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The press would rather you think them abysmally stupid than deeply mendacious
They are seemingly united in trying to advance the notion that they didn’t notice what was obvious about Biden’s cognitive decline, rather than let you conclude that they lied about it in order to cover it up and to help … Continue reading →
The history of Kristi Noem’s purse-snatcher
Perhaps you already know that Division of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Gucci purse was stolen recently at a DC restaurant and that the thief (actually, thieves, although there was one main player) has been arrested. It’s as though he … Continue reading →
So Canada votes to continue on its present leftward course
I don’t think the victory of Liberal Mark Carney as Canada’s new prime minister should be any sort of surprise. Polls have been predicting it, for one thing. But more importantly, leftward is the direction in which Canada has been … Continue reading →
Open thread 4/29/2025
Here’s a thread for the Canadian election
Today’s the day. The prediction is that the liberal will win – and that Trump bears some of the blame: The Conservative Party had a big lead in polls…until President Donald Trump started his tariff talks and annexing Canada. “In … Continue reading →
Luntz gets it and doesn’t get it
[Hat tip: Althouse] Here’s an interesting interview with Frank Luntz. Why interesting? Why Luntz? Because he’s emblematic of so many people who sort of get the Trump phenomenon but also fail to get it. For example, he’s correct here: Luntz … Continue reading →
The causes of the DC air collision
The horrific air collision between a military helicopter and passenger jet in the busy DC air corridor last January 29 caused shock and outrage because it seemed evident right from the start that this was the result of error, probably … Continue reading →
Western Europe’s decisions leave its power grid vulnerable
[Hat tip: commenter “Bob Wilson.”] Yesterday there was a blackout in Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. From Michael Shellenberger: It was one of the largest peacetime blackouts Europe has ever seen. And it was not random. It was not … Continue reading →
Open thread 4/28/2025
Suddenly, it’s 1960!
I’ve never taken much interest in cars. I see them as a mode of transportation, and my concern is with drivability and safety features, with looks a distant third. Even as a child growing up in the 1950s I didn’t … Continue reading →
This gives “they” pronouns a whole new meaning
O Canada: Ontario’s top court has ruled the province must cover the cost of a penile-sparing vaginoplasty for a transgender resident who does not identify as exclusively female or male and who wishes to have both genitalia. In a unanimous … Continue reading →