Roundup
It’s one of those days when there’s too much news for me to do it justice without resorting to a roundup. So here it (1) The content of some of the Bidens’ most disturbing email exchanges. (2) I’ve been waiting … Continue reading →
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Dueling Town Halls
Here’s a thread to discuss this evening’s Town Halls. The odd thing – at least, one of the odd things – is that it’s Trump who’s not infectious right now, even though his illness is the supposed reason the original … Continue reading →
About those pluses added to your names in the comments
Many of you may have noticed that suddenly there’s a plus added in the comments between any username that has two parts, such as a first and last name. I’ve been told it can be remedied if you just take … Continue reading →
WalkAway videos and changing minds: the interpersonal and the intrapersonal
Commenter “huxley” writes: What conservatives miss in this question of why do Democrats accept lies and ignore the debunkings is that Democrats realize, likely unconsciously, that their place in the circle is being jeopardized. It’s a tiny threat to their … Continue reading →
Awww! Poor lil’ Kamala got mansplained by the big bad Pence
A despicable but all-too-predictable accusation/excuse: [from various tweets] ABC’s George Stephanopoulos: “A lot of people were noticing some mansplaining going on tonight.” Jamira Burley “Every woman I know has given this look when some man attempts to mansplain or present … Continue reading →
The vice presidential debate is tonight
You can discuss it here. I don’t think I’ve got the stomach to watch. UPDATE 11:30 PM: Looking at comments around the right side of the blogosphere, the consensus is that Pence acquitted himself well, Kamala was incredibly annoying, the … Continue reading →
Caring about truth, caring about liberty
Not everyone cares about either of the above. And among those who care, not everyone cares equally. To some, truth and/or liberty (usually both together) are essential. They are things worth pursuing to the utmost, and even in some cases … Continue reading →
Watching too much news?
What babies are really saying
I recently discovered this guy’s YouTube channel. You may not find this stuff funny, but it cracks me up every time:
Continue reading →Update on Notre Dame (the cathedral, not the university)
Restoring Notre Dame with ancient techniques of construction.
Continue reading →I got distracted for a few hours…
…by an event that’s rare these days, and yet extremely pleasant – an impromptu social get-together, the visit of a new baby and his parents visiting the house of a good friend. On the deck, of course, with appropriate social … Continue reading →
Bahrain joins the other Arab Gulf States…
…in normalizing relations with Israel. Trump added: You’ll be hearing other countries coming in over a relatively short period of time. And you could have peace in the Middle East. I think that last sentence is hyperbole, but it’s a … Continue reading →