Jul
31
The great cell phone texting controversy
July 31, 2009 | 10 Comments
There is a proposal kicking around the Senate to ban texting while driving. Michael Denton disapproves, and I agree with him up to a point. It is difficult – okay, frankly impossible – to see how the federal government has any power to implement this ban. I dislike the method by which Congress gets around [...]
Jul
30
Suicide Pacts
July 30, 2009 | Comments Off
Try reading all of this Debra Burlingame column without hurling a heavy object accross the room. On June 17, at the Administrative Maximum (ADX) penitentiary in Florence, Colo., one of those albatrosses, inmate number 24079-038, began his day with a whole new range of possibilities. Eight days earlier, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Denver filed [...]
Jul
30
The proof the birthers needed
July 30, 2009 | 1 Comment
Robb Allen has the shocking memo that exposes the truth of Barack Obama’s place of birth. I’m not sure what’s funnier: the post, or the amazing number of idiots who have absolutely no ability to detect satire. Really, you have to read the comments.
Jul
28
Worst idea ever
July 28, 2009 | 5 Comments
It was a piece of cake determining this week’s recipient of the Margaret Went Award in Journalistic Non-Excellence: congratulations Chris Elmendorf and Ethan Lieb. You have devised what might be the most idiotic idea in the history of ever. We suggest a more modest role for an assembly of ordinary citizens: breaking budget stalemates. Here’s [...]
Jul
27
Bring out the paper bags
July 27, 2009 | 1 Comment
I’m really starting to regret the fact that just about all of the tee-shirts I own are Mets-related, because it’s becoming even more embarrassing to be a fan of this organization. Did Omar Minaya just accuse the Daily News’ Adam Rubin of having an agenda in his reporting on Tony Bernazard because he wanted to [...]
Jul
24
Like feeling Low
July 24, 2009 | 4 Comments
Yeah I’m freeeeeeee Free Fallin’ Heh. The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 30% of the nation’s voters now Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Thirty-eight percent (38%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -8 (see trends). Just 25% [...]
Jul
23
Our stupid president
July 23, 2009 | 12 Comments
Our president is a radical ideologue bent on completely destroying the fabric of our country. But he is also a complete jerk who has no qualms about shooting his mouth off without knowing all the facts. As you all probably know by now, President Obama declared last night in his propaganda hour press conference – [...]
Jul
23
Fire Omar, Redux
July 23, 2009 | Comments Off
Sam Page has the definitive takedown of Omar Minaya.Actually Sam doesn’t want Omar fired, just demoted to advanced scout. At least he’s good at that job.
Jul
23
Thank you
July 23, 2009 | Comments Off
I would be remiss if I didn’t give some props and express my gratitude to these true pro-life Democrats who are doing all they can to defend life. Deacon Keith Fournier has the details. Wednesday, more courageous Pro-Life Democrats joined the others who just last week stood up against what is being properly called the [...]
Jul
22
Egoist in Chief
July 22, 2009 | 3 Comments
I think this bolsters the point that Lydia at What’s Wrong With the World and Lawrence Auster are trying to make: namely, that Barack Obama is not a nice man. A telling episode recounted by Senate Finance ranking member Charles Grassley reveals the Obama administration might be more worried than they are letting on that [...]
Jul
22
Noonan disgraces herself
July 22, 2009 | 3 Comments
At first glance, this American Thinker blogpost by Stuart Schwartz seems a bit harsh. I thought it perhaps a bit petty to accuse Peggy Noonan to be acting out of jealousy in her criticisms of Sarah Palin. Then I read the article Schwartz was referring to, and I thought that he didn’t go far enough. [...]
Jul
21
And yet driving would be worse
July 21, 2009 | 4 Comments
I guess the next time I’m stuck in the middle of a Metro tunnel, waiting expectantly as the train prepares to move again “momentarily” (Momentarily in DC jargon meaning approximately before the end of the week), I can just thank my lucky stars that I’m not on the road behind the most dangerous drivers in [...]
Jul
21
Thirty-five minutes to go four stops. One hour to get from my home station to my destination station. Hey Metro:
Jul
20
Nice knowing ya, Jerry
July 20, 2009 | Comments Off
I don’t think Jerry Manuel is a particularly good manager, and the Mets will probably be better off if they go in a new direction next year. He’s not the prime cause of their difficulties this season, but he does need to get the axe at some point. But hopefully if he is canned, it [...]
Jul
20
A question on Communion
July 20, 2009 | 3 Comments
Saturday night was the installation of officers ceremony for the Knights of Columbus. The Mass was a Byzantine Rite Liturgy at the Ukranian Shrine. This was the second such liturgy I have ever attended, and it is a beautiful Mass. As you may be aware, Eastern Rite Catholics allow infant reception of Communion, and we [...]
Jul
17
I’ll take my chances
July 17, 2009 | 3 Comments
I saw this on the Movieguide website: Protect Your Children from HARRY POTTER Occultism. HARRY POTTER is not just a “harmless” fantasy. It is a dangerous gateway to the occult that could entice your child and grandchild away from Jesus Christ and put them under the spell of Satan and his demonic minions. Beware! Duly [...]
Jul
17
A scary precedent
July 17, 2009 | 3 Comments
I am sure – or least I hope – there is more to this story and legal case. But an appeals court upheld a decision to deny a mother custody of her child because of her refusal to have a c-section and for other supposedly erratic behavior like, gasp, refusing a fetal monitor. Here’s a [...]
Jul
17
Luis Castillo doesn’t completely suck
July 17, 2009 | 1 Comment
Considering how far off the rails the Mets season has gone, it’s nice to know there are some marginally positive things to read aout. I think Castillo is the scapegoat for a lot of bad decisions that Minaya has made. No, he’s far from a superstar, but he’s a decent player with good speed and [...]
Jul
17
Jay Anderson must have shopped at Costco
July 17, 2009 | 1 Comment
Because that’s the only place that he could have gotten the giant can of whoop-ass that he unleashed on Allah Pundit and Meghan McCain. All that red in the post must symbolize what their respective backsides must now look like after that unmerciful beatdown. You can choose not to read Jay’s post if you so [...]
Jul
15
Of Senatorial Deference
July 15, 2009 | Comments Off
I had been meaning to dig deeper into the issue of Senatorial deference for the President’s Supreme Court nominations, but I simply do not have the time to do a research paper on such a mundane issue. Long story short, though, I agree with Mike Rappaport , Randy Barnett, and Ramesh Ponnuru. First Rappaport addresses [...]