Make perfectly fine, loving companion animals and probably should not be killed, especially with fire. Right Wing Republican Conspiracy Theories on the other hand… Graham: Rudy Should Scrub Evidence for Russian Propaganda by Erin Banco and Asawin Suebsaeng, Daily Beast Dec. 29, 2019 In the weeks leading up to their impeachment trial, senators on Capitol …
December 2019 archive
Dec 29 2019
Cartnoon
First of all I hate Link Rot so I’m totally hesitant but this seems without encumbrance of that sort. The reason I’m anxious to expose you to The Crossing is I think the Battle of Trenton a pivotal moment in United States history that demonstrates the bravery and genius of George Washington and the Colonial …
Dec 29 2019
The Breakfast Club (Hard Boiled)
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …
Dec 29 2019
Pondering the Pundits: Sunday Preview Edition
Pondering the Pundits: Sunday Preview Edition” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. On Sunday mornings …
Dec 28 2019
Sure It’s Anti-Semitic
The Secrets of Jewish Genius By Bret Stephens, The New York Times Dec. 27, 2019 Now, I’m going to stop right there to point out a few things. This is The New York Times which means it’s base readership includes a number of people with Semitic heritage some of whom are entirely secular. Many of …
Dec 28 2019
Alas, not a good look.
I mean, it should go something like this- Hunter Biden Q: Do you have any particular qualification to sit on the Board of a Gas Company? A: No. Not at all. Q: Did your position have any duties? A: Nope. I was supposed to show up at meetings but it was kind of optional. Q: …
Dec 28 2019
Cartnoon
File under Clio. We are accustomed to regard Athens as a paradigm of Democracy and a center of Philosophy and Science, especially in contrast with Sparta which is widely and correctly considered a militaristic slave holding society of sadism and cruelty. Given this sympathy it’s easy to forget that Athens lost the Peloponnesian War and …
Dec 28 2019
The Breakfast Club (Responsibility)
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Dec 27 2019
Balls and Strikes
Major League Baseball has decided to introduce ‘automated strike zones‘ in some minor League Parks next year which will be uniformly hated and despised. Still, I haven’t gotten over the ‘Designated Hitter’ Rule yet so consider the source. Trump Impeachment Trial Is Chief Justice Roberts’ Nightmare By Noah Feldman, Bloomberg News 12/27/19 Roberts has devoted …
Dec 27 2019
Joe? No!
I haven’t endorsed yet (and probably won’t) but there are candidates I oppose and one is Uncle Joe. He represents everything that is bad about Versailles, its ‘Villagers’, and the Institutional Democratic Party. Joe Biden is the candidate of Other People. Is that enough? By Paul Waldman, Washington Post Dec. 26, 2019 Biden’s own wife …
Dec 27 2019
The Breakfast Club (Scary Gentlemen)
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:00am (ET) (or …