Not fake tyranny. This: A mob stormed Venezuela’s opposition-dominated National Assembly on Wednesday with the apparent acquiescence of government troops and carried out a startling attack on lawmakers and journalists. Bloodied lawmakers were treated for broken ribs and head injuries, … Continue reading →
I think I’m getting jaded, because articles like this one have come to amuse me. They’re so transparent, and so seemingly unaware of how absurd they sound. I know they don’t sound the least bit absurd to the left, however, … Continue reading →
First let’s look at the transcript of the speech (sorry it’s a link to CNN, but they’re the ones providing it right now, so they’re definitely good for something). And here’s the way the leftist press (the Guardian, in this … Continue reading →
Poland ♥ Trump (relatively speaking, anyway): “It’s going to be huge””absolutely huge,” Mr. Tarczynski said of the coming welcome for Mr. Trump. “They just love him, the people in Poland””they just really love him.” Poland is working to put on … Continue reading →
North Korea claims to have launched its first ICBM: North Korea claimed on Tuesday morning to have launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), according to media reports, the regime’s 11th missile test so far this year. Japan, Russia, South … Continue reading →
This has become the lead story on memeorandum: Reddit user “HanA**holeSolo” first shared the GIF last Wednesday of Trump pummeling a wrestler with CNN’s logo imposed on his face. CNN could find no earlier instance of the GIF. The GIF … Continue reading →
[BUMPED UP: scroll down for today’s new posts.] Actually, today is the real Fourth of July. The holiday has two names: Independence Day and Fourth of July. The latter designates a specific date for the occasion, which keeps it from … Continue reading →
This piece by Victor Davis Hanson is well worth reading. Here are a few excerpts, and a bit of commentary of my own: Trump’s occasional uncouthness is a symptom, not a catalyst, of the times. It is absolutely true that … Continue reading →
Despite the haircolor being a tiny bit over the top, I think this is the best makeover ever: This one’s pretty darn good, too: I love these things.
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Continue reading →[NOTE: This is a repeat of a previous post. It was written in the springtime quite few years ago, during a visit to New York.] I’ve been visiting New York City, the place where I grew up. I decide to … Continue reading →
I am often amazed at the singing skills demonstrated by youngsters on those talent reality shows. They seem to be genuinely nice kids, too, full of energy and drive. After all, think how much work it takes—and how much confidence—to … Continue reading →