We had a failed test of an interceptor.
This is why we test, but I think that an administration more serious about missile defense would be stepping up the testing.
Category Archives: Political Commentary
That “World Record” Temperature
Anthony Watts has some questions for the folks in Death Valley.
I hope he’s not holding his breath waiting for answers.
Also, somewhat related: (document thief and fabricator) Peter Gleick: Super Geenius.
A Local Superhero
The comments in this story are pretty funny.
Massachussets, Cradle Of Liberty
…is apparently where liberty went to die.
Nothing’s changed since the seventeenth century there, really. It’s just a new form of puritanism and witch huntery.
That Dumb Cowboy Bush
It’s sure a good thing we got rid of him.
[[Update a while later]
Who lost the Middle East? The wrecking crew in the White House.
[Another update a few minutes later]
Who are the good guys in the Middle East?
Prospects for liberal democracy there have never been bright, except for the one exception of Israel, which was formed by transplants from elsewhere.
Also, related: “Dismiss the Egyptian people, and elect a new one.”
Peak-Oil Blogging
…has peaked.
Now, let’s hope the same happens to climate-hysteria sites.
The Lawless Rolling Train Wreck That Is ObamaCare
The Affordable Care Act’s Section 1513 states in black-letter law that “(d) Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2013.” It does not say the Administration can impose the mandate whenever it feels it is politically convenient.
This selective enforcement of laws has become an Administration habit. From immigration (the Dream Act by fiat) to easing welfare reform’s work requirements to selective waivers for No Child Left Behind, the Obama Administration routinely suspends enforcement of or unilaterally rewrites via regulation the laws it dislikes. Now it is doing it again on health care, without any consultation from, much less the approval of, Congress. President Obama probably figures business and Republicans won’t object because they don’t like the law anyway.
Probably. But it’s a mess, and it’s only going to get worse.
America 3.0
On the anniversary of the birth of America 1.0, Michael Barone reviews a timely new book
A Declaration For All Generations
I’ve long advocated that a part of commemorating the nation’s birthday should be a reading of the declaration, and not just celebrating with beer, barbecue and fireworks. It seems particularly important in light of events of the past few years.
[Update late afternoon, as we’re slow-grilling ribs]
The Patriot’s Creed.
Extreme Weather
No, it has nothing to do with “climate change.”
To think that it does is akin to, in the president’s words, being part of the Flat Earth Society. And unlike when the president said it, when I say it, it’s true.