"There are men, in all ages, who mean to exercise power usefully; but who mean to exercise it. They mean to govern well; but they mean to govern. They promise to be kind masters; but they mean to be masters." Daniel Webster
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Why I don't Sing the Star-Spangled Banner
A Mennonite explains his church's stand:
I love my country, but I sing my loyalty and pledge my allegiance to Jesus alone.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
The Debut of Bam Bam Bigelow
Twenty five years ago this month. I remember this well. It was one of the last great runs for Memphis. Bam Bam went on to have stints with both the WWF and WCW, but he was never really used right.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
They Died with Their Boots On
Today is the anniversary of the Battle of the Little big Horn, where Indians wiped out U.S. Army troops under the command of George Armstrong Custer, or, as they called him, Womankiller.
Jefferson's
Much like a cornhole contest, I'd never even heard of Jefferson's until recently. But it's apparently a regional chain, and a franchise opened in Summerville. So I tried it for lunch today. I got the barebecue platter. It's supposed to come with coleslaw, but somehow they were out of coleslaw by 11:30. I got baked beans and fries instead. The barbecue was good for a chain joint. The beans were excellent , and the fries were too salty. Portions were decent, as were the prices. The service was excellent. I'll probably try it again.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Ending Marijuana Prohibition
Ron Paul and Barney Frank introduce a bill to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level Explicitly based on the constitutional amendment that ended Prohibition, it would let states set their own marijuana policies and limit the federal government to fighting the smuggling of marijuana into those states that ban it.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Why the Federal Budget Won't Be Cut
Well, not until it absolutely has to be cut, anyway. Surveys show that the cuts people have absolutely not idea where their money goes.
How Walmart Discriminates Against Women
I really hadn't followed the case that closely. But this column explains that Walmart requires managers to move to a new store from the one they are promoted out of and to work 50 to 60 hour weeks, things men are more willing to do than women. And that is how it discriminates.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
You Learn Something New Everyday
We got a press release from the rec department today about the festivities they will be hosting on July 4. Along with live music and fireworks and kids rides, they will be holding a cornhole contest. I found that involves throwing a beanbag through a hole in a piece of wood.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Georgia's New Immigration Law
It hasn't taken effect yet, but Jay Bookman says it's already working.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Sounds Like a Win-Win Proposal
David Simon reveals what it would take for him to create another season of The Wire.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Confederates on the Rhine
The Atlantic looks at the popularity of Civil War reenactments in Germany.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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