The Content of our Discontent
Judge Cannon Dismisses Trump Documents Case: Read It For Yourself
Citing the “Unlawful Appointment and Funding of Special Counsel Jack Smith” Judge Cannon has dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump
Trump Picks Senator JD Vance as Running Mate
US Senator JD Vance (R-OH) will be former President Donald Trump’s selection for the Republican vice president nomination.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Returning to the House of Hell
It’s better when you’re not allowed to read it, of course… but what isn’t?
Choose Your Own President Biden Press Conference Adventure
If you gazed intently into the Rorschach test of President Biden’s press conference, you probably saw whatever you already thought going on.
POETS Day! Judith Wright, Who’s from Australia
The Poetry Foundation, and so Poetry Magazine by extension or implication depending, has a beef with Judith Wright.
Linky Friday: Eternal Vigilance Requires Eternal Listicles, Soundtracked to Roundball Rock
The Ordinary Times tradition of bringing you stories & writing from around the world and across the web for you to read, share, & discuss
Weekend Plans Post: The Spiciest Food in the World
“Huh. I thought this would be spicier” And then…moments later…”Oh. There it is.” Soon, it becomes “I have made a terrible mistake.”
Tipping Over
I don’t fully understand why I should be expected to tip for services that have never received tips before.
Voting for Republicans is Voting for Fascism
It is up to all of us to be honest and clear eyed about what it means to support such a party that doesn’t support democracy
The Arrow of Time, Lodged Deep in Our Political Posterior
This time, the narratives and spin are not working, the ridiculousness of it all temporarily breaking through the political media matrix.
2024 GOP Platform: Read It For Yourself
After not even bothering to do one in 2020, the 2024 GOP platform has been released, and folks are reacting.
