Easily on my list of the top ten people I can not stand.
Open Threads
Check Mate
RIP, Ingmar Bergman.
Creeps
Bizarre story in the NYT about pedophiles: The search for the self-described pedophile in the large-brimmed black hat commences nearly every day here, with findings posted on chat rooms frequented by mothers. He was spotted at a fair in Santa Clarita. He recently emerged from the Social Security office on Olympic Boulevard. He tapped away …
A Contrast
Check the “fact-checking zeal” of the right-wing blogosphere regarding Beauchamp, and compare it to their intrepid coverage regarding Jessica Lynch and Pat Tillman. Discuss. *** Update *** Uncle Jimbo at Black Five hoping Beauchamp is physically assaulted: Well just take a look at this little pissant’s previous literary efforts, and I’ll be honest I would …
Open Thread
Round up all the jackalopes so they don’t spill over into the other threads.
Open Thread
It pissed me off when Harry woke up at the end and realized he was a chubby punter from Leeds. Chat about whatever.
Michael Totten In Iraq
Michael Totten is a good guy, and he has traveled to Baghdad to see things for himself. His first installation is here. I hope he comes home in one piece.