A few days back, Nobel Paul Krugman, rapping on the modalities of modeling, took a side slap at conservative economists who argue that “America could only give workers decent living standards when it didn’t face competition.” If you follow the links, and take Paul literally—not always a wise thing to do—you’ll find that he’s saying…
Monk’s Casino—A Chunk o’ Monk
Monk’s Casino, a group featuring Alexander Von Schlippenbach on piano, Rudi Mahall on bass clarinet, Axel Doerner on trumpet, Jan Roder on bass, and Uli Jennessen on drums, has recorded the complete works of Thelonious Monk, available on a 3-CD set. Their work can be a bit squeaky at times, for my taste, at least,…
Pseudo New Yorker
Legal humor here. “Let’s just say that I’m not going to be played the way Irene Dunne played Cary Grant. Mr. Smith will be making up his own mind this time around.” “They’re an amiable breed. I don’t think he’ll have any problem serving two masters.” “I’m sorry if I seem possessive, but this is…
Day after Thanksgiving Day reading—Paula Broadwell’s All In—the Critics Rave!
An invaluable link from Justin Logan at the American Conservative brings the blurbs for Paula “Keep your hands off my man” Broadwell’s tome on the glories of General Petraeus, whose genius brought us our glorious victories in Iraq and Afghanistan. Not! “A valuable perspective on how Gen. Petraeus—the most successful U.S. general of his generation—approached…
Susan Rice Non-Scandal Resolved; Non-Susan Rice Scandal Not Resolved
Via Andrew Sullivan, Fightin’ John McCain (Fightin’, but not Thinkin’) admits that Susan Rice did nothing more than repeat talking points on the Bengazhi murders. In a statement issued Nov. 20, McCain acknowledged “that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence was responsible for removing references to Al-Qaeda from the unclassified talking points about…
The Israeli assault on Gaza: A cry for help?
There were a lot of unhappy people around the globe on Wednesday, Nov. 7, but Benjamin Netanyahu must have been one of the unhappiest. In the three presidential debates, his man Mitt proved to be no George Bush, and then in the election itself he was totally whipped. Not only that, the Democrats picked up…
David Sanchez—“Four in One”
David Sanchez – Tenor Sax, Bruce Barth, Piano, John Benitez, Bass, Adam Cruz, Drums, Richie Flores, Percussions. Posted by sigmundgroid2
Pseudo-New Yorker
Legal humor here. “This turkey doesn’t belong in the barnyard. This turkey belongs on Broadway, and that’s where she’s going. Pardon my sequins.” “If it can work for those kids on Glee, it can work for me. I’m tired of pecking for worms.” “Legs this pretty are too pretty to eat, you know what I’m…
Republican racism, astute and otherwise
Over at Slate, David Wiegel explains the difference between “astute” racism and, well, not so astute. Astute racism, well, first of all you get a black guy to do it. Black Republican Michael Steele explains how to reduce black turnout the smart way: Number one, you don’t do it in a political year. You want…
How’s that “Party of Death” thing working out for you, Ramesh?
Over at the National Review, Ramesh Ponnuru has gotten a lot of well-deserved praise for his truth-telling regarding the latest Republican debacle, pointing out that, among other things, the Republicans have lost the popular vote in the past five of six presidential elections (after winning five of six in the post-Vietnam era), that they would…