Yesterday in the comments to the Rittenhouse/Sandmann thread, I brought up George Zimmerman in this way: “…George Zimmerman the half-Hispanic had to be made into a ‘white Hispanic,’ the better to be demonized.” In subsequently doing a search for Zimmerman’s … Continue reading →
Here’s an interesting video that was brought to my attention by commenter “DNW”: I wasn’t previously familiar with Ana Kasparian, the woman speaking in the video, but apparently she’s a fairly prominent leftist “journalist”: Anahit Misak “Ana” Kasparian; born July … Continue reading →
I was shocked when I read that Rittenhouse was taking the stand in his own defense. That’s highly unusual, as most of you know, because it opens up even otherwise-sympathetic defendants to cross-examination. It’s usually not done, and when it … Continue reading →
[NOTE: Take a look at yesterday’s Rittenhouse trial summary by Andrew Branca at Legal Insurrection. It’s quite something.] It struck me last night that Kyle Rittenhouse reminds me somewhat of Nick Sandmann. Not physically, although they were similar in age … Continue reading →
The answer to that question asked here is: “no.” I suppose it’s within the realm of possibility that one or two might, although I doubt, it, but there’s virtually no chance of any substantial number of news outlets ever doing … Continue reading →
[Hat tip: commenter Barry Meislin.] Here’s an article about what’s transpired today in the Rittenhouse trial. Pretty dramatic. This witness is the third person shot by Rittenhouse, the one who survived: Rittenhouse trial should be over immediately. pic.twitter.com/PHZnHS5rD9 — Viva … Continue reading →
You can find it here, and I’ve read it elsewhere, too. I don’t think I subscribe to it – the cynic in me believes there will be some other surprises of the negative sort. But I’d like it to be … Continue reading →
Down they go for the Democrats: A year before the 2022 midterm elections, Republicans hold a clear lead on the congressional ballot as President Joe Biden’s approval rating sinks to a new low of 38%. A USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll, … Continue reading →
Or some person or persons in the administration have a brilliant idea – let’s shut down a pipeline!: The Biden administration is reportedly weighing the potential market consequences of shutting down an oil pipeline in Michigan, drawing criticism from opponents… … Continue reading →
He reminds me of Saul Bellow, born about a hundred years later:
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