Pickup Truck Prices

An interesting consumer benchmark.

Sunday Tabs

Stories I’m reading but unlikely to write about.

Dean Phillips in Third

SC Democratic primary numbers are in.

The Republican News Bubble

We’re entitled to our own facts.

A Proportional Response

It’s what we do. I mean this is what we do.

Saturday’s Forum

Photos for January

One month down.

Our Weird Politics

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and MAGA.

U.S. Strikes Against Iranian Targets Coming

The Secretary of Defense has outlined the parameters.

Shocking Headline of the Day

Mo’ money, less problems.

A Photo for Friday

“A Little Morning Fog”

Billy Joel Turns the Lights Back On

The Piano Man is back with a new song.

RoboCall Spam

A weirdly ineradicable nuisance.

House Passes Bipartisan Tax Bill

Will wonders never cease?

US Considering Recognizing Palestine

But probably won’t.

Welcome to February Forum

February is the longest month.

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Making It Worse

Cost cutting and the decline of venerable brands.

Young Blacks Souring on Biden?

A credulous report strings together some anedotes and dubious polling.

OTB Turns 21

This blog is now old enough to buy alcohol.

Wednesday’s Forum

Russia’s Continued Cheating in International Sports

The sad joke continues.

Israeli Forces Storm Hospital Dressed as Civilians

A disturbing report.

Tuesday’s Forum

Pelosi Pleas for FBI to Probe Pro-Palestinian Protestors

A bizarre call from the former Speaker.

Iranian Proxies Kill Three American Soldiers

Further escalation is inevitable.

Comparative Recoveries

The US is doing better than peer economies.

Partisans Being Partisan

Why we are where we are (at least in part).

Affective Partisanship

Group dynamics and limited choices.

The Old Man and the Felon

Turning 80 and being charged with a felony are equally disqualifying.

The Border Standoff is Escalating Quickly

Gregg Abbott is now defying the U.S. Supreme Court, forcing a showdown.

Saturday’s Forum

Tab Clearing for the Weekend

So many open tabs, so little time.

A Photo for Friday

“Peeking Through”

Strong Q4 Growth

Plus an observation on news coverage.

US Warned Iran Ahead of ISIL Attack

The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy.

The Raft of the Medusa

The Washington Post proves that, no matter how hard you try, you can’t cover some stories neutrally.

Thursday’s Forum

Lunchtime Funnies

The Five Minute University.

LA Times Going Under?

A sign of the Times.

Trump and Biden Win New Hampshire!

Shockingly, both “incumbents” are going to win their party’s 2024 nominations.

Wednesday’s Forum

The Last Day of the Faux Republican Primary

Two candidates enter. One candidate leaves.

Tuesday’s Forum

DeSantis Out

The race to be the top loser in the GOP primary process just lost a competitor.