The Shifting Politics of Abortion
The gripping hand with Trump and the politics of abortion is that he does not really care. And abortion will always be legal for the rich.
The Content of our Discontent
The Month in Theaters March 2024
I saw fourteen movies in theaters in the month of March, as well as five movies otherwise, for a total of nineteen reviews.
The Trump Tax
If you like Trump for his economic policies, you might want to spend some time reexamining the policies of his first term and how they damaged the economy.
Good Morning! Are You An Amateur?
“I may only be a simple little golf player but thank hevings I still have my amateur standing.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Psychonauts is on sale!
The basic idea was that you were Razputin (“Raz” to his buddies) and you snuck into a summer camp for gifted psychics.
On Cleaning Out My Writing Intake
If a culture war happens online and you don’t get sucked into the algorithmic vortex of it, did it make a sound?
POETS Day! Kingsley Amis with a Touch of Philip Larkin
I think Kingsley Amis is also showing us something sh**** and then showing us something he thinks is sh****ier. He’s making a point.
Thursday Throughput: Video Triple Play
I’m cooking up a throughput linkorama for next week. But for now, here’s some videos I’ve dropped recently.
The Zinky Boys: Russia in Afghanistan and Ukraine
Putin’s government is as morally bankrupt as the Soviet communists who sent young Russians off to die for a lie in the 1980s.
The Statistical Side of Immigration
It’s always good to understand the underlying facts, so let’s delve into the statistics behind our current immigration situation.
Embassies, Attacks, and Iran
The simple fact is that Iran has never balked at attacked embassies. And far from bombing or invading Iran, we have usually just rolled with the punches.
Fear and Loathing in Aisle Eight
The following is the harrowing true story of a recent trip to the grocery store. It is a cautionary tale and might be too frightening for some audiences.
