Precedented 0
PoliticalProf sees historical precedent for Elon Musk’s arbitrary and capricious antics at Twitter.
Methinks his theory sheds some light on the mindset of the Musk.
It’s All about the Algorithm 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Bonnie Zucker offers more evidence that “social” media isn’t. A snippet;
Elon Musk’s Nothing Burger 0
David points out that there’s no there there. (Warning: Short commercial at the end.)
Read the article that David refers to.
“Brave, Brave Sir Ronnie” 0
Daniel Ruth suggests that, when it comes to testifying under oath in a court of law, Florida governor Ron DeSantis doesn’t seem to have the courage of his conniptions.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
I’m going to keep at it in the forlorn hope that it might one day sink in: “Accident” and “negligence” are not synonyms.
Stray Thought 0
I must admit that it’s a bit disconcerting to read the report of a famous person’s passing after a full life and realize the person named is younger than you.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Yet another responsible gun owner (sic) goes tripping on his politeness.
Courting Disaster 0
Robert Reich discusses the latest danger posed by the Supreme Supremacist Court, the case of Moore v. Harper, and the failure of the media to give it the attention it deserves. I’m not going to do his article the injustice of trying to summarize of recap it.
Just go read it for yourself.
Disinformation Nation 0
Coincidentally this very same day, AL.com’s Cameron Smith (who I think calls himself a Republican) dissects one technique used to boil that pot.
Muskrat Love 0
Grung_e_Gene argues that Elon Mush has dropped his mask. Methinks he makes a pretty good case.
(Not that it fit all that tightly in the first place.)
Here’s a bit of evidence supporting Grung’s theory.
A Picture Is Worth 0
If one standard is good, two must be better.
Recommended Viewing 0
The P. D. James mystery, A Taste for Death.
I have watched several Inspector Dagliesh mysteries, and this is easily one of the best.
If you can find it, watch it.