprayed a few times himself (but all in the line of duty), and also From James Taranto, who notes that a lack of actual aggression doesn’t
Continue readingI can’t remember if I wrote it here, but I know that, in lunches with Don Quixote, I’ve discussed the parallels between the OWS protests and the Chicago convention in 1968. Rather than gather my slightly fragmented thoughts, I’ll just pass the baton to Bruce Kesler, who ably discusses the
Continue readingRush let ‘er rip against the media this morning regarding its utter failure to investigate any aspect of Obama’s life, even as it subjects Republican candidates to the most invasive investigations and demeaning tactics imaginable. It’s a long riff, but every bit of it is interesting, and you’ll probably be
Continue reading[I wrote this yesterday but, for reasons, unclear to me, it never posted. So here it is today.] I’ve been cooking Thanksgiving dinner today. Yes, I know it’s Monday. You want to hear something even more foolish? We’ll be visiting my wonderful in-laws for Thanksgiving, and they will be cooking,
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