RIP Brian Wilson
A musical genius, gone at 82. Then again, who ever thought Brian Wilson would reach the ripe old age of 82? But he did, and gave us a lot of music along the way. The Beach Boys were a family … Continue reading →
Category Archives: People of interest
Hey, what’s this – Karine Jean-Pierre, political changer?
Not sure what it means, and I very much doubt that Jean-Pierre has undergone any sort of significant political change to the right, or is eager to do some actual truth-telling, but she’s publishing a book – of course! – … Continue reading →
The autopen-wielders may face interrogation
Comer would like to have a word with them: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Thursday wrote to key aides to President Joe Biden demanding that they sit for transcribed interviews as part of his investigation into the former … Continue reading →
Kash Patel and Dan Bongino say that Epstein committed suicide
Well, well, well: Disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a New York prison in 2019, FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino reaffirmed Sunday, countering conspiracy theories that have lingered since Epstein … Continue reading →
Elusive muse: Suzanne Farrell
All dancers are unique. But some are more unique than others. Suzanne Farrell may have been the most unique of all – that is, I’ve never seen another dancer who reminds me of her in the least. The closest would … Continue reading →
Sally Quinn mourns the lost days of harmony and power along the Potomac
[Hat tip: Ace.] Why am I writing about Sally Quinn, of all people? She just wrote an essay that I find fascinating in the sense that it expresses feelings I’m pretty sure are common among the displaced power-wielders in Washington … Continue reading →
Ras Baraka, ICE, New Jersey, and dear old dad
Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark, was arrested yesterday: Authorities arrested Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for allegedly trespassing and ignoring warnings from the feds to leave an ICE facility. The facility holds alleged violent criminals, such as MS-13 gang members … Continue reading →
Papal surprise
The surprise? The newly-elected pope is an American from Chicago. I don’t think that was on the radar screen of any predictions I ever read or heard. His name is Robert Prevost, to be known as Pope Leo XIV. It … Continue reading →
The very definition of a power couple
Love finds a way, despite hardships: Lmao. https://t.co/xbgzmCTfxy pic.twitter.com/rzkCcW2x0Y — Chuck Ross (@ChuckRossDC) May 5, 2025 Who are they? Why, 39-year-old Alexander Soros and 49-year-old Huma Abedin. If your memory needs refreshing, he’s the extremely rich scion of George Soros … Continue reading →
David Horowitz is dead at 86: RIP
Very sad news. Horowitz was the political changer extraordinaire, going not just from left to right but from leftist mover and shaker to becoming a huge force on the right. In both of those roles, but especially the latter – … Continue reading →
RIP Pope Francis
Pope Francis died early this morning, reportedly of a stroke and related heart problems. At 88 and in recent poor health, it nevertheless was a relatively sudden death. He was the first Jesuit pope, and was from Argentina and had … Continue reading →
RIP Richard Chamberlain
Chamberlain has died at the age of ninety. I remember him almost entirely from his early TV show Dr. Kildare. I was never much of a fan, but the show was wildly popular in its day, and Chamberlain went on … Continue reading →