Babes in DOGE Land
Now passes the days of Vivek Ramaswamy; the Department of Government Efficiency hardly knew ye…
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Trump Sentenced to Unconditional Discharge in NY Criminal Case
The case against Trump that resulted in 34 felony convictions is over, with Judge Juan Merchan handing down a sentence of unconditional discharge.
Donald Trump Mar-a-Lago Press Conference: Watch It For Yourself
Donald Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, and news media and social media reacted. Watch it for yourself and discuss
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through Los Angeles Amid Historic Winds
Apocalyptic scenes in the greater LA as Santa Ana winds reaching hurricane-like force drive uncontrollable brush fires.
Justin Trudeau Resigns As Liberal Leader and Prime Minster of Canada
Justin Trudeau has resigned pending the election of a new leader for the Liberal Party.
Of Course, You Postpone the Sugar Bowl
Postponing the Sugar Bowl for 24 hours is more than reasonable. That doesn’t make anyone “soft”, it makes them prudent
Jimmy Carter Passes at Age 100
The oldest living American president in US history has passed into the ages. Jimmy Carter died after being in hospice care since February of 2023.
Fani Willis Disqualification Ruling: Read It For Yourself
The Georgia Court of Appeals has ruled that DA Fani Willis and her office should be disqualified from the Georgia election interference case. Read it for yourself here
Panic! The Kind That Came From New Jersey
Blinking lights in the New Jersey sky is just what the engagement farmers, power-hungry pols, and fund-seeking government agencies ordered.
Trump Wants FBI Director Wray Out, To Nominate Kash Patel
Trump loyalist Kash Patel, who served in several roles during the first Trump term, is reportedly the president-elect’s preference to head up the FBI.
ICC Follows Through on Arrest Warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu & Others
The International Criminal Court announced warrants for the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Muhammed Deif.
Safe Travels, Arthur Frommer
I am very thankful for those Frommer’s recommendations during what proved to be a formative period of my own life.
The Four Stages of Post-election Cruelty
Much post-mortem election caterwauling is less analysis and more flagellation of the electorate that didn’t vote the way it was supposed to
2024 Election Day Live Stream, Reaction, Open Thread
Live feed coverage from NBC News: Some final ratings from our friends over at Elections Daily: US President: First off, we’re moving two Safe states onto the board. In an abundance of caution, we’re...
Group Activity: VP Kamala Harris Fox News Interview
Vice President Kamala Harris sat down for an interview on Fox News with Bret Baier. Watch the full interview for yourself here and discuss
Pete Rose and the Limitations of Hustle
As a kid I loved baseball and Pete Rose. I still love baseball, but evidence demands a verdict, and I long ago had a reckoning over Pete Rose.
How Israel Got Hezbollah’s Pager Number
A digital Trojan horse, but suckering Troy into buying the horse online instead of left outside the gates, and then let the Trojans pick who gets the personalized attack.
Watch And React Live: The Harris Trump Debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off at 9pm EDT. Watch it live, react, and discuss at Ordinary Times.
Requiem for Raygun
For those of you on the edges of your seat waiting for an apology from much derided breakdancer Raygun for her 2024 Olympics omnishambles, your day has come.
Group Discussion: Banning Social Media Influencers From Small Towns
What happens when a quiet corner of the country goes viral for being the perfect seasonal spot to get that perfect Instagram post? Upset locals
