Welcome back to the scuttlebutt, Here, have some something strong, you’re going to need it. Dr. Goebbels said that “it’s the absolute right of the State to supervise the formation of public opinion.” Well, it seems that this right is farmed out to Mr. Zuckerberg, and the people who run YouTube, etc.… these days.…
Welcome back to the scuttlebutt, Have some Chili, it’s not too hot, the wife’s a candy-ass for heat. I had intended to do a talk on reservations, by popular demand, but that’s going to end up waiting until next time. So many piñatas to beat, so little time! First, today is…
Welcome back to the scuttlebutt, Have some bourbon, I’ve got a lovely buffalo trace… and let’s talk. Back in 2017, I did an article about a drive across country, and what I observed… I’ve dusted that off, so I can compare and contrast what 2017 looked like, with what 2019 looks like.…
Welcome back to the scuttlebutt, Slap some bacon on a biscuit, and get in the saddle, we’re burnin’ daylight. By the time you read this, I’ll be halfway to this year’s hunt. I’ve missed the last three years in a row, between work, and the promised vacation to Europe. As a result,…
Welcome back to the scuttlebutt, movie review time, no spoilers, I promise. I wanted to like this show, really I did. It’s science fiction, always a hook for me. It’s near future. It was supposed to be hard SF (HA!) and it had some good talent. (Brad Pit, Tommy Lee Jones, Liv Tyler,…
Welcome back to the scuttlebutt, pull up a chair. Here have some of the good stuff. This is going to get good. Yesterday as I write this, the speaker of the House declared that the house was formally going to go forward with an investigation to determine whether or not to impeach the…
Mr. President, Honorable Members of the Senate and House, (Gods that was hard to get out without a sneer in my voice) and other Honored guests, welcome to the Scuttlebutt. Please have a seat, we need to talk. Allow this old sailor to explain a few things to you. Now I understand that many…