The Guardian urging US news organizations to attack Trump, and defend Biden makes me think those running the newspaper are unaware of recent poll findings, for example, this one: "Members of Gen… (View Post)

Also off topic, but important. From David Miliband: "Half the children under 5 in Somalia, the epicenter of the current crisis, could become acutely malnourished this year. Untreated, these chil… (View Post)

OGH's anger worries me, considering this little bit of history: "The Straw Hat Riot of 1922 was a riot that occurred in New York City at the end of the summer as a result of unwritten rules in m… (View Post)

Speaking of George W. Bush, to its credit, the WaPo is running a column by him on PEPFAR: "We are on the verge of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. To abandon our commitment now would forfeit two de… (View Post)

On computer and cellphone choices: In general, I prefer to buy products made in nations that are democratic, friendly, or, best of all, both. Even if I have to pay more for them. So, for example, unt… (View Post)