Friday, August 21, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Linky Links
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- Is the era of rising college tuition coming to an end?
- Could a margin call force a Phoenix Suns sale?
- Jonathan Turley" Oregon State and DEI by any other name.
- 'Mutiny' is a goofy Jason Stratham thriller that's exactly what you're looking for. Had the same reaction to The Bee Keeper - suspend disbelief and enjoy the ass-kicking on the big screen.
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Have to wonder if one of the drawbacks of being a super power is that even your own citizens feel emboldened to voice opinions against you and for your defacto enemy even in times of war. Take the war in Iran for example. Even a regime so evil as this member of the Axis of Evil gets positive press in this country. Liked it better when politics stopped at the water's edge.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Linky Links
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- US State's economies matched to a country.
- Sebastian Junger on Talking to God. Though I would argue even many pre-Christian religions argued only priests could speak directly to God.
- From the archives: Sharpen your thinking with these 10 cognitive razors.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today's offering does not include any observations of either the war in Iran or the war in Ukraine. Instead I concentrate on other shiny objects.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Linky Links
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- The divisiveness of diversity mismanagement.
- From the archives: Mari Andrew with 100 things I know.
- In 2026 - all remaining China doves and apologists are suspect.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
To be fair - I don't have first hand knowledge of what the conditions are on the Navy carriers and ships in the news and should take negative reports with more than a grain of salt. This doesn't change the fact we need to build more ships and carriers.
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Monday, August 17, 2026
More Linky Links
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- Jay Bhatthacharya on restoring trust in America's scientific institutions.
- Kevin Kelly: Without a theory of intelligence.
- Jennie Buss reportedly opposing family sale of Lakers ownership stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
- It takes two hands to handle a Whopper. You should have a local burger joint.
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- Hayden Panettiere found dead. Shocking news to start your week. Memento mori.
- Jonathan Turley: According to a poll almost 60% of Democrats have a favorable view on Socialism.
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
In addition to the USS Washington being redeployed from the Pacific to Iran - the guided missile destroyer USS Benfold reportedly lost power for four says in the South China Sea. Not exactly the gold-plated Navy some pretend we have. Less money for Somali fraud and more money for Navy ships is in order.
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Sunday, August 16, 2026
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Went to the beach in RI yesterday but it seemed the beach was invaded by small rocks. There were so many rocks that I had to wear my sandals to go swimming. And after a Summer Shandy or two you have to so swimming.
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Saturday, August 15, 2026
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today is VJ Day (Victory over Japan) and sadly the only state that still celebrates it is Rhode Island. I'm going support them by visiting RI today (they have nice beaches).
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Friday, August 14, 2026
College Football Thoughts
Some last minute preseason college football thoughts especially on the Jayden Daniels - LSU spat.
Was having these thoughts anyway and figured may as well jot them down.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- VDH: Who has been destroying norms? He's not wrong,
- Army head football coach Jeff Monken rewarded with a new 5-year contract. Good for him!
- Jonathan Turley on Hakeem Jeffries and rage politics. Hakeem supports term limits for the Supreme Court but has anyone asked if he also supports term limits for Congress?
- Charles Noble was quite a man. He should be better known.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Really warming to the idea of announcing Sidney Sweeney as the new White House Press Secretary just before the midterm elections. All the blue hairs will complain and provide a real contrast between what the Republicans are for (Sweeney) and what the Democrats stand for (Rosie O'Donnell). Landslide for the R's.
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Linky Links
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- Glenn Reynolds: In which I am replaced by a robot - maybe.
- From the archives: Niccolò Machiavelli and the Four Princes of Pragmatism.
- Matt Ridley: Consensus is another word for groupthink.
- WNBA task force discusses transgender amid furor. Amusing how these people have no clue to the first rule of holes.
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Talk about questioning the timing - Mark Walter sold the Lakers for $12.5 billion just shortly after facing indictments for fraud in some of his other companies. Am I the only one who heard Walter saying after the sale (in Ben Affleck's voice) "The good thing kids is I'm now liquid."
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Linky Links
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- The artful diplomat - John Quincy Adams.
- From the archives: Farnam Street on Habits vs Goals.
- Sources: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5 billion.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Imagine if in order for a pregnant woman to keep her job - the woman has to play Russian roulette by pointing a .38 with one bullet in it at her belly and pull the trigger. That is in essence what Anthony Fauci did. When you think Fauci can't sink any lower or get more evil - he does.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Many a truth is said in jest.
- Only have one wireless doorbell but it works great (even better if someone knocks)
- Democrats announce they aren't allowed to remember what they did a few years ago.
More Linky Links
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- How the Red Sox turned their season around.
- From the archives: The Comic Bool Script Archive.
Linky Links
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- What if the TLAM was combat ineffective tomorrow? Can't help but think of how the lessons of the Civil War were not learned y those who fought WW I.
- Glenn Greenwald: The tendency of AOC and her allies to giggle away the "craziness" of Woke-era abuses should not be tolerated. At long last AOC have you no sense of decency?
- Kevin Kelly: Worldbuilding with spatial intelligence. Don't sleep on Grok's potential access to all those Tesla cameras and videos of the real world.
- Job numbers are weak, but the labor market doom is overdone.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Todd Blanche officially became the new Attorney General after narrowly being voted in 50-49. What does it matter who is the AG though if no charges ever seem to be brought though? Russia Hoax, Jeffrey Epstein's clients - hell even a bag full of cocaine in the White House - all with no charges. It can be depressing and more reason why many turn to sports or other pursuits instead.
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Monday, August 10, 2026
Linky Links
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- I found the American dream... in China. A castings story.
- The moral case for dropping the atomic bombs. Dropping the bombs was the right choice no matter how some may want to change the history.
- Glenn Reynolds on 25-years of blogitude. Congrats professor!
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Have become convinced that some in blue states have truly convinced themselves that the "state of politics they find themselves in" is somehow Donald Trump's fault. Not kidding. These usually levelheaded people have somehow deluded themselves into thinking that it's not the fault of the people they keep electing but that Orange Man bad.
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Sunday, August 09, 2026
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Linky Links
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- Senate punts on Protect College Sports Act until September.
- From the archives: Steven Pressfield on empathy.
- Cool: 50 things to do before you die. A real-life bucket list come to life.
- The Save Act requiring voter ID in federal elections failed. The vote was along party lines 52-48 but 60 votes were needed. Even if it passes now it will not be in effect in tome for the 2026 election. Here's a list of all the Senators up for re-election in 2026 - remember all the R's voted in favor of voter ID and all the D's voted against it.
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
The Senate failed to pass the Save Act requiring voter ID even though it nominally passed along strict party lines 52-48. All the Yea's were Republican and all the No's were Democrats. For some reason 60-votes were needed. Not sure if this is what they intended but they are turning many people into single issue voters.
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Saturday, August 08, 2026
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
The Conservatives seem intent on living up to the idea of just "conserving" the way things currently are. Meanwhile those on the Left seem determined to change anything they can touch usually to whatever the latest fad happens to be which today seems to be Socialism. It' all very disheartening.
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Friday, August 07, 2026
Linky Links
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- What will the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act do for housing supply?
- Senators Hawley, Banks, and Tuberville file amendment to protect state laws banning men in women's sports. While I agree in principle I also wonder if this opens the door to state laws to open NIL loopholes to circumnavigate the Protect College Sports Act.
- From the archives: Obamas own words are the most devastating evidence he was lying.
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Our long national nightmare is over as football returned last night with the Panthers beating the Cardinals 33-30 on a last second TD to win the 2026 Hall of Fame game. Who cares its only preseason action - football is back!
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Thursday, August 06, 2026
Linky Links
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- A look back at Dr. Pauly and the poker boom.
- The real victims of the Long March.
- From the archives: 50 ways to unplug and feel human again.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Rock HOF Version
Reportedly Prince's guitar was given to Oprah Winfrey in the first row when it finally came down. Perhaps the best guitar solo ever.
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
The Protect College Sports Act has passed cloture and may be voted on this week. What does it say about our society that this is what many average Americans are most concerned with? Perhaps this is a function of the time of year with so little sports actually on TV.
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Wednesday, August 05, 2026
College Football Thoughts
Some college football observations while we wait to see what happens (if anything) in the Senate to the Protect College Sports Act. Maybe we actually get a regular season game first.
Was having these thoughts anyway and figure may as well jot them down and post on Substack.
Linky Links
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- When Rudy Giuliani made New York great again. (HT Execupundit)
- The final text of the Protect College Sports Act. It's 171 pages - Jeez!
- If you've ever been to the Denver airport - this is funny.
- Three companies changing how we build, power, and defend America.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Many are curious what the Senate will do with either the Save Act to require voter ID or the Protect College Sports Act but I may be most curious what happens with Rand Paul's resolution to charge Anthony Fauci with Contempt of Congress. I want the to keep the pressure on that cockroach.
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Tuesday, August 04, 2026
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- Americans use less energy than 50-years ago.
- Kevin Kelly with 88 prompts for long term thinking.
- I feel seen.
- More on the potential death of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Yesterday turned out to be a rather quiet day in both the Iran war peace negotiations and the MLB trade deadline fronts. The big news happened much earlier in both - with the start of the war in one and the trading of Tarik Skubal in the other. Surprised someone hasn't written an article comparing the two.
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Monday, August 03, 2026
Linky Links
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- Observations on the US government running GPS. Thought provoking.
- Drug discovery has no magic wand. Expecto pharmo!
- Jonathan Turley: Hunter Biden claims family is boke in defaulting on $17 million bill.
- Churchill Downs, NYRA to hold 3-year old series that does not include Preakness. Wait - what?
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Today reportedly negotiations for peace in Iran will begin and it is also the MLB trade deadline. Only one of the two events has a set end time that's guaranteed to happen though.
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Sunday, August 02, 2026
More Linky Links
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- How protectionism turns friends into rivals. For the record I support reciprocal tariffs. If a country has a zero tariff on our goods we should have reciprocal zero tariffs on theirs. Canada does not have reciprocal tariffs with us even though we are their largest trading partner.
- The complete insanity of the Democratic Socialist agenda.
- Some mostly forgotten history - George Thomas the Rock of Chickamauga.
Linky Links
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- Please use AI. Worth a read.
- Jonathan Turley: Joe Biden confessed to everything on tape.
- The ethics of journalism in an era of ideology. Junger's writing often make me wonder if his bias has colored his thinking (or possibly mine has). But he always makes me think.
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Everyone is talking about Anthony Fauci except it seems the corporate media. Don't think they realize the further damage they are doing to their reputations as people seek their "news" elsewhere. This lack of viewers bought to you by Big Pharma.
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Saturday, August 01, 2026
John Marshall: Definer of a Nation
To Marshall, more than any other person, belongs the credit for establishing the foundation of the constitutional interpretation." - Jean Edward Smith
Linky Links
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- Wait - what?
- SEC and Big 10 vote to support Protect College Sports Act. But now will bill be voted on by Senate this week?
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
You have to wonder if Anthony Fauci pleading the 5th so many times in front of Congress was an admission that he knows that the autopen pardon is as fake as the lockdowns.
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