Via David Weigel of Hit & Run, comes a USA Today story about a $50 million advocacy program to discourage 19 to 29-year-olds from having sex. There's a winning slogan for the Republican party: We want you to have less sex! I realize the "sinner" issues—internet gambling, sex, medical marijuana—are not really Republican-only issues, and the Democrats have … [Read more...] about Have Less Sex!
Political Science
My Politics In a Nutcase
If you ever want to know more about my political beliefs, just watch this video clip found by regular Hit & Run commenter Herrick of Senator Rick Santorum explaining that the pursuit of happiness is harming America: (Click to Launch Video) One very short summary of my political beliefs is that Senator Santorum is a horse's ass. Just about everything else follows … [Read more...] about My Politics In a Nutcase
And That Would Be Bad Why?
Tigerhawk quotes a Paul Krugman column about the ability of a Democrat-controlled congress to investigate the executive branch, to which he responds: I must confess that I am in the very unfamiliar position of agreeing with Paul Krugman. If you want two years of Congressional investigations, by all means vote for the Democrats. That might be safer than two years of … [Read more...] about And That Would Be Bad Why?
Getting What’s Coming
[Welcome Instapundit readers. Sorry Glenn launched me on one of my less meaty posts, but please do browse.] As John Hinderaker points out, the polls are showing that the Democrats will win big in this coming election. Over at Tradesports, it's more of the same, with GOP control of the House at 32.5 out of 100. (Those are live links, but that's how it looked when I wrote … [Read more...] about Getting What’s Coming
Foley On the Road To Recovery
Let's see, when you're a Congressman and you're caught exchanging sexual instant messages with 16-year old boys... (1) Avoid lengthy denials and resign immediately. Check. (2) Enter re-hab program. Check. (3) Explain that you're a victim too. From an AP wire story: WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Former Rep. Mark Foley, under investigation for sending lurid Internet messages to … [Read more...] about Foley On the Road To Recovery