Open thread 8/23/24
One of my very favorite poems. I chose this rendition because he also provides a good translation:
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Reading the RFK Jr. tea leaves
So, what will RFK Jr. do tomorrow? He is slated to make some sort of announcement. Darned if I know, but here’s something to ponder: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to drop out of the presidential race by the … Continue reading →
Autopsies on the bodies of the six hostages show bullet wounds
Recently Israeli forces located the bodies of six male hostages in a hiding place within a Gazan tunnel, and the bodies were brought back to Israel where they will receive burials. But first, there have been autopsies to indicate cause … Continue reading →
Roundup time again
(1) Oprah speaks at the DNC to enthusiastically endorse Harris, and Trump replies with something from the past: The Trump War Room account dropped a letter from Oprah where she says it was one thing “to live a life of … Continue reading →
Open thread 8/22/24
The selling of Kamala: Part II – the Obamas help create the narrative at the DNC
[You can find Part I of “The Selling of Kamala” here.] At the DNC they’re trying to perform an amazing sleight of hand that’s supposed to get people to believe that two plus two equals five. Virtually every sentient being … Continue reading →
About those new jobs created by the Biden-Harris administration
On this administration’s jobs creation: BREAKING: 818,000 jobs that the Harris-Biden administration claimed to have “created” aren’t actually there, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is the largest downward revision to employment in 15 years. pic.twitter.com/6ryjKs5kbK — RNC … Continue reading →
Open thread 8/21/24
Those “experts” rate the presidents
Here’s an interesting piece by Robert Graboyes, who calls attention to this NY Times article from last February which discussed a poll taken at the end of 2023, in which 154 political scientists ranked the U.S. presidents in terms of … Continue reading →
At the DNC: buh-bye, Joe, don’t let the door hit you on the way out
I didn’t watch the DNC last night, but apparently the Democrats gave Biden the honor of addressing the crowd. That was rather magnanimous of them, considering he’s still the president and that he had won the primaries and was their … Continue reading →
A must-see Caroline Glick video
Caroline Glick makes it crystal clear why no supporter of Israel should ever vote for Kamala Harris By the way – when the Allies fought WWII, did they start out having a plan for “the day after”? I don’t think … Continue reading →