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All the president’s preemptive pardons
Biden’s pardon of his son has many very unusual characteristics. It’s one thing for a president to pardon his son – which is already unusual. It’s another to do it like this (the clip is about two minutes long): The … Continue reading →
Open thread 12/6/2024
Open thread 12/5/2024
Mid-week roundup
Some days there’s just a lot of news. Maybe every day, nowadays. (1) This seem to have been a hit job. But why?: The CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance division was gunned down Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown … Continue reading →
Open thread 12/4/2024
Open thread 12/3/2024
I haven’t followed ice skating for quite a few years, although I used to. Seems like it’s become a lot more daring and acrobatic – at least, this event has. I have no idea who these people are:
Continue reading →Open thread 12/2/2024
Open thread 11/30/2024
Open thread 11/29/2024
Happy Thanksgiving!
There’s a lot to be thankful for. Hope you have a great meal today with friends and loved ones.
Continue reading →Open thread 11/27/2024
Last night I was about to go to the supermarket, but when I went to my car I saw that the windshield was covered by the thinnest ice layer I’ve ever seen, in a beautiful swirling design. I took this … Continue reading →