Author's archive
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
A study in a medical journal calculates the cost of NRA Paradise. Here’s a bit from the news report:
Game of Thrones 0
I do not see what Vladimir Putin hopes to gain by attacking Ukraine, other than a step towards the resurrection of the Russian Empire. It does not seem to be a rational move in any sort of chess game of international diplomacy.
Bloomberg’s Andrew Kluth argues that, indeed, it is not.
The Fifth Column 0
At Above the Law, Alaric Dearment minces no words about Putin’s American dupes, symps, and fellow travelers. A snippet:
More unminced words at the link.
All the History that Fits 0
The writer of a letter to the editor of the South Jersey Times offers what I consider a reasonable explanation for Republican’s book-banning frenzy. Follow the link and see for yourself.
“Air Tag, You’re It!” Silent Stalkers Dept. 0
Bruce Schneier reports:
He goes on to opine that Apple doesn’t seem to have thought this whole Air Tag through.
Follow the link for more.
Recommended Reading 0
Noz’s thoughts on what’s happening in Ukraine, particularly his first point.
Sticker Schlock 0
At the Tampa Bay Times, retired economics professor Murad Antia takes a calm and reasoned look at the slight rise in the rate of inflation that has many, to quote Bob Cesca, losing their spadonkle. Here’s a little bit.
He goes on the specify the policies referenced above and their effects in detail. Given the hysteria about some higher prices, it is well worth your attention.
Performance Artists 0
Methinks Atrios has a point.
The Plane Truth 0
Seth rounds up the news from his two-week hiatus.