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The Cost of the Iran War

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Published: September 3, 2026 10:28

This much winning doesn't come cheap.

Thursday’s Forum

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Published: September 3, 2026 08:00

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TRUMP STRAIT???

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Published: September 2, 2026 18:17

Damn straight!

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

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Published: September 2, 2026 16:19

CBS News reports: Trump $1 coins go on sale from U.S. Mint, priced from $1.55 to over $2 each. Although U.S. regulations permit only deceased people to appear on currency, the Trump administration has said that the president may appear on a coin under a…

Defining and Discussing Fascism Part III: Re-reading Eco

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Published: September 2, 2026 13:18

A continued effort to put our present politics into perspective.

Germany Blames Russia for Airport Attack

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Published: September 2, 2026 10:02

The EU's policy chief proclaims it "state sponsored terrorism."

Wednesday’s Forum

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Published: September 2, 2026 08:00

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The Erosion of the Army

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Published: September 1, 2026 14:56

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns in protest over Hegseth's management of the Army.

FBI Relaxes Hiring Strictures

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Published: September 1, 2026 13:26

Bestiality no longer a deal-breaker.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Ballroom To Proceed, For Now

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Published: September 1, 2026 09:25

Chief Justice Roberts says "construction is likely unlawful," but five Justices ruled the National Trust for Historic Preservation lacked standing.

Welcome to September Forum

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Published: September 1, 2026 08:00

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AG (8/31): The Franchise of the Planet of the Apes!

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Published: August 31, 2026 11:00

One last look at POTA: TV, comics, and beyond.

Kharg Island Blown to Smithereens!

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Published: August 31, 2026 10:08

Who are you gonna believe: President Trump or your lying eyes?

Last Day of August Forum

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Published: August 31, 2026 08:00

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Venezuela’s Oil

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Published: August 30, 2026 16:24

Just some good, old fashioned imperialism.

Military Brass Urge Against Iran War Extension

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Published: August 30, 2026 13:46

Service chiefs and combatant commanders issued strong warnings to Secretary Hegseth.

Putin’s War is Very Unpopular

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Published: August 30, 2026 11:53

Estonia's spy chief sees the Russian leader in a very bad spot.

The One State Solution

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Published: August 30, 2026 10:46

The pipe dream is over.

End of August Tabs

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Published: August 30, 2026 09:01

WaPo, “After decades of free spending, Washington is facing some unpalatable choices” — tl;dr: Ten billion here, ten billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money.” The Economist, “The brain may be about to have its Ozempic moment” — tl;dr: A…

Sunday’s Forum

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Published: August 30, 2026 08:00

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Freedom Fuel Update

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Published: August 29, 2026 16:47

More tales of the dumbest timeline.

In Front of Our Noses: Abuse of National Parks

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Published: August 29, 2026 14:38

Treating Yosemite like mere real estate.

Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough

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Published: August 29, 2026 12:44

A revolutionary new drug could be derailed by an ignoramus.

Saturday’s Forum

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Published: August 29, 2026 08:00

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