Kle4 - Within the last few years, I saw a proposal from a woman scientist that we colonize Venus. (Sorry, can't remember her name.) The idea would be to build cities, floating high in the atmosp… (View Post)

Off topic, but it might give you some idea of how elections -- in one part of the United States -- are conducted. On August 1st, King County (Seattle and most suburbs) will hold a primary election (a… (View Post)

Off topic, but I think many of you will find this cheering: George Will says that neither Trump nor DeSantis will get the Republican nomination: "Inevitably, there comes a rebellion against inev… (View Post)

TSE said: "I'm thinking about doing a cashless society thread for Sunday." Thanks for the warning. For some reason, I am reminded of this bit from one of my favorite authors: "Not… (View Post)

Nick Palmer - About 1 in 4 American homes still have land lines. They are more common among the elderly -- no surprise -- and in the Northeast. (Full disclosure: I have one, and like it enough so tha… (View Post)