Monthly Archive: March 2024
From Punchbowl News: More Government Shutdown Cowbell, Again
Five months into fiscal year 2024, and the Government Shutdown Shuffle is in full swing on The Hill as the cherry blossoms bloom in the district.
Lawsplainer: Our Three Most Recent Supreme Court Decisions
Here’s a rundown of recent edicts from the high bench in Pulsifer v United States, O’Connor-Ratcliff et al v Garnier, and Lindke v Freed
Music Monday: The Roland S-1 Tweak Synth
Yes, they were tacky. Yes, they attempted to grant unto the venerable keyboard the rock star charisma of the guitar. But hear me out…
A Literal Bloodbath?
Tariff ‘splainers don’t get clicks, but breathless articles about how Trump openly threatens violence do. We get the media coverage that we deserve.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Nobody Saves The World
If you’ve been wanting a fun Metroidvania ARPG with cute graphics, interesting puzzles, and fun combat, this is one of those games
Fani Willis Survives, But Not Unscathed
Which is worse? Engaging in an extramarital affair and lying about it or trying to steal an election and lying about it?
Throughput: Excited Delirium Edition
There’s been a concerted effort to pressure medical examiners to diagnose excited delirium when the real cause of death was positional asphyxia.
Order Regarding Motion to Disqualify the Fulton County District Attorney: Read It For Yourself
Read the order regarding motion to disqualify the Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for yourself here and discuss.
POETS Day! Paul Laurence Dunbar
It was during Paul Laurence Dunbar’s time as an elevator operator that he put together “Oak and Ivy.” A lot of his sales went to regular elevator customers.
Weekend Plans Post: Molasses Baked Beans and Laparoscopy
A baked beans recipe and back to the hospital. As such, this weekend will be spent eating beans and recovering.
From WaPo: Don Lemon Films First Episode for X with Elon Musk, Promptly Fired
As it turned out, that partnership lasted only one show, as apparently Musk didn’t care for the first episode, featuring himself.
Hail to the Champs
The Joe Biden and Donald Trump rematch is going to happen, but people definitely wanted it despite protestations to the contrary.
Biden and Trump Mathematically Secure Party Nominations
The rematch everyone not trying to produce clickbait knew was coming is now official; Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden Part 2 is upon us.
Meatballs with Sausages: Breaking the Code of Silence
This post is about making meatballs, and how grandmothers are duplicitous, self-interested, conniving, and not to be trusted.
