Those who prefer the original meaning of "decimated" -- me, for instance -- will wonder what that would mean for those bridges. (In the US, those who use the word usually mean "devasta… (View Post)

Betting comment: Right now, I think the odds are at least even that the House of Representatives will impeach Trump for a third time, after the mid-term elections. I expect the Democrats to win a nar… (View Post)

Off topic, but probably of interest to those who care about government finances: As I read through Sandburg’s biography of Lincoln, I keep finding bits that may have relevance to current problems. Fo… (View Post)

Off topic: Happy Easter to all those who celebrate it, today! (View Post)

Completely off topic, but I think these pictures may cheer some of you up: https://wnpf.org/our-priorities/parks-we-support/park-webcams/ The views should be good at least through Monday. (In the pas… (View Post)