The Other McCain

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

‘Embattled.’ IYKWIMAITYD.

Shortly after reporters begin to call a politician “embattled,” it’s usually not long before he announces he needs to “spend more time with his family.” See if you can figure out why this particular politician became “embattled” recently: Receipts from embattled Southaven Mayor Greg Davis reveal . . . Uh-oh. “Reveal” – if you’re a politician, […]

Scott Ott Serves It Dry

by Smitty Ott is dry, dry, dry today: The Tebow-ing is a bit odd. But if the students do it five times a day while facing Mecca, their chances of acceptance go up.

If In San Diego, Consider Supporting ‘Healing the Unseen Wound’

by Smitty I grew up in San Dog as a Navy brat, and served in three ships out of 32nd Street. Were I still on the left coast, I’d volunteer for Healing the Unseen Wound. Having spent some time in Afghanistan, albeit as a little FOBbit, I can appreciate the seriousness of both the visible […]

Rick Santorum Iowa Schedule Dec. 16-20

Press release from Santorum campaign HQ: ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** SANTORUM PUBLIC SCHEDULE DECEMBER 16 – 20 Urbandale, IA – Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum will continue his campaign swing through to Iowa. Open press events are noted below, all times are local. Friday, December 16: 7:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will be the featured guest of a […]

Because I’m Libertarian Like That

An unfortunate incident: A barricade situation adjacent to the Northern Virginia Community College campus is over, according to Fairfax County police. The situation ended just before 10 p.m. Thursday. The incident took place on the eigth floor of the Skyline Terrace Apartments in the south tower of the two building high rise complex … in […]

The World’s Youngest Blogger: Despite The Iraq Exit, I Insist Upon Clashing

You See, Mr. Paul, History Does Not Support Scientific Experiments

by Smitty The Australian reports that RUSSIA seized today a consignment of the radioactive isotope Sodium-22 at a Moscow airport from a passenger who was to travel on a flight to Tehran, the customs service said. “Tests showed that the Sodium-22 could only have been obtained as the result of the work of a nuclear […]

Santorum Iowa Ad: ‘Join the Fight’

Last night’s final debate in Sioux City was probably the best yet for Rick Santorum, says Bryan Preston of PJ Media, noting that the former Pennsylvania senator “showed very solid instincts on a range of issues” — as he has all along. There has been no “drama,” no flip-flopping from Santorum, and he has gotten […]

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