One thing that’s long frustrated me about politics is how opportunistic partisans on both sides tend to be in the positions they take, latching on to arguments that may win a news cycle or a short-term victory but undermine longer-term arguments and priorities. While this practice can be infuriating when engaged in by Republicans, I [...]
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The Long View
December 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · AR, Law and Justice, Politics
Tags: bleeding heartery·criminal justice·hypocrisy·Maurice Clemmons·Mike Huckabee·Politics·Ta-Nehisi Coates·Willie Horton
Polanski Arrested
September 28th, 2009 · No Comments · AR, Arts and Entertainment, Law and Justice
There may a good argument against finally bringing Roman Polanski to justice for the rape he committed over 30 years ago. This is not it. Particularly unpersuasive is this passage: Polanski, who panicked and fled the U.S. during that trial, has been pursued by this case for 30 years, during which time he has never [...]
Bury the rag deep in your face. . .
June 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment · AR, Law and Justice, Supreme Court
. . . for now’s the time for your tears.
Tags: conservative logic·criminal justice·DNA testing·Supreme Court