“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
BRIGHT AND RAINY INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz gin 0.5 oz peach schnapps 0.25 oz lime juice 3 oz ginger beer/ginger ale INSTRUCTIONS Stir all ingredients over ice in a rocks glass. Enjoy! The end of the week. I'm ready. Belarus President Lukashenko Visits Chairman Xi, Affirms Support for China’s Ukraine Peace Plan You would think that Lukashenko violated a war … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230303
https://twitter.com/fasc1nate/status/1630754583977893889 Here we go. https://youtu.be/zwxTSI2Z0n8 And there was much rejoicing! Badlands News Brief - March 1, 2023 Ron DeSantis’s book is already a #1 bestseller on Amazon Amazing how that happens. CNN ratings PLUNGE as coveted 25-54 age demo tunes out Too bad, so sad. What’s the Real Reason Political Anxiety Is So High? "News" … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230302
Bijou Cocktail The Bijou was popular for a few decades, but fell out of style after Prohibition. Unlike its popular cousins the Manhattan and martini, the Bijou was unknown until it was rediscovered in the 1980’s. The ingredients in a Bijou cocktail are equal parts: Gin Sweet vermouth Chartreuse liquor As a note, some people like to change-up … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230224
Just going to get started. If anything was discussed yesterday, please, scroll past. I had a long day. Badlands News Brief Really, it's become daily reading. Steve Bannon breaks down the Veritas O’Keefe situation… Biden says ‘Kyiv stands strong;’ Putin suspends nuclear arms treaty with U.S. As we inch our way toward the Military Industrial … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230223
King Cake Martini What you need to make a King Cake Martini (and cinnamon vodka) 8 oz. mason jar Fine mesh strainer Cocktail shaker Jigger Cosmopolitan Cocktail/Martini Glasses. Cinnamon-Infused Vodka (Makes 8 servings) 4 oz. vodka 2 cinnamon sticks King Cake Martini (Makes 1) 1 ½ oz. hazelnut liqueur 1 oz. white crème de cocoa … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230217
Shall we dive right in? Novelty The Crap on the Wall Yes, I know the two links above are teasers for subscription. Missouri US Senator Eric Schmitt Announces He’s Backing President Trump in 2024 Shocker. I thought for sure Schmitt was uniparty all the way. The ‘DeSantis Is Trump Without the Baggage’ Crowd is in … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230216
Fireball Cocktail Recipe Ingredients 2 dashesTabasco Sauce ¾ ounceLight Rum ¾ ounceFireball (or cinnamon schnapps) Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well. 2. Stir well and strain into a shot glass. 3. Serve it up and get it down! What a week. Here's what I've got: Badlands … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230210
Head’s Up – Apparently, There’s a Limit on Tweets Now? That was my question. I went to the link provided and took a look at what limits there are: Across the board, there were people posting "test" and "Hello" and other messages of that variety. Have the algorithm elves been busy????? As it happens, I … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230209
Man O' War (Yes, I know it's not quite horse racing season, but....) INGREDIENTS For The Man O' War Cocktail: ice cubes for chilling the glass and for the shaker 1 1/2 ounces good-quality bourbonor your favorite rye whiskey 1 ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice For Garnish: Brandied cherry Lemon peel Chill The … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: TGIF Open Thread 20230203
Alright, you furry rodent, we've had a number of nasty, cold winters in a row. Give us a break, will you. Tucker nailed it Tuesday night. https://youtu.be/knFTRMBA5zQ What have I got squirrelled away for today. Ha. We Just Witnessed An Economic Sign That Hasn’t Happened Since The Peak Of The Great Depression In 1932 From...NEWSWEEK? … Continue reading DEAR MAGA: Open Thread 20230202