The PKK Puzzle
It would be much better to allow SDF elements committed to reconciliation to be the one to disarm the PKK.
Category: Feature
Are Republicans Waking Up?
The Republican Party is so intertwined with Trump that making Trump lose on any issue is going to be perceived as Democrats winning.
Panic! The Kind That Came From New Jersey
Blinking lights in the New Jersey sky is just what the engagement farmers, power-hungry pols, and fund-seeking government agencies ordered.
The Day of the Jackal: Serialized Escapism At Its Best
Is it unrealistic? Of course. The Jackal gets out of many situations that make you say ‘really?’ but that is the beauty of it. It’s escapism.
97th Oscars Projections: Post HCA Awards & Critics Choice/Golden Globes Outlook
With five weeks until nominations morning, this year’s race feels entirely unpredictable compared to last.
POETS Day! John Clare
John Clare’s reputation rises and falls. There are claimed instances of a revival, but dispersed over the years at regular intervals.
Droning On In New Jersey
If anyone knows who or what is behind the drone infestation, they aren’t talking, and there are a limited number of suspects in the case.
Asian Voters Abandoned Democrats in Droves and Might Not be Coming Back
Democrats need to figure out the reason for the exodus from their party by Asians and Hispanics, and how to stem the tide.
Thursday Throughput: RFK Jr Edition
Time to talk about RFK, Jr. who has been nominated to head one of the most powerful positions in government, Health and Human Services.
Returning to Iceland
Iceland was beautiful in the way that something that will kill you is beautiful.
Has Trump Already Lost the Trade War?
Vader-like ultimatums only work from a position of absolute power over adversaries. Donald Trump is not in such a position.
97th Oscars Projections: Post AFI/NBR & HCA Nominations Outlook
The awards landscape feels like a “fog of war,” as we await to see which film emerges as the favorite.
POETS Day! Richard Aldington
I’m reminded of the first principle of Imagism: “Direct treatment of the ‘thing’, whether subjective or objective.” Strip away everything, and there she is.
Making Lawfare Great Again
Trump appointees signal that the new Trump Administration may be about to come after political opponents with the full force of the law.
Turkeys and Drumsticks 2024
Donald Trump is now permanently ineligible for these awards since he was the first recipient of the lifetime achievement award last year.
I Told You So
Over the past few days, I’ve seen several conservative pundits who supported Trump lamenting the president-elect’s appointments.
Saturday Morning Gaming: Game Awards Game of the Year Nominees are in
The big drama this year is that the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree is on the list when, you guessed it, it’s a DLC.
POETS Day! Thomas Hardy Learns About Dames
I’m not immune from the sort of self-flattery that arises when someone whose writing I respect enforces a gut felt but not fully considered opinion.
Linky Friday: Cabinet Shopping, President Trump Style
This is going to be a fun transition for the content creators as President-elect Trump fills out his administration
The Mandate That Wasn’t
Donald Trump may not be concerned about electoral blowback from unpopular policies and alienating voters, but other Republicans should be.
