Rational Thought

A gracious Bill Gates commenting on Steve Jobs tenure as Apple’s CEO.

Nicely done, Mr. Gates.

Interstate Commerce Clause: Ramirez illustrates.

While enjoying a nice Sunday bike ride, I stopped near the Loyola Marymount University Church for a break on a bench that overlooks Playa Vista, Playa del Rey, Marina del Rey, Culver City, Santa Monica, Century City, etc.

Sharing the view was one very relaxed cat who gave me a friendly “meow” in greeting as I approached to snap a photo.

That cat knows how to live!

“In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.” –Thomas Jefferson

“If you want total security, go to prison. There you’re fed, clothed, given medical care, and so on. The only thing lacking … is freedom.” –5-Star General and U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969)

Even been to an Apple Store? Watch this video of a grand opening of a Microsoft Store. “Innovation” indeed! http://bit.ly/1JOo0O Eerie, isn’t it?

The series of (color!) photos captures the beauty and culture of a Russian era that has passed. http://bit.ly/ffnTy (via @henrymullen)

An NYT Op-Ed proving that the petulant, intolerant Garrison Keillor http://bit.ly/4htifh is still a noted author of fiction. Facts: http://bit.ly/2zQc7Q

Charles Krauthammer delivers a cogent Op-Ed on the fecklessness of the Administration’s Afghanistan policy. Will the President rely on the advice of political advisors or our military leaders? An authentic “Decisive Moment” presents.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/08/AR2009100803132.html