Usually, when the prosecution in a case is caught fabricating evidence, and the judge instructs the jury to that effect, that leaves the defense a pretty good argument. When the jury then independently finds exculpatory evidence that everyone — prosecutor,… Continue Reading
I have little to add to this pithy bit of commentary from Doug Mataconis. The accusation that stings the most is the one that is true, which may explain the visceral reaction of some conservatives to Bob Barr and any… Continue Reading
I’ve written a lot about Proposition 8 recently, and I intend to let the subject rest after this post for a few days at least– or until something happens that pisses me off again. But there is one thing I… Continue Reading
Here’s the logic. Obama has particular appeal to non-white voters. Non-white voters tend to be more religious (read: more Christian, although not necessarily the case) than white voters. Religiously active voters are much more likely to support Prop. 8 because… Continue Reading
INTRODUCTORY NOTE: Some of you may not be familiar with a long-lost literary convention called “sarcasm.” This post makes extensive use of that technique. To help the humor-impaired, I have designated those areas of the post which are intended to… Continue Reading
Vote no on Prop. 8. It won’t affect a lot of people. But it says nothing good about you if your marriage needs protection from that gay couple down the street.
If only the Libertarians had someone like this twelve years ago. Reasonable but firm, persuasive and appealing, not filled with kooky ideas or a pathological need to emphasize the very sorts of things that will alienate massive numbers of voters… Continue Reading
A commenter spoke warmly of Jack Kemp. That got me thinking about what Secretary Kemp was thinking about the state of the party. So, here’s some comments of his on conservative-friendly Fox News, from way back in March: Notice how:… Continue Reading
Much like I thought, Sarah Palin was simply thoughtless in her remark. …Palin also apologized Tuesday for any misunderstanding caused when she referred last week to the patriotic values of “the real America” and “pro-America areas of this great nation.”… Continue Reading
Please vote No on Proposition 8. It’s the right thing to do, bro.