June, 2020 archive
Self-Incrimination 0
Leonard Pitts, Jr., looks back at the events of the past two weeks and concludes
Yet, here’s the startling truth: No one has made a stronger case against the police than the police.
Follow the link for his reasoning.
Flag Daze, Reprise 0
At AL.com, John Goodman remarks on NASCAR’s recent decision to ban the Confederate battle ensign from its events and properties (while wondering how said ban will be enforced), but notes that we should not forget that NASCAR waged a long and enthusiastic campaign over many decades to associate itself with said flag. Here’s a bit:
When South Carolina senator Strom Thurmond and his Dixiecrats started waving the Confederate battle flag to associate it with their pro-segregation politics, Thurmond used NASCAR to advance his agenda. NASCAR was happy to help because it was a profitable partnership.
Fly the Fiendly Skies 0
You’ll journey to new Frontiers of customer service.
A Notion of Immigrants 0
The editorial board of The Roanoke Times channels George Santayana.
Stray Thought 0
I’ve started to reread The Lord of the Rings.
For some reason, it seems appropriate to these times.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Ensure that your automotive conveyance is replete with politeness.
Guns and stupid, guns and stupid,
They go together like love and Cupid.
Let me tell you, brother,
You can’t have one without the other.
