January 30, 2005
in which I extrapolate a political conclusion using geometrical properties of equality
In the run-up to today’s historic Iraqi moment, the liberal left repeatedly insisted that the January elections couldn’t take place on time. Now that they’ve taken place, that same liberal left is telling us that the elections they said could not take place were the “easy part.” — Which proclamations, when one deploys the transitive property of equality, express themselves in this simple equation: Left liberals → can’t be done
Scenes from my driveway, continued x 51
Deadbeat neighbor: “If you’d like to stop over later for a few minutes to celebrate the Iraqi elections, that’d be really nice.” Me: “Oh, so you were following those, were you? Good for you! Sure, I’ll stop by for a little while.” Deadbeat neighbor: “Fantastic. I made falafels and a lamb dish with saffron and mint.” Me: “Sounds great. And I’ll bring the Ted Kennedy pinata I made last night
Iraqis Give Zarqawi the (ink-stained) Finger
I’m proud to be an American every day—but today, I’m especially proud.* **** If you have time today, take John Cole’s challenge. For instance, were you to be clicking around the blogs and come across something like this You know, I really wish Iraq were having an honest, safe, real election. But that isn’t happening, and that’s a shame. Even if you were and are opposed to this war, as