David Farenthold, “Austerity is a hard nut to crack” George F. Will, “2013’s lesson for conservatives” Farenthold asks what’s best for...

In “recycling” these old posts, my practice has normally been to reproduce the whole post.  In this instance, I’ll merely link to it: The...

(Originally published 09/18/2012 at Trojan Horse Productions. Reposted 10/24/2013 .) Romney: Obama voters ‘believe they are victims’...

(Originally published 10/17/2012 at Trojan Horse Productions .  Reblogged 10/24/13 .) During the 2012 Presidential race, a Democratic...

(Originally posted 11/25/13 .) 11/13/13 I googled “Ted Williams the homeless blogger” to see if “ First of all … ” would appear. I didn’t...

(Originally posted 09/30/13.) Here comes the spoils society Don’t let that odd title put you off. I think this op-ed by Robert J....

A Nation of Cowards Jeffrey Snyder suggests that carrying a handgun is both a right and a duty of every law-abiding citizen. This is hard...

The seductiveness of turmoil. Thursday, August 25, 2016 My foremost task for today is to keep myself focused on the practical things I...

Bookmarks: BLM • Heroes of Olympics gymnastics • Karma • Can we talk? ———— ♦ ———— Black Lives Matter Reveals Platform Focusing On Six...

Bookmarks: Trevon Green • Miss Cleo, TV “psychic,” passes at 53 • Why shouldn’t I get food stamps? • ———— ♦ ———— Man Who Attacked...

Bookmarks: Names in the news • Why Donna Edwards lost ———— ♦ ———— Names in the news Xzayvion Riley: Father accused in son’s fatal...

Bookmarks: Romance and politics • No job? No food stamps. • White people haven’t recovered. • This week’s Tweets • ———— ♦ ————...

Bookmarks: Don’t mess with the Easter bunny … • Anarchy in the streets • Why Trump is winning • The stewardess took her shoes off and...

I am at a difficult juncture. My immediate material situation requires that, like never before in my life, I practice what I preach; care...

That’s the law. Accordingly, this speech I just heard a mother direct to her one-year old: “Shut the fuck up.  Yo’ little punk ass always...

Bookmarks: Carter Scott • A “loser” Pope? • A troll speaks at Rutgers ———— ♦ ———— Three men convicted in fatal shooting of toddler in...

Bookmarks: Churches and millennials • Texas mom charged with neglecting 5 kids; 1 near death • He spilled the beans about Benghazi. •...

Bookmarks: The murder of Jack Garcia • The GOP circus • Jon Stewart’s racism ———— ♦ ———— The murder of Jack Garcia: Tuesday  2015-07-07...

Bookmarks: This teen won’t go to prison • No one cares what black folk think. • A thumbs-up for Hilary • Maryland mom ditches baby —...

Bookmarks: Wrong-headed on gun control • Fox News anchor: I didn’t know it was criminal to be a Christian • Hacking for dollars: (1)...