Roundup!
(1) Victor Davis Hanson has a good summary of the lawfare against Trump. Sometimes it’s hard to keep it all straight, but Hanson is a help. (2) Here’s a book that seems relevant. I haven’t read it, but it’s on … Continue reading →
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Open thread 5/15/24
I encountered this fearless fellow a couple of days ago at a park near the ocean:
Continue reading →“… the light in his heart blinded him to the gleam of the knife. The longing for peace deafened him to the sound of the murders lying in wait.”
That is from an article appearing in Tablet, written by Michael Doran and Can Kasapoglu. It is a quotation from a eulogy delivered by Moshe Dayan in 1956 at the funeral of Ro’i Rothberg, who was the security officer at … Continue reading →
Trump’s rallies and the election (plus Biden says the polls are wrong)
Trump’s rallies draw a lot of people. An awful lot, even in blue states like New Jersey. Does this matter in terms of the 2024 election? It’s certainly a good sign. It certainly means that, once again, he speaks to … Continue reading →
My Medicare Part D provider is funnin’ with me
I got a voicemail this morning from my Medicare Part D provider. “We have some important information about your prescription!” it said insistently. And, unlike scam calls, it knew my full name. Far be it from me to ignore such … Continue reading →
Open thread 5/14/24
We had many of these when I was growing up. And I still don’t like electric can openers and never use one:
Continue reading →The NOPE Act: defunding the UN
Here’s a worthwhile effort by some members of the GOP: U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led 24 Senate colleagues in introducing the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act, legislation to update … Continue reading →
What do the current presidential polls mean?
Ace reports on polls that are encouraging for Trump. When I read that sort of thing, I have mixed feelings. The first feeling is the stirring of hope. Of course, the 2024 presidential election shouldn’t even be close. In terms … Continue reading →
Biden to Israel: I’ll tell you where the Nazis are hiding if you promise not to hurt them
Biden and/or Biden’s handlers have come up with a new way to madden: “The Biden administration, working urgently to stave off a full-scale Israeli invasion of Rafah, is offering Israel valuable assistance if it holds back, including sensitive intelligence to … Continue reading →
Open thread 5/13/24
This may discourage you from eating clams. Then again, maybe not:
Continue reading →Happy Mother’s Day!
[NOTE: This is a slightly-edited repeat of my traditional Mother’s Day post. It was written while my mother was still alive.] Okay, who are these three dark beauties? A hint: one of them is one of the very first pictures … Continue reading →
Comparison of the Jewish and Muslim state populations in the US
I’ve read a number of comments from people wondering about comparisons of Jewish and Muslim populations in different states in the US, so I’m tackling the question here. In Europe the proportions are way in favor of Muslims, due to … Continue reading →