Monthly Archives: June 2008

Some great responses by readers in yesterday’s post about the drug czar’s flawed “argument, and I’ll just add a couple of thoughts… What the drug czar’s office is using there (and what they do so often) is the Straw Man … Continue reading →

Here’s a fun little test for you — The drug czar is blatantly taunting us with this post. Point out the flaws in his “argument.”

Having a great time in New York. I highly recommend both August: Osage County and Passing Strange — two very different shows with a lot to offer. August is the best combination of writing and acting I’ve seen in years. … Continue reading →

The drug czar has teamed up with The Daily Mail Reuters to promote the latest in anti-marijuana junk science. The bold headline: Heavy marijuana use shrinks brain parts: study. Ut oh. We’re in trouble now. Except… 1. We’re talking about … Continue reading →

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled yesterday that money laundering requires actually, you know, laundering the money. Merely hiding cash so someone won’t find it no longer qualifies as laundering. This was one of a pair of the decisions handed down … Continue reading →

I’m on a delay at O’Hare waiting for my new plane so i can board (the old one had a clogged drain!) Allan sent me this Letter to the Editor in the Illinois Daily Herald by Janet Chandik — one … Continue reading →