I was congratulating the New York Times for breaking the story about Bush’s illegal spying on citizens just in time to help the Senate shoot down the Patriot Act renewal. Then I read Ariana Huffington’s view of the story, which is far from congratulatory. She reams them for sitting on the story as long as… Continue reading What Liberal Media?
Dear Congressman Chandler
It was no great surprise to see that Kentucky’s two Senators, who are two of the worst Republicans in the Senate, had voted to renew the Patriot Act. It was a little disappointing to see that our 6th District Representative, who calls himself a Democrat, had also voted in favor of it. Here’s a copy… Continue reading Dear Congressman Chandler
A Goddamned Piece of Paper
“A goddamned piece of paper”. According to a Capitol Hill Blue report, that’s what George W. Bush called the Constitution in a recent White House meeting. Capitol Hill Blue frequently publishes reports that aren’t repeated anywhere else, which could mean they either have really good sources or really worthless sources. Considering the circumstances, I’m going… Continue reading A Goddamned Piece of Paper
The Value of Torture
In the ongoing debate over the United States’ use of torture in the ongoing war on terror, some of the bleeding-heart anti-torture wusses criticize our own use of a practice which we condemn when others do it, which defies the basic American principle that basic human rights are only principles that we expect our enemies… Continue reading The Value of Torture
Quips from Katrina
If you thought Quips from Katrina was going to be a bunch of hurricane jokes, you haven’t been paying attention lately. I received email today, from somebody who doesn’t even know about my crush on The Nation editor/publisher Katrina Vanden Heuvel, containing a copy of one of her recent articles, defining Republican doublespeak. I considered… Continue reading Quips from Katrina
Welcome, WEG
It’s probably already old news to the few regular readers here, but the World Equestrian Games are coming to Lexington. The FEI announced today that the Horse Park had won its bid to host the 2010 Games. It will be the first time the Games have ever been held outside of Europe. This is big… Continue reading Welcome, WEG
Mounted Massage
Arriving back at the trailers today after a very pleasant hunt with a stellar field, I was told I was the luckiest man alive. And I’ll have to agree that today would be difficult to top. Arthur performed superbly, as usual, and then earned even more appreciation than usual as he allowed me to receive… Continue reading Mounted Massage
Hello, Halliburton
As I was eyeballing my website stats this morning (yeah, I know, I need a life, but hunting was cancelled), I noticed that a computer at halliburton.com had logged enough hits here to show up on the report. I know there are a few references to Halliburton here (mostly uncomplimentary), but not that many. Naturally,… Continue reading Hello, Halliburton
It’s Wednesday, but my horse is behaving
After confusing several of my hunting companions with my horse-swapping in the last few weeks, I may have confused myself today. I never had any doubt about which horse I was riding, even though I did accidentally call him Arthur a few times. But I did keep thinking that today was Sunday. I’m not sure… Continue reading It’s Wednesday, but my horse is behaving
Bars Open, Schools Closed
A confusing sequence of events that could only happen in KY. By law, there are no alcohol sales during the hours that the polls are open. Idealists think this is to prevent another incident like the Hatfield-McCoy feud. Cynics think it’s to give the vote-buyers with their supply of half-pints a more willing market. Schools… Continue reading Bars Open, Schools Closed