Gustav is weakening and steering to the west of the Big Easy. The Air Force regularly sends in its “hurricane hunter” aircraft, and the last observation of about a hour ago showed […]
On taking pleasure in the misery of others
Conan the Barbarian was asked “What is best in life.” Arnie’s response: “To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.” Mike Royko, […]
The importance of Palin’s experience
Update. I’ve been browsing the blogs to find out about Palin. Most fascinating of all is that fact that everybody is comparing here to Obama and not to Biden. Like I said […]
The importance of Commander in Chief
Part II of the leadership comparison of McCain and Obama How much of the President of the United States’ job has been in the capacity of Commander in Chief? To start—but in […]
Comparing McCain’s and Obama’s experience
Don’t forget to see today’s post, which continues this one Barack Obama served 143 days in the senate and no days in the military before he began his run for president. John […]
Which country did best in the Olympics?
(This analysis was suggested by reader Joy C., who provided a link to the medal tables.) China, even disregarding its cheating, grabbed the most gold medals (51 to the USA’s next best […]
The Pathetic Madonna
The insane level of self-regard and idiotic self-indulgent behavior we accept from our celebrities should embarrass us. There will always be utterly spoiled brats, but that these blots on humanity should be […]
Reportorial entrails and other auguries
“The VP speculation continues” is the headline of the day. Some reporters camped out at Senator Joe Biden’s house and discovered he had visited a bank and a clothing store. This caused […]
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