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In the anti-theft pharmacy
Where I live, I sometimes see certain products under lock and key in pharmacies and supermarkets. But it’s not too many things, and it hasn’t really impacted my shopping much. But visiting relatives recently in certain cities where the practice … Continue reading →
Roundup for the first day of 2026
(1) Mamdani is sworn in as the mayor of New York. Hard to believe, but true, with the following cast of characters and in the following setting: The 34-year-old Queens state assemblyman was sworn in on a Quran as the … Continue reading →
Open thread 1/1/2026
Now I have to remember to write a new number. Happy New Year to all.
Continue reading →New Year’s Eve – what are you doing?
And me? Glad you asked. This year I’m visiting relatives and there’s actually a party tonight. Staying up till midnight is ordinarily no problem for me, since I’m a night owl and always have been. Actually, even when young, I … Continue reading →
Bye bye 2025
When I look back, I see a cycle of upswing that began in July of 2024 with Trump’s near-miraculous survival of an assassination attempt and then his election, which continued in January of 2025 with his inauguration and his subsequent … Continue reading →
The ten best movies of 2025
None. I haven’t seen a single movie that came out in 2025. If you have any nominations for the “best” list, be my guest. But I was thinking – what are my ten favorite movies of all time? That’s a … Continue reading →
Demonstrations in Iran – once again
We’ve seen this before, over and over: the people of Iran against the mullahs, the stirrings of hope and defiance, and the suppression of the movement. Is there any reason to believe the cycle won’t simply repeat itself this time? … Continue reading →
Open thread 12/31/2025
Notice there’s a blurb that says “altered or synthetic content.” I think the content of this video probably is from something Feynman said or wrote, but his voice is AI–generated.
Continue reading →The fraud scandal grows and grows and grows
It is already so large that I can’t cover all the angles. Luckily, I don’t have to, because a roundup will serve. (1) Excellent point: If welfare and redistribution were really about helping people, then their proponents should care *more* … Continue reading →
Marjorie Taylor Greene is the Liz Cheney du jour
All it takes is to become Trump’s enemy, and the MSM will give you the sympathetic star treatment. From Ace, a post entitled: “As Predictable As the Setting Sun: After Conspiracy Theorist and Lunatic Marjorie Taylor Greene Turns on Trump, … Continue reading →
Hail Somaliland
A fascinating move by Israel: Israel’s recognition of Somaliland landed like a dropped plate in a room full of diplomats pretending not to hear the crash. Somalia protested. The Arab League scolded. Turkey and Egypt warned darkly about precedent. The … Continue reading →