A. O. Scott of the New York Times is not a fan of the new Scorsese movie. I’ll wait until it comes out on cable to judge it for myself.
However, I had to laugh at the explanation of the movie’s “R” rating at the end of the article:
“Shutter Island” is rated R (Under 17 [...]
Consider this a cautionary tale. When Sameer Khan wanted to re-open a hot dog stand, Judy’s Red Hots, at 27th and Kilbourn in Milwaukee, his plans were stopped by local Alderman Bob Baumann. The neighborhood had problems with the previous ownership of the stand, and that caused Baumann to do anything he could [...]
My column in today’s Waukesha Freeman:
Sullivan recall not best option Ousting official over smoking ban misuses voters’ choice
Belly up to the bar and sign a petition. At least that’s what some bar owners and the Citizens for Responsible Government Network are hoping. On Tuesday, they launched an effort to recall [...]
Carroll and WCTC will ban tobacco completely on campus. I’m betting the no smoking signs go up faster than the "Carroll University" signs.
I’m also betting enrollment for journalism and political science majors drop.
Somebody should tell Fond Du Lac to grow a spine. Banning cigarettes in all workplaces, including taverns? Show some guts. Ban smoking everywhere within the city limits. Just do it. Smoking is bad. Really bad. When I visit Fond Du Lac, I don’t even want to smell third-hand [...]
This week the Idiot Politician of the Week feature is back by demand. We know you missed it. We know you love it. We know politicians hate it. But as they prove weekly, what do they know?
Think globally, accuse locally. That’s my motto. (What’s a motto with you?) [...]
The Onion reports at the recently combined facility, the San Diego Zoo and Ironwood State Prison, the new inmates are having trouble making friends. Take a look:I think the polar bear is waiting for his Sierra Club connection with his carton of cigarettes.
Chicagoans rejoice. Your menu choices have been restored, and foie gras is back on the menu.
The City Council on Wednesday repealed its two-year-old ban on the gourmet dish, drawing dissent from animal rights activists who consider foie gras cruel because the birds are force-fed to make their livers bigger.
But there were no worries in [...]
How long before Waukesha Alderman Rick Tortomasi suggests smoking and non-smoking sections at the (publicly-owned) Prairie Home Cemetery?
“I’m sorry, but the smoking section is all filled. Did your loved-one like pets?”
No quoting Pastor Martin Niemöller unless they are really coming for you.
Confiscating your cigarettes or monitoring your phone calls to Al Qaeda doesn’t count.
Some people really need to get a sense of perspective.
