Larry Miller has an article on the left and proof that would be rather funny if it were not so tragic: IN THE COURSE of our adult lives, we all learn lessons about humanity that disappoint us, but, for me, this one has been stunning. I swear, I cannot fathom the people who insist that …
Archives for February 2003
Fascinating Breakthrough
Horsefeathers reports on a fascinating breakthrough: ARAB SCIENTISTS MAKE COMPUTER BREAKTHROUGH! That got your attention didn’t it? Actually the breakthrough came, not from Arab computer scientists, if any exist, but from Israeli scientists working at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot. Surrounded on all sides by barbarians whose contribution to civilization consists of efforts to destroy …
The Walrus and the Inspector
It is not Unremitting Verse, but Stephen the Analyst gives it a go: The Walrus and the Inspector Were talking near Tikrit; They wept like anything to see Compliance incomplete– “If this were only cleared away,” They said, “that would be neat!” “The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things: Of …
An Interesting Exchange
Matthew Stinson reports on an interesting exchange he had with a foreign student.
Ashcroft’s Priorities
This was discussed yesterday by Oliver Willis, TalkLeft, and the Instapundit, but Bigwig puts it all into perspective: Which choice should the Department of Justice ignore? 1.) Biological Weapons 2.) Chemical Weapons 3.) Radiological Weapons 4.) Suicidal Islamic Terrorists 5.) Internet Bong Sales John, you clueless Puritan ass, the only threat America faces from bongs …
The Economy
More bad news on the economy: Consumer confidence plunged in February to its lowest level in more than nine years, the Conference Board reported today, as concerns about a war with Iraq, rising energy prices and jobs took a toll on attitudes. The consumer confidence index, a monthly measure, fell to a reading of 64 …
Adios, Donahue
Donahue is done, effective now. 500 channels, and still no market for smarmy, effite, effeminate liberalism. Give him a radio show, guys… ** Full Disclosure** I watched Donahue a good deal, if only to see what he was going to say. I skipped the more noxious shows, like the one with Helen Thomas, but most …