One of my favorite opinion journalists, John Derbyshire, was dismissed from the staff of National Review this weekend. I first heard of it in a roundabout way. I spotted his name in a headline during one of my periodic check-ins at The Nation‘s web site. (That’s an excellent place to monitor ongoing hard left narratives, … Read more
Was in Best Buy yesterday. You may have heard they’re closing 50 stores this year. I wouldn’t say the stench of death is yet upon the Huntsville store. It seems to have steady traffic, and the interior doesn’t have that who-cares vibe about it that takes hold. But there is an empty old Barnes & … Read more
On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this can be solved, but it’s important for (Putin) to give me space. . . . This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility.” – Barack Obama to Dmitry Medvedev, March 26 In other words: “Hey, I don’t dare tell the American people how much we plan … Read more