August, 2024 archive
A Questioning of Identity 0
Dion Lefler takes a deep dive into the ginned up right-wing controversy over Olympic boxer Imane Khelif. A snippet:
But it’s become increasingly clear that Khelif is not a man.
Instead, she’s the victim of rumormongering by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who runs an outfit called the International Boxing Association.
In the Brat Cave 0
Aside:
Over at Psychology Today Blogs, John A. Johnson has some thoughts about Fertility Lad.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Another oxymoronic “responsible gun owner” exposes a child to politeness.
“Investigation has revealed that a Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun was unsafely and unsecurely stored under a pillow, on a bed, inside the residence while the children were present,” said Warren police’s public information officer, John Gajewski, during a press conference on Monday.
The child is currently in stable condition at a hospital and is expected to recover.
We are a broken society.
Design for Despotism 0
Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian, comments on Trump’s alleged lack of knowledge of Project 2025.
The Crypto Con 0
Now, it’s coming after your pension fund (assuming, of course, that you even have a pension fund in this New Gilded Age).
All That Is Old Is New Again 0
Trump plays his trump card: Birtherism all over again, and it’s just as phony the second time around.
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Farron discusses self-declared “free speech absolutist” Elon Musk’s decision to shut down speech he doesn’t like because he can.
Olympic-Grade Weirdos 0
Grung_e_Gene points out that the gaming has begun.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
. . . and, as we all know, politeness is a family value.
Recommended Viewing 0
It’s a gripping tale, but you should know that it is also a dark one.
I’m watching it on Tubi.
Also on Tubi, you might want to check out Colonel March of Scotland Yard. Boris Karloff plays Colonel March. It’s fun to watch him play the good guy.
A Moment of Truth (Telling) 0
Cliff comments on Gretchen Whitmer’s response to Donald Trump.
Tracking the Record 0
Reacting to Donald Trump’s tantrum at the National Association of Black Journalists, the editorial board of the Las Vegas Sun takes a long, detailed look at his track record on race.
No surprises, but, when it’s all collected in one place, it’s–er–rather disquieting.
Welfare Queen Redux 0
Sam and the crew point out that the party of New Secesh just can’t keep themselves from letting their racist flag fly.
The Candidates Debase 0
Garrett Epps, writing for the Washington Monthly, reveals the lost eighth debate between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas.
Give it a read and see whether or not it presaged dis coarse discourse.
Methinks you will find it quite timely.
The Entitlement Society 0
Boy, if this isn’t a manifestation of the entitlement society, I don’t know what is.