An interesting discussion ensued in the “Being a Socialist means you never have to explain” thread. In the post, I had pointed out that both Sanders and Warren were promoting single payer health care and refusing to tell us how … Continue reading →
There have been protests recently in Lebanon, and Prime Minister Saad Hariri has resigned as a result. What’s it all about? Well, some is economics: Lebanon, one of the most heavily indebted countries in the world, already was dealing with … Continue reading →
Connectivity restored. I hope it lasts. Posting to resume.
Continue reading →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 →
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 →
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 →
Nearly everything. But that’s no surprise. Interesting article, with many facts I certainly hadn’t known before.
Continue reading →…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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →