A skeptical one, over at The New Atlantis. Definitely worth a read to see what are probably the best arguments against. The latest current top post, on the racism of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, is thought provoking.
Category Archives: Social Commentary
Brown Paper Wrapper
Ebooks have sent the sales of “romance” novels soaring.
Moving The Goalposts
Now that DADT has passed, the mindless pacifists have to come up with a new excuse to keep ROTC off campus. Colman McCarthy has a very pathetic attempt. Victor Davis Hanson isn’t very impressed, either.
[Update Friday morning]
More from Stephen Green.
And this seems related, too: “I have an easier time being openly gay with conservatives than I do being a conservative with other gay people.”
Sounds about right to me.
[Bumped]
The Reality-Based Community
“Liberals” are more likely than conservatives to believe in ET.
One of the annoying things about being a space policy and technology expert is that many assume that you are knowledgeable about, and have in interest it, this topic. If you’re doing a call-in show on space, it’s inevitable that someone will call in about it.
Why Sharia Law Is Un-American
Five reasons, the least of which is that it is cruel and discriminatory. And the fact that Imam Rauf promotes it is why he should not be considered a “moderate.”
The Business Suit
Via Geek Press, who also brings us this: who gets to grope you?
[Afternoon update]
Here’s more info on the Venn diagram at BoingBoing.
A DIY Skating Rink
…and social engine. A (literally and figuratively) pretty cool story.
A Truly Heavenly Christmas
On the fortieth anniversary of Apollo 8, a couple of years ago, I reflected on its significance.
Child Abusers
When it comes down to brass tacks, I know where I’d put my money.
So Much For The Socialization Theory
Baby female chimps prefer to play with dolls. As the commenters note, it takes a peculiar kind of obdurate academic idiocy to be surprised at this.