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Trim The Quack Fat
A theme I’ve been hitting for months (indeed, since before the election) is that the government is simply spending far too much money — for the very good reason that “too much” means “more than is collected in taxes, by… Continue Reading
Here’s The Bill, Mr. President
Ken at Popehat has found an absolutely fascinating piece of information — the White House bills the President for his food. Not for state dinners, but for regular meals he and his family eat, he gets to pay out of… Continue Reading
True Origins Of Calculus Obscured By Prayer Book
Can we agree, at the threhshold of this post, that calculus is an immensely significant area of knowledge? It enables us to build bridges, send astronauts into space, and generate electricity by splitting atoms. I don’t pretend to understand calculus… Continue Reading
Skeptical Humor
From Way of the Woo. I won’t repeat the joke here, go there and read it. If you don’t get it, that’s probably a good thing, now that I think about it.
Strong Dollars Good, Weak Dollars Better!
“A strong dollar is in America’s national interest,” says Treasury Secretary-Designate Timothy Geithner. Yes, but what exactly are we going to do about that? Apparently something, and that something is allegedly going to be done against China. Geithner also praises… Continue Reading
A Promise Keeper?
Thanks to the miracle of the Internets, we will be able to follow the progress of our new President in fulfilling his campaign promises. Or not. From the same folks who brought you the Truth-O-Meter during the campaign, presenting… the… Continue Reading
The Best Way To Protect Yourself From A Live Grenade
It’s rare for me to make Big Brass Ones Awards in rapid succession. But after seeing this video, I’ve gotta hand it to these Israeli soldiers who found a very creative way to take a couple of the bad guys… Continue Reading
Felony Vulgarity For Circulating The Bible
In South Carolina, a bill has just been proposed which would make it a felony — yes, a felony — to use vulgar language in a public forum, a public accomodation (as defined by the civil rights laws) or to… Continue Reading
Nothing Stings Quite Like The Truth
The Czech Republic began its six-month term as the rotating host nation for the EU Presidency in January. So that means that bureaucrats, lawyers, legislators, and other politicians from around Europe are all traveling to Prague to conduct business. And… Continue Reading