Looks like a failed hydraulic pump, which took out its steering capability.
Another Sterling Obama Nominee
But it’s about what we’ve come to expect from him.
I’d like to just abolish ATF.
The Era Of Building Your Own PC
Is it coming to an end?
Ten Myths About Columbia
From Jim Oberg.
Janus
Some thoughts on Roman gods:
I always thought it peculiar that the Romans had a god of doorways, since that seemed a rather minor job for a deity, and would subject the fellow to ribbing at the God Conventions.
“What do you handle?”
“Oh, war, pestilence, violent expansionism. And you?”
“Doors.”
“Doors!” Coughs, looks into his drink. “Really.”
“Well it’s more than that, of course. There’s portals of any sort. Hinges and knobs as well. Knockers in all shapes and sizes. You’d be surprised how much is involved.”
“Yes. Quite. Well, nice talking with you . . .”
“Janus.”
“Right. Well, nice to meet you.”
Only Lileks.
Piers Morgan Is Whiffing, Too
Nominating Hagel
Whose terrible idea was it, anyway? Jonathan Chait is starting the circular firing squad. I have to agree with this:
As it turned out, the Hagel nomination has been a fiasco. (Clemons’s chins-up take that Hagel “met expectations” is the most optimism any Hagel backers can muster.)
He certainly met my expectations. I fully expected him to be the hapless fool and tool he always is. And I love this understatement: “Hagel himself does not appear to be especially brilliant.”
You don’t say.
[Update a few minutes later]
Obama advisor: Hagel’s conduct was “somewhere between baffling and incomprehensible.”
It’s only baffling to people so stupid that they thought he was smart.
More On The Unaffordable Care Act
The IRS estimates that the cheapest plan will cost $20K a year.
But remember, if you like your plan, you can keep it.
Ten (And Three) Years Later
Jeff Foust remembers two February-first space-related anniversaries, related to each other.