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- The Supreme Court got it completely wrong: the Presidency is a position held by a citizen imbued with additional responsibilities and authority by the Constitution. The job does not, however, give the officeholder additional Constitutional rights.
- The goals of the two candidates for between now and the election are clear: Joe Biden must never wheeze, and Donald Trump must not test out his theory about shooting someone on Fifth Avenue.
- The Heritage Foundation president saying he'll lead a bloodless revolution "if the left allows it to be" is nothing short of a threat of violence, and it should be treated that way by federal law enforcement investigating domestic terrorism. They're telling you they'll use violence; believe them this time.
- I was okay with the traditional performative patriotism that would occur on holidays like July 4th, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and even Labor Day. But it loses all meaning today when one side demands constant über-patriotism to show your fealty to Dear Leader. Demanded patriotism isn't patriotism.
- Trump knows nothing about Project 2025 the same way he knew nothing about the Proud Boys. Republicans are promoting either a clearly incompetent individual or an outright liar. [Strike "or"; insert "and."]
- Um, dude who says he's planning for the "second American revolution," you guys tried that once before in the 1860s and you lost. Yours would be the continuation of the third.
- Trump won't pick anyone who's ever shown an ounce of independence to put in his VP slot. He won't risk someone being disloyal like Mike Pence. Doug Burgum could still get the call, but I see Trump currently favoring Krisi Noem or Sarah Huckabee, with Ben Carson being a longshot.
- Paul Simon's "Graceland" is completely frowned-upon cultural appropriation in modern terms. That doesn't mean it's not a great album.
- Make Clarence Thomas the face of the Republican Party in the upcoming campaign. In his Chevron opinion, corrupt Clarence demanded a review of OSHA's authority to regulate workplace safety to see if he thinks it is Constitutional. Note that the Party legalizing 13-year-old meat packing plant employees wants to remove worker safety. Note the corruption. Note his wife's income and avocation. Highlight the damn RV.
- So the new neighbor likes to set off fireworks. That's nice.
- Have you noticed the absence of Fox "News" panic about gas prices over the July 4th holiday? It's because this year's holiday gas prices were the lowest since 2021, and conservatives can't acknowledge Bidenomics successes.
- Made brownies for the first time in my life. (Nothing against brownies, just never felt the urge to make them before.) Wife called them the best brownies she's ever had in he life. In other news: I'll never make brownies again. I'm leaving on top.
- The UK is finally free of Conservative rule, which led to Brexit, economic hardship and social unrest. A recent study showed an average Briton lost 15 weeks' worth of wages, or £10,200, in the 14 years of Tory control.
- Some entrepreneur thinks it was a wise move to create a device to make your home smell like a hotel. It's odd because for most people that would be an odiferous mix of nasty traveler sweat, burnt oatmeal, moldy carpet and pool chlorine.
- Tying goals in added time are simultaneously thrilling, invigorating, and heartbreaking.
- Whether or not you drink alcohol, a Bloody Mary at a Sunday brunch is more important than a mimosa. The Bloody Mary–a meal in itself if served properly with no fewer than three garnishes–sets the tone for the event.
- It's so hot outside, I leaned over my grill while cooking the burgers on July 4th to cool down. It's like I'm Riddick trying to avoid the plasma sun.
