I've got Part 4 of the MWW over at The Reaction. It may seem like piling on at this point, but it's a terribly important story. Highlights: The mediocrity of Miers's legal career in Texas. Captain's Quarters finally turns against Miers. More of Professor Bainbridge's anti-Miers case. … [Read more...] about Miers Withdrawal Watch — Part 4

Suppose you were standing in line at McDonalds and some idiot with an agenda blew you up. That's what happened to these ordinary people in Hadera, Israel yesterday. Five people who only wanted lunch were blown away. Israelis, Jewish and Muslim, old men and old ladies, native-born and immigrants. No wonder the Sephardim/Mizrachim (Jews born in Arab countries or descended from … [Read more...] about Ordinary People

But finally, I have proof! … [Read more...] about Homework is Evil! EVIL!!!

The storm clouds hovering over Harriet Miers' nomination to the Supreme Court are now beginning to resemble a hurricane. Two bad developments for Miers: (1) Is this the final nail in the Miers nomination coffin? (2) And now Miers has lost the support of top conservative blogger Ed Morrissey, aka Captain Ed, who defended her nomination even though he didn't like it, on the … [Read more...] about More Ominous Signs For Harriet Miers’ Supreme Court Bid

Yesterday was the day when the other shoe was supposed to drop in the Plamegate CIA leak case that some predict could shake the Bush administration to its foundation if some key officials are indicted. It didn't drop....but there was plenty of legal activity in this case...and it could drop with a big kaboom later today when some analysts predict the Special Prosecutor will … [Read more...] about CIA Leak Indictments — And Political Fallout — Expected Soon

....at one of our favorite "new" weblogs, The Heretik. The Heretik, we predict, has a VERY bright future ahead of it as a site that's going to get a steady and loyal readership — and it doesn't matter what party readers belong to. The reason: it is a weblog with an incredible amount of style, so much so that its personality — an "organic," natural personality that … [Read more...] about Take A Peek….

A fictional private eye and her human creator rejoice! … [Read more...] about White Sox Just Won Game 4 & the World Series

Is it our imagination, or are there a few things going on in Washington that mean the Bush administration shouldn't be focused on things such as this:WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The White House is not amused by The Onion, a newspaper that often spoofs the Bush administration, and has asked it to stop using the presidential seal on its Web site. The seal was still on the Web … [Read more...] about White House Demands The Onion Stop Using Presidential Seal

To those who think that the news stories talking about fears over Iran's short and long-term goals are just smoke-and-mirrors put out by people for political reasons, think again:TEHRAN, Iran - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared Wednesday that Israel is a "disgraceful blot" which should be "wiped off the map" — fiery words that Washington said underscores its concern over … [Read more...] about Why Iran’s Leader Worries Washington And Won’t Get Invited to Many Bar Mitzvahs

A truly appalling post by Steve Gilliard, in which he photoshops an image of Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele to look like a "sambo". Part of me wants to put the image on this site here, so you have to see the depths of depravity this man sunk to. But I refuse to pollute Joe's site with such naked racism. Instead, I'll just provide the link, so you can, if you wish, see it for … [Read more...] about Sambo

WNBA MVP Sheryl Swoopes has come out as a lesbian. In an America that remains badly homophobic (and certainly, the WNBA gets more than its fair share of stereotyping), this took courage. I salute her--but hope for a day when a gay or lesbian athlete isn't news. … [Read more...] about Swoop

Everybody said I was crazy when I claimed the Democrats should run on corruption in 2006. They said that America didn't care about corruption, that it would be overshadowed by Iraq or the GWOT or the economy, and that I was engaging in a fool's errand. I would love for them to explain this poll data. Vindication, sweet vindication! … [Read more...] about Who’s Laughing Now?

...in any indictments that may occur this week. For my personal take on "fitzmas," you can see my weblog, Random Fate. … [Read more...] about There is little cause for celebration…

Over at The Reaction, I have a round-up of reaction to the news that Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald is set to hand down indictments today. Plus, there's speculation that McCain could be asked to step up to the Veep spot should Cheney resign (for "health" reasons) and that Miers will withdraw and be replaced by a Bork-like nominee. Yes, minds are running amok in … [Read more...] about The indictments are coming! The indictments are coming!

CORRECTION: The bombing was in Hadera, not South Tel Aviv. While Condi Rice proclaims the need for Israel to have open borders, an Arab terrorist blows itself up in an open-air marketplace in Hadera, Israel killing at least 4 people and wounding dozens more... … [Read more...] about Cognitive Dissonance

(Cross-posted at The Reaction.) Here's a list of all Supreme Court nominations and votes from the very beginning — John Jay in 1789 to John Roberts in 2005. A couple of things stand out at first glance: Aside from close votes for Thomas (confirmed) and Bork (rejected), most votes since the back-to-back rejections of Haynsworth and Carswell in 1970, each nominated to … [Read more...] about SCOTUS nominations in perspective

And others argue in various forums that she most definitely is not — and that the Society of Professionial Journalists drank Kool Aid in backing her. … [Read more...] about Some Argue Judith Miller Is A Martyr

In an interesting (and misleading) post, The Truth Laid Bear notes that the Times -- that would be The New York Times, America's paper of record (Judith Miller notwithstanding) -- is just a bit more popular, in terms of "unique visitors," than Daily Kos. But, of course, TTLB is referring to nytimes.com, not to the Times as a whole. Lest we forget, there's still a rather popular … [Read more...] about Just how popular is The New York Times?

...and the triumph of money. My Sign of the Apocalypse #24. … [Read more...] about The selling of art…

Yes, you read that correctly. The city of Rome (the one in Italy) has banned goldfish bowls -- or, rather, the keeping of fish in goldfish bowls. … [Read more...] about Banning goldfish bowls in Rome