Open thread 7/8/22
They’re around fifty years old and in fine voice here. I love love love these medleys:
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The Bird of Time
Today I was planning to finish and post a long essay that was about half done. Really, I was. What happened? I decided to call my cell phone company and ask a few questions about changing my service and perhaps … Continue reading →
The latest language lesson from the teaching profession
Just brilliant: Leaked documents from an assembly convened this week by the nation’s largest teachers union allege to show the National Education Association (NEA) is debating a proposal to begin pushing the use of “LGBTQIA+ inclusive” language, like “birthing parent” … Continue reading →
Boris Johnson’s slow exit
Was it really the scandals that brought Boris Johnson down? Or was it the disappointment over his weakness as a leader and his failure to deliver much of anything beyond Brexit that would differentiate him sharply from Labour? I think … Continue reading →
Open thread 7/7/22
On social media and change: have you seen either of these?
I haven’t watched this, but it looks extremely interesting: And I’ve only watched the first five minutes of this one, but I plan to watch the rest:
Continue reading →Is Boris Johnson finally on the way out?
It looks grim for him, but who knows? The rodents are deserting what looks to be a sinking ship, though: It is looking increasingly unlikely Johnson can withstand this onslaught of resignations, prompted by yet another scandal. This latest scandal … Continue reading →
On the Highland Park shooter and red flag laws
The Highland Park shooter was waving red flags with both hands and both feet. And yet Illinois red flag laws didn’t stop him from purchasing not just one gun but many. This is his history – or at least a … Continue reading →
Open thread 7/6/22
In the 90s, they were still allowed to make fun of wokeness
The Highland Park July 4th shooter
There’s really little to say except RIP to the victims – and to note that the alleged perp seems obviously nihilistic and perhaps deranged. One look at his photos tells you that. I don’t usually say that sort of thing. … Continue reading →
Remember Ukraine?
I’ve avoided making predictions about the endgame of the war in Ukraine, but here’s an article that discusses the possibilities: At the time of this writing, it is not yet clear what the outcome will be. His first strategy having … Continue reading →