Open thread 9/18/21
When these people look you in the eye, the intervening years seem to vanish:
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Remember Durham?
Well, He actually indicted someone. I’m somewhat shocked. From the article: A federal grand jury indicted a former attorney for the Democratic National Committee Thursday, alleging that he falsely claimed to the FBI that he was not advising Hillary Clinton’s … Continue reading →
It’s hard to argue with this Mencken quote
H. L. Mencken was a famous pundit in the first half of the 20th Century, known for caustic wit. I’ve never been a Mencken fan, and I don’t share his contempt for people in general and for Americans in particular. … Continue reading →
Open thread 9/17/21
So the Woodward allegations about General Milley and China were true
John Hinderaker explains here: Now, based on this statement by Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Dave Butler, it appears that Woodward’s reporting is, shockingly, accurate. Col. Butler’s statement was issued in response to Woodward’s report and the firestorm of controversy that … Continue reading →
What’s happening in Afghanistan?
To a certain extent, when the Vietnam-era draft ended people lost interest in news of Vietnam. There was a flurry of renewed attention when we finally left and then cut off most of the military aid years later, including the … Continue reading →
Today is Yom Kippur
It is the most solemn holiday for Jews. For the observant and particularly for the Orthodox, it involves fasting and atonement and is usually spent entirely in a synagogue. This is a Leonard Cohen song that’s based on one of … Continue reading →
Open thread 9/16/21
He’s a bit annoying, but the content is interesting:
Continue reading →The furor around General Milley
The left scrambles to pretend that what General Milley did was no big deal. You can see some reports here, here, here, and here. There’s a great deal to digest. But one thing in particular caught my eye, which I … Continue reading →
COVID and liberty: understanding the basic principles of the republic and Western civilization
It seems self-evident that without an understanding of and commitment to our own basic principles, the underpinnings of both our government and our institutions are undermined. At some point – and we can argue about exactly when it happened – … Continue reading →
California dreaming: Newsom survives easily, as expected
Governor Newsom of California survives the recall with about two-thirds of the vote. So apparently most Californians like it there just the way it is, which is hard for outsiders to understand. There may have been some voting fraud, but … Continue reading →
Commenter “I am Spartacus” is fine
A number of you had wondered if the commenter known as “I am Spartacus” was all right. I decided to try to get in touch with him, and fortunately I heard back. I’m pleased to repeat that everything’s fine. He’s … Continue reading →