"This was the voice of moderation until 13 Sept, 2025"
by Doctor Science Between preparing for, going to, and recovering from Worldcon, it’s been a while since I wrote about what I’ve been reading. This round-up covers several weeks, and includes novels by Genevieve Cogman, Laura Anne Gilman, Jo Walton, N.K. Jemisin, and Mary Robinette Kowal. huh. I didn’t plan to read only books by … Read more
by Doctor Science Last week the elder Child of Science and I were at Worldcon, about which I will have lots more to say later. Anyway, while I was there I had a very good conversation with a gracious gentleman of the Old School of SFF Fandom (Print Fanzine Division). One of his points of … Read more
by wj (I was tempted to use “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up.” But it’s been used….) Here’s a headline from City Pages (a weekly news magazine in Minneapolis/St Paul): Republican Party of Minnesota forgot to put Donald Trump on Minnesota ballot. Yep, you read that right. The Minnesota Secretary of State’s office put the … Read more
by wj Earlier this week, my wife’s BFF passed away. (They’ve been friends for 3 decades plus. Since long before “BFF” appeared in the language.) He was only a few weeks older than she is, and it’s been traumatic. Giving rise to these musings. For most of us, the first time we lose someone we … Read more
by Ugh The ongoing dumpster fire of sh1t dark fascist comedy (with a heart) that is 2016 Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump (emphasis added) continues beyond all expectations. It really is quite something, he says. At this rate I half expect Trump, upon the advice of new campaign "chief executive" Stephen CBannon (replacing, uh, Donald Trump?) of … Read more
by liberal japonicus Yeah, talking to you Rio Olympics. I was so totally disgusted by the stories, the graft, you know. But it comes on TV and WHAM, I'm watching Ai Fukuhara and Kazumi Ishikawa and Mima Ito against Aryan Germans named Shan and Han, and I'm screaming at the TV. So a thread for … Read more
by liberal japonicus
I started this because the other thread wascreaking under the weight of all the comments,, but two other posts have gone out since them. Oh well… However, I thought I go ahead and post this.
I found this vox piece to be very insightful, especially when juxtaposed with this one. Both are a bit of a long read, but I'll wait till you finish. join me below the fold when you do.
by Doctor Science Shannon Dingle posted I’m Pro-Life and I’m Voting for Hillary, because she thinks “pro-life policies” should mean support for all kinds of children and parents, not just opposition to abortion. It’s a very thoughtful, nuanced post in general, but includes this statement: I believe life begins scientifically at the moment of conception … Read more
by Ugh Corruption is the new black! Is it corrupt to profit from your public office if all the profit comes after you held the office? In my professional circles, you can go work for the government for a few years and then leave and go make a bunch of $$ working for an … Read more