MichaelW on Aug 31 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Economics, MichaelW's Page
Quoting the Telegraph, Radley Balko (h/t Kingdom of Idiots) highlights some recent reports from the UK on waiting times for care that underscore the travails of government-run healthcare.
Hospitals across the country are imposing minimum waiting times - delaying the treatment of thousands of patients. After years of Government targets pushing them to cut waiting lists, […]
The Poet Omar on Aug 31 2006 | Filed under: Culture, The Poet Omar's Page
Picking up where I left off last column, I’ll give you my take on 8 more NFL teams.
New York (Jets): Like the new coach. He’s dangerous and unpredictable. Kind of like Jon Gruden was when he first came to Oakland, then his first season in Tampa Bay. They have an okish O-line which should get […]
The Poet Omar on Aug 31 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Environment, The Poet Omar's Page
I’ve looked into the future, gentle readers. Being the generous soul that I am, I am prepared to share with you what I have seen. Behold: http://www.smartusa.com/
Yes, I know it is still a year or two away from release on our shores, but I am more excited about this than I was about the return of […]
MichaelW on Aug 30 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Economics, Environment, MichaelW's Page
Eric Scheie (seemingly) vents his spleen at George Greene who introduced the horribly invasive alien plants, the eucalyptus tree and “Holland Grass”
Lance on Aug 30 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Lance's Page
A blog that I found only a few weeks ago continues to interest me, The Conjecturer. Okay, maybe it is just the name, which would explain why I keep wandering over to Matt McIntosh’s Conjectures and Refutations despite his infrequent posts and my long time need to leave long winded comments at QandO where it […]
MichaelW on Aug 30 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, MichaelW's Page
Native-born Houstonian, Dale Franks, provides a few good reasons to cast your vote for Bob Smither TX-CD22 this November:
So, take a look at Bob Smither, Republicans. He’s already on the ballot. He has promised to caucus with the Republicans, which for political purposes, makes him a de facto Republican. But, get this: he’ll be […]
MichaelW on Aug 29 2006 | Filed under: Foreign affairs, MichaelW's Page
Per Instapundit, reknowned old school blogger Steven den Beste has guest-posted at Chicago Boyz about “Disproportionate Response”:
During the recent war in southern Lebanon, one of the many complaints leveled at Israel was that its response was “disproportionate”. Care to hear the reason why the complainers wanted Israel to limit itself to “proportionate” responses?
Well do ya’? […]
MichaelW on Aug 28 2006 | Filed under: MichaelW's Page, Uncategorized
Not as a terrorist act, though. Instead he won a contest as to who has the worst commute over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, a part of Washington, D.C.’s infamous Beltway:
Now, here’s your chance – to bring the end to your bridge of misery. Tell us why your Wilson Bridge commute deserves to win […]
MichaelW on Aug 28 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Foreign affairs, MichaelW's Page
In what I am sure will come as no surprise to most of you, Glenn Greenwald takes John Hinderaker and Charles Johnson to task for their respective sarcastic remarks concerning alleged attacks on journalists in the field. (h/t Who else?). According to Greenwald[’s post]*, Hinderaker and Johnson, and those who think like them, have […]
Lance on Aug 28 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Lance's Page
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After the surprising and encouraging interest we recieved last week when we asked if those of us looking for a smaller government should support Bob Smither for congress and help him raise money, volunteers and publicity, I have been asking around […]
MichaelW on Aug 28 2006 | Filed under: Foreign affairs, MichaelW's Page
As Iran, perennial instigator in the Middle East, contemptuously seeks to create a new Persian Empire, it’s arch-nemesis, Israel, has not-too quietly announced that it will be up to any challenge.
With the purchase of two more German-made Dolphin submarines capable of carrying nuclear warheads, military experts say Israel is sending a clear message to Iran […]
The Poet Omar on Aug 27 2006 | Filed under: Culture, The Poet Omar's Page
Ah, with the pre-season almost over, it’s time to get serious about football. So, gentle readers, I shall save you the vast amount of time, effort, and research required to keep at the leading edge of football news and give a team by team rundown and some additional updates. I’ll do 8 teams now and […]
MichaelW on Aug 26 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, MichaelW's Page
UPDATED (x2)
Libertarian candidate Bob Smither, vying for the U.S. Representative seat recently vacated by Tom DeLay, debated his two major opponents a couple of days ago (h/t Austin Cassidy):
TEXAS CITY — For a first-time event, the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce’s issues forum Tuesday achieved something no other area political meeting had this year. […]
The Poet Omar on Aug 25 2006 | Filed under: Religion and theology, The Poet Omar's Page
Happy Friday, gentle readers! It’s time again for my weekly Questions and Answers session covering the beliefs and practices of Islam. Feel free to jump in and ask any questions you’d like about Islam or Muslims. The only rule, as always, is to keep the questions fairly general. I don’t want detailed or highly technical […]
Lance on Aug 25 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Lance's Page, Uncategorized
Captain Ed and Xrlq are suggesting that the Allen campaign, which is looking for a blogger, consider hiring Jon Henke. Somehow I don’t see Jon as interested, but power to him if he wants to cash in. However, if that isn’t what Jon wants to do, even though it probably wouldn’t pay as much, how […]
Lance on Aug 25 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Foreign affairs, Lance's Page, Uncategorized
(Listening notes: Robby and I watched X’s documentary, The Unheard Music. So tonight it is X’s Under the Big Black Sun)
A while back I mentioned Jon Henke’s latest project, Inactivist. There is a lot going on over there, Mona is stirring things up as usual, and brings our attention to Radley Balko’s post on asset […]
Lance on Aug 24 2006 | Filed under: Foreign affairs, Lance's Page, Religion and theology
In understanding our present predicament vis a vis the Muslim world, as I have pointed out before, it is important to understand who our enemies are and what they believe. David Ignatius interviewed Ahmed Sheikh, editor in chief of Al Jazeera, and is sympathetic to the difficulties the news service has in covering the Middle […]
MichaelW on Aug 23 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Economics, Foreign affairs, MichaelW's Page
With the close of the Doha Round, many see an end to free trade period, with a healthy portion of the blame going to Pres. Bush:
The Bush administration has been quick to point fingers at Europe, India, and Brazil, but the United States deserves much of the blame. That’s because, ever since September 11, the […]
MichaelW on Aug 23 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, MichaelW's Page
After reading about a section of the IRS Code being struck down as unconstitutional (h/t Insty), I got to thinking about taxes in general and my fairly weak objection to them. At least weak for a libertarianish creature. You can get me much more exercised about repealing the Seventeenth Amendment (direct election of […]
Lance on Aug 23 2006 | Filed under: Lance's Page, Uncategorized
I have a question. The vast majority of our traffic comes from the US, but we have a decent amount of traffic from other nations. There is an anomaly however. In a trend that has been true since our first few days the number two source of our traffic has been The Netherlands. That is […]
Lance on Aug 22 2006 | Filed under: Foreign affairs, Lance's Page
Michael Totten is waiting to see if Ahmadinajead is going to unleash the dogs of war upon the world over at the Daily Dish. So far it seems he must have been alluding to Romanian oil rigs.
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Lance on Aug 22 2006 | Filed under: Foreign affairs, Lance's Page
There is a great deal of discussion; amongst supporters, chastened hawks and ongoing opponents; of the US and its ally’s project in Iraq and what to do next. McQ has been posting up a storm on the issue and how hopeful/hopeless the situation is in Iraq. We can easily find hundreds more. However, a while […]
Lance on Aug 21 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Domestic Politics, Economics, Foreign affairs, Investing, Lance's Page, Religion and theology, Uncategorized
Tyler Cowen over at Marginal Revolution had a reader ask him which philosophers he would recommend she should read. The discussion was interesting; I decided a good starting point would be Hayek, Popper, Quine and Hume. I also suggested Plato along with Aristotle’s Ethics, Merleau Ponty to cover the phenomenologist’s, skip Bertrand Russell except for […]
The Poet Omar on Aug 21 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Domestic Politics, The Poet Omar's Page
As someone who has absolutely no Native American ancestry (none, nada, zip, zilch, not even a great great uncle thrice removed), I’m constantly amazed by how many people I know who claim at least some distant American Indian ancestry. Part of me thinks this is a great thing as it offers a chance for […]
Lance on Aug 19 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Domestic Politics, Lance's Page, Uncategorized
I don’t know who the joke is really on, but this is too funny too believe. Pogue is certainly jealous.
I should give a hit tip to Jon Henke by the way.
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MichaelW on Aug 19 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Foreign affairs, MichaelW's Page
Judge Anna Diggs Taylor issued an opinion and order granting an injunction against the NSA warrentless surveillance program on Thursday, thereby closing off the first round of legal wrangling regarding the program. Her opinion has not been well received by many, including those who think she reached the correct result:
The judge may well be […]
Lance on Aug 19 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page
From Forbes on Andrew Young and more from the New York Times:
In an interview with Thursday’s Los Angeles Sentinel, he defended the charge that Wal-Mart runs mom-and-pop stores out of business saying “those are the people who have been overcharging us.”
The rub came in his elucidation: “I think they’ve ripped off our communities enough. First […]
Lance on Aug 18 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Domestic Politics, Lance's Page, Uncategorized
I know most of you who come by here care about property rights, and I want you to know Pogue Mahone does too. Of course Pogue covers the topic in the grand, twisted Pogue Mahone style. A giant cross, a giant cactus (or is it a bird) Paul Bunyan and Missisippi politics all figure. I […]
The Poet Omar on Aug 18 2006 | Filed under: Religion and theology, The Poet Omar's Page
Alright, gentle readers, it’s time for my usual Friday Question and Answer session regarding Islam, Muslims, and our beliefs. The only ground rule is that I don’t want highly specific questions, such as “Well, sura xyz says …” or “The Hanbali school of jurisprudence advises…” That brings the discussion to an entirely too detailed and […]
The Poet Omar on Aug 18 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Foreign affairs, Religion and theology, The Poet Omar's Page
Ah yes, the elephant in the room. Or so we’ve been led to believe by the MSM and certain Christian fundamentalists (what strange bedfellows they make, huh?). Their argument essentially boils down to the idea that there is a massive deficiency in the core of Islam regarding the status and treatment of women. I believe […]
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