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.
Category: Feature
What is Project 2025? And Should We Be Worried About It?
It can be difficult to wade through the technocratic jargon, but there is enough disturbing content that Project 2025 should be scrutinized even more closely.
It’s Time For Biden To Be A Statesman
The Biden White House’s decision to conceal the president’s condition played a significant role in putting him in this awkward position.
Saturday Morning Gaming: The Wizardry Overhaul Is a Home Run
When I heard that Wizardry was being reimagined for modern computers, I was a bit nervous. This was an important part of my…teenagehood?
Dems in Disarray! No, For Reals This Time
Disarray is subjective. What the Democratic Party is going through right now is the result of choices they themselves have made leading up to it.
Did Europe’s Farmer Protests Change Anything?
Farmers protesting bemoaned the fact that Europe’s political class suffers from a deep misunderstanding of their sector.
Political Junkies Verses Sports Fans: Who Is More in Touch with Reality?
Political Junkies Verses Sports Fans: Who Is More in Touch with Reality? Somehow, Aaron Rodgers is involved in both in 2024.
POETS Day! “Paul Revere’s Ride”
I recognize Longfellow’s worth. He’s just not my cup of tea – I suppose today I should say coffee instead – but when he shines, he shines.
Bring Back Signet Rings
Friends, coworkers, and random people on the street are perplexed by the anachronistic piece of jewelry I almost always wear on my right hand.
Lots of Lingering Questions on the Trump Immunity Ruling
If you thought that the Court was just giving Donald Trump a pass and rubberstamping the Republican agenda, you might need to think again.
A Semi-Short Explainer of Presidential Immunity Decision
Short answer, from a 6-3 SCOTUS: Yes. Obviously, the questions that follow are how much immunity, and what constitutes an official act?
Sleepwalking Towards Another Trump Presidency
At a certain point you can’t keep looking at where the chips are falling and tell yourself this is a pure toss-up race.
SCOTUS Opinions on Trump Immunity, Corner Post, and Netchoice: Read Them For Yourself
Three more opinions came down from the Supreme Court involving Corner Post, Netchoice, and the much-awaited Trump immunity.
Where Do Democrats Go From Here?
“You’ll have to carry me out feet-first, you dog-faced pony soldier!’“ the president was reported to have said. No, I made that up.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Crime O’Clock
If you’re looking for something downright relaxing that you can play by yourself or with the kiddos, you should definitely check this one out.
The Master Debaters (Not)
Joe Biden is an old man who should be enjoying his twilight years, and Donald Trump is an old man who is corrupt, incompetent, and vengeful. It was a depressing night.
Weekend Plans Post: Ground-Penetrating Radar, Short Weekends, and Grape Juice
They put a wand in a very particular spot, at the very bottom of my ribcage, and then told me that I would feel a small “thump”.
About Last Night: Debate Debacle Edition
Trump was who he always is. Joe Biden was a shocking, hard to watch shell of himself on camera. That’s the story of this debate debacle.
POETS Day! Bullfighting and Elizabeth Bishop
Bishop only published one hundred and one poems in her lifetime, and some of those came after “The Complete Poems” was released in 1970.
Has The Election Turned A Corner?
It took some time for the effect of Trump’s conviction to trickle into polling, but it now seems that Trump’s legal woes were not baked into the cake.
