A lie…
…gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its boots on. And so does a faked photo on Twitter. That “truth” quote is one of my favorite quotes, but I’m fascinated by how many versions … Continue reading →
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I found this fragment of a draft for a post that I wrote on July 15 and never published
Looking over the news today, do you feel as tired as I do? And I don’t just mean about the continuing Donald Trump Jr. saga. I mean about the fact that it’s practically worthless, except as propaganda. That’s been somewhat … Continue reading →
Tribute to Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell is a kind of hero of mine. I’ve written about him many times before, and I miss him since his (well-earned) retirement. He’s one of the clearest and most original thinkers as well as one of the most … Continue reading →
Nazis vs. Communists
When I first saw this tweet, I thought it very clever: Difference between Nazi and Communist is when you say how horrible Nazis have been, they don’t say “Well, real Nazism has never been tried.” It brought forth a wry … Continue reading →
I’m LenaDunhamphobic
Big Sister is watching you.
Continue reading →Some general thoughts about transgenderism
Every time the topic of transgenderism comes up, a great many people generalize about the transgendered population. It’s often said that such people are deluded and/or mentally ill. And there’s no question that research shows a higher percentage of emotional … Continue reading →
Europe and the US: Roger Simon asks…
…whether “Europe—subsconsciouly—expects America to save it again?” My short answer: Yes, indeed. And not just subconsciously. I think they consciously expect it and believe it is their due. But I also don’t think Europe—and we’re talking about Western Europe here, … Continue reading →
Another in the almost-numberless anti-Trump salvos from the press
I think I’m getting jaded, because articles like this one have come to amuse me. They’re so transparent, and so seemingly unaware of how absurd they sound. I know they don’t sound the least bit absurd to the left, however, … Continue reading →
This TSA employee…
…might be in hot water. The lobster’s revenge.
Continue reading →Otto Warmbier…
…has died. Very sad indeed. RIP. The tour company that sponsored Warmbier’s trip has now decided it will no longer offer this service: For years, Young Pioneer Tours has happily boasted: “We provide budget travel to destinations your mother would … Continue reading →
Donation thanks!
Donation week is over. That wasn’t too painful, was it? Of course, you can donate any time the spirit moves you, not just during donation week. Every contribution is much much appreciated, and I say that from the bottom of … Continue reading →
Happy Father’s Day!
[NOTE: This a slightly edited version of a previous post of mine.] It’s Father’s Day. A sort of poor stepchild to Mother’s Day, although fathers themselves are hardly that. They are central to a family. Just ask the people who … Continue reading →