Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. (more…)

The horse that the stewards rejected is now become the first place finisher, as someone once said.

The only trouble, mind. Otherwise they’re all sterling fellows.

Randy Barnett has modified his new Federalism Bill of Rights. It’s great. I wish it didn’t read so much like an omnibus Federalist Society wish list, though. It would be nice to think that it had some chance of getting adopted by a state or two.

This here Waxman-Markey strikes me pretty much lahk shootin’ yerself in the dadburn foot in the hopes the other feller will do the same.

For the first time ever in a Gallup poll, a majority of Americans are pro-life. As many support the Church’s moderate prolife position–that abortion should be illegal, but with some exceptions–as support the extreme pro-choice and the moderate pro-choice positions combined. (more…)

On the sweetness of Mormon life. (more…)

Pugilism. An aspect of proselyting sadly neglected in the MTC. Despite the excellent example of Elder Willard Bean, one of the Junior Ganymede’s official blog heroes.

American blacks, hispanics, lesbians, women, and cripples aren’t really analogous to Aryan Germans after all. That’s a relief.

…and know how to use them.

“GPS system ‘close to breakdown.’“

Cool anecdote from this Susan Polgar profile of Rex Sinquefield, rich guy that bankrolled the posh club that just hosted the US Chess Championship.

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Click for stunning photo series.

I’m driving a bit over Memorial Day weekend, so I’d appreciate any podcast recommendations.  Here are my current subscriptions.

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