Open thread 12/30/21
I was raised on these guys:
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Defense claims entrapment in the Whitmer kidnapping plot case
The defense is saying the alleged Whitmer conspiracy kidnap plotters were entrapped by the FBI. I can’t find the actual document filed with the court, but here’s a report: Defense lawyers Saturday said there was no kidnapping conspiracy. “…the government … Continue reading →
The huge miscarriage of justice in the Potter case
Here’s a good summation by Andrew Branca of the travesty of the Kim Potter conviction: it’s my professional opinion that the conviction of Potter on charges of manslaughter is a blatant miscarriage of justice based on the fact that manslaughter … Continue reading →
Oh, so now the CDC tells us
The director of the CDC has made an announcement: The newly updated CDC guidelines don’t require testing at the end of isolation because PCR tests can stay positive for up to 12 weeks, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told “Good … Continue reading →
Deaths: Harry Reid; John Madden
RIP. Two very different figures who would not ordinarily be mentioned together have died in tandem. I’ll say little about Harry Reid, except that when he retired from public life I celebrated his exit. As for Madden, I can’t say … Continue reading →
Open thread 12/29/21
They must have thought it well worth the effort:
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I want to extend a deep and heartfelt “thank you” to all who donated recently. I am so very grateful to you all. It means a lot, and helps me continue writing here. The blog is a labor of love, … Continue reading →
Of course students have been damaged by school closures due to COVID
No surprise here, but very sad nonetheless: School closings and "remote learning" have caused a massive mental health crisis among teenagers. This, and the disruption to their intellectual development, will be enduring and severe.https://t.co/Q3mtWJ9MnR pic.twitter.com/ONrnYIWBPI — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) December … Continue reading →
Biden says there’s no federal solution for COVID
Apparently, when Trump was president there was a federal solution, and Trump failed to provide it. Bad Trump. Bad bad Trump. And when Biden was a candidate, there was a federal solution – a secret, magic one – and Biden … Continue reading →
Barnes and Frei on the Potter verdict
This discussion is well worth hearing. I’ve cued it up for the twenty minutes that are relevant to the Potter conviction. Their remarks only reinforce my belief that any white Minneapolis police officer should quit the force immediately, in order … Continue reading →
Rick Beato on autotune
Oh how I detest autotune. Rick Beato doesn’t detest it quite as much as I do, but he’s not the least bit fond of the way it’s commonly used today:
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In case you ever wondered:
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