“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
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
French Mojito Ingredients 2 oz. White rum ½ oz. Chambord black raspberry liqueur 1 oz. Lime juice ½ oz. Simple syrup 12 Mint leaves Raspberries and blackberries for garnish Directions In a highball glass, lightly muddle the mint leaves. Mix in the remaining ingredients, as well as some crushed ice. Stir the mixture for a few seconds with a bar spoon, Top … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230915
As per a recent update, I cannot make links open in a new tab. If you prefer to view links that way, please, right clink on the link, and choose that option. And....it seems the recent upgrade that took us back to the stone age in the comments section, didn't really further effect the content … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230914
Fall from the Tree Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces Laird’s applejack (or bourbon or scotch) 1 ounce fresh apple juice 1/2 ounce cinnamon syrup* 1/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 dash The Bitter Truth aromatic bitters Garnish: apple slice Steps Add the applejack, apple juice, cinnamon syrup, lemon juice and bitters into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with an apple slice. … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230908
As per a recent update, I cannot make links open in a new tab. If you prefer to view links that way, please, right clink on the link, and choose that option. About Tucker's Episode 22: https://twitter.com/KLUltraMaga/status/1699372907909075078 https://twitter.com/ImMeme0/status/1699481042590060685 https://twitter.com/TuckerCarlson/status/1699543001473900670 The last five minutes are really rather interesting. I share a similar experience in race relations … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230907
Black Mole Margarita Ingredients 1 3/4 ounces mezcal 1 ounce Cointreau 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce black-cocoa-and-orange syrup* 3 dashes mole bitters (such as Bittermens) Soda water, to top Garnish: lime wheel (dehydrated or fresh) Steps Add all ingredients except soda water into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230901