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Tonight at 9: the second Republican debate
Here’s a thread to discuss it.
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(1) About that wire transfer to Joe Biden’s address in 2019. (2) Kevin McCarthy is demanding border control prior to passing a continuing resolution: Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is going all-in on border issues as he takes a second shot … Continue reading →
The Biden documents investigation and differential treatment
They’re investigating Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents: The federal investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents prior to becoming president has grown into a sprawling examination of Obama-era security protocols and internal White House processes, with investigators … Continue reading →
I guess Michelle Obama must be a riveting speaker …
… if she’s in fact making close to $750K for a one-hour speech, as reported in this article: The 59-year-old former lawyer spoke to an estimated 5,000 attendees on how to “push past self-doubt while discussing the importance of inclusivity … Continue reading →
Open thread 9/27/23
“Anti-racism” trainings and suicide
Commenter “huxley” observes, first quoting commenter “Irish Otter49” in a discussion of the man who committed suicide after being insulted in an anti-racism training mandated by his employer: “So he took his own life because he couldn’t deal with harsh … Continue reading →
Hunter Biden sues Giuliani for “hacking” the laptop hard drive that isn’t Hunter’s except when it is
Have I got this right?: The complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California states Giuliani is “primarily responsible” for the “total annihilation” of Biden’s digital privacy. It also names Robert Costello, a former federal … Continue reading →
RIP David McCallum
David McCallum was one of my favorite actors when I was young. I only saw him in two things, but I loved him in both. I’m not sure I could explain why, either. I found his blond looks exotic and … Continue reading →
Open thread 9/26/23
I’m all for this sort of lawfare
I saw two encouraging signs today. The first is this story about a lawsuit against an “anti-racism” DEI trainer because of a suicide that occurred in Canada. Here’s the story in a nutshell: Kike Ojo-Thompson, a Toronto-based diversity trainer and … Continue reading →
Looking back at Churchill’s “Finest Hour” speech
I’ve said many times that I don’t much care for political oratory. In my lifetime, I don’t recall any political speech that interested me at the time, although in retrospect I would rate some of Reagan’s as quite good. But … Continue reading →