Open thread 2/11/22
Some people find they have a calling:
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Open thread 2/10/22
When I listened to this video I wondered why Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris would be covering a song I knew from the Everly Brothers. Turns out it was the Everlys who’d done the cover and it was Knopfler who … Continue reading →
Open thread 2/9/22
Open thread 2/8/22
For a change of pace:
Continue reading →Jonathan Turley on GoFundMe’s game
By Jonathan Turley: GoFundMe’s suspension of millions to support protesting truckers in Canada shocked many, particularly when the company initially announced its intention to distribute the money to other charities. It was less of a surprise for those of us … Continue reading →
Open thread 2/7/22
I discovered this series just a couple of days ago and I think it’s fascinating:
Continue reading →The internet has become a tool for government oppression
And not just a tool for government oppression – a remarkably comprehensive and efficient tool. Companies such as Spotify and Twitter and GoFundMe and so many others have helped to centralize communication in the public square, which is increasingly the … Continue reading →
Open thread 2/5/22
Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
From a 1995 interview:
Continue reading →Open thread 2/4/22
Because this is about a half hour long, I’ve cued it up to only show a portion I think is especially interesting. But of course, you can watch the whole thing at YouTube if you’d like:
Continue reading →Open thread 2/3/22
Here we go again: it’s Groundhog Day!
[NOTE: What could be more appropriate on Groundhog Day than a repeat of an old essay about the movie? The film is a huge personal favorite of mine: very funny, mysterious, and touching. This essay has been slightly edited, of … Continue reading →