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 →
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 →
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 →
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:
Continue reading →A new president needs transition time to get his or her administration together prior to the transfer of power. But how much transition time is too much? I’m of the opinion that the current 2+ months is too much. Of … Continue reading →
When I was a kid and the internet didn’t exist, I used to spend a lot of time listening to records. That’s why, to this day, my brain still has access to the entire scores of many Broadway musicals and … Continue reading →
And yet some people are surprised. Or are they pretending to be surprised? It’s the old fools/knaves puzzle. There are so many fascinating aspects to this action of Biden’s, even though the thing itself was almost inevitable. If Joe Biden … Continue reading →
A lot of people at the FBI must be feeling a certain amount of anxiety and/or rage tonight. The news: President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director evoked strong reactions from supporters and critics Saturday night. Patel’s nomination … Continue reading →
This is news: On Saturday, the sick group released a proof-of-life video of American hostage Idan Alexander, who they’ve held in captivity for over 400 days after they captured him during the massacre of Oct. 7, 2023. Alexander pushed for … Continue reading →
He certainly didn’t get one last time. But see this: Overall, Republicans today are more excited about what Trump will do as president now than they were in 2016 when he was first elected. Democrats say they feel more scared … Continue reading →