Yes, Biden has a chronic case of foot-in-mouth disease. But it's amazing how many of his haters are pearl-clutching white Bernie supporters who are all concerned about people of color - and ignoring what those very same POC are saying. You know, like how Biden is an imperfect ally, but he's an ally nonetheless, as... Continue Reading →
Orwell quote #1
In general, the greater the understanding, the greater the delusion; the more intelligent, the less sane. - 1984, George Orwell
Actions have consequences. Sometimes the consequences are good, sometimes they're bad, and sometimes they just are. But there are always consequences. The goal for every action is to have more good consequences than bad consequences.
The Nac Mac Feegles on pretty much anything
Crivens! - The Wee Free Men, Terry Pratchett
No weekly COVID-19 post for last week
Too much going on around here with the end of the school year and working from home. I'll have an update this week, likely published this weekend.
Sun-Tzu on prolonged warfare
There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare. - The Art of War, Sun-Tzu
Hunker Down Double IPA, by Resolute Brewing (updated)
Verdict: Like most IPAs, this would not be my first choice beer under most circumstances. But between this and hard core hop juice, I'd drink it again. After a full four-pack, this beer grew on me a bit, but it still won't be a regular drink.
Hoggo on the sinful and Dante’s travels
These dwell among the blackest souls, loaded down deep by sins of differing types. If you sink far enough, you'll see them all. - Inferno, Dante Alighieri
Governors: it’s time to call up your National Guard
What will we choose - bowing down to the terrorists who would reject the states' authority to protect the public from COVID-19, or standing up to them even if that means using the National Guard to do so?
Tilarek on loud speakers
Some folk, too, believe what the loudest talker says. And some folk because it frightens them not to. - Dragonquest, Anne McCaffrey