President Bush has offered his plan for Iraq, and in fielding criticism of it, Press Secretary Tony Snow has said anybody who didn't like Bush's plan should offer a better one. I'm planning to answer that challenge in a series of modest proposals. This is just background. Jennifer the Feral Genius wrote in her blog: ...I can’t quite bring myself to believe we’re going to … [Read more...] about Iraq: Why We Didn’t Win When We Won
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Me
I don't normally do memes, but I've been too busy to write much original material this week, so here goes. (Tom at Doors of Deception tagged me with this one.) Five things people who know me might be surprised to hear: Floater. I have a permanent floater in my left eye that's right near the center of my vision. When it drifts in to the exact center, I tend to reflexively … [Read more...] about Five Things You Didn’t Know About Me
Never Get Busted: Mixed Messages
A few weeks ago, I mentioned former police officer Barry Cooper and his hugely hyped but not-yet-released Never Get Busted video that purported to explain how not to get busted for drugs. My gut feeling was that it was going to be a big disappointment. Nevertheless, I ordered a copy, on the theory that I could watch it so that you don't have to. I haven't received the video … [Read more...] about Never Get Busted: Mixed Messages
I Called It!
I just finished watching the sixth season premier of 24. It looks like it's going to be another very bad day for Jack. Shortly before the start of the fifth season, I made a prediction about Jack Bauer, and that prediction has now come true. Telling you what it was would be a spoiler for tonight's episode, so I'm putting it below the fold. … [Read more...] about I Called It!
Not So MADD About Some People…
[Update: In an earlier version of this post, I had assumed Ocean City was in Delaware, but as Mike Mahaffie points out, it's in Maryland. This post has been re-written to reflect that fact.] It's been a while since I wrote anything about Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), so I've been planning to look in on them to see what sort of trouble they're causing. However, Radley … [Read more...] about Not So MADD About Some People…