The Jolly 2018 Christmas Post
Oh, my God. Can it please be over already? It’s no secret that I despise the holiday season. Yeah, call me the Grinch or a Scrooge. I don’t care. Neither…
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The Mascot Of Team Treason
Anything on HBO without dragons is rubbish. Shapiro went on Bill Maher’s show last night. How I know this is not because I watch Maher’s dopey show but because all…
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Canon, Heresies, and Corporate Profits
In this video, Diktor Van Doomcock explains what “canon” is and the importance of preserving it. Truly thought-provoking. It’s at around 15:00 that he really nails it, with the Third…
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Celebrity Makes Shocking Comment About Political Figure, Gets Fired
Normally, this would be a “man bites dog” story except that the celebrity in question was insulting Democrats. Hollywood will tolerate a great deal of bad behavior from its own. …
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Saturday Night’s Alright For…Reconciling?
I’ve been following a string of recent stories that have me wondering if a shift is underway. Specifically, I wonder if comedy is actually going to focus on being funny…
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Haspel Swats Flies
Gina Haspel, President Trump’s CIA director nominee, sat through her Senate confirmation hearing this morning; I watched most of it. Naturally, I support the most qualified candidate in the last 60 years…
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Whatcha Watching?
This is a semi regular post I’ve run from time to time to tap in to the community data base for TV suggestions. A couple of ground rules up front.…
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Opinions And Other Body Parts
When asked what the founders were up to at Independence Hall, Benjamin Franklin replied ,“A Republic, if you can keep it.” Part of keeping it is staying informed and paying attention,…
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Game of Thrones Open Thread II
Pardon my long absence this weekend. I’ve been recovering from a marvelous birthday bender. Speaking of debauchery, GoT is on tonight. Strategically, it looks like Dany holds all the cards.…
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Game of Thrones Open Thread
I’ve had enough of the news this week, haven’t you? We need a distraction. I know! How about we discuss a show centered around political conspiracies, foreign intrigue, and nepotism?…
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