How’s the blog speed for you?
It’s pretty good for me right now. Of course, I don’t want to jinx the blog by saying that. But it’s pretty much back to normal for me—for now. Let me know if things get bad again. I don’t really … Continue reading →
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Lindsay Graham and Rubio speak up for Cruz
It’s rather a “pigs fly” moment: South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has thrown his support to Ted Cruz, calling him “the best alternative” to Donald Trump. According to an invitation obtained by POLITICO, Graham will headline a fundraiser for Cruz … Continue reading →
The world is shifting to the right—or what’s called the right
Since this is from Vox, take it with a grain of salt and ignore the message about the “xenophobia” of the right. It nevertheless says something I’ve noticed, which is that candidates of the so-called “right” or even so-called “far … Continue reading →
Obama nominates Merrick Garland to SCOTUS
Here’s William Jacobson on the subject of Obama’s nominee Merrick Garland. It’s a canny move by Obama, and an expected one—to nominate a “moderate” and to dare the GOP to oppose him. How the GOP reacts depends on their bet … Continue reading →
Do I blog to persuade?
Earlier today on a thread about Trump, a commenter asked me how many people I thought I had persuaded to change their minds. Now, that’s an interesting question, whether the commenter meant it as a taunt or not. Maybe the … Continue reading →
Slooow loading
I’m trying to work out the glitches that have been making the blog load slowly for the last day or two. I’m curious, though, whether all of you are having problems or just some of you. If you can, let … Continue reading →
Now what?
[NOTE: By the way, I’m still having slow website issues. I’m working on the problem, and it could be fixed very soon or it may take a couple of days. Thanks for your patience.] I guess Cruz won the game … Continue reading →
Super Ides of March Tuesday
[UPDATE BELOW] As you can tell from the title, I’m very very very very nervous. I fully expect Donald Trump to do very very well. If the polls are correct, there is an excellent chance he gets the two winner-take-all … Continue reading →
Early Frost and late
Here’s a very early poem by Robert Frost: “The Tuft of Flowers.” And by “very early” I mean very; Frost was probably about 22 when he wrote it (1896 or 1897). You can tell it’s early if you know anything … Continue reading →
Explaining the research replicability problem
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Continue reading →I’m wondering too
The previous election cycle and now this one have caused me to agree with DirtyJobsGuy: “It makes you wonder how many little tyrants are out there.” If there’s one thing that’s now clear, it’s that many many people—left and right—don’t … Continue reading →
I’m not sure…
…whether this will help or hurt Kasich at this point. Toss a coin.
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