You can see what you want to see on this crucifix on display at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Oklahoma. The artist says that she based the depiction of the Son of God on an earlier icon, on display… Continue Reading
Nearly two years ago, I wrote about Ira Isaacs, the guy who makes astonishingly disgusting pornography and who still faces the potential of prosecution for the “crime” of obscenity after having made and distributed literally dozens of copies of such… Continue Reading
Last week, a considerable amount of electrons were spilt over Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell proclaiming “Confederate History Month,” without having mentioned slavery at all, and then later apologizing and saying that yes, slavery was a bad thing after all. As… Continue Reading
Deeply unfair, but funny anyway… Hat tip to Common Sense Atheism.
I’m glad I don’t have a neighbor like Arthur Fristenberg. I use dimmer switches, cellular phones, laptop computers, and wireless internet routers too. Fortunately, my neighbors on the one side use all the same things, and my neighbor on my… Continue Reading
Kentucky and Modesto — powerful symbols of the nation we have become. It’s interesting to note that the country the Framers were trying to govern was very rural, very thinly populated, and very difficult to spread news through efficiently. In… Continue Reading
Thanks to an e-mail tip, I’ve stumbled across what looks like a very nicely-written blog about education by a psychology and education professor, which is just getting off the ground. For instance, take a look at his most recent effort,… Continue Reading
Since I use a variety of hit-tracking tools, I’ve noticed over the last week that Legal Satyricon has more strength as a referrer to this blog than any other link I’ve had in recent history. Congratualtions, Marco Randazza and crew; it turns out you’ve… Continue Reading
I’ve little time for blogging right now. In between a heavy work schedule and a mission from The Wife to build a table that seats eight for the back patio in time for a dinner party on Saturday* (she is doing… Continue Reading
The Washington Post is reporting that House leaders have decided to not use the “deem and pass” rule suggested by House Rules Chair Louise Slaughter. Also, I’ve come across indications that Republicans have used the Slaughter Rule, or a similar… Continue Reading