Having Hitch be on your side wrt some issue is a flavor of nice that makes you feel sort of guilty. Still, like Janie told me the other day, we shouldn’t bother to be ashamed of our failings. Why waste the time, since nothing can be done? With that in mind, I give you The [...]
So I was reading the .pdf file of the poll just released by NBC/WSJ this evening and I found this little nugget: 28a. I’m going to read you several things that some people have said concern them about John McCain’scandidacy. Please tell me which TWO of these, if any, cause you the most concern. (IF [...]
I think Palin and co. got just what they wanted out of the debate, and The Times seems to agree: Mr. Biden made few mistakes; he appeared more measured and thoughtful on substance, and made forceful points that contrasted with Ms. Palin’s slogans. But she provided the more vivacious, visceral television performance: it was a [...]
That, whatever your politics, tonight’s debate, and the takeaway you will have about tonight’s debate, amount to whether you think being smart is good, or bad. Make a case that I’m wrong.
I think I might have ejaculated after reading this entry. This chunk, though a bit long, took my breath away. Here’s the thing about Americans. You can send their kids off by the thousands to get their balls blown off in foreign lands for no reason at all, saddle them with billions in debt year [...]