The Content of our Discontent
Election 2023: New Zealand Makes A Choice, Reluctantly
New Zealand holds a General Election every 3 years, and every election I do a post outlining what is being debated and who the major players are.
The Gardens At Winterthur
If you are not part of the conflict between Apolcolothoth and DuPont, then you will most assuredly enjoy the grand and wonderful gardens and estate of Winterthur. I urge you to visit.
Israel and Ukraine and Political Correctness
Israel was the victim of unprovoked and brutal aggression. We can and should aid them as they fight off bloodthirsty terrorists. The same applies to Ukraine, which is even more in need of our help.
Speaker Vacancy Stymies House Work
Now, thanks to Gaetz and his shortsightedness, the House is closed for business until a new Speaker is elected.
A Reverie on Failure Part 14: Coping with Urgency
While it’s true I could be using my time better, say, to finish a PhD dissertation, my disposition improves with each passing hour of sitting and observing.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Video Pinball on Sale at Costco
Costco is selling a fusion videogame/pinball machine with 10, count’em, 10 Star Wars pinball machines on it.
Mini Video Throughput: Emergency Zombies, Neuralink and iPhones
So was there a reason to fear that the test of the Emergency Alert System earlier this week? No. Glad we could have this conversation.
POETS Day! On James Joyce’s Ulysses with a Few Poems Thrown In
I’ve been fascinated by James Joyce’s Ulysses ever since I thumbed through my father’s college copy and a Uriah Heap concert ticket fell out.
Weekend Plans Post: Crossing the Finish Line
Holy cow. We might have actually finished up a bunch of stuff. (Knock wood.)
Blowing Out the Speaker
I’m predicting a difficult path for any potential speaker. Kevin McCarthy’s downfall illustrates the reason why.
Rigatoni Capricciosi
Considering the ingredients, that should elicit a “Lé Fresca, Sherlock,” but given the hindsight obviousness of the combination, it was better than expected.
Kevin McCarthy Ousted As Speaker of the House
By a vote of 216-210, Kevin McCarthy has lost a motion to vacate the chair, and for the first time in US history, the Speaker of the House is now vacant by removal.
Republicans Are Getting Crazier
Republicans are tuning out any criticism of Donald Trump even when Trump is caught on video saying outlandish things.