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Monthly Archive: December 2020
Study: Testing The Welfare Magnet Hypothesis
Do generous welfare programs attract immigrants? A study from Denmark.
Winter is Here
Game of Thrones IS the quintessential program for 2020. No toilet paper at all. Only the burning rage of a million irritated a-holes
O (Fake) Christmas Tree
Instead of dragging out all the tired Christmas clichés and 2020 jokes, I’ll just share a little story about a lesson learned and the spirit of Christmas.
Re-reading (And Not Reading) James Joyce
I know every single one of you is wondering whether and in what ways I appreciate James Joyce’s work. So…In praise of (and in fear of) James Joyce’s oeuvre.
Democrats: Imagine Winning Urban, Suburban, and Rural voters
Why don’t Democrats win rurally anymore, and how can they start winning again? It’s really simple.
Congress Agrees on Covid Relief Bill, Omnibus Spending
“Congressional leaders have hashed out a massive, year-end catchall bill that combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill”
Worlds Are Colliding!!!
Enjoy the “Christmas Star”. The ancients thought such conjunctions were portent. Let’s hope this one portends a better 2021.
Sunday Morning! “The Bells of Christmas” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
It’s hard to imagine a poet having more professional success and personal tragedy than Longfellow, and yet he wrote this steadfast call to hope during one of the nation’s most miserable of Christmases.
Mandalorian II: The Mandalorianing (Spoilers)
Eventually, The Mandalorian may get to a bigger conflict and heavier stakes, but it’s taking its time, earning those increased stakes.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Cyberpunk 2077 Reviewed
Hoo boy. There’s probably an interesting article to be written about investors demanding a game be released, even in an unplayable state.
Saturday Spins: John Prine’s Common Sense
It’s unfortunate that we lost John Prine this year. He is up there on my singer-songwriter Mt. Rushmore with Dylan, Petty, et. al.
From Twitter: Cyberpunk 2077 refunds being offered by both XBox and Playstation
From Twitter: Cyberpunk 2077: To ensure that every player can get the experience they expect on Xbox, we will be expanding our existing refund policy to offer full refunds to anyone who purchased Cyberpunk...
From The American Prospect: The Establishment Strikes Back
Henry Cuellar and centrist Democrats mutiny against progressives in a key committee fight.
Linky Friday: Crawling to the Finish Edition
Linky Friday is Ordinary Times’ Friday tradition bringing you stories from around the world and across the web to read, share, and discuss
One Is the Loneliest Number
If there is not a one atop the denominator, there is no longer a declaration of The Faith; instead, adherents are reduced to arguing probabilities.
