“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
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
Pimm's Cocktail Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces Pimm's No. 1 4 1/2 ounces sparkling lemonade Cucumber slice or peel, for garnish Fresh mint sprig, and/or orange slices or strawberries, for garnish Steps to Make It Gather the ingredients. In a tall glass filled with ice cubes, pour the Pimm's. Add the lemonade. Garnish with the cucumber and any combination of mint, orange, and strawberries that … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230707
Badlands News Brief - July 5, 2023 Twitter Is Falling Apart as Massive Failures Break the System Mmm...no. Not falling apart at all. It’s the General Election, Stupid And more people wake up. Is Ukraine Planning a False Flag Attack on Their Own Nuclear Plant? Alert: Your Phone Has a Secret Map That Shows Where … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230706
Americano Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces Campari 1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth Soda water, chilled, to top Garnish: orange twist Steps Fill a highball glass with ice, then add the Campari and sweet vermouth. Top with the soda water and stir gently to combine. Garnish with an orange twist. U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hosts Former Acting CIA Director Mike Morrell for … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230630
Without further ado..... Ulysses's Odyssey. No need to apologize to Joyce. He was just as much of a degenerate commie as the rest of the pack of 20th century writers the publishing houses pushed on the populace. Badlands News Brief - June 28, 2023 Jack Nicholson, Donald Trump, And The Ugly Work That Needs To … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230629
Sweet Tea Smash Ingredients 2 lemon wedges 4 mint leaves 1 ounce George Dickel No. 12 Tennessee whiskey 1 teaspoon Strega 1 ounce unsweetened iced tea 1 teaspoon cane syrup Garnish: mint sprig Steps In a shaker, muddle the lemon wedges and mint leaves. Add the whiskey, Strega, iced tea and cane syrup with ice, and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230623