Daily Archives: December 17, 2025

Our Petty, Hollow, Squalid Ogre in Chief

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Although I dislike giving the President more notoriety, the piece by a conservative columnist highlights the depths of Trump’s pathologic personality disorder. The questions is this. How can others not question Trump’s sanity? By Bret Stephens Opinion Columnist Though … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s Scooter and Bike Rentals Program Needs Fixing

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Jim deMaine

From Feet First (thanks to Mary M.) At Feet First we have watched with growing concern as “micromobility” scooters have proliferated on Seattle’s streets. And, more importantly from a pedestrian point of view, on our sidewalks. Shared scooters and bikes … Continue reading →

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The Hero We Need Now

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Andy Borowitz (thanks to Mary Jane F. and Pam P.) One of the great joys of publishing TBR is the time I spend each day in the comments section reading what you have to say. Last week, this comment from … Continue reading →

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