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From the tenacious Melanie Phillips: Blood on their hands "Canadian and British prime ministers Mark Carney and Sir Keir Starmer and French president Emmanuel Macron, praised by Hamas for denouncing Israel" [CBD]

It's Sherlock Holmes Day so I'll finally finish The Hound of the Baskervilles, I promise
Update: My kindle won't turn on. I'll try to finish it by next Sherlock Holmes Day

Podcast: CBD and Sefton hope that Lamonica McIver (D-NJ) goes to jail, what exactly was the "insurrection" on January 6th, Israel may go it alone against Iran, and more!

Hyperpartisan Democrat and venomous liberal congressman Gerry Connelly has died
He already announced he would not stand for re-election in 2026. His death leaves the Democrat caucus down one until/unless another Democrat is elected to fill out his term. Virginia should do what New York State did and delay this special election until... well, until the next election in 2026.

Conservative and Reagan deputy (and friend of the blog) Michael Ledeen has died at age 83

George Wendt, best known as Norm on Cheers, passes at age 76

This might be the best comment ever in the history of the internet [CBD]

Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone [CBD]

Audio of Biden's interview with special investigator Hur leaks
He's not just a confused old man with a poor memory, he's pretty much incoherent.
Update: longer clip here. He just rambles and pauses and gets lost and has to be helped every sentence by either his aides or lawyers or by the investigators themselves.

Podcast: CBD and J.J. Sefton chat about the Trump initiatives in the Middle East, and how his desire for a deal might jeopardize long-term stability, judicial overreach, Newark Airport, and more! (Link should be working now, JJS)

Dan Goldman is almost crying in repeatedly objecting to Marjorie Taylor-Greene entering evidence that Kilmar Albrego-Garcia has been repeatedly found to be an MS-13 member

Great catch: Alex Thompson claims the videos showing his co-conspirator @JakeTapper repeatedly fulminating at anyone questioning Biden's fitness are "deceptively edited."
Note that this is the exact same "cheapfake" lie used to protect Biden from video evidence of his mental infirmity.

Mark Levin goes off on "schmuck" and "little bastard" Tucker Carlson
He revives Rush Limbaugh's insult of Carlson as "Chatsworth Osbourne Jr."
The dispute is over whether the term "neocon" is being used as a paper-thin euphemism for "Jew" or not. I don't know, I think maybe Levin is flying off the handle over this one thing, but there is no doubt that Chastworth Osbourne Jr. has been getting friendlier and friendlier with the "Jews Manipulate and Control Us" Unz Reader crowd.

Character actor Joe Don Baker, who was played for most of his life by Brian Dennehy, has died at age 89

Forgotten 80s Mystery Click: Theater Kid/D&D Club Cheese Edition
There were voices in the night-- "Don't do it!"
Voices out of sight-- "Don't do it!
Too many men have failed before

Cruelty overload: Michael Walsh interviews Victor Davis Hanson

White smoke out of the Sistine Chapel. New pope to be presented momentarily. [TJM]

Champagne Socialism at its best!

Baier: Why did you spend $221K on private jets to your 'fighting oligarchy' rallies?

Bernie: "You think I can sit on a waiting line at United while 30,000 people are waiting? That's the only way you can get around. No apologies for that."

Podcast: Sefton and CBD jabber about India vs. Pakistan as a placeholder for the larger battle between Islam and the West, Israel finally decides to complete the job in Gaza, Tom Tillis is a toad, and more!

Bush official claims US built secret $21T underground 'city' for rich and powerful to live if 'near-extinction event' happens "And the bases are connected by an elaborate transportation system, she added, while claiming they are powered by a secret energy system known only to the military."
Sure Jan [CBD]

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Thanksgivingmanship: How to Deal With Your Spoiled Stupid Leftist Adultbrat Relatives Who Have Spent Three Months Reading Slate and Vox Learning How to Deal With You

You're Fired! Donald Trump Grills the 2004 Democrat Candidates and Operatives on Their Election Loss
Bizarrely I had a perfect Donald Trump voice going in 2004 and then literally never used it again, even when he was running for president.

A Eulogy In Advance for Former Lincoln Project Associate and Noted Twitter Pestilence Tom Nichols

Special Guest Blogger Rich "Psycho" Giamboni: If You Touch My Sandwich One More Time, I Will Fvcking Kill You

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Special Guest Blogger Tom Friedman: We Need to Talk About What My Egyptian Cab Driver Told Me About Globalization Shortly Before He Began to Murder Me

Special Guest Blogger Bernard Henri-Levy: I rise in defense of my very good friend Dominique Strauss-Kahn
Note: Later events actually proved Dominique Strauss-Kahn completely innocent. The piece is still funny though -- if you pretend, for five minutes, that he was guilty.

The Ace of Spades HQ Sex-for-Money Skankathon

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Kathryn Jean Lopez was saying (at that event I attended) that all the political consultants and hacks she talks to say that-- they just can't take it; they need it to be over. I imagine most of you feel the same way. Except for a few sickies. Incidentally, I'll be live-blogging the election tonight, which I guess just means I'll be posting a lot. posted by Ace at 11:18 AM Comments Woot for the sickies! I don't know why I didn't get as burned or bummed out about it as everyone else. I guess I had a low bar to start with. Posted by: Elric on November 2, 2004 11:21 AM I'm with you Ace. Enough is enough. I'm going to consume several Leinenkugel's (Oktoberfest is outstanding!) tonight, hoot and holler when Bush is announced the winner and then put this whole thing out of mind and enjoy the Kim Richards Pic-O-Rama :) Posted by: BrewFan on November 2, 2004 11:30 AM Good idea. I'm breaking out the Christmas carols early, and who can feel uptight with that musical backdrop? Posted by: Nicholas Kronos on November 2, 2004 11:40 AM Kim Richards???? I thought he said Keith Richards. Yeh, okay, now I'll vote for Bush. Posted by: Master of None on November 2, 2004 11:41 AM Ditto. After several years of intense news addiction, I have no more emotional enegy left. I'm voting, but otherwise I'm switched off. Posted by: lauraw on November 2, 2004 01:00 PM Between Ace, Instapundit, The Corner, and other assorted blogs, I won't be surprised when my modem bursts into flame. That's all right, though. I'll be far too drunk by 11 PM to care. Lookin forward to it. Posted by: Rob on November 2, 2004 01:07 PM Post a comment Name: Email Address: URL: Comments: Remember info?	Now Available! The Deplorable Gourmet A Horde-sourced Cookbook [All profits go to charity] Top Headlines From the tenacious Melanie Phillips: Blood on their hands "Canadian and British prime ministers Mark Carney and Sir Keir Starmer and French president Emmanuel Macron, praised by Hamas for denouncing Israel" [CBD] It's Sherlock Holmes Day so I'll finally finish The Hound of the Baskervilles, I promise Update: My kindle won't turn on. I'll try to finish it by next Sherlock Holmes Day Podcast: CBD and Sefton hope that Lamonica McIver (D-NJ) goes to jail, what exactly was the "insurrection" on January 6th, Israel may go it alone against Iran, and more! Hyperpartisan Democrat and venomous liberal congressman Gerry Connelly has died He already announced he would not stand for re-election in 2026. His death leaves the Democrat caucus down one until/unless another Democrat is elected to fill out his term. Virginia should do what New York State did and delay this special election until... well, until the next election in 2026. Conservative and Reagan deputy (and friend of the blog) Michael Ledeen has died at age 83 George Wendt, best known as Norm on Cheers, passes at age 76 This might be the best comment ever in the history of the internet [CBD] Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone [CBD] Audio of Biden's interview with special investigator Hur leaks He's not just a confused old man with a poor memory, he's pretty much incoherent. Update: longer clip here. He just rambles and pauses and gets lost and has to be helped every sentence by either his aides or lawyers or by the investigators themselves. Podcast: CBD and J.J. Sefton chat about the Trump initiatives in the Middle East, and how his desire for a deal might jeopardize long-term stability, judicial overreach, Newark Airport, and more! (Link should be working now, JJS) Dan Goldman is almost crying in repeatedly objecting to Marjorie Taylor-Greene entering evidence that Kilmar Albrego-Garcia has been repeatedly found to be an MS-13 member Great catch: Alex Thompson claims the videos showing his co-conspirator @JakeTapper repeatedly fulminating at anyone questioning Biden's fitness are "deceptively edited." Note that this is the exact same "cheapfake" lie used to protect Biden from video evidence of his mental infirmity. Mark Levin goes off on "schmuck" and "little bastard" Tucker Carlson He revives Rush Limbaugh's insult of Carlson as "Chatsworth Osbourne Jr." The dispute is over whether the term "neocon" is being used as a paper-thin euphemism for "Jew" or not. I don't know, I think maybe Levin is flying off the handle over this one thing, but there is no doubt that Chastworth Osbourne Jr. has been getting friendlier and friendlier with the "Jews Manipulate and Control Us" Unz Reader crowd. Character actor Joe Don Baker, who was played for most of his life by Brian Dennehy, has died at age 89 Forgotten 80s Mystery Click: Theater Kid/D&D Club Cheese Edition There were voices in the night-- "Don't do it!" Voices out of sight-- "Don't do it! Too many men have failed before Cruelty overload: Michael Walsh interviews Victor Davis Hanson White smoke out of the Sistine Chapel. New pope to be presented momentarily. [TJM] Champagne Socialism at its best! Baier: Why did you spend $221K on private jets to your 'fighting oligarchy' rallies? Bernie: "You think I can sit on a waiting line at United while 30,000 people are waiting? That's the only way you can get around. No apologies for that." Podcast: Sefton and CBD jabber about India vs. Pakistan as a placeholder for the larger battle between Islam and the West, Israel finally decides to complete the job in Gaza, Tom Tillis is a toad, and more! Bush official claims US built secret $21T underground 'city' for rich and powerful to live if 'near-extinction event' happens "And the bases are connected by an elaborate transportation system, she added, while claiming they are powered by a secret energy system known only to the military." Sure Jan [CBD] Recent Comments Farmer, with his own historical take: "So did they break off a piece of Wisconsin to give ..." OrangeEnt: "Of course, it's everyone's right to choose where t ..." The People's Republic of Maryland : "If you can dream it, we can tax it. ..." Auspex: " The FBI stretchin' Gretchin plot was believable ..." [/u][/i][/b][/s]muldoon: "I have been to Fort Worth AND... I have been to ..." Savage Henry: "I don't follow baseball, but I understand that the ..." pookysgirl, getting chewed on: "They make little "teething rings" that are plastic ..." moki: " Posted by: Marcus T at May 25, 2025 08:31 AM (EJW ..." vmom deport deport deport : "Claude 4 does sound sentient actually ..." 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