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The Iowans Have It (Alas)
No more than 10% of Iowans registered as either Republicans or Democrats are likely to turn out for Thursday’s caucuses. So The American Spectator’s Philip Klein is quite right to… Continue reading
1 CommentAmericana: A Partial List
Some things I will miss about America: Appalachia: music, people, landscapeThe WireAmerican libertarianism: not an entirely lost causeThanksgiving: America’s best, most civilised, holidayAmtrak sleeping cars and trans-America travel in general… Continue reading
4 CommentsPresidential Candidates Through the Lens of Wodehouse
In my sourer moments I find myself persuaded that Bertie Wooster’s verdict on aunts also applies to politicians: "It is no use telling me that there are bad aunts and… Continue reading
34 CommentsHappy New Year
I shall be seeing the New Year in at 30,000 feet en route to Edinburgh (pictured below) from Washington. I trust Aer Lingus will put on a decent spread… Meanwhile,… Continue reading
1 CommentSeeing out the old year with the Church of Scotland
This being Hogmanay it’s appropriate to post a New Year’s address from the one and only Reverend I.M Jolly. For anyone who grew up in 1980s Scotland, the late, great… Continue reading
0 CommentsThe Glamour of the Skies…
For the love of god… When will these clowns learn that the only way to ensure total security is to prevent people from getting on the plane in the first… Continue reading
1 CommentWe have a winner!
It’s a big ask, but someone has to write the worst article on the presidential election. Daniel Pipes steps up to demonstrate why the Republican party deserves to lose next… Continue reading
0 CommentsHer mother’s daughter, right enough
The Clintons: a ghastliness that keeps on giving. Here’s Toby Harnden reporting from Iowa Speaking of Chelsea Clinton, it seems there’s no way she’s going to talk to journalists. "I’m… Continue reading
0 CommentsMerry Christmas Mitt…
Of course, one is supposed to despair at this sort of negative campaigning even when, as in this case, it is directed against a candidate one loathes. But, really, I… Continue reading
3 CommentsWodehouse Primary 2.0
I have already mentioned my suspicion that few PG Wodehouse fans are likely to endorse Hillary Clinton. It is unhealthy for a Presidential candidate to remind one of Honoria Glossop… Continue reading
0 CommentsCaledonia calling…
All good things come to an end. As some readers know, I’m leaving Washington DC this week (tomorrow in fact!) to return to Caledonia, stern and wild. Bittersweet reflections on… Continue reading
2 CommentsNew blog alert!
Hurrah! In addition to her blogging at Hit & Run the estimable Kerry Howley now has a blog of her own too. Which reminds me that I’ve been meaning to… Continue reading
0 CommentsThat was the year that was 2007
Most Depressing Political Argument of the Year: Whether the United States should be in the business of torturing people or not. Opera: Washington National Opera’s superb production of Janacek’s Jenufa… Continue reading
1 CommentJohn Edwards: nativist brute
John Edwards on trade: After growing up in Carolina mill towns, John Edwards understands the devastating impact trade can have on workers and communities. That’s why he favours protectionist policies… Continue reading
1 CommentTaxi drivers prepare to flood America. Or, further evidence for Huckabee’s buffoonery.
Via Andrew, here’s Huckabee on Benazir Bhutto’s murder: "We ought to have an immediate, very clear monitoring of our borders and particularly to make sure if there’s any unusual activity… Continue reading
1 CommentHugh Massingberd: Hall of Fame Journalist
Sad news. Hugh Massingberd, the man who did more to bring obituaries to life than anyone else, is dead. He qualifies as one of the great journalists of our age.… Continue reading
1 CommentJust here for the job: Question of the Day
Part of Megan McArdle’s response to Kerry Howley’s excellent guest-worker article: But mostly, I worry about having a large number of people in the country who are, definitionally, not planning… Continue reading
3 CommentsShakespeare: Fascist! Virgil: Fascist! Ovid: Un-Roman! Marlowe: Government Goon!
I suppose one should probably read Jonah Goldberg’s book Liberal Fascism before criticising it. On the other hand, why do the dreary work when Spencer Ackerman’s prepared to highlight the… Continue reading
1 CommentSt Stephen’s Day Trivia
Jane Austen fans should run on over to Norm’s place to tackle his Boxing Day quiz. This blog may yet have a few New Year teasers for you all.
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