@Axtremus said in Just wow: Beethoven composed arguably better music after he's gone deaf. Stephen Hawking published arguably better papers after he's lost the ability to write. Isn’t it grand how some people Overcome their challenges.

@Klaus said in A previous cultural revolution: Daniel Hannan has been one of my favorite European politicians in the last decade! He made me, at least in part, a proponent of what he calls "localism". Do you generally follow him or was it just this tweet that raised your attention? I agree, Hannan is someone to listen to. Not only was he very smart when an MEP, but he has also given lectures on American history in the U.S., well worth listening to. It's always sobering when a Brit knows more about Jefferson than most Americans!

@bachophile said in No representation: Did u know that the District of Columbia is a member of the unrpresented nations and peoples organization? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unrepresented_Nations_and_Peoples_Organization?wprov=sfsi1 And they get more practical representation than any city in the world.

Nope. I l just read ones that are linked.

@jon-nyc said in Another measure of reopening: Elon tweeted this. Shows their supercharging station use as a percentage of pre-Covid max. North America just returned to it’s pretty-Covid high. [image: 1593919520093-d03308ec-d792-4477-9261-8f1583762076.jpeg] I am surprised the APAC did not drop very much during the high point of the virus, but maybe the amount of Teslas on the road is quite small.

There's a blood lust on the left, and they recognize their own cultural power. Does anybody think these people will self-limit due to some abstract principles, when they could use their power and violence to impose their virtue on others? Just look at the real life examples of woke people you know and consider that question. This is the human species and it is dangerous.

@George-K said in Today's walk.: Nice... [image: d005c57c8e87cec2006cf7ebbbf9aef7l-w1013236223od-w1024_h768.jpg] That chair must wobble with one leg up like that.

I heard Mr. Biden might ask him to be on the ticket.

CNN is doing a spectacular job covering celebrations around the country, as well as earlier, Trump's speech, flyover of military aircraft of all sorts, as well as vintage military aircraft. Turn on CNN if you are not aware of their coverage, great fun. They also had some Saint-Saens, Debussy, Copland's ubiquitous Fanfare for the Rainman. Fox? Patriotic, right-wing Fox?? Nothing. Nada. Regular programming. Exactly the opposite of what I was anticipating for July 4th coverage. Oh, and Don Lemon was complimenting how his co-host looked hot in a red dress. VERY sexist and inappropriate for CNN.

Delta rolled out a non-stop JFK-Accra and I always meant to go.

Ha no. I didn’t meet her until 2006 or so and the convention was 2004.

In my contract it specifically states that my employment can be terminated for any reason, or for no reason at all. I'm not sure that it works that way in practice, as the company has very complex HR and anti-discrimination policies.

Fauci was cautiously optimistic about the summer and we all listened to him. Funny how people don’t mention that as a reason for us letting our guard down. Also Simpson’s paradox may not be correct if the older people are protecting themselves. A massive increase in 35 yo cases does little to the death rate, actually decreases the IFR.

Built in social distance.

@Loki said in The deleted clause of the Declaration of Independence: @Kincaid said in The deleted clause of the Declaration of Independence: Reading a book about the relationship between Geo. Washington and Benedict Arnold It is on Netflix https://www.amc.com/shows/turn-2/cast-crew/benedict-arnold

Of course it is a joke. You could probably find one for Germans Of course there are some humorless groups that would certainly not be allowed You see these for football teams too.

The Germans need to get with the Chinese ducks and see if they nom on them thar Eichenprozessionsspinner.

@Mik said in I have found my dream motorcycle.: Ahh, but you did not see this beauty gleaming in the sun. Well, son, you got enough money to burn a wet mule on a windy day. Treat yourself!

Have seen. And yeah, some of 'em are pretty good.