Happy pi day
I just learned that today is pi day. No, not that kind of pie. National Pie Day comes on January 23rd – and now that I’ve learned that, I plan to celebrate next year. Pie is one of my very … Continue reading →
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Open thread 3/14/2025
On Dennis Prager
Prager’s been on the right and in the public eye for decades. Roger L. Simon reports that Larry Elder has suggested that Prager should get the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and Simon agrees: Many people have their Dennis Prager stories, … Continue reading →
Now it’s Putin’s turn
Once Zelensky got onboard – which he sorta kinda is – the ball was in Putin’s court. So this could be the start of a big story or it could end up meaning nothing at all. How’s that for clarity … Continue reading →
The Democrats may have realized that shutting the government down isn’t really their best gambit
Or rather – at least one Democrat named Fetterman may have realized it. The GOP needs eight, however: Shut the government down, plunge the country into chaos, risk a recession or Exchange cloture for a 30 day CR that 100% … Continue reading →
Open thread 3/13/2025
It’s roundup time again
And again and again … (1) The rate of inflation appears to have slowed since Trump took office. (2) The House passed a continuing resolution, and now Senate Democrats face a dilemma: After Magic Mike Johnson magically passed a continuing … Continue reading →
Those emails with Trump-ets
Bob Graboyes writes about what he calls “Trump-et blasts” – that is, gratuitous anti-Trump statements in emails on a wide variety of unrelated subjects: My friend’s note was merely one car in an endless freight train of similar emails rolling … Continue reading →
Open thread 3/12/2025
Khalili, legal residents, free speech, and supporting terrorist organizations
As one might expect, the left is very upset at the government’s attempt to deport green card holder and Hamas-friendly former Columbia student Mahmoud Khalili. Senator Kennedy, Louisiana Republican, summarizes the case quite well here: Well, Mr. Khalil will receive … Continue reading →
Ukraine ceasefire: yes, no, maybe so?
Here’s the latest: The U.S. and Ukraine said Kyiv would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, with Washington pledging to immediately lift a freeze on intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine. “Ukraine … Continue reading →
404 Not Found should not be found here anymore
A number of people have mentioned that they’re been getting 404 messages lately when trying to follow internal links here to older posts on the blog or older comments. I think – I hope! – that won’t be happening anymore. … Continue reading →