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Trump announces reciprocal tariffs
Here’s the announcement, which came yesterday: And on trade, I have decided, for purposes of fairness, that I will charge a reciprocal tariff, meaning whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them. No more, no less. … Continue reading →
The three hostages who might be returned tomorrow, plus news on some of those who have already, and an apology returned
The three hostages due to be released tomorrow have been named. They are American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, Russian-Israeli Alexandre Troufanov, and Argentinian-Israeli Iair Horn. Interesting that all three have international connections. Perhaps – we can hope, anyway, although it may be … Continue reading →
Vance goes to Europe, and has a few things to say
J. D. Vance gave Europe a tongue-lashing about their lack of devotion to free speech and liberty in general, and their reluctance to pay for defense. For example: The threat that I worry the most about vis-a-vis Europe … is … Continue reading →
Open thread 2/14/2025
“It’s only a thimbleful of a voice, and I have to use it close to the microphone. But it is a kind of oversmoked voice, and it automatically sounds intimate”:
Continue reading →Keeping up with the DOGE news
I can’t keep up – there’s too much news breaking every day. But I try. This seems important. Some of it isn’t due to payments to people perpetrating fraud, but some definitely is. At the very least, we seem to … Continue reading →
RFK Jr. confirmed
He’s not my favorite of Trump’s nominees. But I’ll give him a chance. The vote mirrored that for Tulsi Gabbard yesterday – Mitch McConnell was the only Republican voting no. I do think that RJK’s anti-vax views have been somewhat … Continue reading →
The DOJ sues New York, Hochul, and James
Bondi announced the move, and why: “They [NY] have a ‘tip-off’ provision that requires New York’s DMV commissioner to promptly inform any illegal alien when a federal immigration agency has requested their information,” Bondi said. “It’s tipping off an illegal … Continue reading →
Open thread 2/13/2025
Now, here’s something I never thought about before:
Continue reading →What will happen on Saturday with Hamas and the hostages?
Unfortunately, I can’t answer the question. I don’t think anyone can at this point, including the main players. At least four things happened recently to get us to this possible fork in the road. First was the terrible condition of … Continue reading →
Tulsi Gabbard is confirmed as head of intelligence
All the Republicans in the Senate voted yes, except their former leader Mitch McConnell. Interesting. Here’s a report: With the coordinated and persuasive assistance of Chairman Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and Vice President JD Vance, crucial senators who had lingering concerns … Continue reading →
What’s Trump going to do about Ukraine?
Many people expect him to abandon the country, throw it to the Putin wolf. I’ve never thought that would happen. But I do think that, in characteristic fashion, he’ll change our relationship to Ukraine in accordance with his own priorities … Continue reading →