The invisible hand
I've often loudly proclaimed myself as a "born-again Agnostic," and I hold that belief pretty firmly. But of late I've noticed a certain tendency towards self-correction in the way …
A crappy budget decision
It's a long-standing tradition to protest cuts in public budgets by making those cuts in such a way as to maximize public discomfort. The theory (and it often works) …
Kofi Annan's Problem Child
The new report on the UN oil-for-food program is expected to focus on Kofi Annan and his son Kojo. The hint of impropriety, having long been established, now awaits …
A Dogs Life
Rachel Lucas is wrong. She'd go to jail (or at the minimum get probation) for putting a bullet in her dog Sunny's head. Dogs are protected against cruelty - …
Quote Of The Day – Sullen Superstar Edition
"Henry, I'm not going to talk to you today, I'm not going to talk to you tomorrow, I'm never going to talk to you for the rest of my …
New Wizbang Contest: Worst Celebrity Endorsement
OK, it's Tuesday, so that means it's time for another Wizbang contest. Or not, depending my mood and inspiration. This time it is. What would you consider the absolutely …
The Armed (Iraqi) Citizen
The AP brings up a cool story today... Iraqi citizens are killing insurgents when there are no Iraqi police or U.S. soldiers around. Baghdad Residents Kill Three Militants BAGHDAD, …
Red Lake Killer's Ominous Early Signs
This seems like a pretty strong signal that Jeff Weise, the 17 year old killer of nine people (and himself) yesterday in Minnesota.Title: Native American Nationalists? Post by Todesengel …
Brookings Bloggers Bore Blogging Bloggers
The Brookings Institution - Impact of the New Media Webcast The Brookings Institution Impact of the New Media discussion panel is notable for the topic and the fact that …
A cold dose of reality
When I was in college, I took a single class in Philosphy (Introduction to Ethics) that really left a mark on me. I had a truly amazing professor, who …