Michael Wolff’s idea of an “embrace”…
…is pretty twisted. But hey, the guy served his purpose, didn’t he, in adding to the narrative. He got his 15 minutes of fame. Now on to the next thing. [NOTE: See also this.]
Continue reading →Yearly Archives: 2018
The attempt to discredit the Nunes memo…
…even prior to its release is proceeding apace.
Continue reading →The left’s alternate reality
The difference between these two speeches is abundantly clear: Trump offered bleakness, hostility, bigotry, and division. Kennedy offered hope, honesty, integrity, and unity.#SOTU — Charlotte Clymer???? (@cmclymer) January 31, 2018 Made me think of the first paragraph of Hans Christian … Continue reading →
The jiu jitsu SOTU speech
I’m virtually certain that the Democrats had prepared a unified strategy in advance for reacting to the SITU. Show unity. Don’t stand. Clap only for the things you must clap for, and do so tepidly. Make it clear you don’t … Continue reading →
Open thread for the SOTU speech
Talk amongst yourselves. I assume it’s going to be a mite rowdy—not here, but there. “To make America great again for all Americans.” A few Democrats manage to stand up and applaud that sentiment, at least. A big “togetherness” theme … Continue reading →
Do you plan to watch the SOTU speech tonight?
I’m going to try, although regular readers of this blog know that I’m not fond of political speeches at all. This one could be very interesting, though. The Congressional audience reaction could be a big part of the story. Nancy … Continue reading →
Root canal reprieve
I spent part of the morning at the office of the endodontist. A few months ago, a tooth in my mouth had decided to give me trouble. It hurt when I chewed on it or pressed on it. It hurt … Continue reading →
Update on the Hawaii nuclear false alarm
I’m not sure whether this news makes it better or worse. I think perhaps worse: The Hawaii employee who sent out a false alarm earlier this month warning of an incoming missile attack said they misheard a message played during … Continue reading →
McCabe is leaving the FBI
Competing narratives as to why. Lots of “competing narratives” around these days. [NOTE: Also, how about this narrative?]
Continue reading →Morning shower, evening shower?
Here’s an article comparing the benefits of morning showers versus evening showers, and why you might choose either (or both). There are considerations of cleanliness, habit, and wakefulness (it wakes you up in the morning and/or it helps you sleep … Continue reading →
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio…
…than are dreamt of in your philosophy: From a seam in one of these [ancient Australian] hills, a jumble of ancient, orange-Creamsicle rock spills forth: a deposit called the Apex Chert. Within this rock, viewable only through a microscope, there … Continue reading →
Coming attractions: Entebbe movie
I was in a movie theater this weekend and saw a coming attraction for “7 Days In Entebbe.” I don’t know what stance the film takes on Palestine vs. Israel; it’s British, so it could be somewhat anti-Israeli and sympathetic … Continue reading →