Year: 2007
POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPT.
Obama and the Flag: This Time It’s Interesting
Maybe. I thought the kerfuffle over Obama not wearing a flag pin was pretty dumb. I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody on Obama’s campaign staff orchestrated the whole mess to make his opponents look petty. Now John Ruberry just pointed out another flag flap for Obama. This time it’s a picture of him and several other people… Read more
CREEPING TOTALITARIANISM DEPT.
An Auto Theft Ring With Badges
The evil lawmaking just keeps on coming. Automobiles with aftermarket exhaust systems may be seized if they pass through Rossville, Illinois and a police officer thinks the vehicle is making too much noise. The village will also authorize police to grab a vehicle if an unruly passenger “resists” an officer’s commands. This is, of course,… Read more
SCATTERSHOT DEPT.
Scattershot Posting
Interesting stuff around the web this morning: Reason‘s David Weigel watched last night’s Republican debate so you didn’t have to. Maryland Transportation Secretary John D Porcari wants to hit drivers with a $2000 fine for speeding in a highway work zone. I’m sure this is strictly out of concern for workers—even though the most common cause… Read more
SCATTERSHOT DEPT.
Scattershot Posting
I’m busy on my day job lately, and I don’t have time to write much, but here are a few stories that caught my eye: This appears to be yet another self-righteous animal rescue operation that has become an excuse for small people to exercise power over others. At least this time, they didn’t kill… Read more
JOURNALISM DEPT.
Crime Rampages Out of Control in the 16th Police District!
People running stop signs! Illegal truck parking! Somebody thinks her neighbor might be selling drugs to his friends! Sigh. That’s the problem with living in a very safe neighborhood. Not much police news. My second Chi-Town Daily News story is up. I did manage to work in a bit about lesbians. Well…implied lesbians. Read more