“We do not believe any group of men adequate enough or wise enough to operate without scrutiny or without criticism. We know that the only way to avoid error is to detect it, that the only way to detect it is to be free to inquire. We know that in secrecy error undetected will flourish and subvert.” –J. Robert Oppenheimer
Cover image: Summer Harvest by Sharon Mick https://twitter.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1817918110051041345 John, Bobby … and Marilyn The Battlespace Badlands News Brief - July 29, 2024 Calm down, Democrats: Trump did not tell Christians he’ll be a dictator Olympics’ Last Supper debacle was latest effort to denigrate Western culture For some reason, "they" think it must be destroyed. Even … Continue reading Dear KAG: 20240730 Open Thread
Summer Tonic Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces Mount Gay rum 1 ounce Bordiga Bitter Rosso amaro 1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed 4 ounces Fever-Tree aromatic tonic water, chilled, to top Garnish: rosemary sprig Steps Fill a large snifter with ice, then add the rum, amaro and lemon juice. Top with the tonic water and stir briefly and gently to combine. Garnish with a rosemary sprig. A … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20240726
Badlands News Brief - July 24, 2024 Battleground state poll: 59% of state residents reject a ban on gas cars That number should be a lot higher. Ford nixes plans for EV plant conversion and will churn out Super-Duty pickup trucks instead—they’ll release new EVs only when ‘profitable’ Sam Hyde’s righteous X rant is a … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20240725
Cover image: Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska https://twitter.com/nywolforg/status/1815554597936628055 Author's note: this one is going in the can early as I have to deal with a family issue before dawn, aka an airport run. So, please, fill in whatever I missed in the comments. Badlands News Brief - July 23, 2024 ECCE HOMO—The Transformation of Donald … Continue reading Dear KAG: 20240724 Open Thread
Cover image...any ideas other than done by Jack Boston? Okay, there is so much out there, I had to have a cutoff at some point. Please, fill in the blanks. Donald Trump and George Washington Texas Church Led by Pro-Trump Pastor Catches Fire After Assassination Attempt, Republican Convention And that's a federal crime, too. Nippon … Continue reading Dear KAG: 20240723 Open Thread
Jet Pilot Ingredients 1 ounce overproof Jamaican rum 3/4 ounce overproof demerara rum (such as Plantation OFTD) 3/4 ounce gold rum 1/2 ounce grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce cinnamon syrup 1/2 ounce falernum 1 dash absinthe 1 dash Angostura bitters Garnish: maraschino cherry (and more, if desired) Steps Add all ingredients into a blender with a cup of crushed ice and blend on high until combined … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20240719
Author note: yes, I know there is a lot of repetition from the comments in yesterday's daily, but a lot of it is very important, and it needs to be emphasized. This from one of our very own need attention. Thanks Para. Sketchy Business Behind: Thomas Matthew Crooks Badlands News Brief - July 17, 2024 … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20240718
Cover image: Hot Springs, Arkansas, Bill Clinton's...uh, well, where he came from. Are you ready kids? https://twitter.com/nywolforg/status/1812648524309545217 This makes me miss my Ying who sang along anytime I sang the Queen of the Night's arias. Tucker talking. Badlands News Brief - July 16, 2024 The Left Has Sold Out to Evil The Legacy Media Has … Continue reading Dear KAG: 20240717 Open Thread
Cover image: if anyone can track down where it came from, great. This is where I found it. Author note: given the sheer magnitude of information shared on the dailies since Saturday, I have chosen to focus on not the assassination attempt itself, but the periphery, and other issues. The incident has been hashed out … Continue reading Dear KAG: 20240716 Open Thread
Reggae Rum Punch Ingredients 2 ounces Jamaican overproof white rum 2 ounces orange juice, freshly squeezed 2 ounces pineapple juice 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce strawberry syrup* Garnish: mint sprig Garnish: pineapple slice Steps Add the rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime juice and strawberry syrup into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20240712