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I just came across a real deal for recordable DVDs at Amazon. Sixteen and a half cents each (roughly). And not some off brand. These are made by Sony (or at least carry their brand). Sony DMR 47RS4 – 30 x DVD-R – 4.7 GB ( 120min ) 16x – spindle – storage media Let…

There’s an old rule of polite society to “never discuss religion or politics,” and the reason is that people get emotional about such things, and take them personally. Hurt feelings result, and even occasional fights. In view of what went on in Los Angeles recently, I’m wondering whether the rule should be amended to include…

You can also see the video at an Israeli site. Learn more about Urban Warfare. H/T Diogenes via e-mail Cross Posted at Power and Control

Via Jamie Glazov, I found a link to a truly appalling video in which a UCSD student makes light of the charge that the Muslim Student Association hosted a “Hitler Youth Week,” and after questioning, finally expresses approval of a second Holocaust: David Horowitz: “I am a Jew. The head of Hezbollah has said that…

And where does the term “jonesing” come from? From the Grateful Dead. And the song? Casey Jones. Introduced here by Bill Graham who talks about “all the shit that has gone down.” No shit. Grateful Dead Stuff Oh. Yeah. A few words on how the Jones Act is hampering cleanup in the Gulf. H/T Jccarlton…

Russell Roberts discusses the perverse incentives that motivate politicians. This wiggle room for politicians in a democracy leads to some strange outcomes. It allows politicians to do the right thing and the wrong thing at the same time. How is that possible? We shall see below. Even stranger, the imperfect information available to voters can…

With the aid of a geographical map, Ann Althouse makes a plausible argument that Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (a.k.a “da U.P.” — where the inhabitants call themselves “Yoopers”) appears to have been stolen from Wisconsin by Michigan: That is ours, baby. It’s like that mitten is reaching up there an yanking off our manhood. And speaking…

I don’t know whether to cal this independent investigative journalism or pure self indulgence, but I have noticed an interesting discrepancy in the reporting of a local story, and as I possess additional relevant evidence (which the local authorities probably wouldn’t appreciate), I don’t know what to do with it other than to put it…

While the deliberate censorship of toy soldiers with guns is not a new topic on this blog, I see that those I characterized as “decadent bureaucrats” in an earlier post just keep on doing it: PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Christan Morales said her son just wanted to honor American troops when he wore a hat to…

Whiny Little Bitch: The Excuse-Filled Presidency of Barack Obama H/T Instapundit Cross Posted at Power and Control

Today is the 38th anniversary of the famed Watergate break-in. The topic is of longstanding interest to me, and I continue to marvel over the fact that after all these years, the reasons for the burglary are still unsettled. Historians and Nixon scholars continue to wonder, while pondering various theories. The one thing that stands…

There is a report in Playboy about the Tea Party movement and a consultant who plans to help them win. The article is discussing a Tea Party organizer. The speeches went on for hours. The sun was shining. It was the kind of day when you could take a nap under a tree. The organizer…

This oil for golf/golf for oil stuff is getting old, but it’s just so damned true: Remember how critical the left was of Bush for golfing, instead of dealing with more pressing matters? Yes, I remember! And how! Such associations formed the irrational basis of many a stoner’s revelations about Bush, thanks to Michael Moore.…

The topic of extending adolescence for health care purposes generated some extensive (and even heated) discussion in Glenn Reynolds’ post — much of it occasioned by a piece by Michael Barone (“The price of perpetual adolescence”) which I found grimly ironic, as well as true. Here’s Barone: An article in the New York Times examines…

While I don’t like stereotypes and hate to sound like some kind of bigoted crackpot, occasionally I notice things which force me to ask basic “why” questions. And because this one simply doesn’t make sense, I thought I would share it with the readers, who can hopefully fill me in on what I am missing.…

JLawson is responding to a comment by Diogenes at Talk Polywell. Diogenes wrote: This doesn’t look good. http://www.theoildrum.com/node/6593/648967 You can read more about the link at: The Gulf – It Is Worse Than We Thought. The reply by JLawson: No, it doesn’t. In fact – that’s about as far from ‘good’ as I could imagine.…

The Oil Drum has an excellent bit of speculation (backed with knowledge) about what is going on with the blown out well in the Gulf of Mexico. (you should read the whole thing) All of these things lead to only one place, a fully wide open well bore directly to the oil deposit…after that, it…

For criticizing the Islamists, Bruce Bawer has become an enemy of the people — and he might even be liable for criminal prosecution. In Norway of all places. Being an American of Norwegian heritage, I take this personally, and I think that the Norwegian government is making all Norwegians look bad. In fact, I feel…

In a discussion of Obama’s handling of the Gulf oil spill it seems as if a commenter has found that some one is missing. captainjack Jun 14, 2010 03:56 PM ET This problem calls for someone with managerial experience and knowlege of the oil business. Hum, see if you can find that resume from that…

Speaking of entitlements like food, housing, and healthcare, advocates for the poor are now insisting that having a cell phone is also a necessity of life which should be taxpayer-subsidized: Should the poor have cell phones? It’s a question that has engaged both ends of the political spectrum since 2004, when the conservative Heritage Foundation…