At That Age, It’s Amazing He Can Remember Anything

The following is an excerpt from OpinionJournal.com’s “Best of the Web” written by the editor, James Taranto.

That’s Reassuring
“I always tell Malia and Sasha, look, you guys, I don’t worry about you. . . . They’re on a path that is going to be successful, even if the country as a whole is not successful.”–Barack Obama to New York supporters, Nov. 30

At That Age, It’s Amazing He Can Remember Anything
“Witness Turns ‘180,’ Vindicates Wash. Cop”–headline, PoliceOne.com, Dec. 1

News of the Tautological
“Poll: Money Is the Best Employee Incentive”–headline, Ragan.com, Dec. 1

News You Can Use
“Now Might Not Be the Best Time to Hire Pakistani Mercs”–headline, Wired.com, Nov. 30

Bottom Stories of the Day

• “Expert: Mexico Glyphs Don’t Predict Apocalypse”–headline, Associated Press, Nov. 30
• “France Honors Lenny Kravtiz With Highest Award”–headline, Associated Press, Nov. 30

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