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The superlative wit of Paul Krugman
Yesterday in the Times, Paul Krugman discussed a Not-So-Great Replacement: Elon Musk’s ad hoc (and ad lib) name change from Twitter, a terrific name, to X, a huh? name. In the course of Krugman’s ruminations, he used a brand new … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, The Facts of Life, The filthy rich
Tagged Elon Musk, Paul Krugman, TAFKAT, Twitter
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Death and other tidbits from the heartland of America
Brought to us by Harper’s Weekly Review: A Des Moines meteorologist resigned after receiving death threats for his coverage of climate change. Six days after the Texas governor Greg Abbott signed a repeal of rules requiring rest breaks and water … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, Human rights, Politics, The Facts of Life, War on women
Tagged cage fights, Des Moines meteorologist, Elon Musk, Freedom Caucus, Greg Abbott water ban, Harper's, House of Representatives, Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mark Zuckerberg, spousal rape
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Do you understand what this man is saying?
I don’t. I understand the individual words but the import? Nah. From Harper’s Weekly Review: “If people want less free speech, they will ask government to pass laws to that effect. Therefore, going beyond the law is contrary to the … Continue reading
Posted in Government, The Facts of Life, Trumpism, voting rights
Tagged Elon Musk, First Amendment, free speech, Tesla
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