Another Karl Rove plot?
John Kerry’s secret weapon, no doubt. It would be a grave error to underestimate the numbers and political influence of ex-USMC officers who have Che stickers on their cars and spell America with a “k”. Oh yeah.
Humor
Talk Like A Pirate Day
As you get older, the years seem to go by more and more quickly. You barely have the wrapping paper thrown out when it is time to start Christmas shopping again. Birthdays come around at a staccato pace. Bare branches break out in delicate green, come to full bloom, then brown and shed in the Autumn breezes before you can get your shirts back from the cleaners.
So it is no surprise that I glance down for what seems only a minute and when I look up from my desk, here it is again, almost upon us, September 19th, International Talk Like a Pirate Day (and here).
We introduced you to Jim the Pirate last year, our poster boy for this very special day.
At that time dispute raged as to whether Jim was a Republican or a Democrat. The Democrats — foolishly, it now appears — failed to seriously consider him for one of the two spots on their national ticket. Bush, perhaps unwisely, has failed to employ him in any capacity. I think he’d be good in Kofi Annan’s job. Or Navy Secretary. Or fitted with a GPS kit and fins, he could be used as a kinetic energy weapon with little risk of collateral damage.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs, Kerry will swing from the highest yardarm! Arrrr!
Chicago Boyz and Girls (Girlz?) at Play
On a recent Friday afternoon I visited Lex at his office, where we discussed the usual politics and developed a robust libertarian/conservative dinner strategy. Mrs. Lex soon joined us and we set off for the excellent Reza’s, where we met up with some blogging colleagues and a few interlopers. We ate, drank, discussed interesting things and had a good time. Here are some photos.
Thursday Night: Reconnaissance
The Allegations Are False
Journalist looking for a scoop.
Some people have accused us of disrespecting the press. They are mistaken. The press is an important institution and we accord it all the respect that it deserves.
UPDATE: Such thoughtful fellows — So fair! So balanced! So measured and restrained! So devoted to the reporting of facts without sensationalizing anything! Feh.
UPDATE 2: Perhaps all our journalist friend needs is a good editor.
Music news you can lose
Fantastic* news coming from our favorite leporidae-flavored warmonger: William Shatner has recorded a new album.
The new record, produced by alternarock piano-man and sometime pop-genius Ben Folds, will feature a guest appearance by former black flag front-man, and long-time professional angry person, Henry Rollins.
For those of you unclear as to this event’s importance (how can you be so uncultured!?!), please visit William Shatner Sings for examples of the man’s great talent. My personal favorite is his rendition of Lucy In The Sky, but they’re all… well, how do I put this… let’s just say they’re all entertaining.
*In using that adjective “Fantastic” in this context, I am perhaps twisting its meaning a bit. Although the dictionary does have fantastic defined as “Quaint or strange in form, conception, or appearance” that doesn’t quite get the meaning I was after. I was really trying for a word that meant, “so fundamentally terrible that the brain rejects it and latches onto ironic humor as protection.” I apologize for any confusion.