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Her 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.
0 CommentsDick Cheney’s energy task force is transparent by comparison
Interesting article by Elaine Sciolino in today’s New York Times on the brouhaha over the proposed expansion of Champagne’s AOC, increasing the number of communes legally permitted to grow grapes… Continue reading
0 CommentsA Boy From the County Hell
Shane McGowan celebrates his 50th birthday today. Who would have thought it? Comfort and joy all round. This must rank as one of the most unlikely anniversaries imaginable. As the… Continue reading
0 CommentsThe Wearisome Unbearableness of Manohla Dargis
Oh dear. The New York Times’ Manohla Dargis (who apparently find the idea of being asked to name and write about her favourite movies of the year an intolerable imposition… Continue reading
1 CommentChristmas Quote of the Year
More from Helmand province where Sergeant Kraig Whalley of the Royal Military Police says: "We were thinking of challenging the Taliban to a game of football on Christmas Day, but… Continue reading
0 CommentsMoustaches of the Hindu Kush
Christmas in Helmand Province, Afghanistan can’t be the bonniest gig on the planet. Hence this contest amongst the Royal Marines of 40 Commando: who can grow the spiffiest moustache. Best,… Continue reading
0 CommentsWhither the American dramatist?
The New York Times’ Ben Brantley says this was a year in which drama reasserted itself on (and off) Broadway. If so then that’s a splendid thing. It’s notable, though,… Continue reading
1 CommentLock up your daughters: the libertarian carnival is in town
Good lord. further evidence that, despite improvements in recent years, Washington still has work to do. Today’s WaPo runs a piece noting that the free minds and free markets crowd… Continue reading
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