Open thread 7/7/21
Ducky:
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CNN still characterizing the January 6th Capitol incursion as a “deadly riot”
And I suppose it was deadly to Ashli Babbitt – although it was neither the riot nor the rioters that killed her. Other people died that day, but not because the riot was “deadly” – they died of natural causes. … Continue reading →
Nikole Hannah-Jones tells UNC Chapel Hill “Never mind.”
UNC caved and offered Hannah-Jones tenure, but all for naught. She said thanks but no thanks; I’ve got a better offer, you see – from Howard University: “I am so incredibly honored to be joining one of the most important … Continue reading →
Open thread 7/6/21
The one and only Ozzy Man:
Continue reading →Applying the same principles to both sides
One of the things that led to my political change was that I took the principles I’d always held dear and applied them to new information. That process led me to reconsider my political affiliation and changed my voting tendencies. … Continue reading →
Glenn Loury and Charles Murray have a chat
Charles Murray has been characterized by the left for years as a dangerous far-right lunatic racist who believes that black people are inferior. Here the intrepid Glenn Loury interviews him, and you can see for yourself what Murray really thinks:
Continue reading →Happy Belated Birthday, Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell turned 91 on June 30, and he seems sharp as a tack. I wish him many more healthy years, in part because I admire him so much and in part because we need him more than ever. As … Continue reading →
Open thread 7/5/21
Fred Astaire could play the piano well, could sing with a bit of Bing Crosby’s vibe on the low notes, and of course we know he could dance up a storm. Ginger Rogers was – IMHO – his best ever … Continue reading →
Happy Fourth of July!
[Hat tip: Gerard Vanderleun of American Digest.] Toby Keith sings a Fourth of July song for our times: Have a happy Fourth, and let’s hope that things will be brighter next year.
Continue reading →The song “Massachusetts” comes full circle
The Bee Gees’ song “Massachusetts” was one of the earliest of the group’s big hits (1967), prior to their going disco a decade later. At the time, eldest brother Barry was all of 20 and the twins were 17: The … Continue reading →
More long knives coming out for Kamala
It continues: Democrats are increasingly fearful Vice President Kamala Harris’ missteps will open the door for Republicans to regain the White House, a new report said Friday. Dems, including senior White House officials, fear that Harris will lose to any … Continue reading →
The crime against the nursing home elderly
One of the many horrible things about the COVID lockdowns was the plight of the elderly in care facilities. They were the most vulnerable to serious and even fatal cases of the disease, but they were also especially hurt by … Continue reading →