First, and perhaps most importantly, it’s good work by ABC News to find all the massive B.S. that you can read about at Recovery.gov — relatively large amounts of money spent in congressional districts that do not exist, jobs saved… Continue Reading
The image of President Obama bowing deeply while greeting Japan’s Emperor Akihito has generated many spilt electrons of apoplectic outrage and instinctive, unthinking apologia. But in fact, both the left and the right have it wrong. And it’s not the… Continue Reading
I What is Terrorism? In 2003, I read a book by Caleb Carr called The Lessons of Terror. In it, Carr argued that terrorism is a military threat and should be handled by the military in the way that the… Continue Reading
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The USS New York is paying a call to the city for which she is named. This newest addition to the Navy is a San Antonio class amphibious assault launch craft, which means she will be packed to the gills… Continue Reading
It takes about two minutes for Stewart to build up a head of steam, but once he does, everyone gets hammered here. Fox News bears the brunt of the fire, MSNBC and the Bush Administration both get a taste, but… Continue Reading
Just ask the family of Jennifer Strange, who died of hyponatremia, also called “water intoxication,” as a result of participating in a radio contest called “Hold Your Wee For A Wii” up in Sacramento two years ago. She was 28… Continue Reading
Last week, the Governor showed up at a Democratic party function, and Assemblyman Tom Ammiano heckled him, calling Schwarzenegger a “liar” and inviting the Governor to “kiss my gay ass.” Then, a bill written by Ammiano passed the Legislature and… Continue Reading
The international news reporting firm Al-Jazeera ought to be ashamed of itself. No, my conservative friends, I don’t take Al-Jazeera to task today for painting America in a bad light, although I dislike that they do that, too — Al-Jazeera… Continue Reading
What is the deal with the daily crossword puzzle in the Fish Wrapper? It has had a smattering of clues and answers recently that reflect the author’s religious biases. It’s as though the editor is consciously favoring religious players: September… Continue Reading