Iran pause
I had in mind a longish post on Iran, but various obligations have intervened for a few hours in the real as opposed to virtual world. So this is a post for you to discuss Iran and related subjects. I … Continue reading →
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Open thread 4/21/2026
Unutterably tragic
These murders are incredibly horrific. I am providing the link, and you can talk about the event in this thread if you can bear to do so. Awful, awful, awful. RIP.
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Open thread 4/18/2026
Roundup
So much news! The following is just the tip of a large iceberg: (1) Crude oil prices down; stock market up as the markets react to announcements regarding Iran. (2) Mamdani may be able to get one of his wishes … Continue reading →
Open thread 4/17/2026
Open thread 4/16/2026
Open thread 4/15/2026
Open thread 4/14/2026
News roundup
(1) Swalwell quits the race for governor. Let me just say that when the Democrats want you out, they don’t pull their punches. Do they have this volume of opposition research prepared on everyone, just in case? Is one of … Continue reading →
Open thread 4/13/2026
The crocuses have arrived:
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