Category Archives: The Culture

Acceleration of Authoritarianism in America: What Are the Odds?

Richard Baris and Robert Barnes discuss live.

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Today’s Quote – the Gell-Mann Amnesia effect

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Twitter pick of the day …

Just remember, just b/c Super Bowl is on Sunday, we may not know real winner for days or even weeks after the time allotted for official scoring. Referees will still have to tally all mail-in touchdowns and so called “extra … Continue reading

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The day the music died …

On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper” J. P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson. The event later became known … Continue reading

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My favorite poems (redux)

This is a repeat post (redux), but I don’t believe any of these poems can be read too many times! Besides, I need a short rest from politics to think about those things that are more important. They are varied … Continue reading

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Bill Whittle: Little People

This is really good, old-time, Bill Whittle. It is SO MUCH worth your time to listen to what he is saying here, and I think you will feel better after you do. At least, it made me feel proud to … Continue reading

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The GOOD News of 2020

What do you think about this? He has some points.

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What are you cooking for Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day?

For most of us, Christmas is the first or second biggest family event of the year, especially in the cooking and baking department. Some people prefer turkey, some prefer ham, and others (like me) prefer beef.

Posted in baking, cooking, Family, Holidays, Recipes, The Culture | 20 Comments

Seen on Facebook – Jimmy Stewart’s military career

H/T Texan59! Months after winning his 1941 Academy Award for best actor in “The Philadelphia Story,” Jimmy Stewart, one of the best-known actors of the day, left Hollywood and joined the US Army. He was the first big-name movie star … Continue reading

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What would Andrew Breitbart say about the senatorial vote in Georgia?

Wow, I really miss Andrew Breitbart. If Andrew were alive today, what would he say? There has been a lot of talk about the January runoff for Senate in Georgia. Some say, “vote the GOPe out”. Others say, “a majority … Continue reading

Posted in 2020 Election, 2020 Presidential Race, Politics, The Culture, Vote Fraud | 17 Comments