2019 archive
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Bowled over with the politeness.
The suspect was quickly identified as 23-year-old Spencer Andrew Webler-Norman of Canton. According to the SCSO, Webler-Norman had a valid concealed handgun license and was attempting to adjust his holstered weapon when it discharged.
We’re told the suspect and the victim were acquainted with each other and at the bowling alley together.
AOC ABC 0
If you recall, a couple of days ago I wondered why the right-wing is so worked up about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, noting that she’s a freshman Congressperson with no clout.
Steven M. offers a theory.
Looking Over the Obvious 0
Field deftly explores the implications and dangers of the racism and bigotry that are at the core of Donald’s appeal.
Just read it.
War for the Sake of War? 0
In the Des Moines Register, a career military officer approaches retirement and wonders whether his was a misspent career. An excerpt:
What Puts the “Neo” in “Liberalism”? 0
David attempts to define “Neoliberalism.”
In my opinion, he does okay, not great, but I think it’s worth a listen, because neoliberalism has had what I consider a pernicious influence on the polity for the last 40 years.
Misfix 0
(Grammatical error fixt.)
Lawyer and author Susan Estrich takes umbrage at Michael Cohen’s describing himself as a “fixer.” A snippet:
(snip)
Not only did Cohen not fix anything; his understanding that a “fixer” is the same as an errand boy for his client is an insult to my profession.
Chris-Crossed 0
Chris Christie demonstrates that it is indeed possible to espouse two opposing views at almost the same time.
A Joint Venture 0
Headlines I never would have predicted, episode one.
Martha Stewart enters the legal marijuana business with help from Snoop Dogg
Cohen Events 0
I know that I claimed that nothing new except a few stray facts and details emerged from the testimony of Michael Cohen before the House Oversight Committee.
Nevertheless, Shaun Mullen reports that he learned something, not from the testimony, but from some of the questioners.
“Thugocracy” 0
Thom wonders what the hell is going on.