Feb 28,2009
New York Times gets punk’d on Dating a Banker Anonymous story?
Newsweek thinks so. Original here, dry heavings here.
Feb 27,2009
Afghanistan: If we’re going to repeat history anyway, why bother learning it?
In the words of one of my colleagues, Henry Kissinger’s proposed strategy for Afghanistan is “clever but wrong.” One can disagree with Kissinger’s analysis while still acknowledging his most important...
Feb 27,2009
Disagreeing with the gay rights lobby=antisocial behavior
I was struck by this paragraph over at Slate, in an article discussing whether or not you should be able to sue someone for libel who falsely says you’re gay:...
Feb 27,2009
Roger Cohen gets experienced
The year is 2009. But Roger Cohen mistakenly believes it to be 1966. After reading some Aldous Huxley and spinning the Byrds’ first album, he turns on, tunes in, and...
Feb 27,2009
Consolation for Jindal
In light of the kind words I had for Bobby Jindal earlier in the week, I thought I should weigh in on his response to the President’s address. It hurts...