This is such a big story at the moment that I thought I’d start another thread for it. I’m still basically angry at all three parties, and continue to think that once it got going the much better thing to … Continue reading →
Here’s a summary. An excerpt: The investigations found that the State of Israel, including both political and defense echelons, believed or carried out the following, due to their perception of Gaza: Over the past decades, Israel considered the threats from … Continue reading →
Let’s step away from politics for a moment. Lately I’ve been working hard on Gerard’s poetry book. I’ve discovered that editing poetry is different than editing essays – in some ways easier and in some ways more difficult. And of … Continue reading →
[NOTE: I’ve published a new post on the subject here] I’ll start by saying that I really hate the sort of thing that happened today on the Trump/Zelensky front, and I’m tired of the roller coaster of clashing personalities and … Continue reading →
Last call for February!
Continue reading →I’ve long been curious about the so-called Epstein files. Most people seem to think that the list of names will be a list of perpetrators in the sexual abuse of minors. But I’ve never understood why they believe that, although … Continue reading →
Usually when a 95-year-old dies, it’s obviously of natural causes. In Hackman’s case the cause is unknown and is being investigated, because his 63-year old wife and one of his dogs were also found dead. Foul play? Some sort of … Continue reading →
Well, well, well: President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to sign a landmark mineral deal Friday that represents a breakthrough in their relationship, but leaves the work of hashing out the financial details for a later … Continue reading →
(1) The House passes a budget resolution along party lines with one holdout, Massie: … [A]fter a hard-fought battle, Speaker Mike Johnson secured the win thanks to a crucial boost from President Donald Trump. This victory paves the way for … Continue reading →
The Bibas family – mother Shiri, baby Kfir, toddler Ariel, and father Yarden – have become symbols of all the Israelis who have suffered at the hands of Gazans since October 7th or in all the violence that preceded it. … Continue reading →
As far back as I can remember, people considered the federal government wasteful and inefficient when it wasn’t being actively intrusive and confiscatory, as well as subject to fraud and corruption. It was the sort of thing just about everyone … Continue reading →