Open thread 4/22/2025
It’s that time of year again.
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And then there’s that American citizen detained by ICE
Another story championed by the left and anti-Trump forces turns out to be not what it seemed – although the propaganda has already probably made its mark. Here’s how the original story went: As the original reporting went, Jose Hermosillo … Continue reading →
J. D. Vance and family visit India
With all the more pressing news it’s easy to miss the fact that VP Vance and his family are in India on an official visit. Usha Vance is of course of Indian ethnicity and so it was especially adorable (and … Continue reading →
“Religious freedom” in China: an oxymoron
Commenter “TR” today observed: China’s Government has just outlawed foreigners, aka people who aren’t from China- from doing missionary works (inside China). That includes missionaries of: the Christian religion, the Muslim religion, and the Hindu religion, + all other religions. … Continue reading →
RIP Pope Francis
Pope Francis died early this morning, reportedly of a stroke and related heart problems. At 88 and in recent poor health, it nevertheless was a relatively sudden death. He was the first Jesuit pope, and was from Argentina and had … Continue reading →
Open thread 4/21/2025
Happy Easter!
Have a wonderful holiday!
Continue reading →Non-shaggy dog stories of the heartwarming variety
Here’s a dog story to brighten your day. Let’s hear it for Buford the rancher’s dog: A huge search operation was launched when the [2-year-old] boy disappeared from his home in Seligman, Arizona, about 100 miles south of Grand Canyon … Continue reading →
The left’s dubious heroes
The left chooses some nifty heroes, doesn’t it?: In a sane world, the Left’s fanatical support for Kilmar Abrego Garcia—an alleged illegal immigrant, domestic abuser, and likely MS-13 gang member—would be shocking. But given their equally obsessive solidarity with degenerates … Continue reading →
SCOTUS orders temporary halt of deportations of aliens under Alien Enemies act
I’d like more clarity on this decision and what it means: In a highly unusual early Saturday morning Order, the Supreme Court has halted all deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. “There is before the Court an application on behalf … Continue reading →
On ranked-choice voting
North Dakota’s governor recently signed a bill prohibiting ranked-choice voting in the state. That started a conversation and disagreement in this open thread on the subject of ranked-choice voting. In red or blue states, ranked-choice voting often pits people from … Continue reading →