Ezra Klein posts today about how the right sank to a new low in attacking a couple of sick kids. What, is he new? Sounds like SOP to me. Where are these so called Liberal Opiners coming from?
Attacking a child because the child’s family has a difference of opinion with the right on healthcare benefits [...]
Wake up and Smell the Truth, Uber Libs
Poll Musings
I read a poll this morning at the American Research Group site, and I started thinking about data in general and people in particular. For example, who has land lines at home? Well, lots of people, but not as many as used to. I know quite a few families at my kid’s school who have [...]
Both Ends Against the Middle
My tale begins with the death of a child. In Minnesota, a four year old boy swallowed part of a charm bracelet. The bracelet was a promotional giveaway that came with the purchase of Reeboks shoes. The promotion had been ongoing since 2004. The charm contained more that 90% lead.
Lead binds to other metals molecules [...]
I Have Your Back? A Tale of Republican Loyalty
When I think about loyalty, I think about dogs. They’re naturals. People have a harder time standing fast to the rigors of loyalty, which is why people who do, like soldiers, fire fighters or police officers, are admired. When they succumb to the devils of their professions, it’s somehow far worse than when a regular [...]
