An American tourist in Russia
Ian Kummer 
Previously I wrote about the coup that took out Joe Biden, but I think the majority of commentators are being a little lazy about identifying the sides in it. When Biden leaves office next year who wins and who loses? One obvious loser, or group of losers, is the Biden crime family. Without their ailing … Read more
I’m still in disbelief, it all feels so surreal, yet here we are. This whole time I have been absolutely incredulous at the idea of Biden being replaced, even as the red flags piled up. Also remember that conspiracy theories about Biden being replaced by Kamala Harris date back years, even before the 2020 election. … Read more
I recently re-visited the iconic 1996 alien invasion movie Independence Day. This was my first watch-through an adult, and I’m glad to say it was just as enjoyable as when I was a kid. My verdict for Independence Day is that most of the negative professional criticism is unfair, but I must also admit that … Read more
It has been 30+ in Moscow all week. On Sunday Maria and I took Spazz out for a long walk. We stopped for food and drinks at a little store outside the local amusement park. It was there I learned that the word for water (вода) is almost the same as the word for cotton … Read more
On social media, people frequently ask the question “Do Russians support Putin?” I find it curious how “freedom loving” westerners turn everything into a loyalty test. George Orwell’s 1984 comes to mind. It is not enough to tolerate Big Brother, you have to love him, and will be tortured until you do. If I love Big Brother, … Read more