About twenty years ago, the first time I heard about how the modern Mediterranean had formed, I was gobsmacked. Here’s a video that tells the tale, with some visuals. In recent years, geologists have added that the filling of the … Continue reading →
It’s striking how often it happens. First there’s the inflammatory incident – hyped to the skies, completely dominating the MSM and the national discourse, sparking accusations and breast-beating and mea culpas, firings, arrests and charges, and of course demonstrations and … Continue reading →
I don’t know how many people watch conventions. But I do know that, if a lot of undecideds watched the RNC this year, a large percentage would have to be impressed. I don’t usually watch more than a minute or … Continue reading →
Why were the “protestors” (aka mob) allowed to get anywhere near the site of the convention speeches? Were there just too many of them to stop? Or was it a failure of police planning? At any rate: This tweet, and … Continue reading →
10:20 PM: I’ve never enjoyed a convention before, but I’m enjoying every bit of this one, and I’ve watched at least a portion of all four nights. Kudos once again to the producers: great pace, setting, and speakers. I caught … Continue reading →
[Please see ADDENDUM below for clarification.] I have never seen a headline like this pic.twitter.com/tb0Ao8hxgc — Zaid Jilani (@ZaidJilani) August 27, 2020 I’ve read several articles about Blake’s knife, and the reporting doesn’t make the situation at all clear. Earlier … Continue reading →
Commenter “Edward” writes: From what I saw in these videos, there is an excellent self-defense argument for Rittenhouse. I hope that ALL the videos are played IN THEIR ENTIRETY to the jury when it goes to trial. The fake news … Continue reading →
Only kulaks and worse dine in restaurants, don’t you know? At least, according to Commissar de Blasio: At his daily press briefing, De Blasio was asked why public school students who return to classrooms this fall will eat their lunch … Continue reading →
A few facts about the men, and a few more about the presentation of those facts. First we have Andy Ngo, who lists their names, photos, and a bit about their lives. I have no idea whether the information at … Continue reading →
…here’s a thread for you. I have to say I’ve been impressed by whoever organized this thing. The challenge was immense, but the pace has been crisp. Most of the speeches are mercifully short, too, which I appreciate. The format … Continue reading →
[See UPDATE below.] The story so far: lllinois police have arrested a 17-year-old after two people were shot to death during another night of Black Lives Matter protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Kyle Rittenhouse, of Antioch, Illinois, was taken into custody … Continue reading →
I’ve said many times that I don’t like political speeches. But so far I’ve listened to a lot more of this year’s RNC than usual, and that’s a surprise to me. One reason – probably the main reason – I’m … Continue reading →