"This was the voice of moderation until 13 Sept, 2025"
by von Rod Dreher wants to allow married Catholic Priests (h/t Andrew Sullivan): …. I don't think there's any serious ground for believing that the Catholic sex abuse crisis was caused by celibacy (after all, married men can be child sex abusers too). But the older discipline of allowing married priests is a healthy one, it seems … Read more
by Eric Martin The GOP is deeply unserious about addressing health care issues. Here is Senator John Cornyn on plans to repeal "parts" of the recently passed HCR legislation, while keeping other provisions: "There is non-controversial stuff here like the preexisting conditions exclusion and those sorts of things," the Texas Republican said. "Now we are not … Read more
by von Charles Mudede of The Stranger writes (some hyperlinks added): Dan [Savage] points out that Palin is calling for "a conservative third party." The healthcare reform bill, the stabilizing of the economy, and the brilliant maneuvering of the president (the GOP fell into a trap he beautifully set—he tried to reach out, and made … Read more
by Eric Martin Karoli at Crooks and Liars has compiled a list of HCR improvements that will take place in the next six months alone. Imagine if the Obama administration were as aggressive in touting the benefits: Adult children may remain as dependents on their parents’ policy until their 27th birthday Children under age 19 may not … Read more
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The meme can't be denied. I am not going to give you the ten books that most influenced me, however. That I'm not qualified to judge; I'm too close to the subject. Rather, I'll give you ten books — or, in one case, speech — that I like a great deal. Some probably had an influence on me. But I can't be sure. I never really wanted something to believe in, so I never went looking for it.
The ten books are below the fold. They are provided with minimal commentary in no particular order.
by Eric Martin Actually, it's not socialism when you do it like this. This is the magic of the free market: As Lehman Brothers careened toward bankruptcy in 2008, the New York Federal Reserve Bank came to its rescue, sopping up junk loans that the investment bank couldn't sell in the market, according to a … Read more
by Robert R. Mackey All,First, sorry it has been a bit since I last posted. Work has been heavy, and my son is getting ready to start at George Mason this fall. Unlike his wastrel father (BA, Political Science), the boy is somewhat more motivated (Applied Computer Science, Simulations Design). So, I've been putting off … Read more
by von I still haven't much heart to fight over last night's health care bill. But what am I supposed to do with hagiography like this? Now that it’s done, Barack Obama will go down in history as one of America’s finest presidents. It’s always possible of course that, like LBJ, he’ll get involved in some … Read more
by von I am not going to blog about the Health Care bill. I told you my mind as we've traveled. Other than remarking that I don't think that the Democrats' bill is particularly good, there is little point in rehashing old arguments. And I have neither the heart nor the inclination to handicap. At least not tonight. I … Read more
by Eric Martin Daddy shows off some fancy harness work (what he won't admit is that his wife had to tie it): This one looks like some kinder, gentler version of Alien (note the dark circles under my eyes – we know who to blame for that): And finally, something for a campaign leaflet, "Father … Read more