Open thread 6/2/2026
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Open thread 6/1/2026
I watched the movie “Society of the Snow,” about the 1972 Andes plane crash and survival
First, a bit of background (if you’re unfamiliar with the story of the Andes crash, there may be a few spoilers here). I first read the definitive book on the subject, Alive, when it came out in 1974. I was … Continue reading →
Roundup
(1) New icky revelations about Graham Platner to go with the old icky revelations about Graham Platner: Shortly after Graham Platner launched his bid for a Maine Senate seat last year, his wife Amy Gertner told aides that she had … Continue reading →
Open thread 5/30/2026
Trump as long-form master
Here’s an interesting take on Trump: Trump is the only major American politician of the last forty years who was professionally formed in the long-form unstructured format before he ever entered politics. That is the entire answer. Everything else is … Continue reading →
Mamdani won’t deign to attend the Israel parade in New York: the origin and spread of the “genocide” charge
And really, why would he? The story: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won’t be attending the city’s annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday, a break from decades-long tradition, despite attending other events celebrating the city’s diverse cultural landscape. Since 1964, … Continue reading →
Open thread 5/29/2026
Open thread 5/28/2026
Somaliland vs. Somalia
Somaliland is in the news lately: The new breakaway country of Somaliland is proving to be a thorn in the side of Iran and its Houthi proxies. And here’s the interesting bit; even as negotiations with the United States are … Continue reading →
The Trumpian primaries and Trump’s influence
The recent primaries in several states have been framed as a test of Trump’s power. But it’s a test he would be failing no matter what happened, according to the MSM, the Democrats, and other assorted Trump-haters. If his picks … Continue reading →