Author: Mark Draughn
SCATTERSHOT DEPT.
Scattershot Posting
A few random shots: How not to run a confidential tip line. (ht Balko) Mike Mette’s dad is driving him to prison. If the G.I. Joe movie ever makes it out of development, rumor has it Joe might lose his American identity and become a member of an international special forces team based in Brussels, presumably working for… Read more
POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPT.
Rudy Rex?
Even before he started running for president, there were three things I didn’t like about Rudy Giuliani when he was mayor of New York: He said things like this. He tried to shut down legal businesses he disliked, such as strip clubs and adult bookstores. He aggressively defended New York police officers against accusations of misconduct before investigating. After police chief Bratton brought down New… Read more
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