Looks like the Fox network killed off yet another show I like, adding Dollhouse to a list that includes Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Drive, John Doe, Strange Luck, Profit, Millenium, The Adventures of Briscoe County Jr., and of course Firefly. Special note to Joss Whedon, Tim Minear, and Summer Glau: The people who run Fox don't really like you. They are only … [Read more...] about The Dollhouse Closes
Veteran’s Day Blues
Veteran's Day always made me think proudly of my father. Now that he's passed on, it's kind of a sad day. I've got nothing else to say, really. … [Read more...] about Veteran’s Day Blues
It Was 20 Years Ago Today…
the Berlin wall fell: At the end of a plodding news conference, Politburo spokesman Guenter Schabowski offhandedly said East Germany was lifting restrictions on travel across its border with West Germany. Pressed on when the regulation would take effect, he looked down at his notes and stammered: "As far as I know, this enters into force ... this is immediately, without … [Read more...] about It Was 20 Years Ago Today…
Scattershot 2009-11-06
Random shots around the web: Economist Steven Landsburg is blogging to promote his new book. Another example of using civil forfeiture to turn a police force into a theft ring. The war on people in pain continues. (Hit tip: Pete Guither) … [Read more...] about Scattershot 2009-11-06
It’s About Damned Time!
Mary Beth Buchanen resigns. Radley Balko explains why she was one of the worst prosecutors in the country. This was one of the items on my Obama freedom scorecard, although I don't know how to tell if he gets full points for forcing her out or if she's just preparing her inevitable run for office. … [Read more...] about It’s About Damned Time!