TRUMP IS SHOWING AN UNACCUSTOMED LEVEL OF SELF-DISCIPLINE THAT SHOULD WORRY HIS ENEMIES: Donald Trump Sensed a Trap by the Left and Didn’t Fall for It. “During presidential campaigns, candidates are typically briefed by the nation’s security agencies on critical matters they could face if they win the election. However, this week former President Donald Trump announced that he would refuse to take part in these standard intelligence briefings for candidates. And the reason is actually quite genius. He explained his decision by expressing concern that Democrats would leak classified information and then attempt to accuse him of being the source of the leaks. In other words, Trump knew a trap was being set for him.”
Author Archive: Glenn Reynolds
August 25, 2024
THE FOOD ON YOUR TABLE is literally at stake.
ALL TYRANNICAL GOVERNMENTS USE FOOD AS A WEAPON: ‘Are we not eating tonight?’ Myanmar’s military junta accused of using hunger as a ‘weapon’ by blocking vital food aid.
JUST IN TIME FOR THE ELECTION: Free COVID-19 tests available for U.S. households in fall.
FALLEN ANGELS IS JUST A SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL, RIGHT GUYS? RIGHT? GUYS? California experiences rare August snowfall in Sierra Nevada Mountains near Mammoth.
IT’S EVEN WORSE THAN IT SOUNDS:
S E V E N T E E N
So that brings us from 296 US Navy ship count down to 279?
China has what? 360 and growing
Dear @USNavyCNO, why have you not been fired yet? https://t.co/kdGAHa5tnY
— John Ʌ Konrad V (@johnkonrad) August 24, 2024
It’s because they can’t man the ships because recruiting is going so badly. Some of this is just high workload, poor schedules and the aftereffects of dumb Covid policy. But I think there’s also the overlying effect of a bad leadership attitude in the military in general.
If our leadership class wanted us too weak to resist China, what would they do differently?
Plus: “A Navy official, when contacted by USNI News, acknowledged the service was working on a plan to retask civilian mariners but did not provide details. The new effort, known informally as ‘the great reset’ has yet to be adopted by the Navy and is awaiting approval from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, USNI News understands.” Um.
THEY RALLIED AROUND TEDDY WHEN HE KILLED AN INNOCENT WOMAN, BUT THIS IS BEYOND THE PALE:
Camelot pic.twitter.com/IDgZJdm46x
— Jon Levine (@LevineJonathan) August 24, 2024
UPDATE (From Ed):
For those who don't get the joke.https://t.co/cgGcVqOBda
— Holden (@Holden114) August 23, 2024
NANOTECHNOLOGY UPDATE: A leap forward in nanotechnology: Growing special micro-crystals for better devices.
HOW TO REACT if your electric vehicle catches fire. “Also, you shouldn’t attempt to put out the flame yourself. This is a chemical fire, so a couple buckets of water won’t sufficiently smother the flames. EV battery fires can take first responders around 10 times more water to extinguish than a fire in a gas-powered vehicle. Sometimes the firefighters may decide to let the battery just burn itself out, rather than dousing it with water.”
Water isn’t great for extinguishing a gasoline vehicle fire, either. CO2 or halon or dry chemical extinguishers are better. And can you “turn off the engine” on an electric vehicle?
THE NEW SPACE RACE: SpaceX shows off Dragon capsules for Polaris Dawn flight.
LEAVING A SINKING SHIP? Democrat Suggests He Would Join GOP Administration: ‘We Failed A Lot of People.’
NEWS YOU CAN USE: A Primer on the Current State of Longevity Research.
I DUNNO, THEIR STUDENTS SEEM PRETTY GOOD AT THAT STUFF ALREADY: Northwestern to mandate antisemitism, ‘other forms of hate’ training for students.
THIS IS THE DUMBEST TIMELINE:
She has no clue what collective bargaining is.
— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) August 24, 2024
KIDS ARE OFF LIMITS, UNLESS THEY’RE REPUBLICANS’ KIDS: Sarah Palin Lights Rick Wilson Up Over His Sudden Concern Over Attacking the Children of Politicians.
AS ALWAYS, THEIR INSTINCT WAS TO TURN ON HIM, MEAN-GIRLS FASHION: Kennedy’s indictment of his former party, along with his endorsement of Donald Trump, has sent shock waves through the chambers of the self-appointed elite who would rule us.
MATT TAIBBI: Note to Philip Bump: The Washington Post columnist speaks on CNN; a brief reply.
Bump says the Twitter Files stuff has been “debunked a thousand times over.” In fact it caused Washington Post editors to append numerous corrections, including to Bump’s own work.
THIS DOES SEEM RIGHT: People Without Meaningful Lives Seek Power Over Others.
OUT: ONLY WEIRD, ANTI-SCIENCE CONSPIRACY NUTS WORRY ABOUT FLUORIDE IN WATER.
IN: US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids.
JOHN LUCAS ON THE PEOPLE WHO HATE THE U.S.
OUT: ENGLAND FOR THE ENGLISH. IN: ENGLAND FOR EVERYONE BUT THE ENGLISH. Fascism Alert: Teenager Who Waved English Flag Near North Yorkshire Islamic Centre Jailed.
August 24, 2024
OPEN THREAD: You know those good ole boys blog commenters are ready to fight, ’cause it’s almost Saturday night.