Something’s afoot in the Middle East
But what? It seems to concern Iran. Reports and speculation here and here.
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The art of the China deal
A trade deal with China has been announced: “Our deal with China is done, subject to final approval with President Xi and me,” Trump revealed in an all-caps post on Truth Social. “Full magnets, and any necessary rare earths, will … Continue reading →
How long can the media fool the public about “mostly peaceful protests”?
The MSM tried to frame the riots in the summer of 2020 as mostly peaceful protests. Sure, many of the people involved that summer were indeed peaceful protesters, but many were not. That means a lot of destruction was caused; … Continue reading →
RIP Brian Wilson
A musical genius, gone at 82. Then again, who ever thought Brian Wilson would reach the ripe old age of 82? But he did, and gave us a lot of music along the way. The Beach Boys were a family … Continue reading →
Open thread 6/11/2025
The beleaguered and persecuted heroes of CBS
A reporter at CBS exhibits his delusional self-aggrandizement combined with paranoia: “The most important thing is to have the courage to speak, to not let fear permeate the country so that everyone suddenly becomes silent,” the former “CBS Evening News” … Continue reading →
What is the left’s goal in staging these LA riots?
Commenter “Bauxite” wonders: Understanding that this is being driven by the leftmost flank of the American left, I still can’t see how it makes sense. Trump is at his strongest on law and order and illegal immigration. They’ve changed the … Continue reading →
Open thread 6/10/2025
I can do this. It’s like riding a bicycle; you don’t forget:
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And now for a commercial break. I have a bathtub that’s somewhat porous. I suppose it’s old and has lost some of its finish. I have no wish to replace it, but it seems that it gets dirty quite quickly … Continue reading →
Meanwhile, in the Middle East
Quite a few developments of interest: (1) As Hamas fades, what group will rise? Of one thing you can be sure: it won’t be the equivalent of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Almost certainly, all the possible candidates are pretty … Continue reading →
Insurrection, LA style
This is the way it goes. First you realize that summer is coming, and it’s the best season for riots. Next, you prepare the ground by choosing your favored cause, and make sure the MSM misrepresents it properly. Protecting criminal … Continue reading →