Daily Archives: May 14, 2009

‘The Erect Pen Has No Conscience’

I read that line in Richard Ellmann’s biography of Oscar Wilde. It is spot on. When my writing is flowing, I have no conscience. Nor should I in the creative phase. After I have written and started editing, then it … Continue reading

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Almost No Christians Left In Middle East Muslim Countries

That’s because they are so persecuted there, said Dennis Prager in his second hour (echoing the words of the Pope). "Islamophobia is phony. Christianphobia is real. Muslims are treated perfectly fine in the United States of America. That’s why they … Continue reading

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RCA’s Feel Good Resolutions

Michael posts to Hirhurim: Nice feel-good stuff, but really no meat to any of them. The sad thing is that they will likely be ignored by their own membership and OU-affiliated shuls. The smachot in my neighborhood are still over … Continue reading

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The Marriage Hunter Bra

From China Daily: A model displays lingerie maker Triumph International’s new "Konkatsu Bra", literally meaning "marriage hunting" bra, during an unveiling in Tokyo May 13, 2009. The bra features a marriage countdown clock showing the marriage deadline set by the … Continue reading

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Big Surprise That A Machine Politician From Chicago Turned Out To Be Corrupt And Lawless

George Will writes: The Troubled Assets Relief Program, which has not yet been used for its supposed purpose (to purchase such assets from banks), has been the instrument of the administration’s adventure in the automobile industry. TARP’s $700 billion, like … Continue reading

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