Today in Strange Reasoning (Trump Semi-Support Edition)
Comments on a pro-Trump (well, sorta) column.
Murder Of Jo Cox, MP Looking Increasingly Like It Was Politically Motivated
The murder of Jo Cox, MP is looking more and more like a politically motivated assassination, and that’s causing some in Great Britain to look inward.
Trump the Presumptive Nominee (Some of What I got Wrong)
In case anyone noticed: I got the Trump nomination wrong.
Leaked Documents Reveal International Web Of Hidden Assets, Secret Bank Accounts
A treasure trove of documents from a law firm in Panama could prove problematic for a large group of international leaders.
Doctors: N.F.L. Great Ken Stabler Suffered From C.T.E. Due To Concussions
Another late football great has been diagnosed with a brain disease directly connected to the game they played.
Poll Finds American Fearful Of Terrorism, Distrustful Of Obama And Syrian Refugees
A new poll taken in the wake of the Paris attacks finds Americans increasingly fearful of ISIS attacks in the U.S., opposed to the admission of Syrian refugees, and not very confident in President Obama’s ability to deal with the ISIS threat.
The Rug Rat Race
Paradoxically, the children of affluent parents are less happy than those of the poor.
Chief Suspect In Paris Attacks Killed In Police Raid, French Authorities Report
French officials have confirmed that Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the man believed to be the plotter of last Friday’s attacks in Paris, was killed in a police raid early Wednesday morning. This doesn’t mean authorities in France or elsewhere in Europe are any less concerned about future attacks, though.
France Strikes ISIS As Investigation Into Paris Attacks Continues
France launched its first attacks against ISIS even as the investigation into Friday’s attacks continues, but it’s not clear that the retaliation really accomplished anything.
French President Blames ISIS For Paris’s Night Of Terror, Vows French Response
France’s President blames ISIS, vows response, as death toll from Paris terror attacks stands at at least 127.
A Night Of Terror In Paris
Reports of at least up to sixty dead, a hostage situation, and attacks at multiple locations in Paris.
Scott Walker’s Crony Capitalism
“Fiscal conservative” Scott Walker is handing Wisconsin taxpayers a $400 million bill for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Women’s World Cup Pay Disparity Is Due To The Marketplace, Not Discrimination
The winners of the Women’s World Cup will get paid far less than the men that played last year, but that’s not because of sexism.
Federal Government Threatens To Hold Up New Redskins Stadium Unless Team Changes Name
The Federal Government is threatening to hold up plans for a new Redskins stadium unless the team changes its name.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter Resigns As The Vultures Circle
FIFA’s President surprised everyone today by resigning, but he’s likely to stay in power for as long as another ten months.
Justice Department Indicts Top FIFA Officials In Corruption And Bribery Scandal
Several of the top representatives of soccer’s governing body have been indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in New York.
David Cameron And Britain’s Conservative Party Score A Surprising Win
After weeks of polls predicting a political stalemate or worse, British voters delivered a strong win for David Cameron and the Tories.
Harry Reid Doesn’t Regret Spreading False Charges About Mitt Romney’s Taxes
Harry Reid made outlandish claims about Mitt Romney during the 2012 election. He probably knew they were lies when he made them. And he doesn’t care.
Federal Judge Blocks Sports Betting In New Jersey, But It Should Be Legal Everywhere
Not surprisingly a Federal Judge has blocked New Jersey’s latest effort to legalize sports gaming. As a matter of policy, though, there’s no reason it shouldn’t be legal to place wagers on sporting events.
Sports Leagues File Suit To Stop Sports Gambling In New Jersey
All of the major sports leagues are trying to stop New Jersey’s efforts to legalize sports gambling. They should not be allowed to succeed.
British Government Backs N.F.L. Franchise In London, But It Doesn’t Make Sense
The N.F.L. and the British Government are both behind the idea of a franchise in London, but the idea doesn’t really make sense for the league, or the game.
Qatar Won’t Host World Cup, Says FIFA Official
A member of FIFA’s inner circle says Qatar won’t be hosting the 2022 World Cup after all.
On Eve Of Vote, Anti-Independence Forces Have Slight Lead In Scotland
It’s all over but the voting in Scotland.
Implementation Of Europe’s ‘Right To Be Forgotten’ About As Absurd As You’d Expect
Judging by the early results, the so-called “Right To Be Forgotten” recently created by Europe’s highest court is creating more problems than it will solve.
Brazil’s Coach Shows How to Lose
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari took responsibility for the 7-1 loss to Germany.
Has Soccer Finally Captured American Hearts?
Only two 2013 college football games attracted more viewers that Tuesday’s World Cup match vs. Belgium.
ISIS Threatening To Open A New Front In Lebanon
Is ISIS about to make the situation in the Levant even worse?
Nelson Mandela Dies At 95
The most important leader to come out of Africa in the 20th Century, and perhaps in all of history, has died.
New York Times Sells Boston Globe For 95% Loss
A business move that signals the continuing death of the newspaper industry.
Soccer Referee Beheaded After Stabbing Player
A Brazilian soccer referee was tortured and beheaded after fatally stabbing a player.
Brazilian Protesters Turn Their Anger Toward Soccer
Even the national sport is arousing the anger of the protesters in Brazil.
