Open thread 4/25/22
Prodigies, prodigies, prodigies:
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The story of my left eye – so far: Part I
[NOTE: I’ve decided to write an explanatory piece about my recent eye problems and surgery. It may be long and boring to some, but I think it might be helpful if anyone is going through a similarly confusing time with … Continue reading →
On the split on the right regarding the Ukraine war
You’ve probably noticed the split I’m referring to, on this blog and others. I’m planning a piece on the topic one of these days. But till then, I recommend reading this article. The author is far more familiar with and … Continue reading →
Annals of woke literature
A while back I saw a link at Powerline to an article in The Critic entitled, “On the chopping block.” I idly clicked on it, wondering what it was about, and saw that it concerned one of those all-too-common flaps … Continue reading →
Open thread 4/23/22
How the left is further taking over public schools in Minnesota
This sort of educational project is being exposed more and more now, but for a long time such things have been happening outside of people’s awareness. And that was part of the left’s plan. It’s hard to say how many … Continue reading →
A Russiaphile writes about the war in Ukraine
Here’s someone who’s not inclined to judge Russia harshly. And yet this war has caused him to rethink his former love of the country and its people. It’s a very sad reflection on how it is that events can challenge … Continue reading →
RIP Robert Morse
When I read that Robert Morse had died at the age of 90, my first thought was “Drat!” My second thought was, “How could he be 90? Impossible!” Because to me Robert Morse always looked like a kid. Morse rose … Continue reading →
Open thread 4/22/22
Roundup
I keep feeling the need for roundups because there are so many news stories of interest these days. It seems pretty intense out there. (1) Tucked away at the end of this story is a hint at something I’ve suspected, … Continue reading →
Here’s a new poll on Biden’s approval numbers
Of course, you may think polls are garbage. But I find this recent one of interest. It indicates that young voters are deserting Biden: The new poll found that Biden’s approval rating among millennials and Generation Z respondents had dropped … Continue reading →
Putin’s nuclear-missile-rattling
Poor innocent Russia, threatened on all sides by enemies while minding its own peaceful business, wants everyone in the world to know it’s prepared and ready: Russia announced on Wednesday it had successfully launched a new missile that it said … Continue reading →