December 2, 2024

Above, Shaboozey performs Good News. I wish we had some.

Adventus draws a comparison between yellow journalism and clickbait/misinformation.

Michael in Norfolk tells us about Trump's coming war on the free press.

PM Carpenter discusses a never-discussed theory of TrumpThink.

Driftglass presents A Farewell to Norms.

Bonus Track: Life on the Wicked Stage says that, "A Gentleman in Moscow is a romantic adventure with a warning."

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse, or on BlueSky. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).

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