Meanwhile, back in Taxachusetts, the Hackarama is alive and well.

I like Safire’s take on Obama’s inaugural speech, but they’re all worth reading.

Why Bill Vallicella is one of my favorite philosophers: As Aquinas says somewhere, not even God can restore a virgin. Read the whole post along with his comments.

Ushering in our 44th president. After seeing Mr. Bush off, Mr. Obama went back inside the Capitol to sign nomination papers for his cabinet choices and to attend a traditional luncheon in Statuary Hall, the original chamber of the House of Representatives. That will be followed by a review of the troops — his first… Continue reading

Siris is all over the latest condescending nonsense from PZ Myers.