Thursday, September 7. 2006
Academics soft on fascism? Isn't that an academic tradition? (h/t, Instap.) Somebody pulled down Move-On's pants, and people do not like what they see. Israpundit Do these "top professors" really believe this crap? I doubt it. I think they are just spreading disinformation, in the classic Marxist manner. Atlhouse Tolerance for me but not for thee. "Tolerance" is always a one-way street. In fact, "tolerance" is always intolerance. Samizdata Germaine Greer is pleased with Steve Irwin's death. But she doesn't much care for men in general. Dust my Broom Do we need any more evidence that Special Counsel Fitzgerald is a rogue prosecutor? Thge NYT wants to "keep hope alive" that the story will continue, at least for two more months. Just one Minute
Wednesday, September 6. 2006
Atlas reminds us of the "stench of Soros." Yes, he is trying to buy America, but his name should be a dirty word. Let's make it one. The man hates America, and American traditions, and he likes anything that leads towards world government...controlled by him, no doubt. The battle of freedom vs. empire never ends. People who seek power because they "mean well" are the creepiest of all. Hey, George: "If you're so rich, how come you ain't smart?" I did not realize this, (but how many Americans know anything about Mexican history?). Mexican democracy is facing yet another crisis: To get a sense of the danger hovering over Mexican democracy, consider these numbers: In the 681 years between the founding of the Aztec empire in 1325 and the present day, Mexico has lived for 196 years under an indigenous theocracy, 289 years under the absolute monarchy of Spain, 106 years under personal or party dictatorships, 68 years embroiled in civil wars or revolutions, and only 22 years in democracy.
Whole piece at WaPo. Chimpanzee crossing guards. Cool. "I know the material - I just don't do well on exams." Right.... Betsy Debtors could make a difference in the election? Why? The economy happens to be excellent. If you go into debt, it's your own damn problem. Ankle-Biting Marketing made very simple. This is good. Reasoned Audacity Sometimes you just have to trust the pilot: (stolen from Mr Free Market) 
Tuesday, September 5. 2006
Summer is done. The beaches begin to be deserted, and school, work - Real Life - takes over. The leaves will be turning soon, and another hunting season will soon be upon us. Ye olde blogge has a minor change: We have added a Food and Drink category, and we tried to collect, in there, most of our past posts on those subjects. One comment on the evolution of blogs: We are seeing more blog-and-news aggregators, sites that combine the professionals with the amateurs, and blur the distinctions. Places like Pajamas, Powerline News, Town Hall - we like them very much, and visit them, and admire their ambition, but they aren't much fun. I realize that is a deeply silly criticism, and we are in favor of blurring the pros from the people. Those sites seek visibility, eyeballs, importance, and maybe even income. That's well and good. Maybe 8 million Americans visit blogs regularly - not a huge number. World-wide, who knows? Still, a tiny number. Thus far, we have declined to get on board with these organizations. We do want more readers, but we do not really want ads, and our eclecticism doesn't really fit. We occupy a niche. If you enjoy us, please bookmark us, send our site around, and, if you have a site, blogroll us. We will just "do our own thing" for now. Maggie's Farm: always surprising. Or we try to be. Thanks for reading us. We appreciate it.
 Michael Caine is sick of modern movies. Me, too.
Arrested for stealing garbage? Dumpster-diving is a fine American tradition. These cops goofed. Being a public atheist is not fun. Life is tough. Anti-faith writers: Newsweek Iranians love America. I have said it here many times. Their leaders are just nuts. I do not wish to bomb these good folks. Powerline Healing faith. Dr. Bob Life is not an alcohol deficiency. Psychiatry and AA try to get it together. The government can raise kids better than you can. Of course they can. They are so wise! They do studies! Did the Brits ever read Brave New World? Or did they like it? SDA We offer a Guernsey cow today, to get the fall off to a good start. Most American Guernseys are descendents of the original six imported to the US in the 1840s. Good buttermilk.
Monday, September 4. 2006
 Have a good holiday, readers. I am visiting friends in Rhode Island, and hope to meet the lovely miss on the right at the beach today. I could not find her yesterday, and I have to be back in Pittsfield by Tuesday morning. Cherchez la femme. I once met a Swedish gal like this in Riverside Park, but was too timid to proffer the appropriate invitation. "Let's get something to eat and go back to my place and have some fun." No more. Life is short. Hey, Jude. Carpe diem and all that. Nothin' to lose but your pride and self-esteem, and the agony of rejection: part of the challenge of being a guy: guys have to learn to suck it up. (?)
Jay Tea does religion - an agnostic takes on the faiths of the world. Rick takes on restaurants, and wants the fattiest, most delicious stuff he can find. Climatologists moderate their predictions. Am Thinker A good senior moment joke: Lib Leanings The death of the First Amendment, thanks to McCain-Feingold. From the DC Examiner (via Polipundit) Something almost without precedent in America will happen Thursday. That’s the day when McCain-Feingold — aka the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 — will officially silence broadcast advertising that contains criticism of members of Congress seeking re-election in November. Before 2006, American election campaigns traditionally began in earnest after Labor Day. Unless McCain-Feingold is repealed, Labor Day will henceforth mark the point in the campaign when congressional incumbents can sit back and cruise, free of those pesky negative TV and radio spots. It is the most effective incumbent protection act possible, short of abolishing the elections themselves.
The right to self-defence, and the UN, at Willisms. One quote: The UN is most eager to deny that self-defense is a right, because this would obligate the UN to defend the concept of individual self-defense. Since unarmed self-defense in a world full of weapons is too often meaningless, this puts the UN in the position of having to defend the individual right to bear arms. Quelle horror! Is there anything more vulgar to a silk-suited euroweenie diplomat than individual gun ownership? This should not baffle you - the UN and its supporters are proponents of a single world government, under the ludicrous belief that a unitary government would hold a monopoly on all arms throughout the world, thus abolishing violence. Then, once violence is abolished the UN may disarm itself and the glorious new age of peace, love and rainbows can ensue.
Convert or die: The new Al Quaida tape. These guys need a cultural sensitivity program. How come it's always us who need them? The Dem 1864 Party Platform. Astonishing parallels. Gateway Clausewitz on the Iraq war. The politics of war. Dem Project Ernesto wasn't much of a hurricane, but it brought some strong winds to New England. Chris took this in his harbor in CT (more of his storm photos here.) Quite a few boats came off their moorings, despite storm harnesses (heavy cables). 
Saturday, September 2. 2006
Michelle has the numbers to phone 
to complain about their pro-illegal program. It's the job of citizens
to speak their minds. (We are partial to Ballantine Ale, if you can find it. The big glass bottles, which make excellent .22 targets for enjoyable recycling/re-use.) Good wholesome fun for the kids, and you. Ballantine Ale and guns: perfect together.
Only in Lebanon. Photo borrowed from Big Pharoah: 
Frank Furedi in Spiked: How long before British adults will need a licence to parent their children? UK prime minister Tony Blair and his colleagues believe that the solution to society’s problems is to get their hand on the nation’s toddlers before their parents get a chance to ruin them.
Is Maryland ready for a transgender lawmaker? WaPo. I don't get what it is in the first place. Everybody's confused, if they think too much about it. Miller beer sponsoring march for illegals. Michelle ""Border War" does not portray illegal immigrants as economically desperate people who break the law by sneaking across the border then often go on to renew the American dream with their thrift, enterprise and hustle while filling back-breaking jobs that few citizens want." Taking the Cause to the Big Screen
Friday, September 1. 2006
Will launch on Sept. 6. Amazing photo borrowed from Calif Yank 
 Two good hunting pieces for Sept 1: What and how do deer see? And a short profile on the Duck Commander.
An alternative view of the war on terror, by Paul Rogers at Open Democracy New lightbulb. Instapundit Is the sky falling? More on the global warming (absence of) debate. Volokh Munch's Scream found intact. Synthstuff Remember this one from last year? Iowahawk's back to school letter, beginning thus: Dear Parent or Guardian: On behalf of the faculty, staff, administration, and grief counselors of Rockwood District 603, please let me extend a warm welcome to you and your student for the upcoming 2005-6 school year at Rockwood Public Schools. In the enclosed information packet you will find your student's classroom assignment and schedule, a calendar of important dates, staff contact information, and a handbook of detailed first aid tips. Please read and review carefully. Your cooperation will help insure that your student enjoys an enriching and survivable year of educational opportunities.
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