2022 archive
Descent into the Leaden Maelstrom 0
Have you noticed that, in the minds of gun nuts, the solution to spiraling gun violence is always more guns?
All you have to do is run the numbers to see how well that’s working out.
(Hint: It’s not.)
All That Was Old Is New Again 0
David and a caller discuss whether Monkey Pox will follow the same arc as AIDS, which, as you may recall if you are old like me, was originally referred to as “gay-related immune deficiency” and was therefore considered by some not to be an illness, but to be “just deserts.” (Warning: Short promo at the end.)
Originalist Sin 0
At the San Francisco Chronicle, Kevin Frazier comments on the con. A snippet:
If the Supreme Court and lower courts continue to tie the Constitution to inaccurate and irrelevant history, they’ll deny younger and future generations the chance to make “periodical repairs.”
Republican Family Values 0
The Courage of His Conniptions 0
Farron points out that persons need to take responsibility for their own stupid.
And Now for Change of Pace 0
The theme to the BBC radio series of Lord Peter Wimsey murder mysteries.
What can I say? I’m a mystery buff. I’m currently working my through the original Ellery Queens. (I must say, in the early stories, Ellery was rather a supercilious jerk.)
Dropping the Mask 0
Michael in Norfolk argues that events at the recent CPAC convention highlight the venality of today’s Republican Party. Here’s a bit from his article:
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Michael Paul Jackson points out that history–and knowledge and awareness of history–matters. A snippet:
The Snaring Economy 0
Welcome to the carrion crow school of economics.
One more time, “ride sharing” is nothing more than gypsy cabs with an app.
Sauce for the Goose . . . 0
. . . sauce for the gander.
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
Good news is ipso facto no news.