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On trying to understand higher-level science
I’ve long tried to understand the upper reaches of scientific thought, often to no avail. Even as a very young child, I tried reading books about cosmology or higher-level physics, and although every now and then I managed to absorb … Continue reading →
Voters now prefer Biden??
I don’t want to be a downer – especially on Valentine’s Day – but what on earth is this about?: Harvard CAPS/Harris (Jan. 28–29): Mark Penn’s polling firm found that 51% of registered voters say Trump is doing a worse … Continue reading →
Update on the SAVE Act in the Senate
Susan Collins of Maine says she supports the bill with its voting security safeguards, bringing the total probable Senate votes up to 50, with Vance able to act as a tie-breaking vote for the act if – and it’s quite … Continue reading →
Happy Funny Valentine’s Day
Four sterling singers. [NOTE: This is a repeat of a previous post.]
Continue reading →Open thread 2/14/2026
Friday the 13th roundup
(1) It’s Friday the 13th. Make of that what you will. (2) The US ice dancing skaters were probably robbed of a gold by a French judge showing favoritism to the French ice dancing pair: Still, it doesn’t seem like … Continue reading →
What’s going on in the New Mexico Senate race?
In the last decade or two, New Mexico has become a blue state. Thus, one might imagine that potential GOP candidates there don’t have a lot of enthusiasm about running for office. But usually the party has managed to field … Continue reading →
Open thread 2/13/2025
The Senate GOP and the SAVE Act
I’ve seen a lot of posts and comments around the internet expressing frustration with the GOP in the Senate for not yet passing the SAVE Act. It’s so important, according to just about everyone. It would codify as a federal … Continue reading →
Today is Lincoln’s birthday
[NOTE: This is a slightly-edited version of a previous post.] His actual birthday, that is. When I was a child, Lincoln had a birthday all his own. Nowadays he’s lumped in with other presidents. And who knows where he’ll be … Continue reading →
This is how the media writes propaganda: about deportations or anything else
A textbook example is from CBS. In particular, the headline is misleading. There’s no question in my mind that this is purposely so, and perhaps the most important part of the game. The headline is often either the only thing … Continue reading →