Open Thread

Bitcoin Miners Came To Appalachia. Lied about the impact. Hmmm, sounds like a promising story line for the Justified reboot: LIMESTONE, Tenn. — It started as a low hum one…

China's Dictator Having Bad Year. Because no one dared tell him the truth over his Covid policy, and that the Chinese vaccines were inferior: But while we’re all justifiably obsessed…

Back with my new hip.  I'm taking great pains, and great pain meds (thanks for everything, Jacqi!), to bring you the stuff that I find interesting.  Feel free, as always,…

First Amendment Lawyers Rooting For Media--To Lose?  I might be right with them: The suits, which are being argued in several state and federal courts, accuse Project Veritas, Fox News,…

Abortions Are Illegal In Texas.  The last in-state appeal of Texas' draconian law was denied by the Texas Supreme Court: In a unanimous decision, the court ruled that state licensing…

The Latest On Putin's War.  More like Putin's obsession.  Looks like the only way it ends is if someone in Russia takes out Putin.  If you want your propaganda with…

The Guardian Provides Excellent Source Of Up-To-Date Ukraine-Russia News.  A go-to resource. Cause/Effect:  Trump plane (allegedly) makes emergency landing.  Trump fund-raises for new plane.  Which reminds me: Has anyone outside…

Bud Wins. So Do Guinness And Harp's.  2210 to 1015.  IMO, that's an excellent turnout for a Special Election.  Registration is destiny: "This wasn't something I went looking for," Freel…

The Roger Stone Tapes.  When a vain person participates in a vanity project, the results often don't paint said person in a positive light: As a mob ransacked the Capitol…

Texas Progressives Surge In Primaries: Progressives did very well in three closely watched congressional races. Greg Casar, a proud member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won a landslide victory…

That Black Opry Revue show at the Arden Gild Hall was one for the ages.  If you were there, you know.  Nights like last night are why I produce/promote shows. …

Right-Wing 'Legal Foundation' Goes After Delaware Voter Rights.  (h/t to Matt Bittle) You know because a good man, an honest man, is forced to choose between doing his elections job…

Putin Starts Shootin': Early Thursday, just as President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia announced on television that he had decided “to carry out a special military operation” in Ukraine, explosions…