I’m baaaack
Connectivity restored. I hope it lasts. Posting to resume.
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The mystery of the decline in crime
Why did crime fall precipitously in the 1990s? No one knows, but there’s no lack of theories. The one highlighted in that linked article seems incorrect to me. Increasing cell phone use wasn’t really that much of a factor until … Continue reading →
Being a Socialist means you never have to explain
How dare you even ask a Socialist to explain? As Bernie Sanders says: When pressed by CNBC’s John Harwood on how a Sanders administration would come up with enough revenue for the program, Sanders dismissed the concern. “You’re asking me … Continue reading →
Connectivity problems today – posting will resume tomorrow
My apologies. I’ve had connectivity problems all day. It’s not just me; there’s an entire area that’s down. It’s supposed to be fixed by tomorrow, so I should be able to post at greater length then. For now, just a … Continue reading →
What the NY Times got wrong about slavery in the US
Nearly everything. But that’s no surprise. Interesting article, with many facts I certainly hadn’t known before.
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…has now returned to the line of duty: President Donald Trump lauded the canine at Sunday’s press conference in which he offered vivid details of how the elite U.S. Army special operators took down one of the world’s most wanted … Continue reading →
The right way to sing
I’m an extremely mediocre singer with no technique at all, although I once took a short series of voice lessons during which my teacher managed to say that my singing voice was “not unpleasant.” Faint praise, indeed. So I have … Continue reading →
Left vs. right: the rules of the game
Commenter “mhjhnsn” writes, in the thread about the Democrats’ reaction to the killing of Baghdadi: …[W]hat this really says to me is that there is NOTHING that Trump can do to mollify, even for only a day, those who hate … Continue reading →
And then there’s the reaction to al-Baghdadi’s death
Lindsey Graham says “This is a moment where President Trump’s worst critics should say, ‘Well done, Mr. President.’” That Lindsey Graham, always making with the jokes. Because obviously that’s not going to happen. And as proof, we have: Trump went … Continue reading →
ISIS head al-Baghdadi reported killed
Trump approved the raid by US special forces about a week ago: A U.S. Army official briefed on the results of the operation told Newsweek that Baghdadi was killed in the raid, and the Defense Department told the White House … Continue reading →
Are you exceptionally likeable?
I already know that I’m not. Some people like me exceptionally well. But I think most people find me a trifle odd. Maybe not just a trifle. And now I know why. I don’t fit this profile at all, and … Continue reading →
Puberty blockers and the gender transition of children
Recently a Texas jury ruled against a father who is trying to stop his estranged wife from “transitioning” their 7-year-old son to becoming a female. Of course, in the language of the left, that son isn’t a son at all … Continue reading →