The thought that American soldiers are dying this Memorial Day weekend in another far-off place in another controversial war that our leaders can’t find their way out of is not just ironic or haunting. It’s insane.

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The LG&E site would be a perfect location for Caesar’s Palace or some other huge gaming operation to build a casino. Think of the new tax revenue! The new jobs! And it all will be funded by the private sector.

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Wherever the Republians have hidden our nation’s moral compass, the Democrats now are motivated to dig it up, dust it off, and put it back into usage.

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What does Barnhart’s action teach students? I’ll tell you. It teaches that convenience and self-interest are more important than principle. It teaches that sportsmanship and respect for your rivals are as outdated at UK as Chuck Taylor All-Stars.

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The prudent and responsibile thing to do is put a stop on everything and call in the Arena Authority to explain the new deal, which, frankly, smells even worse than the old deal.

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As jockeys go, Borel is what college hoops fans would recognize as a “mid-major.” There was a reason he had never won a Triple Crown race before the Derby: He had simply never demonstrated the talent to move into the upper echelon of the jockey ranks.

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He’ll need to run a different race at Pimlico, but I’m sure Nafzger and Borel understand that and will plan accordingly.

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Soon after starting his church, Falwell founded the Old-Time Gospel Hour to spread his message on radio and TV. His regular guests included the likes of Lester Maddox and Orville Faubus, two Southern governors who were virulent racists.

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I hesitate to ask how many of you out there in cyberspace would be willing to invite Simpson into your home, have him date your daughter or sister, or even sit near him in a crowded restaurant. I hesitate because I’m afraid of the answer.

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OK, a confession. Most of this stuff about the Queen is a joke. Just my way of celebrating the Derby spirit.

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