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Friday the 13th roundup
(1) It’s Friday the 13th. Make of that what you will. (2) The US ice dancing skaters were probably robbed of a gold by a French judge showing favoritism to the French ice dancing pair: Still, it doesn’t seem like … Continue reading →
What’s going on in the New Mexico Senate race?
In the last decade or two, New Mexico has become a blue state. Thus, one might imagine that potential GOP candidates there don’t have a lot of enthusiasm about running for office. But usually the party has managed to field … Continue reading →
Open thread 2/13/2025
The Senate GOP and the SAVE Act
I’ve seen a lot of posts and comments around the internet expressing frustration with the GOP in the Senate for not yet passing the SAVE Act. It’s so important, according to just about everyone. It would codify as a federal … Continue reading →
Today is Lincoln’s birthday
[NOTE: This is a slightly-edited version of a previous post.] His actual birthday, that is. When I was a child, Lincoln had a birthday all his own. Nowadays he’s lumped in with other presidents. And who knows where he’ll be … Continue reading →
This is how the media writes propaganda: about deportations or anything else
A textbook example is from CBS. In particular, the headline is misleading. There’s no question in my mind that this is purposely so, and perhaps the most important part of the game. The headline is often either the only thing … Continue reading →
Open thread 2/12/2026
DC grand jury refuses to indict Democrat legislators who advised military members to disobey orders
Here’s the story: A Washington, DC, grand jury refused to indict Democratic lawmakers who made a video urging military and intelligence agency members to disobey illegal orders, according to numerous outlets. The government and courts did not reveal the charges … Continue reading →
School shooting in Canada – perp is alleged to have been trans
The terrible tragedy occurred in a small town in British Columbia, with at least seven victims dead at the school, and many more injured. Initial reports were coy: Authorities have only identified the shooter as a ‘female in a dress’. … Continue reading →
Open thread 2/11/2026
20-year illegal alien detained – and he’s Irish
I could not care less where this guy came from. Here’s the story: An Irish national who has lived in the United States for more than 20 years has been detained for five months at a federal facility in Texas, … Continue reading →