…to all my faithful readers, from me, Patricia, and the cats. We remain healthy and blessed.
The Scrooges Of 2025
A survey of evil philanthropists.
The One-Party State
Are there any non-mediocrities running for governor of California among the Democrats?
The Dark Ages
Could they return?
It’s sadly quite possible.
Gundo
The Economist has discovered El Segundo, including its history with SpaceX. It’s a primary reason I haven’t abandoned California yet.
Who Won Georgia In 2020?
We have no way to know.
Trump was right to question the election. I question it myself.
Obnoxious Quotes Of 2025
John Hawkins has compiled a list of the thirty worst.
The British State
Patriots should not fight for it.
Yes.
The Foresight Meme Prize
I saw this at Vision Weekend a week and a half ago.
Announcing: the winner of our $10K Meme Prize!
— Existential Hope (@HopeExistential) December 18, 2025
After reviewing almost 400 entries, we are thrilled to share that the winner of our Meme Prize is “Voices from 2099” by @JellyfishDAO! Their short video makes us see the present day through the eyes of a future society that has… pic.twitter.com/PsxrO1uPPi
Moving Forward
NASA may have a new Administrator as soon as Monday or Tuesday of next week. https://t.co/2aDdcaJMJa
— Eric Berger (@SciGuySpace) December 11, 2025
[Saturday-morning update]
The Empire strikes back.
One of the last people whose opinions I have any respect for in such matters is Doug Cooke. His and Mike’s porkfest is what got us here. I may fisk this later.
[Wednesday-afternoon update]
Confirmed, 67-30: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #593 Jared Isaacman to be Administrator of the @NASA.
— Senate Cloakroom (@SenateCloakroom) December 17, 2025
[Bumped]