Category Archives: Lunacy

Hypocrisy and Indoctrination

Posted on Wednesday 15 February 2023 by Mark R. Kelly

I’ve noted before how conservatives denounce “indoctrination” except when they’re the ones doing the indoctrinating. Examples include DeSantis imposing conservative values on a Florida college long known as a bastion of “free thinkers”. And examples of people believing things that … Continue reading →

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Optimism about Science and Tech, Alternative Math, and Political Topics

Posted on Thursday 19 January 2023 by Mark R. Kelly

Another optimistic take on part of current affairs (not politics). Plus: alternative math, and political items.

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Permafrost Viruses; Blue Blobs; the Ridiculous; the Sublime

Posted on Monday 5 December 2022 by Mark R. Kelly
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One More Round of Links, with no Comments

Posted on Monday 31 October 2022 by Mark R. Kelly

Let’s just compile them with minimal comment. Some are worth returning to. Here’s everything I haven’t already posted since the 1st of October.

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No Plans, Only “Devil Terms”

Posted on Thursday 27 October 2022 by Mark R. Kelly

Today’s batch of news and essays about the current political situation in the US.

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Look at the Evidence

Posted on Saturday 22 October 2022 by Mark R. Kelly

Readings from Heather Cox Richardson and Paul Krugman.

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Cities and Towns

Posted on Wednesday 5 October 2022 by Mark R. Kelly

Caption to photo: “Cities are bastions of elitism and filth.” Also today: MAGA in 2022; It’s not that Trump is nuts; about Herschel Walker.

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Marin Vaxxers

Posted on Monday 3 October 2022 by Mark R. Kelly

NYT, Soumya Karlamangla, posted 2 Oct 2022, in today’s paper: Once Known for Vaccine Skeptics, Marin Now Tells Them ‘You’re Not Welcome’ Subtitled: “The wealthy California county just north of San Francisco has one of the nation’s highest Covid-19 vaccination … Continue reading →

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Today’s Features and Headlines, 9 Sept 2022

Posted on Friday 9 September 2022 by Mark R. Kelly

Ursula K. Le Guin, Ian McEwan; that Hunter Biden movie; Republicans taking credit; proof of Trump’s threat; D.C. welcomes immigrants; Doug Mastriano’s personal prophet, who speaks with God.

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Facebook Idiocy

Posted on Saturday 27 August 2022 by Mark R. Kelly

First, a Facebook video I’ve seen linked by my Fb friends several times. Remember, these people’s votes count as much as yours or mine.

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