Sometimes the ends can justify the means
In the recent discussion about the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo, a few people contributed the classic aphorism that "the ends never justify the means" and "torture is always …
Bonfire of the Vanities #103
The 103rd edition of The Bonfire of the Vanities (a self-submitted collection of the worst posts by otherwise excellent bloggers) is hosted by It'sAPundit this week. The fake Instapundit …
Page Six Not So Blind Item – Butterscotch Stallion Edition
We knew this mornings Page Six blind item sounded familiar...Which blond stud, nicknamed the "Butterscotch Stallion," has a perverse sexual bent? At the press junket for...
“In for a penny, in for a pound” revisited
Normally, I am loath to revisit a posting in an attempt to clarify and explain just what I meant. It's a tenet of writing to me that pieces should …
John Kerry’s SF-180’s Published
Powerline obtained the SF-180's signed by John Kerry authorizing release of his complete service record on a one time basis to three reporters. Not being military records experts they …
Palestinians Use Female Burn Victim As Suicide Bomber
Wafa al-Biss, the would-be suicide bomber asked reporters: "Do you think they'll forgive me?"SHIKMA PRISON, Israel -- A badly burned Palestinian woman was alternately defiant and tearful Monday after …
Whitewashing The Klan
A whole generation of Southern gentlemen were apparently duped into joining the Ku Klux Klan, as opposed to the Rotary Club or other such organizations, at least that's the …
Dissension in the ranks
Normally, I refrain from publicly disagreeing with Kevin and Paul, as it really is rather gauche behavior. But Paul's piece last night about the Downing Street memo has prompted …
Tuesdays In The Brig With Saddam
Following the announcement that former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein will soon be brought to trial on multiple charges, GQ magazine sheds new light on the man and his life …
Take Back The Memorial
Following up on Debra Burlingame's Wall Street Journal story "Stealing Ground Zero," several groups of 9/11 families and friends have decided to take their message straight to the people....