Is there such a thing as “s3x addiction“? If there is, there’s nowhere near as much of it as some would have you believe.
Category Archives: Social Commentary
Libertarianism Versus Selfishness
A smack down of Michael Gerson, who never fails to unimpress. And, as Glenn notes, there is nothing generous about being charitable with other peoples’ money.
Queen Catherine?
I’m assuming that will be her formal title if William ascends, though she would not be sovereign?
Innie Or Outie?
Where should the commas and periods go?
I’ve been putting them outside for so long, it would be hard to change, but I agree that it’s not logical to do so (particularly as a sometime Unix programmer). As a colonial, though, I do resent doing it “British style.” Didn’t we fight a couple wars over that sort of thing? I think we even won at least one of them. Next they’ll demand that we add superfluous “u”s to words.
The Wichita Lineman
Who does the best cover?
Jimmy Webb was a great songwriter, but no one could ever do it better than Glenn Campbell. Though the James Taylor version is listenable.
What is really sad, is how unappreciated a guitar picker he was. Though you wouldn’t know it from the Wichita Lineman video.
And yes, the lyrics, can’t be beat: “And I need you more than want you…and I want you for all time…”
[Update a couple minutes later]
The genius of the Campbell arrangement was the morse code background in the chorus of the radio hit, though you won’t hear it in the linked video above. It’s sad and frightening how many memories listening to that song brings back. Reading the comments of people much younger at the video of the ’68 hit is even more poignant.
A Brave Cartoonist
I’m not generally a fan of graphic novels, but this guy’s got some sand. Andy McCarthy has the back story.
Another Reason To Convert
Necrophilia is acceptable within Islam. I was relieved to see this, though:
Sheikh Zamzami tempered his most unusual fatwa by stating that necrophilia, though Halal is a disgusting act that would be best avoided.
Glad he cleared that up.
A Writer’s Voice
A sad, and beautiful essay from Christopher Hitchens.
Hollywood Versus Reality
Two new biographies dethrone “liberal” icons. I think that most people have known for a while what a thug Malcolm X was, but it’s definitely past time to demystify Gandhi.
The Osama Pity Party
Actually, as noted, I think this is just another way to express anti-Americanism.
[Update a few minutes later]
Speaking of which, I give you Michael Moore, educating us unwashed types on true patriotism.