Monthly Archives: February 2026

Judge invokes Orwell in ruling on slavery exhibit


“Are they really gonna put that stuff back?” Swamp Rabbit said. “I’ll believe it when I see it.” He’s right, the battle isn’t over, but censorship foes will appreciate the literary allusion made by U.S. District Judge Cynthia M. Rufe … Continue reading

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So easy to love — for a while


My annoying neighbor Swamp Rabbit was addressing my tendency to be late with everything. “Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, Odd Man. Today is just another day.” I told him I was working yesterday and didn’t have time to think about love, … Continue reading

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‘Hilarious’ Pam Bondi shields Epstein’s pals


From an opinion article in the Los Angeles Times noting “the unwittingly hilarious performance” of Attn. Gen. Pam Bondi as she defended the DOJ’s mishandling of the Epstein files at a House hearing this week: Viewers were left asking themselves if … Continue reading

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Jeff Bezos as Charles Foster Kane


Kudos to Bernie Sanders for stating the obvious about the billionaire weasel responsible for the ongoing decline of a top-tier newspaper: Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie and $500 million for a yacht to … Continue reading

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It’s Groundhog Day. Six more weeks of deep freeze?


I was deep into my writing routine when someone knocked on my door, derailing my train of thought. It was my neighbor Swamp Rabbit, seeking a ride to the liquor store so he wouldn’t have to brave the icy streets … Continue reading

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