Squirtle squirt. Wordle wort. Eye of newt. Molecule of zinc. When you play wordle you ought to think thusly…

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260619020508.htm

Pope,

Problem with democracy and SCOTUS is obviously a critical element is people. We fuck up everything. Increasing numbers is not a solution.

How about waiting for AI to be sophisticated enough that it can be divorced from ideological capture? We have a referendum on the objectives when interpreting the constitution including precedent. Then…[Read more]

Reg:

I got through the wall and got to behold the sadly slain “dragonfly”, Masha and her trouper of a partner, Yehor.

Despite the NYT’s spotty journalism record, Siobhán O’Grady and Liubov Sholudko wrote a powerful, engaging story and deserve all the respect for highlighting the senseless tragedy of Putin’s war against Ukraine. Russia’s fi…[Read more]

Overall I find the NYT news reporting to be reliable. Sometimes though, the accuracy in op-eds can be questionable. It also has some journalists that can get annoyingly silly with their religious views.

jakelafort wrote:
Never mind Pope. After reading your line again i think you are indicating that the meaning has been watered down so that ambiguity is read into it rather than questioning its plain meaning and efficacy.

I wasn’t implying that, although that may not be inaccurate. SCOTUS itself has been watering down and resetting precedents on…[Read more]

Reg:

Agreement isn’t my issue with the NYT. My issue is that when it goes wrong on facts, it goes wrong big.

i aint played wordle. Am aware it is popular. My game is called Word Blitz. Ya gotta think a little quicka first a lambent then a flicker. I have gotten to the highest level but am far from the best player. If ya ain’t ya ought’r. First few times you’r fodder. Soon enough you’ll slaughter.

Fellow Unbelievers:

Where I’m at, it’s 97°F and feels like 102°F. With temperatures like this, some cooling thoughts are welcome.

The Genius Design of the Ancient Persian Yakhchal | 2500 Year Old Freezers in the Deserts of Iran

The Yakhchal! A giant ice machine that ran without electricity or pumps fed by u…[Read more]

I like the NYT because it has articles that I like and agree with and some I totally disagree with. And Wordle too 🙂

Reg:

I’m sure the Ukraine story is touching, but what a source!