Mike’s Blog Round-Up

Atten-Hut!
By Tengrain — September 1, 2026

Above, Martika performs, Toy Soldiers. On this date in 2016, NFL San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt in protest, objecting to racial injustice and police brutality in the US.

Lucien Truscott asserts that Defense Secretary Pete Hic(!)seth has lost the trust of the senior military leadership. No military coup for Pete!

Mike the Mad Biologist sees that the Defense Department has just hired an actual fascist.

The Weekly Sift explains the hazards and pitfalls of moving to the center. Also: why the snack shack on the beach is never where you are.

everyone is entitled to my own opinion hails Prznit Fuckwit, glorious victor of the imaginary Battle of Kharg Island!

Bonus Track: Miss Cellania is going to spend the rest of the day not doing somethings.

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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