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Trump is declared the winner in New Hampshire …
… with an estimated margin of 12% over Haley. That’s quite a bit of room in what amounted to a 2-way race, in a state in which many Democrats who had registered as “undeclared” probably voted in the GOP primary. … Continue reading →
The dumbing down of American education
Here’s an in-depth discussion. The COVID lockdowns were a factor. But certainly not the only factor; “meritocracy” is now a dirty word in US education. The learning loss debacle is the latest chapter in the decade-long decline in public schools. … Continue reading →
Why is the Biden administration pressing for a two-state solution?
Ah, well you might ask. After all, as Paul Mirengoff writes: Under any rational analysis, however, the events of October 7 conclusively demolish any claim that there’s a viable two-state solution. Gaza was a de facto Palestinian state, though it … Continue reading →
Roundup
(1) Terrible news: building collapse kills 21 IDF soldiers: The forces removed buildings and infrastructure that served Hamas in an area approximately 600 m from the border, with the intention of allowing residents of the south to return to their … Continue reading →
Open thread 1/23/24
I can’t say he actually answered the question. But kind of interesting nonetheless:
Continue reading →Very informative video on the Middle East situation as a whole – plus, Hamas wants it all
Here’s the Jerusalem Center again, with another extremely informative discussion. Once again, these guys aren’t telegenic, and the accents can make it a bit hard to listen, but I’m impressed by their knowledge and perspective. This discussion is about the … Continue reading →
A few more thoughts about DeSantis’ candidacy, withdrawal, and endorsement
It doesn’t surprise me that DeSantis endorsed Trump, because his policies were mostly in line with Trump’s – and better in some ways, such as COVID lockdowns. But when DeSantis challenged Trump as a younger, although less humorous and roguish … Continue reading →
Does anyone else hate patient portals like I do?
I know; I know. It’s so convenient to have your appointments and test results in one place and accessible. It’s so nice not to have all that paper. That’s the theory, and it’s probably even true. But patient portals enable … Continue reading →
Open thread 1/22/24
This isn’t the sort of topic Sabine Hossenfelder ordinarily concentrates on; her usual bailywick is theoretical physics and also music at times. She always brings a dry humor and wit to her subject matter. This time that subject matter is … Continue reading →
DeSantis drops out of the race and endorses Trump
I don’t usually post on Sundays unless there’s big news. This qualifies: … Now over the past many months, Casey and I have traveled across the country to deliver a message of hope, that decline is a choice, and that … Continue reading →
This 13-year-old ballet dancer …
… named Chloe Helimet has a lovely lyrical upper body for her age, and a calm presence. The variation she’s dancing is harder than it looks because the slow tempo requires so much control. Her feet are unusually flexible, which … Continue reading →