José Carlos

Biking along the canal

Biking D.C.

Apparently, riding bicycles on sidewalks (except in the Central Business District) is OK. There are not even regulations which would have bicyclists use a bike lane when one is provided. However, disregarding stop signs (as happens in this video) fills me with unease.

Calculating reality

An uncertain economy

Hate crime

Bellend

I had not seen the word "bellend" before and, so, had to look up its meaning/usage. What I particularly like about this moniker (applied to Musk) is that the first and last letters of it encase "Ellen" — a name I wish was a popular pronunciation of "Elon". That is unlikely to ever happen, which is why I have, additionally, referred to Musk as the "Melon" where the pronunciation is incorporated naturally.

Sarah Paine (informative military history)

The application of Paine's ample expertise to current events has been blunted by the recent American fascist takeover, to which too few had lent credence prior to its 2025 affirmation.

The rich get richer

Ben Norton explains Argentina's economy