A news story I somehow missed a few months ago made me nostalgic for foxes in hen houses, wolves in sheep’s clothing and even fish out of water:
EPA Managers Own Mobil Oil Shares: Can You Spell “Bad Optics”?
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THE GOLDMAN STATE
Politics
Carol Burger Thinks Healthcare Itself Needs Treatment
Carol Burger wants to refer healthcare to rehab. As the owner of Burger Rehabilitation, which she founded in 1978, she has some ideas on how to treat the industry’s multiple injuries and growing pains.
An Argument in Favor of Executing Hackers
Most of my liberal friends and many of my conservative ones (a more equally divided number than you might guess) express surprise at my support for the death penalty. To those who argue it’s not a proven deterrent to murder, my point is that being executed will deter at least one person. (The executee, if I need to spell that out.)
The Firing Squad is Back and Idaho’s Got It!
Idaho’s Governor Brad Little (of whom it can be said “Little is known”) has given the thumbs-up for the state to use firing squads as a backup to carry out executions when it just can’t get its hands in the drugs needed to administer lethal injections.
The Dilbert Dilemma: No More Mister Not-Nice Guy
I hate to kick a multi-millionaire when he’s down but a number of you have emailed or texted wondering why I haven’t commented on the Scott Adams/Dilbert flap.
The Political “We”—A Helpful Intro
When does a politician go from being an “I” and a “me” to being a “we” and an “us?”
Every Tom, Dick and Prince Harry
“What do you think of Prince Harry and his book?” a number of readers have asked me. Remember, three is a legitimate number.
Power Walks/Money Talks. Take The Time/To Make Those Rhyme
Do you take Power Walks before your Power Naps? Are your Power Runs followed by Power Breakfasts?
Judge William Shubb on Law, Longevity and Even Ukuleles
While his job title would allow William Shubb to occasionally be, well, judgmental—after all, he’s a judge—what he seems to be most is contemplative, kind and pretty funny.
Calling A Spay A Spay: Trouble In River City’s Animal Shelter
On September 9, I sent the following email to Phillip Zimmerman, manager of Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter:
