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The Internet Isn’t Dead

It’s just resting.

Comparing Trump to Hitler

The coiner of Godwin’s law gives his blessing.

Tabs for a Lazy Sunday Afternoon

An unusual all non-politics edition.

Gender, Choice, and Immutability

A fascinating conversation between two queer journalists.

Does Comedy Have to be Based on Truth?

Hasan Minhaj is a serial liar. Does it matter?

The Good Guys Do Propaganda, Too

Ukraine is heavily censoring foreign media.

Ivy Ressentiment

Old men still bitter about where they went to college.

The Depth of US Support to Ukraine

The collaboration has been even more robust than advertised.

A Spotify for News

Publishers and consumers want very different business models.

Price Differentiation and Class Consciousness

Apparently, more expensive versions of products are often better.

‘Don’t Tread on Me’ License Plates

States are sponsoring an increasingly controversial image.

Biden and bin Salman

An embarrassing photo demonstrates the perils of leading the free world.

Former Congressman and Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows Former Congressman and Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows

Did Mark Meadows Break Electoral Laws?

It would appear to be the case.

NYC Criminal Probe of Trump Appears Stalled

Manhattan’s new DA seems to think he has a weak case.

More Rogan (but not Just Rogan)

Musings about US politics and culture.

Monday Morning Clearing of the Tab

Items for your consideration.

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The College Admissions Rat Race

An interesting argument, albeit about a tiny and vastly over-discussed segment.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz) President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

President Charlie Brown

Joe Biden has bet his presidency on a caucus that may simply be irreconcilable.

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Biden Blamed for Afghan Fiasco

The collapse is not his doing. But he’s accountable for the poor planning.

Who Lost Afghanistan?

The postmortems are well underway.

Ron Popeil, 1935-2021

The longtime TV pitchman is gone.

Simone Biles and the Ugly Side of Sport

It turns out that the GOAT is a human being.

The Reality Show Party?

Another R/D cleavage?

The Social Psychology of Email

The fear of missing out is strong.

Dianne Feinstein’s Declining Mental Health

A sad and disturbing report from a reliable source.

The Truth Is Paywalled But The Lies Are Free

It’s much easier to fund bad information than good.

Do Violent Protests Get Results?

If the goal is to change politics, not just vent frustration, messaging is important.

Regarding Hunter Biden

Seeking to have a US citizen investigated by a foreign government based on innuendo is a major problem.

Sean Spicer Beclowns Himself Even More Than When He Was In The White House

Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has hit the bottom of the barrel.

Democratic Contenders Call for Kavanaugh Impeachment

Julian Castro, Kamala Harris, and Elizabeth Warren are pandering to the base.

One Year Later, There’s New Evidence Against Brett Kavanaugh

A new look at the allegations against Justice Brett Kavanaugh uncovers some new evidence.

Americans Can’t Distinguish Satire from Reality

Stories from sites like The Onion are routinely shared on social media and perceived as real news.

Mueller Doesn’t Deliver

Everything you always wanted in a hearing. And less.

No, the Supreme Court isn’t about to Stop Congress from Delegating to the Executive

A law professor reads too much into a cryptic concurrence.

Trump Falsely Blames Obama For Appalling Treatment Of Migrant Children

There are children being held in what amount to internment camps on the southern border under appallingly bad conditions and the President is more concerned with falsely blaming his predecessor for the problem.

The Economic Recovery Is Ten Years Old, How Much Longer Can It Last?

The current economic recovery turns ten years old this month, but it can’t last forever.

Conservatism Has Become A Haven For Grifters And Frauds. No Wonder We Got Trump

At some point, what we call conservatism turned into a racket. It’s not surprising that this led directly to Trump.

Alabama Bans Most Abortions

We’ve soon see whether the current Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade.

Elizabeth Warren Turns Down Invitation To Appear On Fox News Town Hall

Passing up an opportunity that other Democrats are taking, Elizabeth Warren is declining to appear on Fox News Channel. This seems like an unwise decision.

Oliver North Out As NRA President Amid Ongoing Scandal

After just a year in office, Oliver North is out as President of the National Rifle Association as the group faces an ongoing series of scandals centered around Wayne LaPierre and others.

Ennui and the Mueller Report

The findings are a dispiriting Rorschach test.

Bill Weld Launches Primary Challenge To Trump

Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld has officially joined the race for the 2020 Republican Presidential nomination

DNC Excludes Fox News From Hosting A 2020 Primary Debate

As it has since 2007, the Democratic National Committee is barring Fox News from hosting a debate featuring the party’s candidates for President.

Fox News And The Trump Presidency: State Run Media, Or A Media Run State?

A new report demonstrates that the relationship between Fox News Channel and the Trump Administration is much closer and more pervasive than previously believed.

Robert Caro’s Obligations to Readers

The 83-year-old is taking time off finishing his LBJ quintilogy to write his memoirs. Is that selfish?

Supreme Court Places Limits On Civil Asset Forfeiture

The Supreme Court issued a ruling that places new limits on civil asset forfeiture by state and local government.

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Another Possible Supreme Court Retirement?

Supreme Court watcher Jeffrey Toobin speculates that Clarence Thomas could be the next Supreme Court Justice to step aside.