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Once again: on caring about how Jews vote
Back in December I wrote a lengthy post on the “Jewish vote” – how much people seem to care about that statistic, and the amount in terms of numbers. I strongly suggest you read that post now; it’s not particularly … Continue reading →
The Biden administration follows in Obama’s footsteps and abstains in the UN regarding Israel
It’s all just propaganda anyway. Votes like this in the UN have no teeth and are just ways to show Israel how little support it has and how much support Hamas has in the international community known as the UN: … Continue reading →
Appeals court in NY eases up ever-so-slightly on Trump
The decision went like this: The Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division agreed to block former President Donald Trump’s $464 million bond if he posts $175 within the next ten days for his New York civil … Continue reading →
Open thread 3/25/24
Interlude
It’s been raining today.
Continue reading →The Jewish holiday of Purim begins tonight: escaping destruction
Jewish holidays began at sundown and end at sundown, and Purim is no exception. This year it has special resonance: It commemorates the (Divinely orchestrated) salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire from Haman’s plot “to destroy, … Continue reading →
The Moscow massacre: who are the perpetrators?
Last night there was a horrific massacre at the start of a concert in a large venue in Moscow. The fog of war is still operating, but it appears that at least a hundred people were killed and that the … Continue reading →
Princess Kate and cancer
It was revealed yesterday that Catherine, Princess of Wales, is being treated for cancer. She chose to announce the news herself in this video: The news shocked and saddened many people. Princess Kate is only 42 years old, with three … Continue reading →
Open thread 3/23/24
Why are some universities reinstating standardized test requirements?
Some elite colleges that previously had abandoned admissions requirements to submit standardized test scores are now re-instituting such requirements. This may seem like a return to old-fashioned merit-based admissions. But apparently there’s a different explanation, at least at Yale and … Continue reading →
Squatters’ rights, 21st century style
It seems that an old and widespread law known as squatters’ rights is currently being exploited in many states by people occupying other people’s vacant property: In many states, a person or persons can enter and inhabit another person’s vacant … Continue reading →