IF we found out who bombed Boston and knew there was a wider conspiracy, would waterboarding really be outside the boundaries of a moral nation? (image: AP Photo/Boston Globe, John Tlumacki) Federal authorities say they have identified a suspect in the Boston bombing. As of this posting, there are conflicting accounts as to whether an […]
I’ve been a bit overwhelmed by the constant loops of footage played of the Boston bombings. Looking for a break, I saw these and thought I would share. Something from reality and then an indulgence of fiction… First, today is the state funeral of the Great Lady of Britain. Here is a very short video […]
Is it wrong to speculate that a terrorist might be inspired by an anti-government ideology? Of course not. There are examples of it happening. But while the left-wing media seems ready and willing to focus on the idea that advocating less government is one step away from terrorist madness, they don’t bother much with the […]
Former Congressman Barney Frank was featured on a CNN broadcast extolling the response of Boston government to the bombings. He pointed out that more than 5,000 people were diverted on the marathon route and numerous first responders swiftly put themselves in harm’s way to save others. So far, so good. I don’t know how much […]
I love this video of the late Lady Thatcher refusing to jump for an interviewer. Her poise, dignity, indignation, and forcefullness are all on display here in this silly situation:
Charles Moore, former editor of the Daily Telegraph and the Spectator magazine and authorized biographer of the Right Honorable Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven, better known as Margaret Thatcher: Claire Berlinski, author of “There is No Alternative: Why Margaret Thatcher Matters”: And here’s some interesting background:
Now that he’s elected, Governor Jay Inslee has decided that while he favors letter grades for schools, he doesn’t favor them as much as he did BEFORE he was elected. Have no fear! He still plans to favor them, just not to the point where it might actually pass. OR Is Inslee being consistent with […]
