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Today is the 80th anniversary of the Trinity atomic bomb test
At the Army website: It was the test that forever changed the world and the course of human history. The test took place at the Trinity Site on July 16, 1945, at 5:29 a.m. Mountain War Time. The test was … Continue reading →
Another one takes the Fifth: Bernal
When Jill Biden was First Lady, a man named Anthony Bernal was her top aide. Now he’s pleading the Fifth in refusing to answer questions in a Senate probe, much like Biden’s doctor did. See this: The House Oversight Committee … Continue reading →
The bots and the Republicans: Epstein, Israel, and more
Ever since I underwent my political change, I’ve noticed that the right has a tendency to sabotage itself for little or no reason, or for reasons I think are trivial or misguided or the result of unrealistic perfectionism, or as … Continue reading →
Open thread 7/16/2025
Wildflowers:
Continue reading →Russiagate indictments?
One of the worst things about Russiagate is that there’s been no accountability. Those involved are mostly doing quite well, thank you very much. Another is that the ploy was effective. Please see this: … 60% of Democratic voters still … Continue reading →
Roundup!
(1) Don’t get too excited about the Adam Schiff mortgage fraud case, says Ace. (2) Alan Dershowitz says there’s no Epstein client list that’s being suppressed: Alan Dershowitz says it’s *NOT* Trump Admin that’s hiding Epstein info — it’s judges. … Continue reading →
Open thread 7/15/2025
Yes, we got lost. A lot. I certainly did, anyway:
Continue reading →Get ready for the drones
Brave New World of weaponry: A new generation of ‘Super Drones’ is transforming war and industry, with sizes as small as a mosquito, speeds of up to 300 mph, intelligent ‘swarms’ working together without pilots, hi-tech ‘cloaking’ capabilities and single … Continue reading →
SCOTUS okays Trump’s firings in the Department of Education
Another 6-3 win for Trump, along the usual lines. Its significance: The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Education Department to fire hundreds of employees on Monday, a move that advances President Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the department. … Continue reading →
Disturbing Air India crash report
Any findings would be disturbing because the crash itself was exceptionally disturbing. But the report raises questions of the worst sort. Simply put, either there was a catastrophic glitch (software? hardware?) that turned both engines off at a low altitude … Continue reading →
Open thread 7/14/2025
Somewhat disgusting and yet somewhat interesting:
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