This is exactly the reason why I became disaffected with the conservative “movement:” it isn’t a movement, it is an orthodoxy. Any deviation from the party line is quickly identified and punished, at best with a lampooning and at worst… Continue Reading
Thanks to an e-mail tip, I’ve stumbled across what looks like a very nicely-written blog about education by a psychology and education professor, which is just getting off the ground. For instance, take a look at his most recent effort,… Continue Reading
What to do with the large tax return the accountant tells us to expect? I have an idea…. … but I’ll have to see what The Wife thinks of my plan.
Since I use a variety of hit-tracking tools, I’ve noticed over the last week that Legal Satyricon has more strength as a referrer to this blog than any other link I’ve had in recent history. Congratualtions, Marco Randazza and crew; it turns out you’ve… Continue Reading
I’ve little time for blogging right now. In between a heavy work schedule and a mission from The Wife to build a table that seats eight for the back patio in time for a dinner party on Saturday* (she is doing… Continue Reading
The Washington Post is reporting that House leaders have decided to not use the “deem and pass” rule suggested by House Rules Chair Louise Slaughter. Also, I’ve come across indications that Republicans have used the Slaughter Rule, or a similar… Continue Reading
Marco Randazza at Legal Satyricon linked to my analysis of the Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in Newdow v. Rio Linda USD. A commenter there named “Alan,” however, takes issue with not only my prohibition against anonymous commenters (for reasons which… Continue Reading
Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. It is a special place, which preserves the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and serves as a shelter for all kinds of wildlife. It also has unusual features like… Continue Reading
A longstanding philosophical disagreement I have with some is that there is a difference between happiness and pleasure. Today, I got a good wrinkle on that debate. I was asked whether I get more pleasure from my writing, from reading,… Continue Reading
Yesterday we talked about President John Adams, Founding Father and Patriot. President Adams showed us that sometimes even the best leaders are tempted to interfere with the liberties the Constitution recognizes. President Adams signed laws called the Alien and Sedition… Continue Reading