Also interesting: I, too, missed Barack Obama calling Hillary Clinton the "Senator from Punjab" until he apologized for it. Was it not a story because the press likes him, or is not particularly fond of Indians and their success in America with limited governmental assistance?
Something that Hillary finally did right: this Sopranos spoof video to reveal her campaign song. Sadly, it was ruined when it turned out that it was not Don't Stop Belivin', but some Celine Dione song. Yikes. And, as Town Hall points out, a video with Bill and Hillary Clinton based on the series finale of a show about a mob family could raise some questions about political dynasties, especially with so many people dissatisfied with Bush 43.
Speaking of dissatisfaction, 70% of Americans say that the economy is getting worse, despite a rise in wages, low unemployment, and a bullish market. Perhaps they only polled the same people who saw no problems with China's continually growing power.
Also disappointing voters: Congress. Congressional approval is down to 24%. I doubt the train wreck that was the Senate's immigration reform bill helped matters much. And as Mickey Kaus points out, the House could still pass a very similar bill because he thinks that Democrats in Congress are lowballing the support they have for it.
A Duke law professor has a few ideas about what might happen if the US were to quickly withdraw from Iraq. Guess what: it's not good. He foresees self-partition along ethnic lines, followed by more violence along those borders.
And while we're talking about Duke, NRO says that the Duke lacrosse case is a sad reflection of what the modern civil rights movement has become. As the author says,
"The sad and tragic fact is that the civil-rights movement, despite its honorable and courageous past, has over the years degenerated into a demagogic hustle, promoting the mindless racism they once fought against."
Muslims want to have footbaths installed at the University of Michigan, but don't want to pay for them. Freedom of religion doesn't mean the government is going to pay for everything you want, people.
If you happen to work in an industry that is dominated by unions (skilled labor, education, etc.) and you choose not to join, most states will protect you from having "agency fees" automatically withdrawn from your paycheck, but will not protect you from agency fees. Once again, unions hold everyone hostage (including the workers) and benefit only themselves.
Ted Nugent has written an article (yes, I am serious) about Paul McArtney firing roadies for eating cheeseburgers. He rightly points out that the "tolerant" left isn't tolerant at all, and that vegan McArtney's actions are no different than an employer firing an employee for being a vegetarian.
Which Batman is best? The intrepid reporters at Cracked get to the bottom of the issue. Regardless of who is the man behind the mask, I still say that Tim Burton's 1989 version is the best film incarnation of the character.
Thirsty? Try some Kimchee-flavored Coolpis, or any of the other frighteningly bizarre Japanese drinks on this list.
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