We’re almost to the end of 2019
There’s a pretty popular adage on the internet that 2020 is the worst year ever, that it feels like it has dragged on for years, that things keep getting worse, … Continue Reading We’re almost to the end of 2019
Trump mistaking a satirical site for genuine news is honestly very on-brand
“Wow, this has never been done in history,” tweeted President of the United States Donald John Trump on Friday. “This includes his really bad interview last night. Why is Twitter … Continue Reading Trump mistaking a satirical site for genuine news is honestly very on-brand
The American left needs to stop looking for easy answers
Donald Trump is in the hospital with COVID-19. His condition is good, but he remains at risk and doctors have, so far, been reluctant to give a time or date … Continue Reading The American left needs to stop looking for easy answers
At least Nixon had a dog
On September 23, 1952, Richard Nixon – the junior U.S. senator from California and the Republican nominee for vice president – made a speech to address allegations that he had, … Continue Reading At least Nixon had a dog
Fact check: Romney’s “historical precedent” isn’t that historical
“The historical precedent of election year nominations is that the Senate generally does not confirm an opposing party’s nominee but does confirm a nominee of its own.” Mitt Romney In … Continue Reading Fact check: Romney’s “historical precedent” isn’t that historical
Today We’re Watching: Snowplow Alley
Here’s a meal from a restaurant in each of the four New England states we’ve visited so far
It’s been a couple months since the Salt & Granite adventure began. Any regrets? Well, yeah, first off: I haven’t gotten to Connecticut or Rhode Island since starting S&G, so I haven’t … Continue Reading Here’s a meal from a restaurant in each of the four New England states we’ve visited so far
Today We’re Watching: A Glimpse of Connecticut
I filled a bot with articles from my last website and asked it to write my first post
Botnik has been all over the web lately because of its Arrested Development scripts and its Friends episodes. Anyway, before starting Salt & Granite I did a short politically-oriented blog back in 2016 … Continue Reading I filled a bot with articles from my last website and asked it to write my first post
Portland proposes $5,000 per room fee for new hotels
Portland officials say they are weighing a fee that would be charged to new hotel developers to help pay for more affordable housing. The hefty $5,000 per room fee would fund affordable housing programs in the city which recently ranked among the most expensive real estate markets in the nation.
