America and the World
Perry Not Backing Off Opposition to Medicaid Expansion
2-25-2013 · Very nice to see this—from Real Clear Politics, where there is more: Perry aides dispute vigorously the notion that the governor’s reluctance is based on anything other than concern for…
The Ted Cruz Roadblock
2-25-2013 · Another great analysis from Red State detailing the malevolence and calculation of the Republican establishment. They are as much the enemy as liberals. What reporters should be noting…
Taking on the Media Bigots
2-24-2013 · If you want to see what happens when a media critic goes off on those she critiques, check out Mollie Hemingway’s column at Get Religion. She absolutely nukes the Washington Post for…
OPEN THREAD: What 2012 movies *should* be Oscar winners?
2-24-2013 · Honestly, I haven’t seen a whole lot of great movies. Usually I take the NRO Symposiums on movies—like this latest one on the Oscars—and scavenge around for…
Lincoln’s Lost Opportunities
2-24-2013 · It’s an interesting theory, espoused in this article over at NRO. I’d be curious to know how many conservatives refused to see the movie Lincoln, despite usually being fascinated by…
Being the Exception
2-24-2013 · As I’m guessing most SF readers know, I’m fascinated by the pursuit of excellence—and the cost of doing so—and so often look to athletes for their perspectives on success. Andy Roddick was a “success” in…
A Little Sunday Palate Cleanser: The Glories of Smart Dogs
2-24-2013 · Other than watching a smart dog at work, one of the most beautiful things to watch in this video is just how focused on pleasing the handler this dog is.
VA Sending Letters To Vets Prohibiting Purchase or Ownership of Firearms
2-22-2013 · Nope, not a scene from a George Orwell novel. How would you feel if you received a letter from the U.S. Government informing you that…
Ed Bacon is Relevant
2-22-2013 · How do I know? Because he and a bunch of other septuagenarian honkies are dancing, in that special way only septuagenarian honkies can: And who are these people who…
UK: Fast fibre: A community shows the way
2-22-2013 · Fascinating story from BBC News: After deciding that they were never likely to get a fast broadband connection from one of the major suppliers, a group of local people across this sparsely…
