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About the second strike on the drug boat
At a press conference today, Press Secretary Leavitt clarified certain things about this story, but left others murky. Here’s what she said: What do I take from that exchange? That there was a “second strike” ordered by Admiral Bradley rather … Continue reading →
Pause for the dentist
I’ve got to go to the dentist now for what I hope will be the finishing touches to my root canal. I’m still planning other posts today – but in the meantime, you can talk about dentists – or shoes … Continue reading →
Media coverage of the fraud in Minnesota committed by Somalis
It’s not just the story, it’s the coverage. After all, if only the right reads about something, the left doesn’t really have to deal with it at all. The widespread fraud in Minnesota at the hands of a not-insignificant number … Continue reading →
Open thread 12/1/2025
Moving right along: December.
Continue reading →On turkey soup and books for sale
I’ve been making turkey soup with the leftovers from Thanksgiving, which this year in my case amounts to about 95% of a cooked turkey. Turkey soup always sounds so easy, and is one of the reasons I like to make … Continue reading →
Now I’m getting nervous about the special election in Tennessee
These special elections and/or off-year elections have been going especially poorly. This one in Tennessee should be an easy win for the Republican, but polls say it’s not: Special elections are notorious for yielding unexpected results because they tend to … Continue reading →
Trump and Latin America
Trump has made a somewhat cryptic announcement: President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela should be considered as “closed in its entirety,” an assertion that raised more questions about the U.S. pressure on Venezuelan … Continue reading →
Open thread 11/29/2025
You can take the Somalis out of Somalia …
… but way too many of them bring Somali corruption with them. In Minnesota, it reached terrible proportions, and we’re still finding out its extent: Minnesota is drowning in fraud. Billions in taxpayer dollars have been stolen during the administration … Continue reading →
Rahmanullah Lakanwal will be facing murder charges after all
In unutterably sad news, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom has died, which means that Rahmanullah Lakanwal will be facing murder charges for the DC shooting of two members of the National Guard. The other victim is in critical condition and may not … Continue reading →
Late start
I had a late start today. Pie hangover, I guess. But here I am. We’re edging towards the earliest sunset of the year. But not too long from now, the sunsets will start getting later again. I very much look … Continue reading →