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Open thread 5/7/21
Telephone songs
I hear that telephones are growing obsolete, at least in terms of using them for actual conversations. They’re really just voicemail services and computers, especially for people under the age of 50. But the telephone used to be a big … Continue reading →
Caitlyn Jenner’s California campaign
Here’s that Caitlyn Jenner ad, in case you missed it: There was a big discussion in this thread yesterday about Jenner’s candidacy. Here’s one of the many things I wrote in the comments: That’s a brilliant ad. Of course, brilliant … Continue reading →
Things I don’t care about enough to write a post on
But you can talk about them amongst yourselves, if you like. And I suppose that this list qualifies as a post about them. The Gates divorce. The ins and outs of the Liz Cheney brouhaha, except for the fact that … Continue reading →
On the COVID vaccine and beyond
By the time the COVID vaccine was approved for the public, I knew that I was eager to get it as soon as possible. I wanted to be able to do a host of things I hadn’t done in nearly … Continue reading →
Open thread 5/6/21
The left goes after Caitlyn Jenner
When Jenner came out as a trans woman named Caitlyn, the fawning attention was overwhelming. When Caitlyn mentioned that she’s a Republican, that dampened things a bit. In fact, Jenner at the time said that coming out as a Republican … Continue reading →
The legislature has become obsolete
Hitler got the Reichstag to effectively dissolve itself and turn its powers over to him when it passed the Enabling Act. Nowadays in the US that’s not even necessary – just go around Congress through executive orders, and if no … Continue reading →
Here’s a meme sparked by the epic Biden-Carter get-together
Bidens entourage arriving in the Carters neighborhood.. pic.twitter.com/0zQ7lvxKI6 — mike (@1kingsbay) May 4, 2021
Continue reading →Open thread 5/5/21
Did you know that the song “We’ve Only Just Begun” started out in life as a bank ad for Crocker Bank? Richard Carpenter – always looking for songs he could use – noticed, and ten gazillion weddings were launched. The … Continue reading →
The Bidens visit the Carters in the uncanny valley
Excuse me but – is this size differential bizarre or what? We’re pleased to share this wonderful photo from the @POTUS and @FLOTUS visit to see the Carters in Plains, Ga.! Thank you President and Mrs. Biden! pic.twitter.com/QcA33iUev4 — The … Continue reading →