Guest Author: Dr. Ahmad Malik on what’s in store for the world

His post from X is copied in its entirety, for those of my readers who are not members of X. But they should be, because X is now the best and most-accurate source of news on the planet. This is not an exaggeration either. As some legacy media used to say, "You heard it here …

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Seen from the airplane window. Everett WA to Phoenix.

Yesterday morning very early, in the cold rain, we boarded our Alaska Airlines flight to Phoenix for a Hillsdale College National Leadership Seminar. I had the window seat in First Class. Here is what I saw. Above the clouds Sunrise Mount Rainier Curvature of the Earth Snowy mountains Natural beauty Mountain ranges I would love …

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On the Los Angeles Wildfires happening now

For the past few days, fires have been raging in Los Angeles, California, consuming the mansions of wealthy celebrities in Pacific Palisades and other neighborhoods, causing widespread devastation. Due to these huge fires, much useful and sometimes shocking information has been revealed, pertaining to the political and social conditions in Southern California. The public is …

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Merry Christmas to my Readers and Followers

As I write this, it's 1:00AM on Christmas morning. I want to wish all my followers, and occasional readers, the happiest of holidays, and peace and prosperity in the new year of 2025. We all can give thanks that the new year will bring a new President, and a New Birth of Freedom to our …

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On Electrified Aviation…From an Aerospace Insider

The author of this opinion piece is a friend of mine, and my opinions are nearly identical. He says it better than I can. My readers know I am against electric cars, especially when the all-powerful hand of Government mandates that we buy them (this is a total failure so far). Here's what my friend …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #324: In The Details

This week's topic is right up my alley. To start with, my favorite styles of architecture are Art Nouveau and Art Deco, both from the early to mid-20th Century. Both styles involve decorated buildings, with all sorts of frilly details, very unlike more-modern buildings which have no decoration at all (and are quite boring to …

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Time for Another Dispatch from the All-Leftist, All the Time, Western Washington

Now that the entire State of Washington will be ruled, from DC to Seattle, by far-Left DemocRats, it's time for some news from around here, west of the Cascades. Our area is the home of Seattle and King County, well-known for high crime and judges who refuse to incarcerate repeat offenders. Also known for high …

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Tales from the Flood Zone of Destruction

The destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene has brought out all the characteristics of Rural Americans. Their courage, generosity, and intrepidness have really shone on everyone who has been affected. Here are some of their stories. https://twitter.com/wilson_apush/status/1840553599564198189 These kids' parents are raising them to be responsible adults. Bravo! This was posted by Allen Mashburn: This gentleman …

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A modest proposal to save The Boeing Company

Anyone who follows the news at all will know that Boeing, a titan of aerospace and defense technology, has had a very difficult time the past few years. The difficulties with the 787 program, with its heavy outsourcing of production and assembly, brought the company a considerable amount of unwanted attention, as deadlines slipped and …

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An Aurora Borealis Story, with a side of Sunset

Last night, the world was alight, in more ways than one. Twitter was full to the brim with posts showing the Aurora, caused by a huge solar storm, from all over the globe, North and South (Aurora Australis), East and West. In the US, members from Montana to Alabama posted photos and videos of bright …

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