Reposted from previous thread: Sandpit - Thanks for the info on Epstein's victims. Though it reinforces my view that many of our problems have been worsened by our weakened families. Which are diffic… (View Post)

I think it too early to guess at odds -- seriously -- for the 2028 presidential election. But if you have fun doing it, go ahead. As I understand it, most of Britain doesn't get enough snow for many … (View Post)

One more bit of perspective from the US: In recent decades, boys have fallen significantly behind girls in school achievements. (You can find a description of the problem in Susan Hoff Summers' "… (View Post)

Fortunately, the girl survived, and is getting protection: "A Lacey father and mother are charged with attempted murder, attempted kidnapping and assault after being accused of trying to kill th… (View Post)

Completely off topic, but entertaining: Dave Barry’s 2024 year in review "But what made 2024 truly special, in terms of sustained idiocy, was that it was an election year. This meant that day af… (View Post)