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Yep. He doesn't like the job, he's not good at the job, and someone needs to go.
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Yep. He doesn't like the job, he's not good at the job, and someone needs to go.
Which candidate did voters believe was more moderate?
November 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Which candidate did voters believe was more moderate?
The first #1 song to include rap, so it's pretty noteworthy historically. And Blondie were fans of the genre.
September 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The first #1 song to include rap, so it's pretty noteworthy historically. And Blondie were fans of the genre.
As the right wing in question is morally and intellectually bankrupt their praise or scorn is meaningless.
Conservatism lost to reactionaries who call themselves conservative. We should've seen it coming, the infection was always there.
Conservatism lost to reactionaries who call themselves conservative. We should've seen it coming, the infection was always there.
September 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As the right wing in question is morally and intellectually bankrupt their praise or scorn is meaningless.
Conservatism lost to reactionaries who call themselves conservative. We should've seen it coming, the infection was always there.
Conservatism lost to reactionaries who call themselves conservative. We should've seen it coming, the infection was always there.
Current economic stagnation is self-imposed and will recover by doing things that aren't dumb.
On the other hand, bad policy is a core part of Trumpism.
On the other hand, bad policy is a core part of Trumpism.
September 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Current economic stagnation is self-imposed and will recover by doing things that aren't dumb.
On the other hand, bad policy is a core part of Trumpism.
On the other hand, bad policy is a core part of Trumpism.
It's not, no. Unfortunately, multi-family housing is even rarer.
July 8, 2025 at 4:07 AM
It's not, no. Unfortunately, multi-family housing is even rarer.
He's done a poorer job than Klinsmann.
July 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
He's done a poorer job than Klinsmann.
I'm teaching a couple referee courses next month if you're in central California.
July 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I'm teaching a couple referee courses next month if you're in central California.
A big part of the problem is that municipalities don't want normal sized housing to be built. They want property tax generation.
Of 600 properties currently for sale in my zip code, only _8_ are under 1250 sqft and not mobile homes.
Of 600 properties currently for sale in my zip code, only _8_ are under 1250 sqft and not mobile homes.
July 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
A big part of the problem is that municipalities don't want normal sized housing to be built. They want property tax generation.
Of 600 properties currently for sale in my zip code, only _8_ are under 1250 sqft and not mobile homes.
Of 600 properties currently for sale in my zip code, only _8_ are under 1250 sqft and not mobile homes.
It's a rejection of the Christian tradition, setting the burden of a parent's sins onto their children.
July 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
It's a rejection of the Christian tradition, setting the burden of a parent's sins onto their children.
Genuinely, we do need pro-natal policies. Like building enough housing in desirable areas that it doesn't chew up half of people's income. This one is even solved by _more_ capitalism instead of _less_!
Subsidizing childcare is also vital, especially in social and learning environments.
Subsidizing childcare is also vital, especially in social and learning environments.
July 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Genuinely, we do need pro-natal policies. Like building enough housing in desirable areas that it doesn't chew up half of people's income. This one is even solved by _more_ capitalism instead of _less_!
Subsidizing childcare is also vital, especially in social and learning environments.
Subsidizing childcare is also vital, especially in social and learning environments.
I fear RSL is going to let Luna go and do nothing.
July 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I fear RSL is going to let Luna go and do nothing.
Even the longest legal soccer field is 130 yards, so this is wild.
July 6, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Even the longest legal soccer field is 130 yards, so this is wild.
" Democrats Say" is unnecessary there. You can simply point out Hegseth is lying.
July 6, 2025 at 2:53 AM
" Democrats Say" is unnecessary there. You can simply point out Hegseth is lying.
Pro-natalism is important. But I have doubts that Musk wants to subsidize child care, facilitate constructing higher density housing in desirable locations, and move more young adults out of poverty.
July 6, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Pro-natalism is important. But I have doubts that Musk wants to subsidize child care, facilitate constructing higher density housing in desirable locations, and move more young adults out of poverty.
A nonviolent protest against a guy who worked to subvert representative democracy. Seems like a minor story.
July 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM
A nonviolent protest against a guy who worked to subvert representative democracy. Seems like a minor story.
Which major nation would you prefer as hegemon?
April 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Which major nation would you prefer as hegemon?
That's true but if someone calls a dog a duck three times, what do you assume the fourth time even before turning your head?
March 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
That's true but if someone calls a dog a duck three times, what do you assume the fourth time even before turning your head?
He's handsome, charming, and a capable administrator. Unfortunately for him, he forgot that he's supposed to hide his lack of belief in anything beyond personal ambition.
March 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
He's handsome, charming, and a capable administrator. Unfortunately for him, he forgot that he's supposed to hide his lack of belief in anything beyond personal ambition.
Another college town that was deep red for GW Bush. It's just not a thing anymore.
March 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Another college town that was deep red for GW Bush. It's just not a thing anymore.
In a recurring state of events on many topics, Governor Cox knows what is right and he's afraid to do it. What a sad man he must be.
March 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
In a recurring state of events on many topics, Governor Cox knows what is right and he's afraid to do it. What a sad man he must be.
When I was a BYU student in 2004, the Daily Universe's student poll was 80-15 for GW Bush. Biden and Harris both carried the same poll.
March 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
When I was a BYU student in 2004, the Daily Universe's student poll was 80-15 for GW Bush. Biden and Harris both carried the same poll.
When I lived in Utah in 2008, the Salt Lake Republican Party sent someone to my door to convince me to vote by mail. This made sense; our area was competitive for state legislature races, and VBM increased turnout.
Now the party is crazy, and signaling loyalty to an idiot is the priority.
Now the party is crazy, and signaling loyalty to an idiot is the priority.
March 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
When I lived in Utah in 2008, the Salt Lake Republican Party sent someone to my door to convince me to vote by mail. This made sense; our area was competitive for state legislature races, and VBM increased turnout.
Now the party is crazy, and signaling loyalty to an idiot is the priority.
Now the party is crazy, and signaling loyalty to an idiot is the priority.
Mr Hogg is no different.
March 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Mr Hogg is no different.