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So much news … (1) Pay now or pay later, but somebody pays. And I’m surprised that the WaPo is reporting on this: Rooftop solar is a disaster: 1. In California, rooftop solar has shifted electricity costs so that poor … Continue reading →
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The FBI quietly admits that crime went up
Well, well: When the FBI originally released the “final” crime data for 2022 in September 2023, it reported that the nation’s violent crime rate fell by 2.1%. This quickly became, and remains, a Democratic Party talking point to counter Donald … Continue reading →
Hezbollah’s extensive tunnel world
Since the IDF entered Gaza after October 7, we’ve seen many photos and videos of the vast underground network there. Now that the IDF is in southern Lebanon, it has discovered an even more sophisticated network of tunnels. In Gaza, … Continue reading →
Open thread 10/16/2024
Partial remains of Mallory’s companion “Sandy” Irvine found on Everest
This is about the discovery: The partial remains of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine are believed to have been found on the slopes of Mount Everest, a century after he died alongside his fellow British climber George Mallory while attempting – or … Continue reading →
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(1) Helpful: On behalf of the 16,000 men and women represented by the National Border Patrol Council, we strongly support and endorse Donald J. Trump for President of the United States. — Border Patrol Union – NBPC (@BPUnion) October 14, … Continue reading →
Ana Kasparian: another change story
Ana Kasparian is – or used to be until recently – a “progressive journalist.” But she’s had one of those mugged by reality experiences – literally [my emphasis]: “The Young Turks” co-host Ana Kasparian explained what drove her to ditch … Continue reading →
Open thread 10/15/2024
Kamala-Walz news du jour
Now Chris Rufo picks up on allegations that there was quite a bit of plagiarism in a book written by Kamala Harris with a co-author: At the beginning of Harris’s political career, in the run-up to her campaign to serve … Continue reading →
Hezbollah’s drones are a danger to Israel
A drone fired from southern Lebanon by Hezbollah has caused many casualties in Israel: Launched from southern Lebanon, a drone was able to penetrate Israeli air defenses undetected and hit the Golani Brigade’s base some 40 miles into Israel from … Continue reading →
Columbus: Jewish?
It was a long long time ago – perhaps fifty years ago – when I first heard the claim that Christopher Columbus was Jewish. In the intervening years I’ve also read that it’s not so. But that’s why it was … Continue reading →