Monthly Archives: March 2021

Open Thread – 21 March 2021

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Posted in Open Thread | 28 Comments

“Baizuo” That’s you, Bidonians. Own it!

 “The term baizuo is related to the term shèngmǔ (圣母, 聖母, literally “Blessed Mother“) or shèngmǔbiǎo (圣母婊, 聖母婊, literally “Blessed Mother of Bitch”), a sarcastic reference to those whose political opinions are perceived as being guided by emotions or a hypocritical show of selflessness and empathy.” Wiki on … Continue reading

Posted in China, Chinagate, government, Politics, Russia | 49 Comments

Pindar Pythian 11, for Thrasydaios Winner Boys’ Stadion

Pindar Pythian 11 for Thrasydaios of Thebes, Winner of Boys’ Stadion Translated by Steven J. Willett This superb vase shows Aegisthus killing Agamemnon with Clytemnestra driving him from behind and Orestes gesturing against the murder. Note 1: The central drama … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry, Willett | 4 Comments

“one people, one government, one leader” – Biden and “you are all racists, you have always been racists…” – Kamala

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/19/politics/biden-harris-atlanta/index.html After his falls on the stairs of AF-1, Joe and Kamala made several speaking stops in Atlanta in which Joe made it clear that he shares many of the sentiments heard in the last century in places like Germany, … Continue reading

Posted in government | 25 Comments

So President Biden, Do Asian Lives Matter More Than Black Lives?

Is Joe Biden’s stumbling and falling up the stairs of Air Force One is an apt metaphor for his feckless attempts to stir racial strife? Biden’s Department of Justice decided to turn a blind eye to Yale University’s alleged practice … Continue reading

Posted in China, Larry Johnson | 2 Comments

A Bidonian pratfall. Well, at least he saluted.

I just watched our messiah live from CDC in Atlanta. That is where he was going when he nearly fell all the way down the stairs of AF-1. While Harris looked on giggling behind her mask he told the CDC … Continue reading

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And now, Hizbullah will have even better weapons

“Iran has recently made significant advances in the development of its weapons industry, including precision-guided rockets and missiles, cruise missiles and drones. Israeli intelligence has observed a leap in Iranian capabilities, which are now being extensively distributed to other parts … Continue reading

Posted in Iran, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, weapons | 7 Comments

Stimulus checks often spent on guns

“We’re expecting another big sale when the stimulus comes out,” he said. “They’ve got the extra money and people go indulge themselves with something they can’t normally afford. Some people want a car. Some people want a gun.” He said … Continue reading

Posted in government, Gun Control | 7 Comments

Hunter was “framed” by Putin? (the theater of the absurd)

“A senior member of Russia’s parliament on Thursday said the U.S. should apologize after President Biden said he agreed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was a killer, and the official indicated that the Kremlin could take additional action after recalling its ambassador … Continue reading

Posted in China, Current Affairs, government, Politics, Russia, Russiagate | 73 Comments

“Fed Expects to Keep Its Key Rate Near Zero Through 2023.”

The Federal Reserve foresees the economy accelerating quickly this year yet still expects to keep its benchmark interest rate pinned near zero through 2023, despite concerns in financial markets about potentially higher inflation. With its brightening outlook, the Fed on … Continue reading

Posted in The economy | 25 Comments