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Things heat up with Iran
There’s a new wave of US attacks on Iran, in retaliation for Iran’s recently firing on ships in the Strait: The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. … Continue reading →
On the expansion of the red-green alliance
Those of us old enough to remember the Iranian Revolution and establishment of the mullahtocracy are old enough to remember the red-green alliance against the Shah that brought it about. These two camps, which in some ways seem like opposites, … Continue reading →
What’s up with Mitch McConnell?
I guess we know where he is – he’s been in the hospital for about three weeks. We simply don’t know why, or anything about his condition: Here’s some gossip on the subject, though: Neighbors of Mitch McConnell’s Capitol Hill … Continue reading →
The Platner rape story: all in the timing
I was thinking yesterday of adding the following questions and observation to my post on Platner: what is he mulling over? Why not resign immediately? Not only is he mulling over what he’ll get from the Democrats if he drops … Continue reading →
Open thread 7/7/2026
Will Graham Platner drop out?
There has never been any doubt in my mind that if Graham Platner starts looking like a loser, the Democrats will dump their “working class” nominee. His standing in polls has been steadily sinking – and who knows what’s going … Continue reading →
A revival of the patriotic film genre?
Young Washington sounds like a good movie. I might even go see it: They used to make a lot of patriotic movies, and I think it’s high time the genre got a revival. The title of the new film about … Continue reading →
Here’s the cake I made on the Fourth
I’m linking to the recipe here because the result was really really tasty and really really attractive. My photo doesn’t quite do it justice, but here it is: I used pluots instead of plums, but that’s a small change. I … Continue reading →
On the attractions of socialism
I’ve written many many posts on this topic over the years. I don’t know when the first one was published, but it was probably at least as far back as Obama’s campaign in 2008 (see this, for example). But right … Continue reading →
Open thread 7/6/2026
Reflections on the 250th Fourth
I’m having a quiet day, just a couple of people over for dinner. I plan to make hot dogs – something I don’t eat all that often but that I love – barbecued chicken, potato salad, and plum cake with … Continue reading →