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Body of hostage is recovered by the IDF
The body of hostage Ivay Svirsky has been found by the IDF. Svirsky was abducted alive on Oct 7, 2023, but was killed about four months later and it has been known for quite some time that he was dead: … Continue reading →
So – what about those missing Biden votes?
This guy discusses something that seemed mysterious shortly after the 2024 election – so many fewer votes than in 2020. It seemed to point to evidence that fraud had occurred in 2020. But it no longer seems that way, for … Continue reading →
On Trump, snobbery, and the roller derby
I was talking recently to the only person I’m close to who is also on the right, and the topic of Trump-hatred came up. I said that I thought a huge part of the intensity of that hatred was snobbery. … Continue reading →
Open thread 12/5/2024
Mid-week roundup
Some days there’s just a lot of news. Maybe every day, nowadays. (1) This seem to have been a hit job. But why?: The CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance division was gunned down Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown … Continue reading →
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has a few things to say
On immigration: He suggested that he planned to work with Tom Homan, who Trump recently nominated to become his new border czar. “Those who are here committing crimes, robberies, shooting at police officers, raping innocent people, have been a harm … Continue reading →
RIP commenter “Mike K”
I’m sorry to have to announce the death of commenter “Mike K” on October 25, 2024. Mike K began commenting here in 2007 but only very intermittently at that point, and became a regular and prolific part of the commenting … Continue reading →
Open thread 12/4/2024
Not your father’s pardon
But it’s Hunter Biden’s father’s extraordinary pardon. Because I never took Joe Biden’s promises not to pardon Hunter seriously, I didn’t really follow how many people on the left were saying he was some George-Washington-like figure for making the vow. … Continue reading →
What’s going on in South Korea?
That’s one of those post titles that promises more than I can deliver. But I’ll do my best. The president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, gave a speech declaring martial law in the country. His explanation was something akin … Continue reading →
Open thread 12/3/2024
I haven’t followed ice skating for quite a few years, although I used to. Seems like it’s become a lot more daring and acrobatic – at least, this event has. I have no idea who these people are:
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