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Month: October 2010

Sorry About This Folks

October 31, 2010Burt Likko 3 Comments

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 →

Blog

A Few More Thoughts On Sharia Law

October 29, 2010Burt Likko 3 Comments

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 →

Domestic Politics, International Politics, Law, Religion

If Adams And Jefferson Had TV

October 29, 2010Burt Likko

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 →

2010 Election, Domestic Politics, History

Men Sometimes Lie About Sex, You Know

October 29, 2010Burt Likko

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 →

2010 Election, Domestic Politics, History, Scandal, Sex, Sports

Troll Food

October 29, 2010Burt Likko

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 →

Blog, Link Love, Writing

Welcome To The Next Cycle’s Wedge Issue

October 26, 2010Burt Likko 5 Comments

(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 →

2010 Election, 2012 Election, Constitutional Law, Domestic Politics, Religion

Gotta Love Those Old Silent Movies

October 26, 2010Burt Likko

AnachronismeUploaded by LesSingesHurlants. – Arts and animation videos. Found at How To Be A Retronaut, one of my new favorite time-wasters.

Link Love, Movies

Happy 6,013th Birthday, Universe!

October 23, 2010Burt Likko 1 Comment

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 →

History, Link Love, Religion

Why The Chinese Professor Is Both Right And Wrong

October 22, 2010Burt Likko

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 →

China, Domestic Politics

All That Needs To Be Said About The Juan Williams Affair

October 22, 2010Burt Likko 5 Comments

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 →

Domestic Politics, News, Scandal

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