The Prediction 0
At the Kansas City Star, Roger C. Barnes and Don C. Smith argue that a Kansas newspaper editor predicted Donald Trump nearly a century ago. A snippet:
Then, in early 1943, White wrote to a friend: “The pretension that a candidate’s utterances are omniscient when everyone (knows) he is talking damned nonsense is one of the large reasons why the American people lose faith in democracy.”
Follow the link to learn why they think those words are coming true.
Recommended Viewing 0
Constable Topinka (aka Sergeant Topinka), which follows the (mis)adventures of a self-important, but somewhat–er–less than competent police officer in a small town in the mountains of northeastern Czechia. As near as I can tell from the credits, it is a cooperative effort of Czechian and Slovakian television networks.
The episodes I’m watching are dubbed in English, without subtitles. Frankly, the dubbing is not great, but the stories are an absolute hoot and a lot of fun.
I’m watching it on Tubi, but a web search indicates that’s it’s available on a number of streaming platforms.
The Invalid Syllogism 0
Michael in Norfolk is perplexed.
More perplexity at the link.
NRA Paradise 0
It’s all about the Benjamins.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Share your politeness with your neighbor.
Guns and stupid, guns and stupid.
They go together like love and Cupid.
Let me tell you brother,
You can’t have one without the other.
The Entitlement Society 0
They keep doing it because they keep getting away with it.
The Self-Made-Up Man 0
Lee Camp tells the story of Elon Musk.
A Storm of Lies and Lying Liars 0
The Charlotte Observer debunks de bunk being spread (mostly) by right-wing nutbags about the aftermath of hurricane Helene.
Here’s one bit (emphasis in the original). Follow the link for more lies by lying liars.
Rumor: The government created the hurricane
Facts: Helene formed from an organized band of showers and thunderstorms in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center in Miami reported. Rumors that the government created the storm were fueled by U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s tweet late Thursday that “Yes they can control the weather. It’s ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can’t be done.”
Dick Polman thinks you ain’t seen nuttin’ yet.
The Lake Effect 0
The Arizona Republic’s E. J. Montini opines that, in an attempt to smear her opponent, Kari Lake stumbled into an accidental unintentional compliment.
Gutting Out the Vote 0
Mrs. Betty Bowers recaps Republican strategy.
Lies and Lying Liars 0
PoliticalProf is not amused.
The Crypto Con 0
It seems like everyone wants in on the scam.