It was absolutely expected that Iran would retaliate against Israel, and that some of the missiles would get through and cause damage and deaths. And that’s what has happened – eight are dead, twenty missing, and many more wounded as … Continue reading →
I’ve written quite a few times before about Sebastian Haffner’s excellent book Defying Hitler. I suggest everyone read it. Haffner, a young man when Hitler came to power, describes Hitler’s rise in harrowing and insightful psychological detail. Right now I’ve … Continue reading →
So let’s have a parade: On June 14, 2025–the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday–the nation will honor its legacy with a grand military parade in Washington, D.C. President Donald J. Trump will join veterans, active-duty troops, wounded warriors, Gold Star Families, … Continue reading →
I wonder what it would take to get Iran to give up on the idea of annihilating Israel, short of an Iranian regime change. At the very least, the events of the past few days should have convinced them that … Continue reading →
That was quick: A federal appeals court late Thursday ruled that the Trump administration can maintain control over National Guard troops in California, and continue to deploy them against rioters in Los Angeles, blocking a lower court ruling that President … Continue reading →
There were many many signs that this was going to happen, and soon. Last night Israel struck Iran, hard: Not only did Israel hit over a dozen nuclear sites in Iran, but they targeted the country’s top military leadership as … Continue reading →
Funny thing, but it’s not always easy for dancers to walk and look casual. Gene Kelly does it masterfully here. And watch his leap onto the post at 0:54. Amazing:
Continue reading →Horrific news: An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner blew up on impact as it stalled off the departure end of a runway in Ahmedabad. The plane slammed into a doctor’s office, presumably killing all 242 passengers aboard and the crew. … Continue reading →
The face-shield guy was arrested: BREAKING: The FBI arrested the guy who dropped off the bionic face shields for the rioters in LA pic.twitter.com/ChmF91fZWX https://t.co/8lsNYByN9W — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 12, 2025 The federal charge? “Conspiracy to commit civil … Continue reading →
Brian Wilson’s recent death has called forth a great many tributes, but the fact that the Beach Boys were the quintessential California group has also conjured up a huge wave of nostalgia for the California that used to be and … Continue reading →