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New look.

Ann Althouse
November 21, 2008 18:06

Complain about the new strong look if you dare.I was going to completely redo the blog template, but then I realized I just wanted Blogger's Minima template tweaked into greater simplicity and strength. I've reduced the color, boldened a few things, and eliminated all the uppercasing. blog...

HuffPo is aghast that turkey-killing doesn't faze Sarah Palin.

Ann Althouse
November 21, 2008 16:46

Deal with it, you candy-asses. If you eat meat, something like that is going on in the background for you too. blog advertising blog advertising

Mukasey collapse was nothing but a fainting spell.

Ann Althouse
November 21, 2008 16:19

Great news. But now let's talk about whether it's a little strange. What kind of man faints while getting overemotional and passionate in the middle of "prais[ing] the administration for 'nothing less than a fundamental reorganization of our government' after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and...

"One friend said Mrs. Clinton decided late Wednesday to say no, reasoning that she would have more freedom in the Senate."

Ann Althouse
November 21, 2008 15:55

"By midday Thursday, the friend said, she was 'back in the indecisive column again."Writes the NYT:[There are] discussions about an enhanced position for Mrs. Clinton are factoring into her deliberations over joining the cabinet... Mrs. Clinton, the junior senator from New York, is wrestling with...

Will Obama and the Democratic Congress repeal "don't ask, don't tell"?

Ann Althouse
November 21, 2008 15:34

Don't count on it! blog advertising blog advertising

Obama's leaky transition.

Ann Althouse
November 21, 2008 15:28

WaPo observes that the transition isn't working the way the "no drama Obama" campaign did.Hmmm.... remember all the arguments about how Obama's "executive experience" as the head of a political campaign provided a basis for judging his capacity to serve as President? Now, we're seeing his...

Eric Holder "is the second coming of Janet Reno."

Ann Althouse
November 21, 2008 15:27

Says the first commenter on David Kopel's post that stresses Holder's "strong support" of gun control -- he co-signed an amicus brief in District of Columbia v. Heller -- and his role in the "night-time kidnapping of Elian Gonzalez." blog advertising blog advertising

Waiting to go on the radio.

Ann Althouse
November 21, 2008 14:07

As indicated, I'll be on Wisconsin Public Radio in a few minutes. I'm hanging out in the waiting room next to a split-leaf philodendron....Now, I'm in the studio, about to go on. I wonder if there will be any unusual issues.... blog advertising blog advertising

"Attorney General Michael Mukasey collapsed Thursday night while giving a speech to the Federalist Society in Washington."

Ann Althouse
November 21, 2008 04:31

"Audience members said they began praying, fearing a stroke."IN THE COMMENTS: Host with the Most said...Hope he recovers.This just in: Bush haters partying at the news.I checked Daily Kos, where the front page post ended: "Justice Alito and former Attorney General Ashcroft were among those in...

Radio alert.

Ann Althouse
November 21, 2008 04:05

I'll be on the "Week in Review" show with Joy Cardin on Wisconsin Public Radio at 8 AM Central Time t0morrow morning. That's 9 AM ET.Go here to listen on-line live. You can call in. We'll be talking about whatever news stories of the last week people want to talk about. And you'll be able to listen...