Category Archives: General

Thinking out loud about Hoda Muthana

News junkies know the story by now: Twenty-year old Hoda Muthana, born in New Jersey about 2-months after her father left Yemen’s diplomatic service, left the United States and joined ISIS in Syria. While in Syria she became the wife … Continue reading

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Why Smollett’s story was plausible

I barely noticed the story of Jussie Smollett’s alleged assault a few weeks ago. I don’t pay attention to celebrity news, and the story was quickly overtaken by other things. I don’t mind admitting that it didn’t sound innately unbelievable … Continue reading

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Headline of the day

Andy Borowitz scoops the world — again Continue reading

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Back in the ol’ hometown, ctd

Felony Assault: Female calls tow company to rescue her from deep water @ Rouge Park, tow company responds, rescues her, she splits without paying, running over tow driver's foot in the process… Detroit's west side. — Motor City 911 (@DetroitScanner) … Continue reading

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The Bible in public schools

What do you know? Once again, there is an effort afoot to teach the Bible in public schools. Continue reading

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