The first time, it’s an accident. The second time, it’s a tradition.

Even in Florida, it ought to be possible to hire an adult supervisor who understands pre-algebra – and any other topic that might reasonably appear on a GED assessment.

Apparently ‘Shylock’ and ‘shyster’ are etymologically unrelated. Shylock is a Jewish moneylender from Shakespeare, and not a particularly pleasant fellow. Shyster is from the Germanic word for shit, and also used to describe a disreputable person of any race or religion.

1. I’m old enough to legally view any form of pornography that’s legal to create.

2. There is no legitimate government interest in monitoring my pornographic habits.

I haven’t seen the bombers name, picture, or manifesto. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that this was a terrorist and a bad person. I promise not to change my mind about this tomorrow when more details about the bombers background are known.

This will turn into a MAGA own goal. NPR can get enough individual funding to stay on the air. They also survey listeners, and especially donors, about programming decisions. The more their donors skew left, the more their programming will. I listen to public radio and would label it as left leaning, but not left-wing. Partisan attacks like this may be the quickest way to drive it further left.

I wish someone would write an algebra book with as much power of indoctrination as these gay queer books are alleged to have.

Because it’s called HIPAA, not HIPPA. The second P is the one that stands for privacy.

Fifty years ago, doctors would protect their patients by accidentally losing certain files if they didn’t think the authorities had a good reason for seeing them. Under HIPAA, they’re required to keep and maintain good records in case the government subpoenas them.