Right up until the Civil War, America had a wonderful economic engine: slavery. The ultimate in cheap labor, workers were treated as equipment -- no need to pay them …

When something big happens, it's human nature to focus on small details. It's the mind protecting itself, keeping its attention on aspects that it can handle to avoid being …

Where does an 800 pound gorilla sleep? Anywhere he wants . . . and so it is with the feckless, idle rich. As Ross Perot showed, if a man …

This week's Weekend Caption Contest™ was another monster hit with over 160 entries, and few complaints. The complaints were answered by folks on the original entry. If you didn't …

Fred has a 17 minute YouTube video in which he speaks directly to Iowa voters. He outlines who he is, what he believes, and what he wants to do …

Once upon a time, simply owning a Rolls Royce signified wealth. Nowadays, for some with more money than taste, the genteel elegance just isn't enough. They need customization - …

The horror/slasher movies series which began in the '80s, Halloween and Friday the 13th, featured characters who just wouldn't die. John McCain threatens to become the political version as …

Earlier today, Wizbang published an article that made joking reference to a shooting at a Hooters in Knoxville, Tennessee. For the first time ever, I have invoked my authority …

Yesterday, I posted about an email I received from a Ron Paul supporter saying that Fox News excluded Paul from its pre New Hampshire primary debate. I also linked …

You're limited to how many laptop batteries you can take when flying. From AP- WASHINGTON - To help reduce the risk of fires, air travelers will no longer be …