“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
Quick author note with the begged indulgence of our esteemed host: Next week, due to the circumstances of a gig and LOTS of driving on tap, I'm going to make up the posts over the weekend, and may or may not have time to put all the goodies in them the evening before they are … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20240815
Bloody Mary Ingredients Celery salt 1 lemon wedge 1 lime wedge 2 ounces vodka 4 ounces tomato juice 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 2 dashes Tabasco sauce 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 pinch smoked paprika Garnish: parsley sprig Garnish: 2 green olives Garnish: lime wedge Garnish: celery stalk (optional) Steps Pour some celery salt onto a small plate. Rub the juicy side of the lemon or lime wedge along the lip … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20240809
Badlands News Brief - August 7, 2024 BREAKING: Pakistani National with Iranian Ties Charged with Murder-for-Hire in Foiled Assassination Plot Against President Trump Rumble Joins X to Sue Advertising Cartel that Allegedly Conspired to Withhold Digital Advertising Revenue Conservative prof wins $2.4 million in settlement through free speech lawsuit Harris and Walz: Atop the Democrats’ … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20240808
Undead Gentleman Ingredients Absinthe blanc, to rinse 1 1/2 ounces blended aged rum (such as Appleton Estate Reserve or The Real McCoy five-year-old) 1 ounce black blended overproof rum (such as Hamilton 151) 1/2 ounce grapefruit juice (white or pink), freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce John D. Taylor’s Velvet falernum 1/2 … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20240802
Badlands News Brief - July 31, 2024 This Is Still Our Country GOP-led House intervenes on Bannon's J6 legal case, making good on Speaker Johnson's promise Boeing names its next CEO while posting a quarterly loss of more than $1.4 billion A little late for this, but better late than never. Just one, people, just … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20240801
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
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
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