Years ago, when the internet really got going, one of its big attractions was that it gave everyone who wanted one a voice. For example, in the blogophere’s early days, different individuals would compete in the marketplace of ideas to … Continue reading →
I’ve seen that figure touted here and there online, and the other day a friend of mine also insisted that people are dropping like flies from the vaccine. At this point, I see no reason to believe that’s true. It’s … Continue reading →
This was more interesting than I thought it would be.
Continue reading →This article is entitled “Pulitzer-Winning Art Critic Reveals What Hunter Biden’s Paintings Are Really Worth”: Last month, we reported that Hunter Biden’s first solo art show was coming soon and that his paintings were expected to sell for between $75,000 … Continue reading →
Yesterday, commenter Edward R. Bonderenka wrote this: As for the efficacy of the injection. I heard this morning that Israel, thoroughly injected, is seeing an upswing in ChiVi. Now I hear it’s the Delta Variant (I shudder in fear). But … Continue reading →
Here’s Steinhardt, in a song that I particularly remember because it came out not long after the death of a family member of mine: From the Rolling Stone obituary: Steinhardt’s wife, Cindy Steinhardt, confirmed his death on Facebook. Cindy said … Continue reading →
Quite a few of the Democrats fleeing the Texas legislature seem to have gotten COVID for their troubles. And yet they were all fully vaccinated. To me, this demonstrates two things about the vaccine and COVID. The first is that … Continue reading →
Massive floods after torrential rains have affected Germany and Belgium, and to a lesser extent Switzerland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, with significant loss of life and property destruction. European leaders have blamed AGW, as you might have predicted, although there … Continue reading →
That’s the title of Victor Davis Hanson’s latest essay, and I think he’s got it right: America went from the freest country in the world in December 2019 to a repressive and frightening place by July 2021. How did that … Continue reading →
I was previously unfamiliar with this highly skilled sport:
Continue reading →I can just hear the cries of exasperation now: first the Bee Gees, and now Donna Summer? What is wrong with you, Neo? Despite the common disdain I hear about disco music, I love Summer’s voice. It’s a force of … Continue reading →