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Both Sides Of It 2024-05-19 Penant C0224 (04.19.12)

Both Sides Of It

Clare Briggs July 11, 2024
First place!
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The Arrow of Time, Lodged Deep in Our Political Posterior The Arrow of Time

The Arrow of Time, Lodged Deep in Our Political Posterior

Andrew Donaldson July 10, 2024
This time, the narratives and spin are not working, the ridiculousness of it all temporarily breaking through...
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Ichabod’s Flannel 2024-05-22 Feller C6092 (05.22.16)

Ichabod’s Flannel

Clare Briggs July 10, 2024
When a feller needs a friend.
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2024 GOP Platform: Read It For Yourself 2024 GOP Platform

2024 GOP Platform: Read It For Yourself

Andrew Donaldson July 9, 2024
After not even bothering to do one in 2020, the 2024 GOP platform has been released, and...
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You Won’t Believe It 2024-07-09 CDT C1190 (07.20.16)

You Won’t Believe It

Clare Briggs July 9, 2024
Until you see it yourself.
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What is Project 2025? And Should We Be Worried About It? What Is Project 2025?

What is Project 2025? And Should We Be Worried About It?

David Thornton July 8, 2024
It can be difficult to wade through the technocratic jargon, but there is enough disturbing content that...
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Stilts! 2024-05-17 TDoRS C5138 (05.21.16)

Stilts!

Clare Briggs July 8, 2024
Days of Real Sport
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The Month in Theaters June 2024 The Month in Theaters June 2024

The Month in Theaters June 2024

Russell Michaels July 7, 2024
I managed to see thirteen movies in theaters in the month of June, with two repeats, as...
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Golfballs In Bad Situations 2024-07-06 Bad Shots GolfB A5092 Splash

Golfballs In Bad Situations

Clare Briggs July 7, 2024
Into the wild, into the deep
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It’s Time For Biden To Be A Statesman Its time Joe Biden

It’s Time For Biden To Be A Statesman

David Thornton July 6, 2024
The Biden White House’s decision to conceal the president’s condition played a significant role in putting him...
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Saturday Morning Gaming: The Wizardry Overhaul Is a Home Run Wizardy

Saturday Morning Gaming: The Wizardry Overhaul Is a Home Run

Michael Siegel July 6, 2024
When I heard that Wizardry was being reimagined for modern computers, I was a bit nervous. This...
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Can’t Have No Fun For Nothin’ 2024-06-15 Feller C6096 (05.29.16)

Can’t Have No Fun For Nothin’

Clare Briggs July 6, 2024
When a feller needs a friend
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Dems in Disarray! No, For Reals This Time Dems in Disarray

Dems in Disarray! No, For Reals This Time

Andrew Donaldson July 5, 2024
Disarray is subjective. What the Democratic Party is going through right now is the result of...
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About Last Night: Labour Landslide in UK Elections Labour Landslide in UK Elections

About Last Night: Labour Landslide in UK Elections

OT Editors July 5, 2024
Historically speaking, the Tories should really not go to battle on the 4th of July, as Labour...
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Did Europe’s Farmer Protests Change Anything? Did Europe's farmer protests change anything?

Did Europe’s Farmer Protests Change Anything?

Bill Wirtz July 5, 2024
Farmers protesting bemoaned the fact that Europe's political class suffers from a deep misunderstanding of their sector.
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Political Junkies Verses Sports Fans: Who Is More in Touch with Reality? political junkies versus sports fans

Political Junkies Verses Sports Fans: Who Is More in Touch with Reality?

Hei Lun Chan July 5, 2024
Political Junkies Verses Sports Fans: Who Is More in Touch with Reality? Somehow, Aaron Rodgers is involved...
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The Dare Devil 2024-06-21 TDoRS C5166 (06.18.16)

The Dare Devil

Clare Briggs July 5, 2024
The days of real sport.
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Weekend Plans Post: Hey, Baby! It’s the 4th of July! weekend

Weekend Plans Post: Hey, Baby! It’s the 4th of July!

Jaybird July 4, 2024
Light a Roman candle and hold it in your hand* (Note: Do not actually do this.)
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POETS Day! “Paul Revere’s Ride” Paul Revere’s Ride

POETS Day! “Paul Revere’s Ride”

Ben Sears July 4, 2024
I recognize Longfellow's worth. He’s just not my cup of tea - I suppose today I should...
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Bring The Matches 2024-07-02 TDoRS C5180 (07.02.16)

Bring The Matches

Clare Briggs July 4, 2024
4:30am
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