Off topic: I can’t be the only person who fears that the Loser will try to give Alaska back to the Russians, when he meets Putin. But the symbolism of the meeting place is suspicious. (For the humor-… (View Post)

Off topic: A little more on elections here in King County (Seattle and most of the suburban population): As the voter booklet reminded me on page 74 that, if I wanted to, I could "Vote in Chines… (View Post)

The Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings should be understood in the context of earlier Japanese atrocities, notably the "Rape of Nanking" and the Manila Massacre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/… (View Post)

Off topic, but about an election: Today is primary election day in Washington state. We have a "top two" primary system, which can produce some entertaining results. Here's a quick summary … (View Post)

Unfortunately, the charge of "racism" is so powerful -- in some circles -- that it is used inappropriately more often than not. It should be obvious, for example, that neither Christians no… (View Post)