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David Thornton March 5, 2026 2
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And on the Eighth Day, God said “I Need a Caretaker”

Clare Briggs March 7, 2026
Minor apologies to Paul Harvey
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Saturday Morning Gaming: Two Demos. Raccoin and Zero Parades For Dead Spies

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Clare Briggs March 6, 2026
"Bent Fudgins" means "I forbid fudging!" or "you're moving your hand too close to the shot!"
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Jaybird March 5, 2026
I'm starting to really resent Daylight Saving Time.
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The Greatest Moment in History

Clare Briggs March 5, 2026
Alternately, When Your Worst Fears are Realized.
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A Historic Best Picture Showdown

Luis A. Mendez March 5, 2026
The biggest night in cinema is coming down to two masterpieces that will likely be revered for...
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When a Feller Needs to Scooch Down.
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If the Teletubbies Were Malicious Bastards, They’d Be Congress Cabinet members testify to Congress

If the Teletubbies Were Malicious Bastards, They’d Be Congress

Michael Siegel March 4, 2026
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Spring Morning (With Apologies to September Morn)

Clare Briggs March 3, 2026
After the Painting by Paul Chabas (seriously, this was a rabbit hole)
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Iran War: A Sticky Situation Iran war

Iran War: A Sticky Situation

David Thornton March 3, 2026
Not only do there seem to be serious flaws with Trump’s strategy, I’m not even sure that...
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Three Weeks

Clare Briggs March 2, 2026
P.S. - It's just as easy to be optimistic!
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What is America For? What is America For?

What is America For?

Guest Authors March 2, 2026
A Guest Post from our very own Koz
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Their Ideas Weren’t Exactly the Same

Clare Briggs February 28, 2026
You've got to spend money to save money
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Saturday Morning Gaming: Deeper into Mewgenics

Jaybird February 28, 2026
Holy cow, the mechanics of this game are *DEEP*.
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US, Israel Strike Iran as Trump Calls for Regime Change: Live Feed and Discussion

OT Editors February 28, 2026
President Trump calls for regime change in Iran as US and Israeli military strikes, with the Iranian...
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The Calaboose

Clare Briggs February 27, 2026
According to Merriam-Webster, a calaboose is a jail (especially: a local jail).
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The Legislative Veto: Congressional Control Of Regulation Reviewed

Guest Authors February 27, 2026
I, personally, *HATE* the idea of something like this having been written and then only being read...
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Mindless Diversions Extra: The Strange Case of Relooted

Jaybird February 27, 2026
Relooted was a game that received more good reviews than it has players.
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