Category Archives: Mere Opinion

Thoughts, often reaction, off-the-cuff and perhaps short on research

A Bye-Ku for Pete Buttigieg

A Bye-Ku for Pete Buttigieg A 2020 guest series by Anne Maloney, inspired by James Taranto. Gay dude in White House?Not this year, say Dems to Pete.Dysarthrians Glad.

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Thomas Abjures Brand X

I have written in recent years about the importance of net neutrality. Specifically, I have noted that net neutrality is legally mandated by the plain terms of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and that the only reason it isn’t treated … Continue reading

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Reads: “I Sexually Identify as an Attack Helicopter,” by Isabel Fall

“I Sexually Identify as an Attack Helicopter” was published in Clarkesworld Magazine on January 9, 2020. This is a very interesting science-fiction story that does what science-fiction does best: it takes a real-world controversy (gender) and attempts to help people … Continue reading

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A Bye-Ku for John Delaney

A Bye-Ku for John Delaney A 2020 guest series by Anne Maloney, inspired by James Taranto. Rich white guy, but theWrong sort of one percenter.Really, though: John Who? Editor’s Note: This bye-ku was late due to an error by the editor. Anne Maloney authored … Continue reading

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Occasional Reminder: Planned Parenthood Sells Baby Parts

It’s worth remembering that Planned Parenthood kills babies and then sells the body parts. Planned Parenthood insists that it doesn’t technically gain any profits from these sales, which inspires two responses: (1) Who cares whether they technically profit or not? … Continue reading

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