Ball Diamond Ball

By production standards, this is not a very good movie. It was privately funded by not terribly rich, non-Hollywood-types so the budget was small. It was shot in HD, which helps but the acting and directing are not stellar. Done as a “docu-drama” that may have benefited from more documentary and less re-enactment. It is the commentary of former and retired Marines and actual footage from the 70s that makes this a need-to-be-seen film.

Sorry for the absentee landlord routine.  Thank you everybody for working through the issues. I may have the privacy thing fixed.  I think I got MLR’s account sorted.  I don’t know what caused it, or why the password reset thing didn’t work, but so far I think I have a ridiculous work-around for power-cycling accounts.

I love the idea of the Constitution 101 course.  I am completely good for (say) Friday night audio.  That’s Saturday morning for me.  I’m feeling kind of deflated on some things these days, so maybe I’ll stick to technology for a bit.  Maybe not.  i tried to do that over at Ricochet and wound up moaning about the loss o the Republic etc.

Sigh.

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Doesn’t seem to be much to say.  I mean there is, of course.  But it’s already being said everywhere.  Has been for years.

Without Sam Adams, there is no John Adams.

My, my! What a week for the demonstration of arrogance in government!

We began with the “defense” of Obamacare, now called by Scalia and taken up by a congressman as SCOTUScare, where we were treated to the nonsensical “thought” of the Chief Justice that since congress intended something, and it’s clearly UNCLEAR what it intended as it was passed in the dead of night with no one reading it, while we were told the nonsensical “We have to pass it to find out what’s in it.”, we must now create law to save it. This despite the fact it is pretty obvious to any even casual observer that congress <i>now</i> is against Obamacare, and only the rearguard actions of the likes of Harry Reid has saved it from … Continue reading →

Late this morning many of you may have heard that the SCOTUS has upheld Obamacare, despite the plain language of the law. Indeed, Antonin Scalia wrote a blistering minority opinion, and, as only happens rarely, asked and presented it from the bench. His closing comment may be the definitive statement on the SCOTUS behavior – “it should be called SCOTUScare.”

What appears to be on display here is government protecting government. Chief Justice Roberts admitted in his opinion that the law specified “State” but then went on to claim that if the court didn’t support this, the legislation would die, and so the Congressional desires would be thwarted. I, for one, had not been aware that the purpose fo the Court was to keep Congressional purpose alive, even … Continue reading →

I tend to view things like Fathers Day rather cynically. That most likely simply represents the troglodyte in me. Generally I find I am a lot more comfortable when speaking or praising others than hearing it of me.

But occasionally I run into something that strikes me. So I offer this little vignette for whatever it may be worth to any others of you. I was moved.

Who all can see Posts with “Private:” preceding the title? Please leave a comment here, either way. Thanks.

A word of thanks to BDB (otherwise known as Beloved Admin) for his gracious and prompt hospitality here!

I put it before the quorum: Is there any sentiment (other than mine in the affirmative) around the notion of a “tip jar” being passed in aid of effort being expended on our behalf?  Please advise.

Having heard from Beloved Admin in the negative, I withdraw the suggestion, and reiterate my willingness to be of assistance in any way of which I am capable.  Again, B-Z, Shipmate!  Long may we sail!