“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
The bartender is on vacation. Enjoy a snifter of Brandy or your favorite cognac. Badlands News Brief - November 9, 2023 7 Nashville Cops Put on Leave After Partial Leak of Mass Shooter’s Manifesto And, according to Crowder, none were the source of the darn thing. "The Forrest Gump of January 6 Cases" California’s Governor … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20231110
Badlands News Brief - November 8, 2023 FCC commissioner calls Biden equity plan for internet control 'sweeping, unprecedented, and unlawful' It's a way around Mockingbird. Can't have that. American Jews on the Left Are Just Shocked by Their Fellow Leftists Trump’s Popularity is Not Inexplicable Pharma-Funded Fact Checkers Control the Internet GOP takes control of … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20231109
Spiked Arnold Palmer Ingredients 5 family-sized black tea bags 1/2 c. fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving 4 c. granulated sugar 2 c. strained lemon juice from 12 whole lemons, chilled 3 c. bourbon Ice Lemon slices, for serving Directions In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Dunk the tea bags and the mint into … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20231103
https://youtu.be/7EBMGEl8WEg?si=k-DZUmRqlyIrauCy When it rains, it pours.... Badlands News Brief - November 1, 2023 ‘Experts’ Claim Not Reading Mainstream Media Can Cause Heart Attacks Whatever. US jury finds realtors liable for inflating commissions, awards $1.78 bln damages Tribalism and Democracy Home schooling’s rise from fringe to fastest-growing form of education One of the few positives of … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20231102
In lieu of a cocktail recipe, please, sip a shot of your favorite whiskey, whisky or Bourbon. They really aren't the same. Rage and Serenity Badlands News Brief - October 26, 2023 Why Thomas Massie Is the Only Member of Congress to Get the Israel-Hamas War Right The Current Republican Party No Longer Represents Me … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20231027
Okay, so, long day here. This is going to be more of a placeholder. Enjoy anyway. Badlands News Brief - October 25, 2023 Climate Data Refutes Crisis Narrative Well, yeah. WORLD POLITICS Israel envoy calls for resignation of UN chief who said Hamas attack ‘did not happen in a vacuum’ Keep us out of this. … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20231026
Apple Cider Sangria Ingredients • 2 Cups of Apple Cider • 1/2 Cup of Salted Caramel or Caramel Vodka • 2 Cinnamon Sticks • 1 Apple Sliced or Chopped • 1 Sliced Orange • 1/2 Cup of Frozen Cranberries Put it all in a pitcher and stir. Starting out with the Jim Jordan speaker bid: 20 Republicans Who Voted Against Jim … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20231020
Badlands News Brief - October 17, 2023 Interesting point to consider in the whole "Biden and his people are in charge" milieu…. The US Embassy in Israel is still in Jerusalem. Wouldn't they have moved it back to Tel Aviv? U.S. FIREARM SALES SURGE IN WAKE OF HAMAS ATTACK ON ISRAEL Imagine that. Americans being … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20231019
Apples & Pears Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces apple-flavored vodka 1 1/2 ounces pear juice 3/4 ounce vanilla-nutmeg syrup* 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 5 dashes Angostura bitters Hard cider, to top (approximately 1 ounce) Garnish: apple slice Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated Steps Add the vodka, pear juice, vanilla-nutmeg syrup, lime juice and bitters into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a double Old … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20231013
Today is going to be on the short side. There really wasn't much out there other than Israel, and the whole narrative is starting to show the production seams. Okay, well, Steve Scalise being designated House Speaker, but did we expect anything else? Badlands News Brief - October 11, 2023 Who Is on a Bigger … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20231012