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Monthly Archives: September 2026

History Lesson

Saturday, September 26, 2026

I am currently reading a book recommended by, of all people, David Byrne, at least according to something that popped up on my Instagram feed. The book, Lost Enlightenment, by S. Frederick Starr, is a history of Central Asia between roughly 300 AD to 1100 AD, during which time intellectuals in Central Asia made major […]

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Which way is that weathervane pointing?

Friday, September 18, 2026

It’s getting harder and harder these days to figure out whether the latest Trump action is yet another step toward fascism or another sign that his grip on the government may be crumbing around him. What brings this to mind is this post at Crooks & Liars, in which we learn that Trump has announced […]

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Hypocrisy Unlimited

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

As a lawyer (I may be retired but I have been keeping my right to practice current) I found this satiric piece to be something worth passing on, as it perfectly illustrates the corruption and hypocrisy of our current Supreme Court, in this case that of Clarence Thomas. Yes, the piece is satire, but the […]

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