The Squeegee Man
If you've ever lived in a big city, you've probably had to deal with the squeegee man.
He approaches your car - even though you have not called him over. Without asking...
From The Head Down
America is a violent place. But I don't mean the much-discussed shootings - which are both sporadic and incidental. No, the real violence is invisible because it is all around us...
10 Minutes
When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away. Ten minutes away, in the case of a home-invasion murder/rape that almost took place last week in Loganville, GA - and which...
The Dunsel Mobile
What is it about not doing things for oneself that's so appealing to so many people?
Here's the latest - something I've been dreading for years: The first production driverless car: The...
Permanent Checkpoints
Well, why not?
If the occasional random roadside stop n' frisk is a good idea - and not a violation of anyone's rights - why not make such gantlets ubiquitous - and...
Conspiracy . . . or Merely Convenient?
Many new cars are optimized for ethanol - "flex-fuel" compatible is how it's usually described. The problem, of course, is that a majority of cars in service are not optimized for...
Another Measure of How We’ve Been Gypped (and Fooled)
Before I write a new car review, I like to do some background research - which helps provide context and hopefully makes the published review informative. Well, I found some interesting...
To All Republicans
The Chimp pursed his pouty lips and announced that he'd "decided" - and you Republicans (you conservatives) didn't object. Many of you actually cheered. So, please - don't complain when Obama...
Eat Your Veggies… Or Else!
NHTSA and the insurance Mafia want to see fines for not buckling-up jacked up to as much as $100 in order to "encourage" higher compliance with mandatory seatbelt laws.
Apparently, the $25...
Speed Limiters, Too?
Most people - including people who favor what they call "gun control," would probably not support the idea of fitting all cars with speed governors. But why? Isn't the principle exactly...