Maggie's FarmWe are a commune of inquiring, skeptical, politically centrist, capitalist, anglophile, traditionalist New England Yankee humans, humanoids, and animals with many interests beyond and above politics. Each of us has had a high-school education (or GED), but all had ADD so didn't pay attention very well, especially the dogs. Each one of us does "try my best to be just like I am," and none of us enjoys working for others, including for Maggie, from whom we receive neither a nickel nor a dime. Freedom from nags, cranks, government, do-gooders, control-freaks and idiots is all that we ask for. |
Our Recent Essays Behind the Front Page
Categories
QuicksearchLinks
Blog Administration |
Friday, July 5. 2024Yesterday was not really his birthday...Friday morning linksWhat You Need to Know About the Global Rise in Penis Cancer Building the Bell System Yes, you should be a little freaked out about Hurricane Beryl Not what hurricane data shows What’s at stake for the climate if Trump wins? ‘A catastrophic outcome’ Chevron is a big, big deal Oh No! The Supreme Court's Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine Is "Hitting Regulators from Multiple Angles" Supreme Court’s Immunity Decision Has Democrats in Hysterics, Again Former Obama/Biden Official Says the Quiet Part Out Loud in Op-Ed- ‘The First Amendment Is Out of Control’ "Today I signed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act – a law that will help prevent, treat, and cure Parkinson’s disease and similar disorders." Why Is the DNC Holding an Early Nomination? Destroying the Antichrist Trump Huffington Post says the Biden campaign should deceive the American public into thinking Biden is healthy by using AI. New Zealand also is shifting toward the Right Australia’s great leap backwards Labour Set For Crushing 170 Seat Majority In UK General Election, As Conservative Party Suffers Worst Result In Its History Globalist Front Man Klaus Schwab Tells Elitist Followers They Must ‘Force’ Humanity into a World Ruled by AI UK Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win Thursday, July 4. 2024Happy Independence Day, AmericansWith a thanks to the French, who made it possible
Wednesday, July 3. 2024Got a bright kid?Is government school holding your kids back? The kid can do Science, Data Science, and Math on their own at Brilliant Wednesday morning links
NY Times Wants You To Stop Using Fireworks On Independence Day Actually, Presidents Still Can’t Murder People with Impunity Chevron: Oh, sad, sad, sad for Experts. They now have to worry about being right! Stuart's Wednesday Potpourri The Supreme Court Didn't Destroy the Regulatory State. It Stood Up for Due Process. Poetic Justice - Ancient philosophers and tragedians would have understood the human folly—from the media, the president, and his party—that led to last week’s debate debacle. Biden becomes Orange Man too POLITICO Dumps Cold Water All Over Biden's 'Nice Old Man' Image in Yet Another Damning Report "Unlike Biden and many others, I refuse to participate in a campaign to scare voters with the idea that Trump will end our democratic system." Best Trump ad ever? The NatCons in Europe and America - The movement that frightens the left Tuesday, July 2. 2024Oil changes, cars and boatsFor a boat engines (outboard, gas inboard, or diesel), probably annually or every 100 hrs, whichever comes first. If you put your boat away for winter, change oil when it goes for storage, not in the Spring. Some opine every 200-250 hrs. For cars, it depends... When Should You Change Your Oil? Follow this simple guide to keep your engine humming a happy tune. How long does engine oil last sitting in the can? At least 2-3 years.
Posted by Bird Dog
in The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation
at
15:45
| Comments (7)
| Trackbacks (0)
American "workers"I read this interesting, detailed, and happy review of the condition of the American "worker," but it never quite defines the term. I infer that the term excludes managers, supervisors, and employers but I'm not sure. Is a pro baseball player a "worker"? I tried to look at some pieces on government statistics but it was confusing.
Summer bugsSome summer bugs I enjoy: Lightning Bugs -we had hundreds last night. Dragonflies - stunning fliers plus they eat skeeters. Cicadas - they are the sound of summer to me. Ours have not emerged yet, usually mid-July. Tuesday morning links
How DEI is coming for lawyers DEI efforts in US Armed Forces ineffective, run ‘opposite of the military ethos’ Teachers don't have time to be therapists, cops, nurses and social workers Dear elite apocalyptic teeth-gnashers: The end of the world is just a matter of where you stand Long Live Judicial Review -Overturning Chevron is the story of this Supreme Court term. Supreme Court: Trump Entitled To “At Least Presumptive Immunity From Prosecution For All His Official Acts Niall Ferguson on the Democrats’ Choice. Trump’s Immunity. Plus. . . Biden Flying Illegal Aliens, Deported Under Trump, Back to U.S. Meet the Latest Batch of Illegal Migrants Biden’s Border Chief Claims Power to Admit More Illegals Biden Can Only Function Until 4 PM. Do we have a backup president who can work evenings? Why the Democrats lied about Joe Biden’s frailty Ukraine Begins Sending Prisoners to the Front Lines France update Monday, July 1. 2024Criminal Justice and mental illness
It's not as easy to fix as he thinks but I'm glad he is focusing on it. Monday morning linksCDC Recommends New COVID-19 Vaccines For Nearly All Americans Top Hospitals offer Long COVID clinics that appear, to me, to be little more than a scam Americans Are Obsessed With the Wrong Trucks. For decades, pickup buyers have believed bigger is better. The Ford Maverick Hybrid proves the opposite. Culture, Digested: The PhD in Creativity- how the artist became the creative and other corrosions of character Biden Administration Ends Support For Trans Surgeries On Minors Hirsi Ali: Three Paradoxes of Feminism And Some Old-Fashioned Solutions Western civilisation is being destroyed by its own decadence The Roots of Progressive Radicalism: Nellie Bowles vs. Musa al-Gharbi - In two new books, a journalist and an academic offer competing explanations for the extremist ideological tendencies within left-wing cultural, academic, activist, and political institutions. One of oldest women’s studies departments in U.S. on chopping block SCOTUS Delivers a Kill Shot to Big Government The Supreme Court’s ruling in Grants Pass returns homeless policy to state and local governments—where it belongs. White House Aides Reportedly Confirm Biden Exhibits Classic Dementia Symptom No, Democracy is Not on the Ballot. Biden and Trump are. What Isn't the Matter with Kansas New details emerge about Biden’s mental state — and the steps staffers take to shield him Powerline:
Kinzinger: Biden Lost the Debate, But I’m Still Voting for Him. Despite his poor performance, he’s still far better than Trump. Former MSNBC Host Chris Matthews Has an Anti-Trump Meltdown on Bill Maher's Show Why Won't The US Help Negotiate A Peaceful End To The War In Ukraine? Le Pen Is Mightier: Conservative National Rally Crushes Macron, Socialists In 1st Round Of French Election Sunday, June 30. 2024The ultimate Tuna MeltIt's an American treat - Tuna Melt with Chips on the side Pickle relish substitutes for capers or jalapenos. All good. I don't think it needs Dill, though.
From today's LectionaryMark 5:21-43 5:21 When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea. 5:22 Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet 5:23 and begged him repeatedly, "My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and live." 5:24 So he went with him. And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. 5:25 Now there was a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years. 5:26 She had endured much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had; and she was no better, but rather grew worse. 5:27 She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, 5:28 for she said, "If I but touch his clothes, I will be made well." 5:29 Immediately her hemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. 5:30 Immediately aware that power had gone forth from him, Jesus turned about in the crowd and said, "Who touched my clothes?" 5:31 And his disciples said to him, "You see the crowd pressing in on you; how can you say, 'Who touched me?'" 5:32 He looked all around to see who had done it. 5:33 But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling, fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. 5:34 He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease." 5:35 While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader's house to say, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?" 5:36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, "Do not fear, only believe." 5:37 He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. 5:38 When they came to the house of the leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 5:39 When he had entered, he said to them, "Why do you make a commotion and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping. 5:40 And they laughed at him. Then he put them all outside, and took the child's father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was 5:41 He took her by the hand and said to her, "Talitha cum," which means, "Little girl, get up!" 5:42 And immediately the girl got up and began to walk about (she was twelve years of age). At this they were overcome with amazement. 5:43 He strictly ordered them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat. Saturday, June 29. 2024The first assault on D-Day was by airMore on why fusion is difficultSaturday morning links
The Big Bang was not the beginning. The universe is cyclical The universe is a simulation, isn't it? “It is right and just that Foucault should be posthumously crowned the citation king.” Swimming with gators Amazon Health Announces $49 Telehealth Service That's interesting, but how? Bill Maher Goes Scorched Earth on Progressives at Academic Conference Two Federal Courts Halt Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness End-Run Around SCOTUS Ruling Just vote-buying, isn't it? SCOTUS Rules In Favor Of 7th Amendment, Fans Of Administrative State Unhappy That's a big deal: SCOTUS Delivers a Kill Shot to Big Government The Chevron case: Lawyers are the victims SUPREME COURT INVALIDATES THE TORTURED INTERPRETATION OF THE LAW USED TO CHARGE 350 OF THE JANUARY 6 PROTESTERS Joe Biden is not the problem "... it is the moral infirmity of the Democratic establishment that is truly chilling." Alexander Vindman Wants to Know Why Trump As President Did Nothing to End the Russia/Ukraine War Queers for Palestine? The End of ‘Macronism’ in France sends Globalist Media Into a Panic Friday, June 28. 2024Who is Jeff Bezos?Who is running the USA?Well, the president doesn't "run" a country. However, a president in the American system is Chief Executive and Commander in Chief of the armed forces. Anyway, the White House administrators are doing those jobs. As our pal Sippican has always said, a president is a figurehead. Yes, it's a bully pulpit too.
Friday morning linksHow Very Happy People Get That Way Lockdown Nostalgia - I miss only caring about what really matters. 11 Signs That The US Economy Is In Far Worse Shape Than Most People Think ELON: I LIVED IN THE FACTORY FOR 3 YEARS STRAIGHT ‘Momentum undeniably growing’: More elite colleges look to end DEI hiring mandates You Have No Idea How Soviet We Really Are. If anything, Niall Ferguson understates the case. Dems teeing up for change of candidate Can Democrats Replace Biden? It’s Complicated. The Gaza Famine That Never Was - US officials and media claimed Israel is using starvation as a weapon. New evidence shows this was a lie. Thursday, June 27. 2024Anybody plan to watch the candidate debate tonight?I'll be busy, but would welcome comments.
Guy from Syracuse keyed a Trumper carMoral of the story: Do not be an emotional idiot. Guy should claim TDS as a mental illness. Police tend to be civil if you don't f with them. This guy behaved himself despite a felony arrest. Thursday morning linksMove Over, Genghis Khan. Many Other Men Left Huge Genetic Legacies. A 2015 study showed that ten other men have a lot of descendants. The paper is just one of several genetic studies revealing the secrets of descent The top 10 big ‘lies’ the medical community is telling patients, revealed by a doctor Is This The Dumbest Science study Ever? Washington Post: We’ve Been Cooling The Planet While Also Heating It New Panic: Slowing the Burning of Fossil Fuels Will Cause Global Warming Can Pollution Save the Planet? Plus. . . "Saving the planet" - sheesh Biggest Non-Secret Out of Secret Recording Leak Ever: Labour's NetZero Plans to Cost Britain Bigly Biden’s high-stakes gamble risks everything – including his nomination – as he prepares for Trump debate Amy Walter: 18% Of Biden Voters In Battleground States Are Not Supporting Him In 2024 In Latest Blow to Military Effectiveness, U.S. Navy Will No Longer Require Sailors to Pass Physical Fitness Tests Fitness depends on the job, doesn't it? Trump’s Return Would Transform Europe. Without Washington’s embrace, the continent could revert to an anarchic and illiberal past. Wednesday, June 26. 2024Wednesday BobA few Wednesday morning links
The Enduring American Car - What’s driving the new economy? The old economy’s gas-powered vehicles. It’s Been 6 Years Since Greta Thunberg Warned We Have 5 Years to Stop the Extinction of Humanity This Energy Transition Thing Really Is Not Happening Stuart's Potpourri Somebody's not a fan of Gavin Newsom Tuesday, June 25. 2024Tuesday morning linksWhat’s the Least Amount of Exercise I Can Get Away With? Hmmm, doubt it Americans Losing Confidence in Ivy League Universities after Anti-Israel Protests VDH: The Logic in All the Madness - The Biden administration's agendas may have fundamentally changed the country for decades, if not longer—and will require tough remedies that may be almost as unpopular as the wreckage they wrought. Biden's student loan forgiveness plan suffers huge blow as two federal judges block key measure that would cost nation $160 BILLION CNN proves anti-Trump bias days before debate France's Macron makes threats Can Israel Actually Win This War? Plus.
« previous page
(Page 13 of 796, totaling 19878 entries)
» next page
|