[BUMPED UP—scroll down for new posts.] I figured, why not do this before the election instead of after? My assumption is that people might be feeling even grumpier and more depressed after. But perhaps not. All presumptions and assumptions seem … Continue reading →
Oh boy. All tied up, seventh game, ninth inning. It looked like the Cubs had it, but then the Indians came back. The fat lady has not yet sung. Is this a metaphor for something or other? 11:55 PM: Yikes! … Continue reading →
It would appear so. Not okay. Not at all okay. Not even remotely okay.
Continue reading →…in getting out that further post I promised on Comey and the DOJ. It’s turning out to take longer than I originally thought. So if anyone’s been sitting on a hot stove waiting for it, jump right off. It won’t … Continue reading →
From the Daily Mail: Russia’s military escalation on Europe’s border has triggered the West’s biggest show of force in the region since the Cold War as Nato continues to square up to Vladimir Putin. Britain is to deploy troops, tanks … Continue reading →
Here’s a post that makes the case for voting for Evan McMullin rather than Clinton or Trump. An interesting option for those who have decided not to vote for Trump or Clinton.
Continue reading →…an internet attack today. More here: “Someone is extensively testing the core defensive capabilities of the companies that provide critical Internet services,” Schneier added. It Ain’t Me, Babe. [ADDENDUM: As a result of that attack, my blog was just down … Continue reading →
…at Evan McMullin. He’s running for president. If you’re determined to vote third-party, he could be of interest.
Continue reading →If you’re in a certain mood, this might be darkly amusing:
Continue reading →Great story, adorable photo:
Continue reading →There’s so much news today (much of it depressing, alas) that I’m just going to do something I don’t usually do, a roundup: Romney on Trump and the future of the GOP. Clinton operatives crow about how they scared off … Continue reading →
[NOTE: This is a repeat of a previous post.] There, did I cover enough bases? Did I get it right (I mean left)? Like many things, Columbus Day has evolved. And here’s a discussion of the postmodern Columbus Day (from … Continue reading →