It’s just more evidence of the failing of the American media that too many Americans still worship these people as royalty.
Category Archives: Political Commentary
A “Simplified” Lunar Architecture
What could it look like?
Michelle Bachman
…has resigned from the Heritage Foundation over its refusal to sanction Kevin Roberts for his own refusal to criticize Tucker Carlson’s descent into anti-Semitism.
She attended my trial for several days and stood by Mark and I. She struck me as a very good woman.
Dear Google
Your AI is garbage.
Not surprising.
Nothing New Under The Sun
I was digging through the archives looking for my first Veteran’s Day post in 2001, and I ran across this fisking of an op-ed on space policy from The Economist. It holds up pretty well, I think. I wish that they had followed my advice then. We’d be a lot further ahead.
Less Warming
When it means “more fear.”
I think/hope that the climate grift is on its last legs.
Where Groypers Come From
I despise the Groyper movement, but if you want to understand where Fuentes gets purchase with young men I will tell you how it happened by telling you about my experience at the orientation night when my son joined elementary school band:
— Wokal Distance (@wokal_distance) November 11, 2025
My 11 year old son son joined the… https://t.co/1ixiAQJwos pic.twitter.com/0tvRrtVUVI
A Fifty-Year Mortgage?
In this scenario, which is basically almost an interest-only loan, you don’t really own your home; you’re just renting it from the bank.
The Armed Awakening
…of America’s radical left.
The Cold Civil War is defrosting, and I don’t think the left will ultimately be happy with the results.
Here We Go Again
Trump has renominated Jared Isaacman.
This is good news if he doesn’t change his mind again.
[Wednesday-morning update]
Thoughts from Eric Berger.
[11-10 update]
A post on X that Jared posted just before the announcement:
It is unfortunate that NASA’s team and the broader space community have to endured distractions like this. There are extraordinary opportunities and some risks ahead and so the focus should be on the mission. With many reporters and other interested parties reaching out, I want… https://t.co/IyPVmHUAzo
— Jared Isaacman (@rookisaacman) November 4, 2025
He’s going to push as hard for reform as is politically possible.