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Every Time I Watch a Debate, I Feel A Little Bit Dumber: the Long-Shot Primary Continues

Hello and welcome to another episode of The Pyramid’s belated debate coverage! The second Republican primary debate was held on September 27th at the Shrine of St. Ronald Reagan, patron of tax cuts, and was hosted and broadcast by Fox Business and Univision.  It was also conveniently reposted to YouTube this time, by Nikki Haley, who captured a full unedited two-hour block of Fox News … Continue reading Every Time I Watch a Debate, I Feel A Little Bit Dumber: the Long-Shot Primary Continues

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Believe it or not, the Supreme Court used to be interesting

Stephen Breyer, who has served on the Supreme Court since his appointment by President Bill Clinton in 1994, is retiring. Breyer’s retirement might be because the octogenarian wants to enjoy his last few years in peace and harmony. But it’s probably because he doesn’t want to be the next Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose decision to die in office (something most modern Supreme Court justices do) … Continue reading Believe it or not, the Supreme Court used to be interesting

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Actually, everyone thinks Peter Doocy is an idiot

On a hot mic, Joe Biden made the ultimate gaffe: he told the truth. Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked Biden if he thought inflation was a political liability in the midterm election. Biden did not respond to Doocy, but a microphone picked up an under-the-breath answer: “That’s a great asset — more inflation. What a stupid son of a bitch.” Biden has been pretty … Continue reading Actually, everyone thinks Peter Doocy is an idiot

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“I don’t understand why the academics are leaving me,” cries University of Academics Are Evil

About a week ago, former Wall Street Journal book editor Bari Weiss unveiled a new college: the University of Austin. The pitch for this new university was that it would promote freedom of expression and academic exploration, which have long been hallmarks of American liberal education but which have been, in the eyes of Austin supporters, under attack by “cancel culture“. The New Republic called … Continue reading “I don’t understand why the academics are leaving me,” cries University of Academics Are Evil

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Saying “goodbye” to Maine’s weirdest gun store

Gulf of Maine gunsmithing has closed. The shop, whose sign adorned U.S. Route 302 in Raymond (roughly halfway between Portland and the lauded Fryeburg Fair), operated for thirty-two years before shuttering back in May, but it wasn’t until recently that the sign was taken down for good. In 2019, Mainer described the sign as “Maine’s most hateful roadside attraction.” Here’s an excerpt from their article … Continue reading Saying “goodbye” to Maine’s weirdest gun store

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Brave Hero Rewarded With Prison Sentence

In 2014, an anonymous person leaked more than 150 pages of classified material that revealed a lot about the American drone program. That leak was reportedly the basis of The Drone Papers, an expose by The Intercept published the following year. The revelations in The Drone Papers shook America to its core in the way these things so often do: by being almost totally ignored. … Continue reading Brave Hero Rewarded With Prison Sentence

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With a final Instagram post, John McAfee went out as he lived: dumb, but in a way that some people might think was cool

This story contains several mentions of suicide. If you have thoughts of self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available 24 hours at 800-273-8255. John McAfee, the reclusive software “genius” who was indicted for tax evasion last year, died by suicide Wednesday. McAfee faced up to thirty years in federal prison if convicted for tax evasion, something he had so far managed to avoid … Continue reading With a final Instagram post, John McAfee went out as he lived: dumb, but in a way that some people might think was cool

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30% of Republican voters are insane

As reported by The Hill, a new Hill-HarrisX poll finds that 30% of Republican voters say it’s likely that former President Donald Trump will be “reinstated” as president later this year. You might recall that we’ve talked about this very concept at Pyramid specifically because it’s literally impossible without a coup d’etat, although admittedly it’s not like Republicans are necessarily opposed to that. If something … Continue reading 30% of Republican voters are insane

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In Alleged Health Care ‘Money Grab,’ Nation’s Largest Hospital Chain Cashes In on Trauma Centers

Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News June 14, 2021 After falling from a ladder and cutting his arm, Ed Knight said, he found himself at Richmond, Virginia’s Chippenham Hospital surrounded by nearly a dozen doctors, nurses and technicians — its crack “trauma team” charged with saving the most badly hurt victims of accidents and assaults. But Knight’s wound, while requiring about 30 stitches, wasn’t life-threatening. Hospital … Continue reading In Alleged Health Care ‘Money Grab,’ Nation’s Largest Hospital Chain Cashes In on Trauma Centers

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