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I’ve previously highlighted a couple of sources of excellent information about US politics, the videos of Robert Reich and Thom Hartmann. Today I’d like to focus on a few more. These four people/channels tell you the latest deal about Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats, Fox News, impeachment, the presidential race — and Trump’s response to the […]
{4.5/5} “It occurs to me to dwell on what a microcosm we are of the war as a whole, you and I. The physics of us. An action and an equal and opposite reaction. My viney-hivey elfworld, as you say, versus your techy-mechy dystopia.” This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar […]
This is the headline I’ve been waiting 3 1/2 years for: The Trump Presidency Is Over It’s from Peter Wehner at The Atlantic. He’s a Republican who saw what Trump was at the beginning. The fact that it took a pandemic to end the Trump presidency is shocking. Trump is so obviously horrible in every […]
Whenever the story of World War II is told, there’s the part where the US dropped nuclear bombs on Japan and then they surrendered. It was always clear that there was a connection between the two — Japan surrendered because of the nuclear bombs dropped on them. But Ward Wilson at Foreign Policy disputes this […]
Here’s a suggestion for people who want to help the environment but aren’t quite ready to become vegetarian: substitute beans for beef in your diet. James Hamblin at The Atlantic explains what the deal is here: If Everyone Ate Beans Instead of Beef Here is one more article on a similar theme. Melissa Clark at […]
{4.5/5} “For a family of generally lovely people, we sure have a lot of rivals.” Modern Family season 11, aired in 2019-20 Haley is following a book on parenting rather than listening to her parents. Alex is in Antarctica but really wants to come home. Phil wants Gloria to join him in his real estate […]
{4.5/5} “‘It doesn’t make any sense.’ ‘I feel like we say that a lot.’” Manifest season 2, aired in 2020 Michaela is accidentally shot by Zeke, who had been struggling with Jared over the weapon. When they calculate that Griffin was alive the same amount of time as he was gone, they realize that the […]
{4.5/5} “Why you read this book? I already on page 20 and there’s still no murder.” — Mr. Kim Kim’s Convenience season 4, aired in 2020 Raj cancelled his wedding because he’s in love with Janet, and now Janet’s not sure what she wants. Jung and Kimchee have a burst pipe emergency in their apartment, […]
{4/5} “‘We have no desire to disturb your sacred traditions,’ Kakkh assured him. ‘Fear instead the wiles of the Federation, and strike now before they corrupt your Empire as they have contaminated so many other worlds before you. You must take action — for honor’s sake.’” Star Trek: The Next Generation — Dragon’s Honor by […]
{5/5} “I understand your concerns… Request denied.” — Acting Captain Data Star Trek: The Next Generation season 5, aired in 1991-92 Ensign Ro Laren joins the crew but people aren’t sure about her since she’s been in prison. When Ambassador Spock is spotted on Romulus, Captain Picard receives orders to find out what he’s doing […]