David Paul Kuhn: Reagan's philosophy is making a comeback. Or did his philosophy ever leave?

I'm running Windows 7 Professional. The installation was easy, only about 30 or maybe 40 minutes. It seems to be fast, but it's a stripped down model:  It contains the usual Windows accessories, but no email and no anti-virus built-in. Other than that, so far, so good.

Instapundit: Scott Brown has been sworn in as Senator from Massachusetts. Well, it took a while.

Yes I've missed a lot of blogging time. But I'm back now.

Of the news stories I've been following is the brake problem with the Toyota Prius. I have not experienced it on my car, but the Prius Chat forum has a lot on it.

This is a no blogging day.

AP Report: Lawmakers in more than two-thirds of the states are pushing ahead with constitutional amendments to ban government health insurance mandates. Despite Scott Brown's election, many state lawmakers are stepping up their efforts.

I've never seen an issue that is more politically potent than health care.

Lloyd Marcus makes some amazing comments on Black History Month.

Michael Barone, the best political commentator in my view, says that bottom has fallen out of the Democrat party.

I want my clunker back

The ADG today reports that people with older SUVs and small pickups have seen their vehicle assessments shoot up. Older vehicles usually decline in value, of course. But the blame goes back to Cash for Clunkers, according to the article. There are fewer used vehicles available, and that jacks up their price and value. Hence, a higher market value equals a higher assessment.

Bad science, bad data

Wizbang notes that the U.S. media continues its silence on the ClimateGate scandal. On the other hand the Times UK has had terrific coverage. "Bad science done using bad data to start with is a recipe for disaster. Or, perhaps more to the point, is a recipe for being able to manipulate public opinion.