In Passing

In Passing

Faces

Faces “ I didn't need no stinking Free-O-Meter to tell me this score For the first time in the history of the Index for Economic Freedom, the United States is no longer in the top category of economically free countries and is even second in the North American region (behind Canada). Like it or not? Who wouldn’t like a “healthy and functioning” financial system? According to Obama, the answer is . . . Democrats. Hitler does iPod    This parody device is so ubiquitous I'm parroting some of the German lingo. What Is the First Amendment For? Only Thomas has the courage of the majority’s declared convictions. Often the most principled of the judges (which doesn’t mean that I always like his principles), he is willing to follow a principle all the way, and so he rebukes his colleagues in the majority for preferring the value of more information to the value the First Amendment mandates — absolutely free speech unburdened by any restriction whatsoever including the restriction of having to sign your name. Thomas has caught his fellow conservatives in a consequentialist moment. From the Writings of David Horowitz: -The peace left’s core Horowitz is registered on the National Treasures List. Great moments in “targeted disabilities” The federal government is seeking applicants who are mentally ill, mentally retarded or both to work as lawyers in the Justice Department. Thought From the O Club :Thing From Snowy Mountain Been thinking about what Fred said earlier this week re: PressTV. "Five out of six news stories are straight, with no propaganda aspect except for the story selection process, so when they throw in the ringer you believe it." [USA Today uses this device, which was first used by the KGB in Greece] Matthews and Olbermann Now Openly Fighting Over Obama  Chris Matthews, Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow produced a museum-quality show: [Aside: Last week's primer on Goldman Sachs ought not be missed by anyone].  Two from Weekly Standard OP poll shows Mark Kirk up 12 points in Illinois Senate race. Jim Geraghty on Carly Fiorina's amazing web ad with psychadelic sheep. ”