Open thread 2/24/2026
Singapore Airlines, if you pay enough:
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Mexico: the cartels take revenge
What a mess: The deadly violence sparked by the military killing of an infamous cartel leader has now spread widely across Mexico, as American citizens near the border were warned to shelter in place. At least 20 of Mexico’s 31 … Continue reading →
The US wins ice hockey gold
The win is a big deal, because it’s been 46 years since the US last won – although it’s often been in the running. Back then – 1980 – the contest had Cold War implications, because the Soviet team was … Continue reading →
Is it a blizzard or just a snowstorm?
I don’t care what they call it, as long as (a) I’ve got food in the fridge, (b) I don’t lose power, and (c) I don’t have to drive anywhere. So far all three conditions are being met. But it … Continue reading →
Open thread 2/23/2026
What is it about Alysa Liu?
Commenter “RigelDog” has this request: Neo, have you seen the video of Alysa Liu’s skating at the Olympics? I am so impressed by her dance/ movement, and I can’t describe why it seems different, and wonderful. I would be interested … Continue reading →
Trump has other tariff tricks up his sleeve
After the SCOTUS decision against Trump’s tariffs comes this: Among the options he mentioned were parts of some existing laws, and hinted that he would “sign an order later today to impose a 10% global tariff over and above our … Continue reading →
Spain, the end of nationhood, and the wonderful migrants
In Spain: A remarkably candid column appeared in the New York Times this week by Spain’s left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who recently announced his government would grant amnesty to half a million illegal immigrants living in Spain. Framed as … Continue reading →
Today …
… some of you may have again encountered the “too many requests” message blocking the site for about an hour or so. My apologies; it’s very frustrating. However, today I spoke with a tech person from the host who was … Continue reading →
Open thread 2/21/2026
Susan Rice’s threats
Susan Rice hasn’t held elective office, but she’s been heavily involved in diplomacy, government, and Democrat politics as the ultimate insider. Now she’s trash-talking – not especially diplomatic, to say the least – in anticipation of holding the reins of … Continue reading →
Talk about clickbait
I simply had to click on this headline in the NY Post: “Skull of ‘dinosaur from Hell’ discovered with sword jutting from its head.” Alas, not a sword. No duel with a dinosaur. The find was, “the skull of a … Continue reading →