Patterico, “Overturning Roe with an Incrementalist Approach”: Judge Alito has been described in numerous reports as a cautious and conservative jurist, respectful of precedent and deferential to government. What does this signify for the prospects that he might be a vote against Roe v. Wade? It’s tough to say. Judge Alito’s conservative record strongly suggests that he would be unwilling to read new rights into the Constitution. But his cautiousness

Not sure of an exact date, but I seem to remember Jamie Lee Curtis and a thick, stiff mullet.  Though I suppose I could just be confusing him with Travolta in Perfect. Developing…

Writing in The Weekly Standard, associate editor of the Atlantic Monthly Ross Douthat reviews an excerpt from Maureen Dowd’s new book, Are Men Necessary: When Sexes Collide, and finds it the perfect occasion to examine the progress of the feminist movement to date. From “Has Feminism Failed?”: Everywhere she looks, Dowd sees feminism in retreat. Women don’t want to split the checks anymore; they favor Mrs. over Ms.; they still

—Well, I know what it’s supposed to mean, yes.  But when you get home from picking up your weekend supply of Pringles only to find the sneaky little fuck floating snout up in your martini pitcher, his wee armadillo cheeks stuffed with your giant Mezzeta olives—well, let’s just say the only “dancing” you’re likely to see anytime soon is the porcelain Hustle, which if you’re lucky will end with a

From “Propertarians and Alito”: Friedmanite libertarians are indistinguishable—aside the occasional semi-sincere remarks against the Drug War—from far-right conservatives. It’s just that they come to a reactionary stance from a different direction, the belief that there is no heirarchy of rights. Thus broad interpretation of the Commerce Clause is for them a Stalinist action, while the right of the state to usurp ownership of a citizen’s uterus is good government. Yeah,

     A priest, a rabbi, and Louis Farrakhan walk into a bar.  “So, whaddya have?” the bartender asks, looking first to the priest.      “I’d like a nice glass of Irish whiskey,” says the priest.      “Swell.  How about you,”—to the rabbi next—“Whaddya have?”      The rabbi considers for a moment, then replies, “A good hearty port sounds nice, if you have it.”      “Sure. And you?” the bartender turns to Minister Farrakhan.  “What can

Me: “So, help me out here. How does one go about ‘getting jiggy with it’?” Urban Dictionary: “Beg your pardon?” Me: “‘Getting jiggy with it.’ How does one go about doing that?  I mean, do I need special clothes, or…?” Urban Dictionary: “Still kicking yourself for missing that ‘regulate’ reference, are you –?” Me: “– DON’T GO MESSIN’ WITH MY DUCKETS, HOMEY, OR G-MONEY’S GONNA BRING THE CHUNKUMS!”*

TalkLeft, among others, is pointing to this latest Washington Post-ABC News poll, which, according to the Post, purports to show that President Bush’s approval ratings are at an all-time low (a charge I heard repeated by a reporter this morning during the President’s brief news conference).  Here’s how the WaPo frames it: For the first time in his presidency, a majority of Americans question the integrity of President Bush, and

From Reuters: A natural phenomenon rather than a design fault caused London’s Millennium Bridge to wobble and sway, forcing its closure just two days after opening in 2000. The elegant pedestrian walkway was conceived as a blade of light linking the south bank of the River Thames to the City of London. But as large crowds walked across the steel structure on opening day in June 2000, the 320-meter long