A Peek Behind the Curtains at TDE

Long-time readers are confused by the new style, some have unsubscribed, and a few even seem concerned about this turn to ribaldry. Herewith, a classical apology of sorts.

Welcome to the Internet's Longest-Suffering Blog

Been goin' at it since 2002.

Join Me As We Drink Like Pansies

The gin and tonic is surging in the United States. That's great, but the reasons for its surge are emasculating.

The Conservative Civil War is Disconcerting

But they still have a common and enormous enemy that ain't goin' away soon. That should keep 'em together for awhile

Mal- Dis- Mis- I'll Take It All

I'll play with the bots and kneel before my algolords. In the big picture, they provide the clearest picture.

The Silicon Valley Overlords are Jumping the Rationalist Shark

They're invoking other forms of intelligence and praying more ardently than a peasant woman who's just seen a ghost. We need a wit like Rabelais to strike them down . . . and quickly.

Give Me Waymo or Give Me . . .

Nah, just gimme Waymo

How to Drink Like an Occultist

Add lavender, pineapple Gomme, Rihei ginger Schochu, and cacao; congratulate yourself for having such a fine set of taste buds; then sip like the submissive homosexual you are.

Why Aren't the Neocons Pitbulling Over Venezuela?

Plus Jonah Goldberg's wrongheaded criticism of Albert Jay Nock