West Accelerates Pressure on Russia

NATO has stepped up in a pleasantly surprising way to resist the Ukraine invasion.

‘Freedom Convoy’ Coming to DC

Right wing protestors are expected to attempt to create (more) gridlock in the capitol later today.

Bob Beckel, 1948-2022

The Democratic strategist and longtime talking head is gone at 73.

People Moving for Politics?

It seems that some Americans are relocating to be with people who share their social and cultural views.

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Who Decides What’s Disinformation?

What if the “fake news” is really fake news?

More Rogan (but not Just Rogan)

Musings about US politics and culture.

‘Freedom Convoy’ Not What it Claims to Be

A protest against vaccine mandates is growing with a little help from our adversaries.

Raid on Terrorist Leader Kills More Civilians

The American way of war kills a lot of noncombatants.

Nostalgic for Nostalgia

Is the past still the past?

The Economics of Streaming

The industry is changing rapidly.

January 6th Yeah But-ism

Yes the riots were a disgrace but the Democrats . . . .

The End of Snow Days?

The serendipitous day off may soon be a thing of the past.

Nobody Watches Cable News

A media critic argues we pay outsized attention to the goings-on at Fox, MSNBC, and CNN.

Trump, Electoral Fraud Lies, and the Primaries

Our system and the shaping of the GOP’s future.

More Capitol Riot Sentencing

A woman who declared “Civil War is coming” and “they have to kill me” has asked for and received leniency.

Disparate Sentencing of Capitol Rioters

A pattern is emerging.

Is Autocracy Really Winning?

A depressing magazine piece argues it is.

Tab Clearing

Some stories worth your time.

The Narrative of the ‘MSM Narrative’

Journalism is terrible except when compared to the alternatives.

Monday Tab Clearing

The tabs must flow.

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Nationalizing the Local

The appetite for content and clicks turns sensationalizes news that isn’t news.

Evangelical Politics in the Time of Polarization and Covid

A piece in The Atlantic inspires thoughts.

Red Dog Saloon in Jarbidge. At least we know the Internet is available in Jarbidge. The saloon was closed. The Outdoor Inn was open, but will close down on Halloween. The next day the Red Dog Saloon will be opened for the winter season. Apparently there's not enough staff to run both businesses simultaneously. The owner of these establishments is the cook at the Outdoor Inn and he has lived in Jarbidge his entire life. Red Dog Saloon in Jarbidge. At least we know the Internet is available in Jarbidge. The saloon was closed. The Outdoor Inn was open, but will close down on Halloween. The next day the Red Dog Saloon will be opened for the winter season. Apparently there's not enough staff to run both businesses simultaneously. The owner of these establishments is the cook at the Outdoor Inn and he has lived in Jarbidge his entire life.

‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Isn’t Going Away

A sign of our times.

Stu Scheller’s Sideshow

The convicted criminal has taken his shenanigans to court.

So, You Wanna Leave Facebook?

Replacing the social media giant ain’t easy.