First Looks category archive
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
AL.com’s Kyle Whitmire considers Vivek Ramaswamy’s behavior in the most recent Republican debate and concludes that we have a problem.
But let’s be clear. He wasn’t in Tuscaloosa Wednesday night because of legislation he’s passed or policies he has implemented.
He was there because he’s a jerk. And a certain portion of the American electorate has decided they like jerks and want more jerks to run things.
Follow the link for his evidence.
The Immaculate Deception 0
Marcos Bretón looks at the recent claim by Congressman Eugene McCarthy that “that the United States has never sought land after winning a war, except to bury its war dead.” Anyone who knows anything (well, anything factual) about American history knows this to be false. Indeed, a quick web search for “manifest destiny” might be a good place to start.
And McCarthy was roundly derided for his comments.
Breton, though, argues that, in this (self-)deception, McCarthy is hardly an outlier. Here’s a bit from his article:
Follow the link for Breton’s reasoning.
Recommended Viewing 0
Secrets of the Stones: Decoding Ireland’s Lost Past, a look at the archeology of Ireland’s from its earliest past through the early Christian era. Plus, the photography is stunning. I would recommend having Google Maps satellite view open as you watch it.
I saw it on Tubi, but I gather it’s available on other streaming services as well.
Recommended Viewing 0
Canals: The Making of a Nation, about how Britain’s canals, mostly created in the late 1700s and early 1800s, affected British economy and society.
I find it a fascinating watch.
You can find it on Tubi (tubitv.com) and likely elsewhere.
Medicare Disadvantage, One More Time 0
“Medicare Advantage” is little more than a Republican con to let insurance companies get their paws on money that belonged to the citizenry.
Ask me nicely, I’ll tell you what I really think.
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Nit-Picking Hairsplitting Double-Talking Out of Both Sides of His Mouth 0
As far as I can see, this is a distinction without a difference; follow the link for more (emphasis added).
Why would the former president emphasize such a thing? That’s because Section 3 of the amendment disqualifies insurrectionists who have “previously taken an oath … to support the Constitution.” Thus, the argument goes in his Colorado Supreme Court appeal, he’s eligible for the presidency again in 2024 because he swore to “preserve, protect, and defend” the Constitution, not support it.
Recommended Viewing 0
The Time-Life series, Lost Civilizations, narrated by Sam Waterston.
It’s available at tubitv.com (and possibly elsewhere for all I know).
And Now for a Brief Respite 0
Via All Things Amazing, an image site (some images NSFW).
R. I. P. Zandar 0
He will be remembered, and he will be missed.
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally.