Archive for October, 2005

I have been listening to both ends of the political spectrum concerning the Libby affair. I thought, although my contemporaries disputed that I thought it, that Bill Clinton deserved a pass until such time as evidence proved that he desecrated the judicial process when he lied under oath. I hold that conviction today…. »

Here are the Cliff’s Notes on Screwter… »

I have yet to read an official news from the Fitz caper as of the writing of this post. I have already conceded that the news of Scooter’s indictment is likely true. I’m not really very surprised in that core neocon types like Libby tend to be Machiavellian in their approach to government…. »

Well, I made a suckers bet with Matt Singer that no indictments would be handed down by Fitxgerald. Of course I made that stupid bet prior to knowing that Scooter had a confab with Cheney about Wilson’s wife in June of ‘03.
Well, Matt’s a hard working guy and I’m sure he can… »

I promised to argue Moorcat about our national drug control policy after he posted his formulary to solve the problem. Yes, I’m a bit tardy getting into it, but hey, I’ve been obsessed by Harriet Miers and progressives want for “Fitzmas.”
The issue has been vigorously debated by Wulfgar in the comments. I have… »

I don’t usually call people liars. At least I’m not so quick to cast that moniker as my lefty pals are so want to do. Actually, every time I hear the word “liar” in a political discussion my face takes on the distinct expression of white noise. So many lies and so many… »

Will comes out with another strong article against Harriet Miers as I promised you a few posts back. Apropos to my point against her nomination Will says:

Such is the perfect perversity of the nomination of Harriet Miers that it discredits, and even degrades, all who toil at justifying it. Many of their justifications cannot… »

Following up on my thoughts about Harriet I came across Jonah’s new editorial asking (and answering in some form) whether George Bush is actually a conservative. Given that the word “conservative” has so many different meanings, I think Johah’s article is instructive:

Within conservatism, however, there are enormous philosophical arguments about the proper role… »

Although I haven’t come right out and said it, it should be pretty clear to regular readers of this site that I think Harriet Miers, although probably a fine person, represents an intellectual “cupcake” rather than the “torte royale” that I had hoped for. I, along with the majority of “movement conservatives”… »

Moorcat has taken exception to my previous post discussing the legalization of recreational drugs. On his newly minted blog he does a fisking of Norm Stamper’s L.A. Times op-ed piece on the subject.
Go check it out. We’ll argue it… »

We don’t think much about gun rights here in Montana since our Contitution has codified that right. At risk, however, has been attempts to put firearm maufacturers out of business with the use of product liability suites. Well, according to The Volokh Consiracy we can shove that worry under the bed (right… »

It’s strange that it would be Tom Coburn that could knit a coalition of The Club For Growth and Kos under a common cause.
Sign me up too. Go read them… »

Maybe that should be “something for which to look forward” but we’ll leave the haut English to those who actually care about such matters. Anyhow, according to Rod Dreher at NRO today, George Will has another column dedicated to Harriet Miers.

GEORGE WILL STRIKES AGAIN [Rod Dreher]
George F. Will’s next column just moved on… »

An ex-police chief of the Seattle Police Department makes a rational case of the full leagalization of recreational drugs. Those who know me know that I’m no fan of recreational drug use and for many years I’ve abstained from all mind and mood altering substances (well, I’m a coffee drinker… but hey, if that’s… »

I’m wondering if the ACLU will get involvd with this lovely story.

An Enumclaw-area man who authorities say helped run a farm where people had sex with animals — and where a Seattle man died doing so with a horse — was charged with a misdemeanor yesterday.
Police began investigating James Tait, 54, and another man who… »

I wrote here about putting together a combined BBQ competition and “Blog-O-Rama” in Missoula at some point in the future. The only one who as expressed any interest so far is Wulfgar who has threatened me with some serious venison backstrap (yes – Oh, yes.)
Maybe we can get Jonathan Weber at New… »

Nancy Mahoney over at New West has a great article about Montana eminent domain laws. Chip Mellor from the Institute for Justice was in Bozeman talking about the city’s new Urban Renewal Districts.
READ ALL OF IT HERE!. Then go write your representative and the… »

Anyone see the irony in this:

HYANNIS, Mass. — U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy attempted to rescue six men who had become trapped by high tide on a jetty off Hyannisport on Sunday…. »

Via Jonah :

The Democratic National Committee has minted a catchy new phrase for some of its most faithful voters: merlot Democrats.
The phrase is intended to encompass Democratic voters who are affluent and secular in their cultural values, and not particularly anxious about “pocketbook” issues. A rather high percentage of these liberals apparently are oenophiles.
DNC Chairman… »

I usually don’t blog much on weekends because, well, I have life – or something that resembles one. I had intended to write a great deal over this past weekend though, as I was commissioned to smoke some back ribs for my oh-so-goyish family. That usually means long stretches between tending the fire where… »

I meant to write on this before when Matt Singer fist brought it up. The ASPIRE Act hopes to put money in accounts for everyone born in the U.S. starting in 2007 and after. These funds then become available to the recipients at age 18 for education, home ownership or other “socially… »

There’s a new twist to medical marijuana.

THURSDAY, Oct. 13 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to the controversy surrounding medical marijuana, an international team of researchers is busy stirring the pot by releasing findings that suggest the drug helps promote brain cell growth while treating mood disorders.
According to the study in rats, a super-potent synthetic… »

Via Drudge there is a link about Madonna’s parenting practices. I find this part most interesting:

The woman who made her name as a mass media idol, continues: “My kids don’t watch TV. We have televisions but they’re not hooked up to anything but movies.
“TV is trash. I was raised without it. We don’t have… »

Tony at Spun and Spinning writes:

I have been reading Budge so dont think you can mess with me when it comes to NeoLibertarian thought. I am immersed. As soon as I find something in that doctrine of thiers that calls for using arms against our oppressors, Im in.
Well, on the last note I have… »

Yes, I’m sick. Very sick. It takes a sick mind to watch the tax reform discussion on C-SPAN. I watched with interest because, well, it’s part of my day job to understand how taxes affect people.
This is my take on the commissions discussions. In general it is very disappointing…. »