If I’ve ever encountered anyone talking about a “teachable moment” who wasn’t a finger-wagging, sanctimonious, insufferable jackass, I can’t remember it. “Teachable moments” tend to carry a payload of political correctness, don’t they? They’re never about practical, real-world lessons, like hard work yielding rewards, or loyalty begetting loyalty. I think getting your finger-wagging, sanctimonious, insufferable … Read more
Not a damned thing to do but just sit and watch, is there? Talk about a sense of dread. My friends and neighbors at al.com have put together the best oil spill portal I’ve found. An offshore oil rig might be the most heavily regulated environment in the world. I’ve thought of this excellent Jonah … Read more
So you might have heard a little something about Arizona’s new law, intended to curb illegal immigration. As Rich Lowry rightly points out, Arizona is only seeking to enforce the existing immigration policy of the United States. (The federal government might try it sometime.) Here are a few reactions: Cardinal Roger Mahony “can’t imagine Arizonans … Read more