Is California reaching a crisis point?
Hopefully, the Supreme Court will put an end to some of the voting nonsense, but even if it does, the state may ignore it (as it does with DEI). If so, maybe the Justice Department should step in at some point and declare the state in insurrection.
…and a litmus test.
The reactions on X have been truly deranged.
[Monday-afternoon update]
Elon’s motivations, explained: SpaceX and the Sentient Sun.
Those of us who have read a lot of science fiction are much better prepared for this century than those who have not.
Isn’t going away.
Saving LA – Phase III pic.twitter.com/9n9wv1tonZ
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) June 12, 2026
That is, an Older, Wiser Libertarian. As am I.
Is it finally, after over six decades, on the verge of freedom?
I guess that the question is what the basis of its economy will be. It could certainly do pineapples, coffee, and (if we were to end our own domestic restrictions) sugar, rum and cigars. But it could also become another tropical tourism mecca, with all its beaches. But they’d have to figure out how to avoid the tyranny of another Batista.
Interesting blog post from Chris Stelter over at Goff’s site.
If methalox in LEO is less than $5/lbm, that means it can be less than $10 in EML-1, which makes lunar trips very cheap.
Yes, Donald, stop talking about a deal with Iran. Just defeat them.
[Update a couple minutes later[
Win or lose, the old Iranian regime’s fate is sealed.
And yes, it should be viewed as an opportunity for UN reform.
[Update a while later]
The shadow cabinet of Soros (which lies at the root of a lot of this mess). DataRepublican follows the money.
— Jeff Callahan (@thejeffcallahan) May 11, 2026
It would be almost literally a breath of fresh air if he wins.
…on Great Britain. Note, though, that this was written before Labour was wiped out in the election. Perhaps there’s hope yet.