All that jazz
In Wednesday’s open thread this week I alluded to the fact that I don’t like jazz. I’ve tried; I’ve really tried, but it just doesn’t work for me. To my ear and brain it sounds like formless chaos, music dissolving … Continue reading →
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Republicans: once again snatching defeat from the jaws of victory?
It’s a familiar story. The Republicans are riding high and have the Democrats down on their luck, only to hand them a present: in this case, the House passage of the so-called infrastructure bill. It’s easy to blame all Republicans, … Continue reading →
Seemingly stunning COVID news from Italy
We’ve known for a long time that the COVID death figures are iffy because anyone who has COVID and dies is counted as a COVID-caused death. And yet that’s the way the numbers continue to be reported, which certainly gives … Continue reading →
Pfizer may have a game-changer COVID drug – so why isn’t the game changing?
The rush to vaccine mandates isn’t really about COVID science. It masks little sense in those terms. If vaccines are protective, then those who are vaccinated are in no danger from the unvaccinated. And if vaccines aren’t protective, then why … Continue reading →
Open thread 11/6/21
I can assure you that about halfway to two-thirds of the way into this dance one’s legs turn to lead. It’s too gimmicky and Rockette-ish for my taste, but it’s usually a big crowd-pleaser:
Continue reading →What’s going on with Pelosi? [BUMPED UP: see UPDATES on the passage of the infrastructure bill]
It’s some sort of theater, but to what end? Why is she seemingly about to bring some bills to a vote that won’t succeed?: Pelosi is gearing up for another try again today. She’s announced a floor vote today on … Continue reading →
Roundup
Once again, there are so many important stories that a roundup is in order. (1) Kimberly Strassel on the latest Durham indictment: Two more years on, Mr. Durham’s indictment says this source–Mr. Danchenko–obtained material from a longtime Democratic operative who … Continue reading →
More thoughts on the Rittenhouse trial
Those of us who have followed the story of Kyle Rittenhouse have been well aware for quite some time that the fact situation supports self-defense and that his being charged was a political act. But in a trial, facts previously … Continue reading →
Open thread 11/5/21
Just a reminder about the Rittenhouse trial
Andrew Branca is doing a daily write-up of the proceedings at Legal Insurrection. Well worth reading. Here is yesterday’s, and there will be one every day as long as the trial continues. And here is something Branca wrote today: The … Continue reading →
Durham marches on: the indictment of Danchenko
There’s another development in the snail-like Durham investigation, and – like so much of Russiagate – it’s complicated. That means that most people aren’t following it, but these are some of the allegations: The 39-page indictment accuses Danchenko of lying … Continue reading →
Election irregularities, election fraud, past and present
First we have a report from Wisconsin about the 2020 election: Explosive revelations in the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau’s report on the 2020 presidential election confirm what many in the key swing state have long suspected: Those tasked with administering … Continue reading →