Greedy Teachers Union Asking For More Money
The average salary for an entry-level educator is over $30,000...and the teachers complaining? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the mean hourly income for all American workers is …
Through a mirror, darkly: a blogburst roundup
A while ago I got more and more tired of hearing the same old canard -- "the war is wrong," "we never should have invaded Iraq," and so on. …
What If we hadn’t invaded Iraq? — Take Two
This is my second entry in the "Iraq: What If" blogburst. It's spring, 2003. The battle for Afghanistan is essentially over -- the Taliban and Al Qaeda are broken …
What if we hadn’t invaded Iraq? — Take One
So, the anti-war movement says the war in Iraq was wrong, that we never should have invaded. OK, fine. Let's see how that plays out: "OK, people, we've pretty …
Caption Contest Extension
Since today the Independence Day holiday, and the end of a three day weekend, it's also the logical end point for this weeks Weekend Caption Contest™. Don't delay there's …
Bonfire of the Vanities #105 – Reminder
Bonfire of the Vanities entries for this weeks edition (Week 105 hosted at Technogypsy) are due by midnight (Eastern), Tuesday July 5th (note the date change from the normal …
It was 229 years ago today…
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to …
Lance Armstrong Owns France
The Tour de France is underway. Texan Lance Armstrong is going for his 7th consecutive Tour victory. Lance is a freaking warrior, and an inspiration. If you need a …
Beyond Rhetoric
If you're curious about French participation in the war on terror, take a look at this Washington Post article, which chronicles Franco-American cooperation in apprehending members of al-Qaida. It's …
Losing Their Aloha
Sorry I've been M.I.A. I drove up to West Virginny yesterday to visit a friend who has been nice enough to put me up over the holiday weekend. Just …