The anniversary is old enough to drink, and as Glenn implies, it could use one.
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The forgetting of 911.
I think that Pearl Harbor remained much more foremost in peoples’ thoughts in 1962 than 911 does today, even though it wasn’t a living memory for the huge generation of Baby Boomers.
A grim assessment. I was particularly amused by the LAT’s complaint that Caruso doesn’t have a “climate plan.” Because, you know, climate is at the tippy top of southern California’s problems.
We’re not in LA, but California itself is headed downhill as well.
Yes, Malthus was always wrong.
Bob doesn’t say it, but the principle applies throughout the solar system. Humans will continue to take raw materials and create new resources.
Thoughts on the fecklessness of the administration:
…is much worse than many understand.
Can’t hurt to pick up a big bag of pintos and rice at Costco.
Elizabeth couldn’t outlive Charles, as she had hoped she might. RIP to the longest monarch in British history, but he will be a terrible king. He didn’t inherit the steel in her spine.
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I’d love to be a fly on the wall in the first meeting between Charles and the new PM when she tells him she’s going to allow fracking.
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An American remembrance of the Queen.
It is entirely possible to find her admirable without being a fan of the monarchy. She was a steadfast woman foremost of duty, but she greatly enjoyed life, and people, as well.
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When it comes to not making controversial statements, it will be hard for Charles to follow his mother. When it comes to lunacy on climate, he’s the Al Gore of the UK.
There is one, but it is not Moon versus Mars.
…follows the Soviet Union into the grave.
…appears to have begun.
…with well-earned disdain.
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This would seem related.
I don’t think this is going to help the Democrats in November.