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Reflections in the early dark
It gets dark here so early these days that, combined with some of the news, I sometimes succumb to feeling gloomy. Some days it just seems like there are so many lies circulating in the news – so many lies … Continue reading →
Whatever happened to Tucker Carlson?: Part I
That’s a question many people have been asking. This post is my answer – or Part I of my answer, because the story is long and there’s a Part II. However, at the outset I want to say that, although … Continue reading →
Open thread 11/12/2025
A Tucker Carlson impersonation that’s so funny it’s painful
This is the best Tucker Carlson impersonation ever – although come to think of it, I’ve never seen anyone else impersonate Carlson. Nevertheless, I can’t even imagine anyone doing a better job. I’ve got a post (maybe a series of … Continue reading →
But the BBC has been lying for decades
There’s been a a big dustup at the BBC about “fake news,” with forced resignations of higher-ups: The [BBC] resignations over the weekend of two of the BBC’s highest executives, director-general Tim Davie and CEO Deborah Turness, are major victories … Continue reading →
Veterans Day, Armistice Day
[NOTE: This is a repeat of a previous post.] Yes, indeed, I am that old—old enough to just barely remember when Veterans Day was called Armistice Day. The change in names occurred in 1954, when I was very small, in … Continue reading →
Open thread 11/11/2025
Yes and no from SCOTUS
SCOTUS says it will be hearing a case about mail-in ballots. This is potentially extremely important: The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Watson v. the Republican National Committee (RNC), which asks the Court to decide if ballots cast … Continue reading →
Trump pardons Giuliani, Eastman, and the so-called “fake electors” otherwise known as alternate electors
I’m glad Trump did this: President Donald Trump granted sweeping pardons to 77 allies accused of trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The group included Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, John Eastman, Jeffrey Clark, Boris … Continue reading →
The shutdown is nearly over
I guess the Democrats were waiting for last Tuesday’s election. They thought the shutdown would help them win – especially in Virginia, home of the federal worker, and that they could successfully blame it on the GOP. Now they can … Continue reading →