News roundup
It’s been one of those days. (1) Speaking of Bin Laden … which some of you were, in this thread from yesterday – I am reminded that I had seen a comment that appeared at Instapundit the other day about … Continue reading →
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Open thread 8/19/2026
Voter “vouching” in Minnesota
Here’s how it works: As Presler noted earlier, it is Minnesota policy that one “registered Minnesota voter can vouch for up to 8 persons (without an ID).” On X: 1 registered Minnesota voter can vouch for up to 8 persons … Continue reading →
Jason Arday, leftist martyr
The left says the right is to blame for Arday’s death. But exposing the truth doesn’t kill someone. The left that rewarded his lies set him up for exposure, and if he killed himself (it’s not official, but it’s fairly … Continue reading →
How did that war on terror go?
It is commonly accepted that the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were disasters, and that the “war on terror” (whatever that means) wasn’t won. But are these things true? Here’s a discussion that might be of interest. See what you … Continue reading →
Open thread 8/18/2026
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy:
Continue reading →AOC and freezing eggs
LBJ bared his belly to show us his gallbladder scar. Too much information. AOC has bared hers to show us her quest to freeze her eggs in order to preserve her chances to have children. Also too much information. But … Continue reading →
DSA Democrats vs. non-DSA Democrats: is there a difference?
From commenter “Selfy”: Talk Radio host Vince Coglianese said today that “non-DSA Democrats” support the same things that “Democratic Socialists” do, but they just won’t admit it. Note the word “support.” I don’t know what most non-DSA Democrats believe. But … Continue reading →
Open thread 8/17/2026
A tarantella for Edward Villella
Edward Villella used to be the most famous male dancer in the US. He slightly predated Nureyev’s defection and Baryshnikov’s later arrival, and they eclipsed him to a certain extent. But he was quite a star, and I saw him … Continue reading →
Another political changer
Here’s an interesting political change story (hat tip: commenter “Ilana”). The author is a lifelong Democrat, and the proximate cause of his change to Independent was the Democrats’ recent stance on Israel, but it goes deeper than that. The piece … Continue reading →
You may not be interested in Third-Worldism, but Third-Worldism is interested in you
In recent weeks I’ve heard the term “Third-Worldism” more and more often. Or maybe I’ve just noticed it more. Perhaps you’ve had the same experience. But what is it?: Here’s a piece on the topic [my emphasis]: … [T]oday’s condemnation … Continue reading →