Month: June 2004

I’m in the mood for satire. And, as a commenter earlier stressed the importance of the Big Mac as an evil American symbol, the more I thought about it, the more I thought, well, why not? How about a new American Victory Arch? It’s an old idea, updated for the times…. And speaking of old…

This is great stuff, and until today I had no idea that Glenn Reynolds was into it! Made his own armor, even? All I can say is far out! The only thing I would disagree with is the notion that it’s geek! It’s Roman! You can see my American version of the Roman gladius here…..

Here’s a novel theory in the form of a book by “Anonymous” — a CIA operative who claims that al Qaida wants to keep Bush in power. Anonymous, who published an analysis of al-Qaida last year called Through Our Enemies’ Eyes, thinks it quite possible that another devastating strike against the US could come during…

Let me start by saying that I greatly respect Andrew Sullivan, and I didn’t enjoy writing this post at all, but I felt compelled to do it, because a central reason I blog is my opposition to identity politics. (I’m hoping that maybe what’s got me upset was just an offhand, ill-thought-out remark; I make…

All the gore notwithstanding, I was reminded that today is Friday, which is still supposed to be Online Test Day at Classical Values. So here we go. _____________________________________ From the one and only Ghost of a flea, the first test — “What ‘Buffy’ Character Are You?” revealed (much to my relief) that I am Angel:…

I just found official confirmation that American civilian Paul Johnson has been beheaded in Saudi Arabia. If you scroll below to my earlier post, you can read more about this sickening story, with links. Unfortunately, there are people who do not believe that the enemy is evil, or even that there is such a thing…

Today being the 32nd Anniversary of Watergate, I should observe it by making a rather odd observation: but for Watergate, blogging as we know it would not exist. That’s because Watergate was much more than the downfall of Richard Nixon; it was the triumph of a new, unelected power in America, the modern mainstream media,…

Here’s a new report on Virginia’s attempt to block private contracts between homosexuals. The law says, ?A civil union, partnership contract or other arrangement between persons of the same sex purporting to bestow the privileges or obligations of marriage is prohibited. Any such civil union, partnership contract or other arrangement entered into by persons of…

Via Glenn Reynolds’ link, I learned that the Hezbollah-supported Michael Moore has hired veteran Democrat dirt digger extraordinaire Chris Lehane to do what people like that do: Michael Moore is so afraid of a loose, informal, web-based movement of hardworking American citizens who would dare to question him, that he has now hired a man…

Earlier this afternoon I was stuck in a HUGE traffic jam on I-95 South in Maryland, bumper to bumper, moving at the rate of barely a tenth of a mile per minute. Fortunately I had my camera, and here’s the thrilling scene: It’s maddening not to know what’s going on, but finally I got closer…

Buried in an article on teenage rent commissars at the Berkeley Daily Planet, I found confirmation of one of my pet theories about why aggrieved citizens refuse to involve themselves in the political process. The reason given here — by Berkeley landlord Michael Wilson, who refuses to run for the Berkeley rent control board —…

This looks grim to me. (Al Qaida’s demons have released video of the captured American Paul Johnson, showing him in a very tormented state, clearly being threatened by a horrible death.) Picture here. I suspect there’s another Islamist snuff film coming. (Take a look at this site.) Sickeningly familiar pattern: “My name is Paul Marshall…

Lest anyone continue to think John Kerry is a waffler, my old favorite Jodi Wilgoren has leaped to his defense in a piece called “Behind the Scenes, a Restless and Relentless Kerry.” Her spin is that Kerry’s not a waffler, but a very busy, eclectic hamster-man, who’s so complicated that it really isn’t fair to…

Timing is everything, and I haven’t had much lately. Today I installed a new steering column in my Jeep. An ’89 YJ I hardly use anymore, it sat around too long outside, and the wiring inside the column (which contains the ignition switch/steering lock assembly, turn signals, wiper controls, squirter unit, flasher unit, headlight switches,…

Is there a constitutional right to live forever? While only a fool would maintain there is (at least in the sense of positive rights), it’s quite another thing to proclaim that the government (or anyone else) has the right to stop us from living as long as we want. As long as we want. That’s…

Here’s an interesting distinction for those like me who are plagued by ideologues who love to define other people by using undefined terms: If you tend to regard America as a primarily flawed, evil, unjust, racist country (or at least when Republicans are running it), and most importantly, believe that the US is the primary…

Do I hear a drumroll? It’s official ribbon-cutting time…… So, a warm, brand new WELCOME to all, here at the newly redesigned Classical Values! I hope everyone likes the blog’s new layout and graphics. While I very much liked the old one, it’s been a year and I thought it was time for a “facelift.”…

(But not the way you might think…..) Last night I was pleasantly surprised by the movie Troy. I’d heard it wasn’t historically accurate, but the real history of Troy is still so much in dispute that I wouldn’t allow that to deter me. I have never been much of a Brad Pitt fan either, because…

Move over, Ted Rall! Fred Phelps is your new competition! The “REAGAN IN HELL” signs pictured here puzzled me at first, because the accompanying story (and the link in Drudge) said nothing about the demonstrators who held them. I almost assumed they were the usual leftists, but then I noticed that the signs were done…

It’s time for me to attempt to get caught up with my weekly online tests. Last week I was gone all day Friday and Saturday, and had no time to look for these damned things (to say nothing of taking them and commenting on the results), and I really had no time until yesterday. Fortunately,…