“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
Dirty Shirley Ingredients 2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice 6 to 8 ounces lemon-lime soda, to taste 1 to 1 1/2 ounces grenadine, to taste 1/2 ounce maraschino cherry syrup from the jar, optional 1 to 2 maraschino cherries, for garnish Steps to Make It Gather the ingredients.The Spruce Eats / Julia Hartbeck Add the vodka and lime juice to a tall glass. Top with plenty of ice.The … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230811
Badlands News Brief - August 9, 2023 The WHO's Last Stand US Credit Card Debt Passes $1 Trillion For First Time Almost have mine paid off. Trump likely to face gag order after he targeted prosecutors, witnesses, and judges online, experts say Good luck with that. Turning California Purple Meet the Company Trying to Control … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230810
Lemon Cooler Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces dry vermouth 1 ounce gin 1/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/4 ounce grenadine Bitter lemon soda or lemon-flavored club soda, to top Garnish: 1 lemon wheel Steps Add the dry vermouth, gin, lemon juice and grenadine to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230804
Badlands News Brief - August 2, 2023 Additionally, whether the Trump-DeSantis feud is for narrative purposes or genuine, all DeSantis is doing by rushing to the timely defense of Trump is demonstrating to Trump's supporters that the powers behind him are looking to wear the America First movement as a skin suit in order to … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230803
Apposta Cocktail Ingredients 1 750 milliliter bottle gin 2 cup Aperol 2 cup sweet white vermouth ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice, strained 4 ounce (1/2 cup) grapefruit soda, chilled fresh thyme and orange peel, optional Directions Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and serve in glasses over ice. Garnish with thyme and orange peel. Badlands News Brief - July 28, 2023 Our Government Has Been … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230728
Are we ready kids? https://youtu.be/3YQdOR2MZXA It not just that it's HOT HOT HOT outside right now and we need a cool day or two, but, literally, it was a heavy news day. I'm just going to link up what I saved up in the order it is in now rather than grouping stuff. Here we … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230727
Strawberry Gin Smash INGREDIENTS FOR A PITCHER: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup) 1 pound fresh strawberries 2 cups gin 3 cups club soda Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish FOR A SINGLE DRINK: 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 lime wedge 3 fresh strawberries, 2 hulled and sliced and 1 reserved for garnish 3 ounces gin Club soda Fresh mint sprig, for garnish INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PITCHER: … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230721
Starting early today. How to Fly your Vimana Clif High is wacko. Totally. Badlands News Brief - July 19, 2023 GOP senators rattled by radical conservative populism Rattled? They should be scared $#!+less given that they ran on true American values and gave their constituents anything but. Algebra 1 effectively eliminated from Harvard-area middle schools … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230720
The Real Mojito Ingredients 10 fresh mint leaves ½ medium lime, cut into 3 wedges, divided 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed 1 ½ fluid ounces white rum ½ cup club soda, or as needed Directions Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler and crush to release mint oils and lime … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230714
Happy Thursday, y'all! This is a little light as I had family stuff going on. Enjoy. Artificial Intelligence Positioned to Define Terms of Reality Badlands News Brief - July 12, 2023 The Brainwashing Race The Censorship Empire Strikes Back After Missouri v. Biden Free Speech Victory Foreign Donors are Influencing Elections Through 501(c)(4)s Artificial Intelligence … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230713