• The Michael Jackson Trial

    (Because I am becoming a site statistics whore.) Public Defender Dude has asked people to post their predictions about the Michael Jackson case. Here’s my prediction: Having read as little as possible about the case, I nevertheless boldly lead the way by predicting he will be found guilty of at least one count of administering… Read more

  • Meet Ashley Villarreal

    DEA Administrator Karen P. Tandy has recently published an article called “Marijuana: The Myths Are Killing Us” as part of her campaign against medical marijuana. Now meet 14-year-old Ashley Villarreal of San Antonio, Texas. Back in February of 2003, DEA agents raided her house trying to get evidence of illegal drug dealing by her father.… Read more

  • Son of VAC

    Well, I thought my electrical problems were over. About five minutes ago, however, the lights went out. Looking out the windows, I can see that the lights are out in several neighboring blocks as well. I can still see skyglow, and some lights further away, so it’s not the whole city. (4 minutes to shutdown.)… Read more

  • Threats to The Family

    So-Called Austin Mayor has this to say about Pope Benedict’s condemnation of same-sex unions: And no offense, but if I was the “Holy Father” in charge of an organization that demands celibacy from my employees, I would hesitate before charging someone else with threatening the future of the family. Heh. Read the whole thing. Read more

  • Another Glimpse of Valkenvania

    Ken Lammers experiences a revealing moment in court. Read more