I was thinking about Israel and the Middle East, today. For as long as I can remember, I've been on the side of Israel; often (loudly) proclaiming that they are right to fight back against their enemies, and that the terrible things they do are justified in face of the terrible things done to them ( Read more... )

Before I link the following, let me say that I despise the author's writing style. Using the words "pluralism" and "narrative" over and over does not make what you are saying more clear. If anything, it makes people confused. Perhaps I'm just stupid. You can judge for yourself ( Read more... )

I don't know, so I'm an atheist libertarian
by Penn Jillette

Today, CNN announced that the Taliban released the remainder of the South Korean hostages they had been holding. As you may recall, they had been holding on to these poor gals until their demands were met ( Read more... )