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Friday, July 17, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Glenn Reynolds: Seize the Day - will Trump the Guaranty Clause?
- Jonathan Turley: Higher Ed hits another low in public trust.
- From the archives: Umberto Eco on the narrative structure in Ian Fleming's books.
- How predictable are laws? Especially the EPA ones?
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Tonight President Trump gives a speech to the nation. Guessing that the war in Iran and fraud in US elections will be the two big tent poles of the speech. Hard to spin either of those topics - Iran has proven to be plain evil for decades and voter fraud is just wrong - but spin you will hear from the media tonight.
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Truth Hiding In Plain Sight
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- AI will lead to more jobs not fewer.
- Our schools need freedom of expression. Agree - but also feel students should have to pass a US citizenship test to get a degree. They are still citizens but they don't get that degree unless they pass the test.
College Football Thoughts
Some offseason thoughts and observations that were NOT sponsored by Monster Energy drinks.
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Anal Ice Cubes and the Difference Between Men and Women
I read a study once where the experts explained that putting ice cubes up the rectums of unconscious people has no physiological benefit and can even lead to seizures and stroke. Of course I laughed at such a silly study. And the more I thought about it – the funnier I thought it was.
After thinking about it for a while I came to the unmistakable conclusion that men were completely responsible for such a thing. In order for the study to be done in the first place people must have been putting ice cubes up the butts of unconscious people. Who would do such a thing? Men! A woman would never see an unconscious person and think – “Instead of calling an ambulance for help I think I will jam a large ice cube up the ass to see if that wakes the person up.” Say that to a guy and the chances are his response would be, “What the heck – give it a shot.”
And who would design and OK the spending for such a dumb study? Men! Do you think they told the test subjects what the study was all about? “OK we are going to knock you unconscious and then place ice cubes of different sizes up your rectum.” How would you like to be the test subject that ended up having a stroke because you needed the $50 the experiment paid?
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Many a truth is said in jest.
- Mitch McConnell has become a national joke.
- Heh Heh
- I don't recall ever giving anyone permission to use images of my body.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Spain beat France 2-0 yesterday to make it to the World Cup finals on Sunday. Who they play will be determined today when England takes on Argentina at 3:00. Unless of course President Trump announces tomorrow that the winner of that game has to take on the US in the Universe Cup. That would be huge!
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Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
More Linky Links
More stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Jonathan Turley on Ro Khanna lying about the "billionaires tax." He lies about many things.
- Secretary Marco Rubio: Why We're Dismantling the ICC. Agree 100% - ICC delenda est.
- Reminder we have the Epirus Leonidas. None shall pass! We also have a bag of gadgets that have not been publicly revealed.
- Wes Moore's Bronze Star was a political rescue mission. This is stolen valor.
Summer Reading List
Already have re-read four of the titles and will probably add to that number before the summer is out.
Enjoy!
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Jonathan Turley: The Absurdity of the Hunter Biden Defamation Case. Seriously - WTF?
- Debt is not a free lunch. Debt matters.
- US Ambassador to NATO says Iran "controlled by a bunch of crazy people." Yeah - for the past 40-years.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Did not watch a second of the HR derby last night. Not because it was on Netflix but because I had no interest. Getting to the Springsteen song 57 channels and nothing on stage in my life when it comes to TV. When there's not a game on that is.
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Quotes for Today
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Monday, July 13, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Shane Parrish and "The Best Summary of Atlas Shrugged." I'm at the point where I just re-read John Gault's speech near the end of the book.
- Don Surber: Lindsey Graham, a profile in courage. A little over the top but Lindsey Graham was a good man.
- How Ukraine built a war fighting state. Did he mean "rationalization" or was that supposed to be "nationalization?" I like "rationalization."
- The Mitch McConnell situation keeps getting weirder and weirder.
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
What happened with South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham is tragic. The ongoing saga on Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has devolved into being just plain bizarre. It's hard to know what to even think about McConnell's status anymore.
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Quotes for Today
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Fight, Fight, Fight
The assassination attempt was two years ago. Don't forget what they tried to take from you. And don't forget all that President Trump has accomplished since then.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Knowledge
What is the path to knowledge is one of the most asked questions in life.
Feel free to share the post. Everyone should tread the path!
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- The next frontier is under your feet.
- Jonathan Turley on the passing of Lindsey Graham.
- From the archives: Paul Graham and the right kind of stubborn.
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Watched both World Cups games yesterday which both went Extra Time and finished 2-1 with England beating Denmark and Argentina beating Switzerland in the nightcap. The Final Four is now set.
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Jonathan Turley: Framers would have hated the "billionaires" tax.
- From the archives: Appearances vs Experiences - what really makes us happy?
- Yikes!
- Is there anything Vitamin D can't do? Get your sunlight - it's free!
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
This year is how to say and spell Turkey, last year it was "Gulf of America" or "Gulf of Mexico," but the granddaddy of them all is the English Channel. For centuries the French have called it La Manche (the elbow) instead. They even made it feminine.
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Friday, July 10, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Sebastian Junger - Oh, Graham. So many are falling into the trap of thinking "but Hitler loved his dog" trying to find an excuse for the inexcusable.
- Jonathan Turley on post-Platner politics.
- Why it's so hard hard to break John Deere's control over farming.
The Trump Platform
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
You hear surprisingly little about Boston being a choice for LeBron James' next home. This lack of noise gives me hope that he may have made the Celtics his surprise choice of team for next season. They do offer LeBron a great chance at another ring too.
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Quotes for Today
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Thursday, July 09, 2026
Salt: A World History
"...At the height of their power in the fifteenth century, the Hanseatics were believed to have at their command 40,000 vessels and 300,000 men.
For a time, the Hanseatics were well appreciated as honorable merchants who ensured quality and fought against unscrupulous practices. They were known as Easterlings because they came from the east, and that is the origin of the word sterling, which meant 'of assured value.'
...To control herring and salt was to control northern economies."
Links Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- The states driving the US's economic growth. Some surprising results.
- Spending cuts or tax increases: 38 years of fixing the debt. Cutting spending is better than increasing taxes - it is known.
- Buffalo Barbeque, rummage sales, and you.
- From the archive: Marc Andreessen and the little tech agenda. True then - true now.
Thursday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Is it a sign of how well the US military and the Trump Administration have the country of Iran in hand that the traditional media has shrunk their coverage of the "war" to almost nothing? If it was going poorly they would be leading the news with it - think about that for a minute.
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Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Broncos head coach Sean Payton reportedly considered Bill Belichick a temporary takeover as head coach. A convoluted plan to get Belichick the 15 more wins he needs.
- Wait - a Chinese company owns Volvo but many Volvo cars are made in SC - so that's OK? I'm not looking at Volvo the same ever again.
Wednesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
The Trump Administration is done trying to deal with the Iranian regime with President Trump calling them "scum." Think we just stopped short of calling for outright regime change or launching an 800 number "send us targets" for Iranian citizens to call so we can plan bombings.
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Quotes for Today
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Tuesday, July 07, 2026
The Americans: The Colonial Experience - Daniel Boorstin
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Federal Reserve working paper suggest Biden illegal immigrant wave drove up home prices 30%. Thought that Fed high interest rates depressed the housing market? How does this effect the housing market going forward? Especially if interest rates drop as expected?
- Kevin Kelly: Quiet My Exoself. Every person could be a potential Ironman.
- Springtime for Platner Ends. Golf clap for headline but allegations are horrific.
- The Last Stand and the Rockstar of American Literature. Admit that I've been put off by the casual racism of Jack London but maybe I should give him another chance.
Tuesday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
The USMNT lost to Belgium 4-1 last night. Today President Trump may hit Belgium with a 100% tariff - or he should. It would be a popular move right now.
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Monday, July 06, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I fund interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Jonathan Turley on the fall of PA Governor Josh Shapiro. The truth never mind 2028 - Shapiro had to turn radical just to have a hope of remaining governor of PA after the sharp turn of the "new" Democratic (Socialist) Party.
- Fact about Old Ironsides that's worth remembering.
Monday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Went to bed last night with England leading Mexico 2-1 and the English went to hold on 3-2, The USMNT team plays tonight - with Balogun. Think I've officially watched more soccer this year than baseball. Not sure if that's because I've become caught up in the Cup being in the US or that the Red Sox are so bad this year. Either way MLB should be worried they are losing views like me.
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Quotes for Today
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Sunday, July 05, 2026
The Killing Moon - Echo and the Bunnymen
This was considered new wave when I was young but now it's probably considered a lost classic.
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Matt Ridley on the most important thing to happen in 1776. Being English I'm not surprised he picked James Watt's steam engine but he does have a point.
- Great lawn for the 4th of July. How about a great lawn year round!
- DataRepublican: On the History Jefferson warned us not to forget
Sunday Flotsam an Jesam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
One of the benefits of the 4th falling on a Saturday is an extra long weekend for many with travel being spread out between yesterday, today and tomorrow. If you are traveling - hope you run into a minimum of traffic.
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Quotes for Today
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Saturday, July 04, 2026
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.
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
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Friday, July 03, 2026
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- DataRepublican - about those supposed USAID child deaths.
- 'Merica!
- GOP hardliners vow to blockade must-pass bills until voter ID is passed.
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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Thursday, July 02, 2026
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.
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.
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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Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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.
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
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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.
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