Rich Lowry, on the self-imposed economic woes of my home state. In a lot of ways, Michigan reminds me of California. A place of great national beauty, being run into the ground by its elected officials.
Good News On The Life Extension Front
The Methusaleh Foundation just got a major donation.
Anti-Krugman 1
Paul Krugman brought some great analysis of economics, the dismal science, to the New York Times Op-Ed page, but has consistently beat the drum in recent years for being dismal about every Bush decision and inaction. I am going to start an anti-Krugman column to take apart each criticism. These antibodies might allow us to have a debate that would allow both less reactive talking points for Democrats and more constructive criticism for the Administration.
The Krugman column is behind the Times Select wall. The cheapest way to pierce this wall is to order home delivery of the Times and go on regular three-month vacations.
Today’s Krugman column has the title “King of Pain”.
Code Pink Has No Shame
But they should:
“You did not treat my brothers with respect. You refused to acknowledge them, like you’re refusing to acknowledge me. You mocked their southern accents. You literally turned your backs on them, like you’re turning your backs on me tonight.
“You should be ashamed of the way you treated those soldiers. Ashamed! If that is what you think supporting the troops means — turn your backs on them when they come to talk to you — then you are either a fool, a coward, or a hypocrite. I leave it to each of you to decide which word fits you best.
“The charade is over. We all know that you do not support the troops. If you did, you wouldn’t turn your backs on them. You disrespected my brothers, on our front porch. So let me be absolutely clear: You may have a slip of paper from the City of Washington recognizing your right to stand here, but you are not welcome here.
Speaking truth to…well, not power, but to self-righteous foolishness.
Truth In Flying
I’d enjoy this pre-flight announcement a lot more than the stuff they usually say. Speaking of which, I’m flying to San Jose this afternoon to attend Space 2006. Blogging may be light this week.
The Space Review
Bob Clarebrough says that space settlers should take some lessons from the Polynesians, and Jeff Foust writes about the continuing debate over the term “space tourist.”
Working With Fallaci
James Gibbons has some memories from Apollo.
“A Stupid War”
Michael Totten has an interesting interview with an Israeli about Lebanon and Israeli politics.
“A Stupid War”
Michael Totten has an interesting interview with an Israeli about Lebanon and Israeli politics.
“A Stupid War”
Michael Totten has an interesting interview with an Israeli about Lebanon and Israeli politics.