Jonathan Turley points out….
…that if Trump were convicted of something and imprisoned, he could run from prison and make a campaign promise to pardon himself if elected.
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FBI infiltration of the Proud Boys
We’ve seen this movie before. Julie Kelly reports: The document represented just one more instance of how a government agent helped shape the government’s narrative that the Proud Boys plotted in advance to carry out an “insurrection” on January 6. … Continue reading →
Open thread 3/27/23
To take your mind off politics
What a guy: ADDENDUM: I just learned that Hodes died on March 15 of this year at the age of 98. Here’s his obituary; a full and active life with so many accomplishments.
Continue reading →Or perhaps high-fat foods just taste better?
I’m trying to figure this one out: The reason why we love french fries, crisps and chocolate bars so much has less to do with a lack of willpower and more to do with the brain learning to prefer such … Continue reading →
DeSantis responds when asked if he’d accept being Trump’s VP choice
Talk about hypotheticals! Of course, stranger things have happened than Trump choosing DeSantis as VP candidate. But not many stranger things; I give it close to zero chance of happening. Nevertheless, DeSantis gave an interesting response to the question: I … Continue reading →
So, what did Trump say about “death and destruction”?
Trump has written a couple of things lately in response to Bragg that have created the familiar storm of indignation. Let’s take this one first: Potential death and destruction? He continued to step on the rake…wow. ?????? pic.twitter.com/W8dXZmG6qP — Rocky … Continue reading →
Open thread 3/25/23
JonathanTurley on Biden’s knowledge of his family’s influence-peddling
I remember back when I used to think that, if most Democratic voters learned how corrupt a certain candidate was, it would matter. I stopped thinking that a long time ago. So I doubt these facts will change a thing: … Continue reading →
Behind the riots in Israel
Melanie Phillips writes: The focus of opposition [and riots] is [Netanyahu’s] proposed judicial reforms. The protests are also fueled, however, by fear of the nationalist and religious ultras in the governing coalition and by hatred of Netanyahu, who for some … Continue reading →
On the difficulties of research with human subjects
Commenter “Frederick” makes a good point about retractions of research results: The retractions and replication problems affect some sciences way more than others. Physics, chemistry, math, hardly at all. Medicine, psychology, social sciences, quite a bit. To oversimplify, some disciplines … Continue reading →