The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

Military Pay Overhaul

by Smitty Angley at Big Peace links an Air Force times article about overhauling military pay. This writer is both a fiscal conservative and a military retiree, so I am torn over the issue, but this article is not about advocating for anything. Instead, I will make a prediction. Military members will accept whatever retirement […]

‘Too Many Times, Married Men Think They’re Still Single …’

“. . . that has caused many a good girl to go wrong.” There’s a story behind that 1952 country classic. Earlier that year, Hank Thompson had released his No. 1 hit, “The Wild Side of Life,” the chorus of which begins, “I never knew God made honky tonk angels.” In reply, and using the […]

Breitbart’s Vindication

Let’s be clear about one thing: Andrew Breitbart was right, right, right and his critics were wrong, wrong, wrong. As BigGovernment.com explains, “Andrew Breitbart was in New York for previously scheduled meetings,” and went to Anthony Weiner’s press conference as an observer. So how did he end up on stage? I touch on that in […]

Covered in Shame

Completely and utterly disgraced, an object of contempt to his peers, humiliated in sight of the entire world. Anthony Weiner? No.

LIVE AT FIVE – 06.07.11

TOP NEWS Violence Continues As Yemenis Spar Over Transition Saleh under pressure from Saudis to resign while out of the country   Gates: Too Early To End Afghan Fighting Soldiers, Marines ask if bin Laden’s death signals the end is near After Strauss-Kahn’s Arrest, Frenchwomen Speak Out Finally “sick of the machos” Related: Strauss-Kahn Pleads […]

Yub Nub!

Allahpundit had this creepy interview Anthony Weiner gave to ABC News last week: Interesting story by Radar Online and Star magazine: “Weiner Used Jewish Sexual Stereotype To Facebook Sexting Partner.” I’ve been busy the past few hours writing 1,300 words for Tuesday’s American Spectator, so I’ve lost track of what’s been happening online in the […]

Legitimacy

by Smitty I would argue that the effect of the imperial Federal government over the last century has been to de-legitimize itself: The CBO calls this approach “fair-value” accounting because it treats the federal government’s actions just like the actions of any other market participant, taking into account the market risk of guaranteeing a mortgage. […]

Anthony Weiner Press Conference UPDATE: Admits Trying to Send DM UPDATE: Weiner Will Not Resign UPDATE: VIDEO ADDED
UPDATE: Dems Call for Ethics Probe

UPDATE 6:55 p.m. ET: Ace of Spades is getting ready for the Official Ewok Victory Dance Party, and observes: Bryan Preston thinks he’s already found a lie that’s easily proven. Weiner claimed he used no Congressional resources in his trim-trolling endeavors; but his office is a resource, isn’t it? I’m now on deadline for The […]

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