July, 2020 archive
Lowering the Barr 0
Elizabeth Dye reports that, though he may be popular on the Fox News circuit, William Barr has occasioned much discontent within the legal profession, which is less than amused by his (mis)conduct. She cites a letter from 27 distinguished lawyers (to quote her characterization) to the D. C. Bar Association calling for disbarring Barr. Here’s a quotation from that letter:
Follow the link for the full report.
The Medicine Show 0
I don’t know about you, but this story truly gave me heartburn.
The Will To Return 0
A New Jersey teacher tells of her preparation to return to school. A snippet:
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
At The Roanoke Times, John Long makes a compelling case for adding an “anti-” to “social,” as in media.
Methinks he is onto something. Follow the link and read for yourself.
“Descended from a Long Line that Somebody Fell For” 0
Badtux debunks the myth of the “thin blue line.” Here’s a bit of his article:
Follow the link for the rest.
Plumb Loco 0
You can’t make this stuff up. (Warning: Short ad at the beginning. Story starts at about the 24 second mark.)
Improbable Cause 0
On the same topic, Elizabeth suggests that they are indeed who they say they are not.
The Climates They Are a-Changing 0
Right here, right now, it’s the heat.
And the heat is a sympton of climate change.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Take politeness out for a spin.
“It looks like he was literally playing with the gun, spinning it, and the gun went off,” Conner said.
