Thanks to a particular commenter who cannot seem to restrain his contempt for my failure to share his paranoia concerning Muslims while commenting on posts here, I have enabled comment moderation. I do not wish to ban this commenter from… Continue Reading
Today’s Fish Wrapper has a piece today on Oklahoma’s Measure 755, about which I wrote a few days ago. One of the things that I found important to note was the fact that the sponsors of the measure could not… Continue Reading
I do so enjoy the Reason Foundation’s videos — they put things in perspective. Like this historical take on what has seemed like a remarkably dismal* election cycle: * Not “dismal” for Tuesday’s anticipated results, which I view as a… Continue Reading
A breaking political “sex scandal” on Gawker.com is an article written by an anonymous (or barely-so) man who claims to have had what he calls a “one-night stand” with Christine O’Donnell is not one that I would credit. The fact… Continue Reading
Normally, the right thing to do with a troll is ignore him. (Pretty much always a “him” rather than a “her,” and it’s a good bet that it’s a “him” who doesn’t have a girlfriend.) If you give feedback and… Continue Reading
(Cross-posted at League of Ordinary Gentlemen) Once upon a time, illegal immigrants getting welfare were used as whipping boys to drive voters to the polls. Then it was gays trying to get married and atheists not wanting to say the… Continue Reading
AnachronismeUploaded by LesSingesHurlants. – Arts and animation videos. Found at How To Be A Retronaut, one of my new favorite time-wasters.
On this day, 6,013 years ago, Jehovah said the famous words “let there be light,” and the universe was created. October 23, 4004 BC (remember, there is no year zero) was the big date. If you’re a young-earth creationist, that… Continue Reading
Citizens Against Government Waste has put this advertisement out on the eve of the mid-term elections. It is called “Chinese Professor.” I am uncomfortable with the advertisement for a few reasons, and I like the ad for a few other… Continue Reading
NPR should not have fired Juan Williams for his expression of a rather commonly-held sentiment, especially when his remarks are heard in their proper context. There was no First Amendment violation, but Williams was treated unfairly and whether you agree… Continue Reading