The government, and people acting on behalf of the government, may not endorse religion, and may not favor religion over non-religion. By the same token, they may not endorse atheism nor favor non-religion over religion. The government, and those acting… Continue Reading
Remember how President Obama said that we’d be withdrawing all our troops from Iraq by the end of 2011? Turns out, that may have to get listed on the “Yeah, not so much” column. Can’t say I didn’t warn you: …we’re… Continue Reading
I love it when articles on the internet dovetail. One of my favorite philosophy bloggers, Chris Hallquist, offers his thoughts on “When to vote for nincompoops.” Then, a prominent political candidate immediately says things which establish that he is, in… Continue Reading
In retrospect, perhaps the most amazing thing is that so many people could have been living in a bubble so tight and for so long that they did not know what this flag symbolizes. Hidden behind a paywall at the… Continue Reading
E.D. has a post at Forbes about Ridley Scott making a second Blade Runner movie. I cannot comment there because the Forbes registration system rejects my password despite my best attempts to comply with its password rules. Growing bitter, I… Continue Reading
I recently wrote a comment on Outside The Beltway with eight observations on health care, specifically on the subjects of how doctors are made, why there are so few, and the relationship that has with cost-containment. I modified it a… Continue Reading
Since I still don’t know if I can ask the question here, I’ll just ask it here. It contains spoilers. I can’t remember how far in, but if you haven’t read about Theon Greyjoy’s return for the Iron Islands, don’t… Continue Reading
Candidates for high office promise things. All they really have to sell are their personalities and their promises; their past performance is not really any substantial guarantee of future results and pretty much everyone understands that. So here’s a politician… Continue Reading
I have a business trip upcoming to Pittsburgh. Anyone here familiar with the city? I am hoping to get out and find some good place to eat. Even if it isn’t Philadelphia, does getting a Philly Cheesesteak there count for… Continue Reading
Earlier this year, the State of Washington signed off on cigar rooms: The bill establishes a special license endorsement for up to 100 cigar rooms, which would each pay $17,500 for a state endorsement. Up to 500 tobacco shops would… Continue Reading