An article in the conservative (old time conservative – not Trump style) National Review. They sent it to me as an enticement to become a “premium” member of their website – this article would normally be behind their paywall. So I don’t know if the link will work but excerpts below the link. If AOC … Read more
Even though I don't like boxing, I loved Foreman. He reclaimed the heavyweight title at the age of 45. He was a total character – and had 12 children. George Foreman, Boxing Champion and Grilling Magnate, Dies at 76. He claimed a world title in his 20s and again in his 40s, and then made … Read more
Uh huh. Now they admit it. Seems not that long ago that politicians and scientists who suggested the Covid virus escaped a lab were jeered at by much of the media. Excerpt below but hit the link for the whole story So the Wuhan research was totally safe, and the pandemic was definitely caused by … Read more
In my office – my cap says JAMESON. PHOTO by Tim Ex-marine (Vinnie not me!) and super great guy!
Schumer was right – they would have been blamed for shutting down the government. The final vote was 62-38. Formal vote later tonight. Other Democrats are "outraged". Schumer has defended his decision by arguing that a shutdown is a political loser for Democrats that would further embolden the Elon Musk–run Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) … Read more
Ten days ago it was “rebuild our military” and now it’s chop the bureaucracy. In this case he’s referring to an overlay on the British National Health Service (NHS). And Sir Keir Starmer is PM and head of the Labor Party.
An analysis of how things worked out in various countries with various rules. And of course various systems from extreme harsh lockdowns to virtually none at all – and everything in between. And the results are … mixed. It's a long analysis. While these case studies of various countries show that it was clearly possible … Read more
Trump "out of step". An op ed in the WSJ. High-profile MAGA personalities applauded Friday as President Trump escalated his hostility toward Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky. Mr. Trump wrote on social media that Mr. Zelensky “disrespected the United States in the cherished Oval Office” and “can come back when he is ready for Peace.” That … Read more
Hit the link for stats and some explanation. The excerpt below the link confirms things Secretary of State Rubio had previously stated. “The 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States,” … Read more
Friday March ninth, 2024 and the title is “6 Rules for Drinking Bourbon … America’s Favorite Spirit” It was couple of months before I settled on the “Friday Cocktail” theme. Looking back I missed two Fridays but more than made up with extra postings for Christmas, Valentine’s day, the election, etc. So to celebrate, here … Read more