Ragged Clown

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


Tag Archives: politics

walk with me, and march with me

January
2008

I assume everyone has read Obama’s speech already, but just in case you haven’t… The Scripture tells us that when Joshua and the Israelites arrived at the gates of Jericho, they could not enter. The walls of the city were … Continue reading

Weak on Torture

January
2008

According to the National Review, McCain won’t get the nomination because he is weak on torture. “But on a whole host of issues — including water boarding, tax cuts, and the freedom of speech — he’s not one of us. … Continue reading

Cry me a winner

January
2008

He’s a funny guy is David Brooks. 9. Crying works. I have no data to back this up. But Hillary’s human moment must have helped. Expect Romney to cry a river of tears at the next press conference.

The Ragged Clown Calls It

January
2008

This would have been far more compelling if I had posted it before Iowa but … oh well… If Obama wins big in Iowa, Clinton’s strategy of running as a front-runner will need some re-thinking. She’ll have to go for … Continue reading

The Oil End Game

December
2007

Both Tom and Jeff sent me links to Ted talks last week. I just watched Jeff’s one: We Must Win The Oil End Game It’s must see-TV. Even if you are not interested in oil or science or politics, go … Continue reading

The Road to Utopia leads through Dystopia

December
2007

According to Paul Krugman in today’s NY Times, In a 1963 essay for Ms. Rand’s newsletter, Mr. Greenspan dismissed as a “collectivist” myth the idea that businessmen, left to their own devices, “would attempt to sell unsafe food and drugs, … Continue reading

Just like over here

December
2007

Nick Clegg has just been elected leader of the LibDems over in the old country and during a radio interview: Asked whether he had ever taken illegal drugs, he replied: “I’m going to cast a veil over that. It’s the … Continue reading

To spread mirth…

December
2007

In an otherwise excellent article, The Economist commits an error of logic. “A few have taken to calling themselves “Brights” for no good reason and to widespread mirth.” In fact, I call myself a Bright for a very good reason… … Continue reading