“We do not believe any group of men adequate enough or wise enough to operate without scrutiny or without criticism. We know that the only way to avoid error is to detect it, that the only way to detect it is to be free to inquire. We know that in secrecy error undetected will flourish and subvert.” –J. Robert Oppenheimer
The Green Man 2 oz bourbon 1 oz Cointreau 2/3 oz Fernet Branca 1/4 oz lime juice 3 sprigs mint Muddle mint with the bourbon. Add other ingredients. Shake with ice. Double strain into a glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Nose: Mint, orange, bourbon, menthol Palate: Fresh mint to start, orange and bourbon on … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230324
Welcome to the daily where the $#!+ show never seems to end. So, about the indictment of President Trump: https://twitter.com/AnnaApp91838450/status/1638514665914351617 https://twitter.com/RyanAFournier/status/1638513329126748162 https://twitter.com/MichaelDeLauzon/status/1638573883610791937 Bragg Hit the Brakes – Manhattan Grand Jury Told to Take Day Off, Delaying Any Indictment of President Trump I actually agree with this assessment: https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/1638627077074341888 I didn't think it was going to … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230323
https://twitter.com/DWesthawk/status/1636040691242369025 https://twitter.com/Millie__Weaver/status/1637959492708040705 Report, President Trump to be Indicted in Manhattan Tomorrow, City Coordinating with Secret Service for High Publicity Arrest Next Week https://twitter.com/Suzy_1776/status/1638227471345524756 https://twitter.com/Brick_Suit/status/1638203829681520640 Well, the indictment didn't happen, but something else did.... https://twitter.com/JosephJFlynn1/status/1637946563904323585 And Mr. Flynn said that before Rod DeSanctimonious did this: https://twitter.com/catturd2/status/1638288662453534724 Sundance's take: Ron DeSantis Tells Pier Morgan He Is Willing … Continue reading Dear KAG: 20230322 Open Thread
Cover image: Tulip Magnolia by Becky Lane, 'cause the blooms here all froze. https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1636814277490405376 Just as a reminder: https://twitter.com/charliekirk11/status/1637860449357299712 https://twitter.com/PapiTrumpo/status/1637153744130301953 Will President Trump be arrested today on a charge for which the statute of limitations has run out, or was it all a ruse to flush out yet more establishment neocons? The world is waiting … Continue reading Dear KAG: 20230321 Open Thread
Cocktails on the Feast of St. Patrick? That is all. Okay, I'm going to be MIA much of the day celebrating, so please hold down the fort. Let's see...what's on the link list this afternoon. 😏 The mother WEFfers are losing. Clif High is trying to watch his mouth. It never seems to work. Prominent … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF St. Paddy’s Special Open Thread 20230317
Where to start? https://youtu.be/dxHs7eeQEf0 We're more likely to follow the money, but, hey, we all need to follow something. Okay, here we go: Badlands News Brief - March 15, 2023 The American Diet Has a Sandwich Problem Since when have government standards on nutrition been right? The American Banking Crisis & The Faustian Bargain to … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230316
https://youtu.be/klOzM8oD3TE Why are we being distracted? https://twitter.com/ToscaAusten/status/1635702788825939968 Diving in: Badlands News Brief - March 14, 2023 God and the Declaration of Independence The Unconstitutional Tax on “Unrealized Capital Gains” Moody’s Puts First Republic, Five US Banks on Downgrade Watch Western Alliance Bancorp., Intrust Financial Corp., UMB Financial Corp., Zions Bancorp. and Comerica Inc. were the … Continue reading Dear KAG: 20230315 Open Thread
Cover image: Snow Flowers by Sharon Barnes The list today isn't TOO packed, but still.... https://twitter.com/DowdEdward/status/1634283759754436609 The first one up was discussed over the weekend in the comments, but I'm bringing it again just to be sure it's seen as the analysis is one not found anywhere else. Yet. The Parliamentary Motive Behind the J6 … Continue reading Dear KAG: 20230314 Happy Pi Day Open Thread
Blood and Sand Ingredients 1 ¼ ounces Scotch 1 ounce Cherry Brandy 1 ounce Blood Orange Juice (freshly squeezed) 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth Directions Pour all ingredients into a shaker. Fill with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail coupe. Garnish with a brandied cherry or enjoy straight. Cheers! https://twitter.com/DanScavino/status/1633948372510842880 On Thursday, there were two stories … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230310
Okay, I think I'm on the road back to my usual self. A lot going on in the background. Another Pulitzer Prize discredited as propaganda Thank You for Asking, Mr. President The feminization of academia is a disaster for intellectual freedom China is hanging on to foreign investment money China and money has popped up … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230309