The Thermometer

politics

  • The Risks Part II

    March 6, 2025 Temperature: 97C At this point I feel like every day should feature Mrs. Weasley’s clock that was always pointing to “Mortal Peril”. The update There have been very rapid moves to undermine or gut more agencies and parts of the government, and there has also been a great deal of pushback, much…

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  • The Risks part I

    February 21, 2025 95C The Risks, Part I The greatest risk we face is the possible slide into martial law.  That was my greatest fear after the election.  This is looking less and less likely; our institutions, including the military, and our popular will are looking too strong for that to happen.  The administration is…

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