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More COVID lockdown madness from Australia
Wow: Out of a population of 25.8 million, fewer than 1,000 Australians have died from COVID-19 to date. The latest uptick in cases, which has sent the country into a panic, is still only resulting in less than 5 deaths … Continue reading →
Cori Bush: I deserve protection, but the little people don’t
Cori Bush has trampled on the preferred Democratic narrative, stating her opinion in no uncertain terms in a CBS interview: I’m going to make sure I have security because I know. I have had attempts on my life and I … Continue reading →
The COVID variants will be used for propaganda
The stage has been set for enormous fear around COVID. We’ve been conditioned to it and guided to it for almost a year and a half. At first it made some sense. The initial news and photos from China, and … Continue reading →
Open thread 8/6/21
His requests are modest and reasonable. I see no problem with pizza for breakfast, either:
Continue reading →The latest installment in the killing of Ashli Babbitt
The wheels of justice are grinding very very slow. Here’s some recent news: Questions linger over the shooting, especially whether the officer who fired the fatal shot warned Babbitt to stop before he opened fire as she attempted to breach … Continue reading →
Looking back: how Obama used race in a way that’s become very familiar
I was searching for something on the blog yesterday and accidentally came across an old post of mine about Obama that I started reading out of curiosity. I decided to re-post it today, because it demonstrates how Obama introduced so … Continue reading →
Scientists must not be questioned or challenged by those on the right
[Hat tip: Ace.] It’s come to this: A scientific journal article authored by Professor Peter Hotez, a frequent guest on corporate media networks, called to “extend federal hate-crime protections” for scientists facing criticism from alleged “far-right extremists,” including National Institute … Continue reading →
Open thread 8/5/21
I remember when and where this photo was taken. Eight years old. The sun was in my eyes. I loved that red dress:
Continue reading →The eviction moratorium: Biden pretends the courts don’t matter and he can do what he wants
Ah, but it’s Trump who’s the tyrannical authoritarian. Not good old Joe. From Jonathan Turley: I was astonished by the remarks of President Joe Biden on his support for extending the eviction moratorium, which was found to be unconstitutional by … Continue reading →
Children and the Delta variant
One of the few – very few – blessings connected with COVID so far has been that for the most part children have not had bad cases, and very few deaths. Our children and grandchildren are precious beyond description, and … Continue reading →
Open thread 8/4/21
The world’s most charming dancer in a short excerpt from her most exquisite role, Giselle. She’s a peasant who has a weak heart. She thinks she’s just met the love of her life. But he’s actually a nobleman in peasant … Continue reading →