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The dread “Esmeralda” variation
First of all, I dislike this particular ballet variation even when adult soloists perform it. It’s herky-jerky and show-offy in a sharp and to me unpleasant way. There’s a tendency for the women to look as though they’re ferociously looking … Continue reading →
Trump could do himself and all of us a favor if he dropped this sort of thing
Petty and juvenile is not a good look. It’s a particularly bad look when he once again disses one of the bright stars of his administration, Kayleigh McEnany, for doing virtually nothing wrong. But it’s part of the Trump package, … Continue reading →
Today is the first anniversary of Gerard Vanderleun’s death
What can I say that I haven’t already said? I still mourn Gerard, and in a way it seems like a long time since he died and in a way it seems like a short time. I have finally finished … Continue reading →
About Israel, the Jews, the Palestinians, and genocide
The word “genocide” was coined towards the end of World War II to describe the Holocaust against the Jews, but here’s its definition: In 1948, the United Nations Genocide Convention defined genocide as any of five “acts committed with intent … Continue reading →
Open thread 1/27/24
Yes, it’s a gimmick, but it’s a pretty nifty one. And no, they don’t have anything special on their feet:
Continue reading →E. Jean Carroll awarded more defamation money
It was a foregone conclusion that the NY court would once again rule that Trump defamed E. Jean Carroll, award her money for it, and that he would plan to appeal: U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, an appointee of former … Continue reading →
Who stands with Texas
I was wondering about the position the border guards would take. Would they stand with the Biden administration or Texas? For the moment, it’s Texas for the win: Rank-and file BP agents are not going to start arresting TX NG … Continue reading →
The International Court of Justice [sic] issues an admonition to Israel to do what it’s already been doing; plus UNRWA decides that inciting future terrorists is fine but employing active terrorists and kidnappers might be a no-no
The International Court of Justice has decided that finding Israel guilty of genocide against Palestinians was just too big and sticky a pill for even its Israel-hating jurists to swallow this time, and settled for a stern warning to Israel … Continue reading →
What’s going on at the border in Texas?
Why is Biden – or the Biden administration – making such a stink about Texas’ barbed wire on the border? It would seem to me that now, not too long before a presidential election, wouldn’t be the ideal time for … Continue reading →
Open thread 1/26/24
Caroline Glick: on left and right in Israel, and left and right in the US
Excellent discussion by Glick:
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