Open thread 9/15/21
I simply cannot believe that September is half over.
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What does the Israel COVID data indicate about vaccines and Delta?
I keep reading ominous reports about the Delta variant of COVID and other potential variants and their effect on the vaccinated. To me the most important metric is not the number of cases, it’s the percentage of serious cases and … Continue reading →
Irony of ironies: General Milley did to Trump what he should have done to Biden
The feckless General Milley, who did Joe Biden’s bidding in Afghanistan even though he knew it would be epically disastrous or who was so stupid himself that he didn’t even realize the consequences, did the following after January 6th: Two … Continue reading →
Today is the California recall vote…
…and I see no reason to be optimistic. The polls indicate Newsom is not seriously threatened, and whether or not you believe polls are accurate, the truth is that California is a bluer-than-blue state. Yes, there are pockets of conservatives, … Continue reading →
Open thread 9/14/21
This really demonstrates how much thought and skill went into the making of the song:
Continue reading →The movement to withhold treatment from the unvaccinated
It is pernicious, and some are shocked and fighting back: A growing number of doctors have threatened to withhold treatment from the unvaccinated, sparking backlash from doctors and bioethicists who say such sentiments violate the Hippocratic Oath. Those critics are … Continue reading →
Arizona door-to-door canvassing of 2020 voters…
…has uncovered evidence either of massive fraud or massive error that could have affected the results. Not that anything will be done about it after the fact. These things must be prevented before the fact. Will they be? Your guess … Continue reading →
What was George W. Bush referring to on the 9/11 anniversary?
George W. Bush made these questionable remarks when speaking at the 20th anniversary of 9/11: There is little cultural overlap between violent extremists abroad and those at home. But in their disdain for pluralism, in their disregard for human life, … Continue reading →
Victor Davis Hanson speaking on Biden, Afghanistan, and America’s decline
I haven’t yet watched the whole of this video – it’s long. But what I’ve seen seems excellent, if depressing. I suggest you watch (or just listen to, if you’re double-tasking) at least part of it. Sometimes, to save time … Continue reading →
Open thread 9/13/21
Good CATch
I don’t usually post on Sundays, but I couldn’t resist putting these up. We can use some feel-good stories, right?:
Continue reading →9/11: twenty years later
[BUMPED UP] This is the saddest anniversary of that date in the twenty years since the event itself. Saddest by far, and angriest as well. I don’t really have to explain in any detail why I say that; I’ve already … Continue reading →