Open thread 4/14/2025
What a kid:
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On stepstools
The other day the bulb in the overhead light in my kitchen burned out. I had one of those long-life ones in there, so it had been years since I had needed to change it. Now, however, it was necessary, … Continue reading →
On fraudulent unemployment benefits
So far, DOGE has uncovered seemingly-fraudulent unemployment benefits, 80% of which have been centered in three states. Bet you can guess what those states might be. Yes, they are New York and California – and I’ll get to the third … Continue reading →
On Passover and liberty
[The following is an edited version of a previous post.] Tonight is the beginning of the Jewish holiday Passover. This is the second Passover to take place with hostages still in Gaza, and therefore Passover – one of the deepest … Continue reading →
Open thread 4/12/2025
Roundup
(1) Colorado enacts an extreme anti-gun law. (2) We’ve got our high-flow showerheads back – for now: Trump changed the definition back to what it used to be. The Times brands this some kind of activist invasion into people’s right … Continue reading →
So at the moment, the trade war seems to be with China
Accent on the phrase “at the moment.” But I do think it’s highly possible that was the intent all along. A description: China announced on Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. imports from 84% to 125%, further escalating … Continue reading →
Open thread 4/11/2025
The House was busy today
It passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, plus the removal of non-citizens from voter rolls. I’m not 100% certain that this law will stand – even if it manages to … Continue reading →
On tariffs: what is Trump thinking?
Trump: genius, or not-so-amiable dunce? In my opinion – somewhere in-between but so far in terms of results on all fronts closer to genius and definitely an unusual person. The left and all his other enemies either don’t understand Trump … Continue reading →
For those who this Easter season are mourning the demise of Russell Stover pectin jelly beans
They were the best, the very best. And now they’re gone. I’m speaking, of course, of the world’s best jelly beans, IMHO the only type of jelly bean worth eating. I’ve written about the original Russell Stover version here. But … Continue reading →