Mar
30
The wicked
March 30, 2010 | 3 Comments
On my Metro commute into work, I looked up and someone was reading the Washington Post Express, and the headline was something along the lines of “Terrorism Returns.” It was a story about the brutal attack in Moscow yesterday. And I looked down, and the opening verses of the Office of Readings, from Psalm 37, [...]
Mar
30
Thirty-three
March 30, 2010 | 2 Comments
I’m completely ripping off my friend TSL’s concept here, but any excuse to play this song is a good one.
Mar
29
Wrestlemania review
March 29, 2010 | 2 Comments
I’m just going to do a quick rundown of my reactions to the big event: – MizShow defeated John Morrison and R-Truth. Sorry, I blinked and missed this one. Way too short, but good action for the amount of time given it. – Randy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase. Way better match than [...]
Mar
28
Bart Stupak’s last stand
March 28, 2010 | 5 Comments
Somewhere Doug Kmiec is breathing a sigh of relief, for he is no longer this biggest sell-out to the pro-life cause in modern American politics. As we begin Holy Week, it is appropriate to examine the apology of one Bart Stupak of Michigan. When I saw that Kathleen Parker’s March 24 op-ed, “Stupak’s original sin,” [...]
Mar
26
Wrestlemania rundown (5-1)
March 26, 2010 | 1 Comment
Finally, we have to the cream of the crop – the best Wrestlemanias of all time. Each of these shows are nearly perfect. From the looks of things, this weekend’s show could very well join this elite group. We shall soon see. 5. Wrestlemania XXII: I was pleasantly surprised by just how good this one [...]
Mar
26
The extremism of opposition
March 26, 2010 | 2 Comments
It’s always helpful when you’re pressed for time when someone expresses pretty perfectly what you wanted to say, so dittos and kudos to TSL. I will simply add that I can’t recall a victorious party that has just passed a major piece of legislation be so whiny in the immediate aftermath. I think it’s time [...]
Mar
25
Wrestlemania rundown (10-6)
March 25, 2010 | Comments Off
10. Wrestlemania VIII: This show was cruising towards a place as the greatest or at least one of the greatest Wrestlemanias of all-time about halfway through. Sadly the second half of Wrestlemania VIII brings it down a bit, though the first half of the show puts it in the top ten. This should have been [...]
Mar
24
Wrestlemania rundown (11-15)
March 24, 2010 | Comments Off
15. Wrestlemania 2000: As was the case with Wrestlemania XXV, part of the problem with this one is just that it was disappointing. Heading into this one WWF was on a role, completely demolishing WCW in the ratings battle and also putting on some great pay-per views in January and February. Going in it looked [...]
Mar
24
The political perils of campaigning on repeal
March 24, 2010 | 1 Comment
While I think it would be absolute folly for the Republicans not to run on a platform of repealing the health care reform legislation, it does carry with it some risks should the GOP attain a majority in either House. Obviously there is no chance that this bill will be repealed while Obama is still [...]
Mar
23
Wrestlemania rundown (20-16)
March 23, 2010 | Comments Off
20. Wrestlemania XV: This was the first Wrestlemania after the WWF had regained the lead in the Monday Night wars with WCW, and was the culmination of a year-long program between Steve Austin and Vince McMahon. So there was a lot of anticipation for this one, and the main event featuring Austin and The Rock [...]
Mar
23
America in Decline
March 23, 2010 | 2 Comments
Looking for a pick me up this morning? Then you probably better skip this Mark Steyn column. If you are looking for a sobering account of where we are headed, then it is an absolute must read.
Mar
22
Wrestlemania rundown (25-21)
March 22, 2010 | 3 Comments
While political events may be sure to get you down, there is something happy to look forward to: the granddaddy of them all, the showcase of the immortals, Wrestlemania. Over the next five days I will be looking at each Wrestlemania. That’s 25 Wrestlemanias: five per day, for five days. (That works out pretty well, [...]
Mar
22
Great minds
March 22, 2010 | 1 Comment
Ramesh Ponnuru has a take on the passage of the health care coverage “reform” bill last night, and his second point is one that definitely crossed my mind earlier. Two Other Losers From Last Night The credibility of the left-wing Democrats: All that posturing about the non-negotiability of the public option was for show. So [...]
Mar
21
That’s some really bad timing
March 21, 2010 | Comments Off
There was a massive rally today in Washington DC on the Mall to fight for “immigration reform.” There were more people on the Mall than I think I’ve ever seen in my life. The only reason I know there was such a rally was because we went into the city to meet the Darwins. Had [...]
Mar
21
That being said
March 21, 2010 | 1 Comment
It would be easy to get despondent right now, and in fact I very nearly felt that way at several points this evening. But we are far from defeated. Though I happen to share a bit of Mark Steyn’s pessimism and agree that it is difficult to foresee repeal actually happening, that doesn’t mean we [...]
Mar
21
At least Judas got 30 pieces of silver
March 21, 2010 | 1 Comment
At the very least we owe Congressman Stupak our profound thanks because he has proven that pro-life Democrats belong in the same category as the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and unicorns: things that do not exist. In some ways I would have preferred that this legislation have been pushed through via the Slaughter rule. [...]
Mar
17
Tourney Time
March 17, 2010 | 1 Comment
St. Patrick’s Day has almost come and gone, and I must say I am somewhat disappointed that a certain reader of mine has not yet emailed me to remind me that I am in fact not Irish. Of course, at my age rooftop (and other types of) celebrations of the great festival are not really [...]
Mar
17
The Monday Night “War”
March 17, 2010 | Comments Off
It’s way too early to make final evaluations, but 3.7 to .8? Zero point eight? TNA’s biggest problem is, well, that it sucks. Impact is not even the second best wrestling show on Monday night television right now, as I’d much rather watch Ring of Honor than the crap that TNA is putting out there. [...]
Mar
16
The Cranky Con children’s television viewing guide
March 16, 2010 | 9 Comments
Being the parent of a young children means that you get to experience whole new things – the child’s development, seeing her walk the first time, changing diapers, the joys of seeing them laugh themselves silly. And of course it also means watching children’s television programming. To those who are not subject to modern children’s [...]
Mar
16
Don’t call it a comeback
March 16, 2010 | Comments Off
What show is K-Lo watching? If you were waiting for a 24 comeback, it just happened. Yes, it was indeed a shocking moment as CTU was attacked for only the third time in its history. If I worked there, I’d be sure to get a good life insurance policy. I also wouldn’t be crazy about [...]