“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
Cover image: Mount St. Helens, Washington, 8:32 am, May 18, 1980, photo by Gary Rosenquist from eleven miles away. As promised, here is the video put together using Rosenquist's 23-24 still shots demonstrating what happened on the morning of May 18, 1980, a day all of us remember. https://youtu.be/VTIyBsPagro Once the film was exposed, Rosenquist … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230518
The Best Amaretto Sour INGREDIENTS 1 egg white 3 ounces Amaretto 1.5 ounces bourbon 2 ounces lemon juice 2 teaspoons simple syrup 1 lemon twist 2 brandied cherries optional INSTRUCTIONS Put the egg white in a shaker or ball jar, and give several good shakes to loosen it. Add the remaining liquids and shake again. Add ice to the container and shake or swirl to chill it. … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230512
It's always best to start at the beginning, so..... https://youtu.be/ert58Piqyow Chairman James Comer Holds Press Conference Outlining Payments to Biden Family from Foreign Governments Kabuki or "sometimes you have to show the people" is a matter of time to figure out. Current CIA Officers Were Actively Recruting Intel Officials to Sign Bogus Hunter Laptop Letter … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230511
https://youtu.be/zUBAmx17nJ4 As it is derby weekend, the Friday cocktail is: Classic Bourbon Mint Julep Ingredients 4 to 5 mint sprigs, leaves only 2 sugar cubes, or 1/2 ounce simple syrup 2 1/2 ounces bourbon whiskey Mint sprig, for garnish Steps to Make It Gather the ingredients. Place the mint leaves and sugar or simple syrup into a julep cup, collins glass, or … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230505
HAPPY STAR WARS DAY! https://twitter.com/buitengebieden/status/1653775254827794434 Diving in: Badlands News Brief - May 3, 2023 Miriam Grossman talks powerfully with Dr. J.P. about the forgotten victims of the trans The Dissident Right Loses Its Voice—for Now Patrick Bet-David Offers Tucker Carlson A Home At Valuetainment! $100,000,000 contract. Any number of professional athletes are probably thinking they … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230504
Classic Whiskey Smash Ingredients 5 to 8 leaves spearmint, to taste 1/4 lemon, cut into 3 pieces 1 ounce simple syrup 2 ounces bourbon whiskey Mint sprig, for garnish Steps to Make It Gather the ingredients. In a cocktail shaker, add the mint and lemon. Muddle thoroughly to release the juices and oils. Add simple syrup, whiskey, and fill the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230428
https://twitter.com/buitengebieden/status/1650943095381323793 Badlands News Brief - April 26, 2023 Secret Meeting Planned In DC To Discuss 2024 Elections One America News Network Founder Robert Herring Extends Invitation to Tucker Carlson to Become Host on Network in Multi-Million Dollar Offer Tucker can write his own ticket. Stay tuned. He's spending time with his wife for now. Italy … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230427
The Best Amaretto Sour INGREDIENTS 1 egg white 3 ounces Amaretto 1.5 ounces bourbon 2 ounces lemon juice 2 teaspoons simple syrup 1 lemon twist 2 brandied cherries optional INSTRUCTIONS Put the egg white in a shaker or ball jar, and give several good shakes to loosen it. Add the remaining liquids and shake again. Add ice to the container and shake or swirl to chill it. … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230421
It's Thursday already? Where does the time go? Starting with Sundance: The Legislative Branch’s Biggest Leaker of Classified Intelligence, Rails Against Small Fry Ability to Leak Classified Pentagon Intelligence The Bloom Is Off The Ruse – President Trump Gains Ten More Florida Republican Congressional Endorsements, DeSantis Has One – Rep Greg Steube Explains Why NIH … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230420
Lavender Sapphire Collins Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces gin 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 ounce lavender syrup 3 to 5 ounces club soda, to taste Lemon wedge, for garnish Steps to Make It Gather the ingredients. In a collins glass, add the gin, lemon juice, and lavender syrup. Stir and fill with ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with a lemon wedge. Serve and … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230414