Dictator on Day One
During the campaign, the Democrats were fond of saying that Trump was going to be a dictator and that he’d said so. But what he really said was that he’d be “a dictator on day one” – planning to issue … Continue reading →
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Hamstring pull
You’d think I was a basketball player or something. I’m not. But yesterday, while I was doing nothing more strenuous than walking fast – which I often do – I felt a pop! in the middle of the back of … Continue reading →
Open thread 1/21/2025
Trump’s Inauguration speech
Here’s the transcript. Some excerpts: The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. … During every single day of the Trump administration, I will, … Continue reading →
And let’s not ignore the fashion
Who could ignore Melania? Although the fashionistas certainly tried to do so, first time around – despite the fact that she had been a model and still looks good enough to be one. The woman literally could wear a gunny … Continue reading →
Biden issues a slew of pardons for exactly those you’d expect
His entire family, for example – in the same manner as the pardon for Hunter, it covers the same years and gives them the same blanket freedom from any federal prosecution. And although yes, Ford pardoned Nixon, that’s quite different. … Continue reading →
Trump is president. Again.
The event that so many people worked so hard for, and so many worked so hard to prevent, is here. It’s historic, and that’s an understatement. Here’s a live video: Here’s the swearing in of Vance and then Trump: There … Continue reading →
Open thread 1/20/2025
Inauguration Day! Let’s hope it goes smoothly.
Continue reading →Three Israeli hostages have returned home
I don’t usually write posts on Sundays unless something momentous happens. I consider the release of three female hostages momentous. I’ve written a great deal about the politics and strategy involved, and almost certainly I will again. But today I … Continue reading →
Childish things
[NOTE: This is a repeat of a previous post. Just for fun.] When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put … Continue reading →
Once again, will the hostage deal take place?
Hamas is not known for keeping its word. Netanyahu has issued this statement today: “We will be unable to move forward with the framework until we receive the list of the hostages who will be released, as was agreed,” Netanyahu. … Continue reading →
Trying to save its own reputation, the NY Times pretends Biden’s decline wasn’t obvious
Does the Times really think people will believe it’s that stupid and unobservant? In other words, does the Times think people are that stupid and unobservant?: After actively engaging in a coverup of Biden’s cognitive state — the brave, intrepid … Continue reading →