Yesterday I wondered what the next step for the Resistance would be. First there was the idea that Trump had colluded with the Russians. When that fell through, we had the charge of obstruction, which is current. That almost certainly … Continue reading →
Not so good after all. An example of the Peter Principle in action? Why would someone with such a record get such a sterling reputation? Were people just not paying attention? Did Comey have friends in the right places?
Continue reading →It’s getting real: Obamacare boosters, who have counted on the disarray of the GOP to continue indefinitely (not ordinarily a bad bet), are running scared because the repeal/replace effort may actually succeed. In what form, isn’t exactly clear. The article … Continue reading →
For the media and Trump, the “collusion with the Russians” narrative is effectively over. But there’ll always be a sion or a tion, so now it’s “obstruction of justice,” despite the fact that no credible case can be made for … Continue reading →
Has moved into the White House with his mother and grandparents. He’s certainly a tall tall kid for eleven years old. Barron is either going through early puberty or is going to be a giant, or both. He has two … Continue reading →
Or do you just think you do? [The following is a repeat of a previous post, somewhat edited.] I thought I remembered it pretty well. But when I started to research the subject, the first articles I read puzzled me … Continue reading →
This should warm the cockles of your hearts: President Donald J. Trump today announced his fourth wave of Federal judicial nominees. These nominations follow the successful confirmation of Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court, the … Continue reading →
Here’s an article that purports to go into the science of the currently popular fasting diets, rather than the hype. My problem with these diets is very simple: if I go for too long without eating I get a migraine, … Continue reading →
Jonatahn Turley lays it out. Turley is an interesting figure. I’ve written about him many times before, most notably here. I find him to be one of the more objective and fair legal analysts writing today. I don’t always agree … Continue reading →
Somewhat lost in the Comey shuffle for some analysts: Comey’s admission that he was the memo leaker. Jonathan Turley wonders about the possible legal consequences: One of the most interesting new disclosures today in the Comey hearing was the admission … Continue reading →
I don’t always get the parliamentary system’s finer points. For example—until recently Theresa May’s party held a majority in Parliament, so why on earth would she risk losing it by calling for a snap election? I understand that she was … Continue reading →
Found. Actually, it’s one of the very few fossil mushrooms we have. But all mushrooms, fossilized or otherwise, look pretty ancient to me. Here’s the fossil:
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