Category Archives: Politics and Economics

Juxtaposin’: Refugees

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: There will be more calls in the coming days to close the United States’ borders to refugees, and in France and the rest of Europe, those voices will likely be deafening. Already in the midst of … Continue reading →

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Proggy Bullshit Du Jour

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Because in the wake of Islamic terrorism nothing is more important than fending off Islamophobia, the experts at ThinkProgress would like to remind us that ISIS aren’t really Muslims: Indeed, even from the viewpoint of a casual observer, … Continue reading →

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Anthony Jeselnik on Thoughts and Prayers

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Note to My Son in College

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Evvabuddy’s writin’ to their sons nowadays.  There’s Ta-Nehisi from the left and a guy named David Desrosiers from the rightish City Journal. My son is a Sanders supporter and here’s my note to him. It is kind of … Continue reading →

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Hillary’s Open Mouth

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Is there any woman who isn’t a porn star who’s photographed with her mouth wide open more regularly than Hillary Clinton? Related I marveled at how often we’re seeing mouths wide open in photos these days.

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Juxtaposin’: Speechifying

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

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“The Un-Civil War: BLACKS vs. NIGGERS: Confronting the Subculture Within African-American Communities” by Taleeb Starkes

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: This book is like a companion piece to Chris Rock’s famous “I love black people but I hate niggers” standup routine, and despite its obvious shortcomings I enjoyed it a lot. Today’s “black people” matrix can be so … Continue reading →

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The Queen Waits To Address Her Subjects

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Photo via Paleo Retiree.

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Charlemagne Sleeps at Salzburg

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Such a changed France have we; and a changed Louis. Changed, truly; and further than thou yet seest!—To the eye of History many things, in that sick-room of Louis, are now visible, which to the Courtiers … Continue reading →

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Stray Thoughts on Today’s SSM Ruling

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Happy for those who are happy with today’s decision, but I’m still waiting for a logical, principled, legal argument as to why the Court’s SSM decisions don’t also permit polygamy. Whoops, hey, that didn’t take long. It’s hilarious … Continue reading →

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