Reminder

Independence Day Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Give it a read. Something you should do regularly.

- From the archives: The July 4th fight fiasco. A mostly forgotten piece of American history.

- America: The next 250 years.

- What De We Owe Our Country?

Happy 4th of July

July 4th Flotsam and Jetsam

Miscellaneous thoughts and observations on our nation's 250th birthday.

As we celebrate our country's 250th birthday this weekend please remember that July is also American beer month and commemorate appropriately. My choice will be Sam Adams Summer Ale. Enjoy!

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks.

The Declaration of Independence

What happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence.

The US and NATO

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- DataRepublican - about those supposed USAID child deaths.

- You can restart a shipyard.

- 'Merica!

- GOP hardliners vow to blockade must-pass bills until voter ID is passed.

250 Years Ago

Friday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Today is the official observance of the July 4th holiday for many and a day off from work. Many are also taking Monday off to create a really long weekend. There will be lot's of traveling and celebrating this weekend. Enjoy yourself but stay safe.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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What is Science?

More Linky Links

More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Blackberry is no longer a phone company. It's become something much more valuable. Think self-driving cars and robots.

- US says it won't extend trade deals with Mexico and Canada.

- Jonathan Turley: Democratic politician denounces the Declaration of Independence.

- Glenn Reynolds: Ditching the Seventeenth (Amendment).

Some Memes You May Enjoy

Many a truth is said in jest.

- I feel seen.

- Heh Heh

- More soccer you say?

- Dr. Trump on TDS

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- The secret engine powering Anthropic's growth. 

- CERN is powering down the Large Hadron Collider for upgrades. It will reopen in 2030.

- Many a truth is said in jest.

- Kevin Kelly: The Forever Book. An idea that will stick with you.

Naval Ravikant on How to Get Rich

Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Jaylen Brown was traded to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks. Hate this trade but if it is a prelude to another move I can understand. Also if shows how little the rest of the NBA wanted to have Jaylen Brown in their locker room I'd like to know that story. Or did the Celtics get robbed? Right now a little shocked to be honest.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Start Small - But Start

More Linky Links

More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Commas and the Declaration of Independence.

- From the archives: The Buffett formula - going to be smarter than wen you woke up.

- It's a heat wave, a tropical heat wave (and people are dying in Europe).

- Matt Ridley: We're using the wrong pronouns for AI. Ridley makes a good point. Ultron and Jarvis we're the same even though they were both AI robots.

College Football Thoughts

Some Brendan Sorsby heavy offseason thoughts and observations. It may be hot out but the Brendan Sorsby story is cooling down.

Was having these anyway and figured may as well jot them down and put up on Substack.

Why I Don't Drink Whiskey (Anymore)

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender athletes.

- Supreme Court strikes down Trump's order ending birthright citizenship.

- President Trump responds to Supreme Court ruling.

- Could a Jaylen Brown trade to Cavaliers result in LeBron James in Cleveland? But why not with the Celtics?

Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Today is July 1st and 250 years ago America was in the process of finalizing the Declaration of Independence, during the Civil War the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg was fought, in modern times Wimbledon tennis has begun, and today is the first day of NBA free agency. Lots going on July 1st.

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Quotes for Today

 Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Battle of Gettysburg

Today was the anniversary of the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg.

• Gettysburg day one. The bloodiest battle ever fought on US soil.
• General John Buford is an unsung hero of Gettysburg.
• Above photo via

Happy 96th Birthday to American Icon Thomas Sowell

The Best and the Brightest

"[President] Kennedy understood the gaps in [Robert] McNamara; even if he was brilliant, he was not wise. When Kennedy told him to bring back an answer on a question, McNamara would work diligently, come back, and present the answer to the question. If Kennedy noted that this was not the answer he wanted, McNamara would disappear and come back with the right answer this time... Kenny O'Donnell, who had become one of McNamara's more constant critics within the government and who would later argue vociferously with Bobby Kennedy that most of the mistakes of the Kennedy era had stemmed from McNamara...

It is not a particularly happy chapter in his life, he did not serve himself nor the country well, he was, there's no kinder or gentler word for it, a fool."

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- The Clickety-clack and the Heat. Mind the gap (literally).

- Glenn Reynolds: Bringing back the 'spoils system?' Yes please!

- Jonathan Turley on Supreme Court reaffirming Executive power.

- How to think in writing.

Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

In a 6-3 decision the Supreme Court ruled the President has to right to fire certain federal employees including Federal Trade Commission employees. This ruling could go a long way in draining the swamp.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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I Feel Seen

 

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- This year's Mark Twain prize goes to Bill Maher. 

- The Warriors pursuing LeBron James and Anthony Davis? Silly season in the NBA has arrived.

- What Lincoln's second inaugural says to America at 250.

- The Declaration of Dependance. Some history I did not know.

Ayn Rand

Monday Flotsam and Jetsam

 Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

Get the feeling that's we've both reached the regime change part of the war with Iran but also the point where we say to allies with air forces like Saudi Arabia and Israel, "Hey guys would you like some live fire practice? They're the ones who said no to peace so here's your chance to take out some long built up frustration or take revenge."

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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We've All Been Here

Linky Links

Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.

- America, you saved my life. A look at the US from it's founding today. How can you not think that our brightest days are still to come?

- Dave Portnoy: How I built Barstool Sports. Article should be free for all to read.

- Jonathan Turley: Democrats learn the mob has a mind of its own.

- Another pillar of climate advocacy collapses.

The Power of Books

Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam

Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.

With today being Mel Brooks 100th birthday you may be asking what do you get for the man who has everything? Well how about the Presidential Medal of Freedom - he doesn't have one of those yet.

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Quotes for Today

Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.

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Happy 100th to Genius and American Icon Mel Brooks