Obsidian Wings

No, he's doing it wrong!

by liberal japonicus

Since it seems that the Carter Page foolishness has been banished, at least for a short period of time, we might want a new post and perhaps this link with all the executive orders signed by Biden might do the trick. The CNN list explains if the order is a reversal or not, the NYTimes has background on 17 of them.

I'm sure the usual suspects will want to explain how they embody Marxist principles, or impinge on fundamental rights or are just a way of getting Hunter's beak wet, however given previous recent discussion, you may not want to push that envelope too much. Allons-y!!

A New Administration

by wj

Open Thread. Because we all want to turn the page.

some sounds for martin

by russell

In memory of the great Martin Luther King, Jr, who countered hate with love, lies with truth, and madness with deep sanity. 

a semi-jazz-free joint, dig it if you dig it. share your own if you like.

Lucky Peterson

Nina Simone

Donny Hathaway

Gregory Porter

Sam Cooke

Aretha

Ain't gonna get better than Aretha so I'll leave it there.

 

Some reading for the inauguration

by liberal japonicus

After the 6th, there were several articles talking about the prewar coup in Japan (know as the 2-26 incident), pointing out that the leniency offered set the stage for the road to WWII. I'm not too sure about that, there were several other incidents that preceeded 2-26, though arguably, events like Charlottesville, Michigan and the two in DC (Nov 14 and Dec 11) could fill those slots

But I've been reading about the Kyūjō incident. More below.

Hawt takes! Get your contrarian hawt takes!!

by liberal japonicus

A slender reed on which to balance an OP, but I've been seeing articles like this popping up. It seems logical, but I'm wondering if impeachment isn't going to keep minds and anger focussed. I don't know about you, but any task dealt with after Biden is inaugurated would be super charged for me if I thought I was also flipping the bird at the orange waste of resources. On the other hand, the British SOE nixed plans to assassinate Hitler because he could be counted on for strategic blunders. So there is that.

Anyway, some thoughts on what the 1st 100 days might bring.