Congress Claus
🎄 I wrote and performed my own scary version of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas 🎄 Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/IHI0uNyW0N — Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 20, 2022 Image by @inksyndromeartwork
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Night 2 of the RNC Convention 2020
America, the Land of Opportunity The major theme of the night was “land of opportunity,” with emphasis on economic opportunity under Trump, but also “the land of opportunity” in other important ways, particularly the right to a second chance for criminals who have served their time, a new life for
Continue readingI support Ted Cruz for President
I’ve now had some time to consider the top Republican contenders for next year’s presidential election, and I’ve decided that nothing has changed my mind in the past few months — I still like Ted Cruz best. Based on what I perceive are the strengths and weaknesses of the various
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat 7-7-15 — the “some things never get old” edition and open thread
None of these links have current dates because they’ve been sitting on my spindle for a while, but each addresses a current issue, and it would be criminal if I didn’t share them with you: Nevada puts education power back in parents’ hands People who oppose the power of the
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat 6-24-15 — “watching the passing scene” edition and open thread
I’ve been playing catch-up today, with some success. I managed to get about 50% of my to-do list completed, which is pretty good. And now I get to share with you the fascinating stuff that crossed my computer screen today: Anyone for a flat tax? I’m not feeling it for
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat 5-27-15 — the “oy, such a day!” edition and open thread
It’s been one of those days: I took two family members to two different doctors’ appointments, went to a work meeting, went grocery shopping, and cooked dinner. It’s 8:30 at night where I am, and this is the first time today that I’m sitting down at the computer. I still
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat 5-20-15 — the “I’m still standing” edition and Open Thread
Unlike Rand Paul, who is standing for a filibuster against the Patriot Act, my “standing” has to do with the fact that, after a long afternoon of shopping and doctors with my mother, I am still upright and reasonably coherent. His feat is the more admirable one or possibly the
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat 4-10-15 — the mother of all round-ups
This is it — the ultimate round-up, consisting of more than 20 links that I’ve collected over the past couple of days and wanted to share with you. Nothing works better at squeezing a nice long blog post than a series of legal pleadings I really don’t want to write.
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat (11/13/14) — Morality edition (and Open Thread)
As you’ve probably noticed, I’ve spent a bit of the past two days doing housecleaning at my site: I’ve upgraded the comments feature (for the better, I hope) and I’ve rebooted the “read more” feature so that posts are truncated, requiring less vertical scrolling, but can easily be expanded and
Continue readingThe Bookworm Beat (11/12/14) — The “trigger warning” edition (and Open Thread)
If I’ve written this post correctly, it should trigger discomfort in sensitive Leftists. “Trigger warnings,” for those of you fortunate enough not to move in circles that use them, are warnings at the beginning of any information presentation, be it fact or fiction, written or oral, aural or visual. They tell
Continue readingQuick links, pre-Christmas Eve edition
I have a legal memo to write, so of course I had to check out all sorts of stuff on the internet first. Here’s a quick run-down. The Left loves to talk about McCarthyism. The Left also loves to practice McCarthyism. John O’Sullivan reminds us that GLAAD’s approach to the
Continue readingYour opinions about Rand Paul, please
I was listening to a few seconds of Rand Paul on Sean Hannity’s radio show today. I haven’t been following his recent drone kerfuffle very closely, but his explanation of his drone statement the other day sounded reasonable. According to Rand, he’s never said that drones cannot be used to
Continue readingBurning the candle at both ends, but let’s talk about Rand Paul and Ted Cruz
Does anyone study Edna St. Vincent Millay anymore? I don’t recall reading her at school myself, but I’ve always liked this little rhyme: My candle burns at both ends It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends – It gives a lovely light. I’m
Continue readingMy first cartoon — The Tipping Point
I don’t have artistic skills, but I had an idea:
Continue readingThe media’s approach to Rand Paul’s filibuster: pretend it never happened *UPDATED*
Yesterday, Rand Paul embarked upon a nearly 12-hour-long standing filibuster. The filibuster’s ostensible purpose and practical effect was to delay a vote on John Brennan’s nomination to head the CIA. It’s real purpose, though, was to force Attorney General Eric Holder to answer a straightforward question: “Does the President have
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