Another veep debate viewpoint

From Noam Scheiber. My favorite part: When Palin started off, you thought, “Wow, she seems so fresh–so human and easy to relate to. How can we compete with that?” Then, as the debate wore on, you thought, “Hmm, okay, she still seems human, but...

Blogging the veep debate

Loved Palin’s first question (caught via live mic as she shook hands with Biden): “Hey, can I call you Joe?” First question about the economy. Biden’s answer is professorial and a bit dry. Palin starts with “go to a soccer game”...

The bailout, part 2

Unfortunately, it appears the godawful socialistic bailout package will pass the House tomorrow morning. This has dire long-term consequences for the United States, not the least of which is that excessive government meddling in economic affairs doesn’t work. A...

Jeanne Mansfield, 1920-2008

My grandmother Jeanne, the matriarch of the Mansfield clan, passed away last night at the age of 88. I don’t have any details at present, but she faced a number of health challenges in her later years. It is worth mentioning that how she faced those challenges,...