Ragged Clown

It's just a shadow you're seeing that he's chasing…


Monthly Archives: September 2008

Sep
29
2008

Cancer – something to laugh at

PJ O’Rourke has cancer. And he laughs in its face. I looked death in the face. All right, I didn’t. I glimpsed him in a crowd. I’ve been diagnosed with cancer, of a very treatable kind. I’m told I have … Continue reading

Sep
29
2008

If you are not with us you are against us

I wrote the other day about how a few conservatives are starting to regret their earlier support for Palin Kathleen Parker: Only Palin can save McCain, her party, and the country she loves. She can bow out for personal reasons, … Continue reading

Sep
29
2008

Lindsey Graham for Veep

I don’t understand why McCain did not choose his best buddy Lindsey Graham as his running mate. Especially when he goes around saying smart stuff like this: “I’m going to choose the bad choice over the catastrophic choice.” And then … Continue reading

Sep
28
2008

I can do that!

Have y’all seen the I can do that woman? When you watch this, try not to think of Sarah Palin at the UN.

Sep
27
2008

The Palin Institute for Pediatric Neurosurgery

Sam Harris says it for liberal elitists everywhere. Her fans seem inclined to forgive her any indiscretion short of cannibalism. However badly she may stumble during the remaining weeks of this campaign, her supporters will focus their outrage upon the … Continue reading

Sep
27
2008

Don’t sigh!

BTW I woke with a start during the night realizing that I missed a bit in my write up of the debate. I would be delighted with either man as president except for the fact that I disagree with 60% … Continue reading

Sep
26
2008

Jim Lehrer for President!

I just watched two deeply impressive men who finally lived up my hope for a respectable campaign. This is the first time since I arrived on these shores that I have seen a political debate worthy of the name. After … Continue reading

Sep
26
2008

Flawless Campaign

What’s clear is that the results of the vice presidential experiment are already in. Palin, the “regular citizen,” is running a flawless campaign. Biden, the man of “prudence” and “experience,” is making a fool of himself two or three times … Continue reading

Sep
26
2008

Who cares what a bunch of scientists think?

During the administration of George W. Bush, vital parts of our country’s scientific enterprise have been damaged by stagnant or declining federal support. The government’s scientific advisory process has been distorted by political considerations. As a result, our once dominant … Continue reading