Education and schooling aren't the same thing.2시간 전 by pomeline72 in education Education and schooling aren't the same thing.I'm not a genius; but, I would dare to say that I'm not an idiot. I actually didn't do particularly well in school…
The linear political spectrum needs a rethink.어제 by pomeline72 in politicsThe linear political spectrum needs a rethink.When someone gives his or her view on abortion, most of us make an assumption about his or her views on gun control.…
Floyd _not_ killed by Chauvin after-all? 그저께 by pomeline72 in blmFloyd _not_ killed by Chauvin after-all? It now seems possible that George Floyd was NOT killed by Chauvin leaning on his neck, since Floyd complained of lack…
The baffling "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme.3일 전 by pomeline72 in covidThe baffling "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme.I don't understand the UK government's "Eat Out to Help Out" subsidy for restaurant meals. Weirdly it doesn't cover…
Random thoughts on the Beirut explosion.4일 전 by pomeline72 in beirutRandom thoughts on the Beirut explosion.My first thought was, "Dear God, please don't let this be the start of an ensnarement in a war over there." Anytime…
Why a Black woman as VP should not be considered a triumph. 5일 전 by pomeline72 in lovettWhy a Black woman as VP should not be considered a triumph. I listened to Jon Lovett interview LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, this morning on the Lovett or…
Comparing the protests in US with HK.6일 전 by pomeline72 in hkComparing the protests in US with HK.A couple of things stood out in this video. First, the original treaty giving the UK a 99 year lease was not with…
Hulu basically killed my favourite show (The Orville) 7일 전 by pomeline72 in huluHulu basically killed my favourite show (The Orville) I now have another reason to hate Hulu. The idea that Hulu would preemptively decide that there will be no fourth…
My favourite movie changes all the time - What about you?8일 전 by pomeline72 in moviesMy favourite movie changes all the time - What about you?When people ask me how many movies I've seen, I usually estimate somewhere in the ballpark of three thousand. I was…
Both parties are awful.9일 전 by pomeline72 in polpotBoth parties are awful."Under democracy one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to…
Libertarian identity crisis.10일 전 by pomeline72 in politicsLibertarian identity crisis.Lately, I’ve been having a really hard time with what could be interpreted as crypto support for Trump within the…
What's wrong with the EU deal for COVID recovery?11일 전 by pomeline72 in covidWhat's wrong with the EU deal for COVID recovery?I'm sure you have heard "Landmark EU deal for COVID19 Recovery". My critical nature always asks "what's wrong with…
Is Anarchy really that bad?12일 전 by pomeline72 in anarchyIs Anarchy really that bad?Anarchy is probably the least popular idea on the planet; but, just think about it for a second. Are there so many…
I hate Apple - Deal with it.13일 전 by pomeline72 in appleI hate Apple - Deal with it.My last long-term relationship ended pretty badly. Really badly. Actually, it was hell. When you've been with somebody…
Widespread immunity is the answer, magical thinking (vaccines by Sept!)14일 전 by pomeline72 in covidWidespread immunity is the answer, magical thinking (vaccines by Sept!)So, Europe is getting it's own potential second wave and the media outlets jump on the scaremonger train just as…
My view on "institutional conspiracy theories." 15일 전 by pomeline72 in conspiracyMy view on "institutional conspiracy theories." A friend asked earlier in the week if I painted all suspicion of institutional behavior with the broad and pejorative…
Innovation has a cost. So does lack of innovation.16일 전 by pomeline72 in ghostInnovation has a cost. So does lack of innovation.Every strength has a potential weakness Every weakness has a potential strength With movie theaters closed, the…
High stakes for Tenet in the cinema industry. 17일 전 by pomeline72 in tenetHigh stakes for Tenet in the cinema industry. I have personal stakes in this, for sure; but, I think that Nolan pushing Tenet for mid-August instead to waiting it…
New evidence for earliest humans in the Americas.18일 전 by pomeline72 in humanNew evidence for earliest humans in the Americas.Very interesting. You get a lot of half-baked announcements down this line, but this one is solid in a number of…
How much do you gossip?19일 전 by pomeline72 in gossipHow much do you gossip?It wasn't terribly long ago when I was approached by a handful of friends who confided in me. It was a weird…