• I thought it was not possible to exceed the embarrassment of then-secretary of state John Kerry bringing James Taylor with him to a meeting in Paris to sing “You’ve Got a Friend” to the French, but I underestimated the capacities of Antony Blinken. On a visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, he picked up his electric guitar and performed one of Neil Young’s lamest offerings, “Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World”:
JUST IN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken performing 'Rocking to the Free World' at a venue in Kyiv, Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/MkpyvHHRIA
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) May 14, 2024
I’m sure Russia is certain to lay down its arms now, to spare Eastern Europe any possible Blinken sequel, perhaps Edwin Starr’s “War: What Is It Good For?”
Some sensible reactions:
• Have you seen the new official portrait of King Charles:
Why does it look like he’s just been packed in carbonite to be delivered to Jabba the Hutt?
Or maybe this is the right comparison:
• Another prophecy from William F. Buckley Jr. has come true. Recall that Buckley said that “A liberal is someone who is determined to reach into your shower and adjust the water temperature for you.” Behold the Washington Post this week:
Showering accounts for roughly 17 percent of the water Americans use in their homes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Your steamy showers also consume energy: Nearly half of a home’s hot water is used for bathing. A cold shower uses less energy than a hot one.
• You know who doesn’t want any of this cold-water, anti-fossil fuel nonsense? People in the developing world. Even the International Energy Agency gets it:
🗣 “When I started cooking with gas, I was shocked because the food was ready so fast”
Switching to clean cooking solutions can save time, prevent premature deaths & reduce emissions
We’ll address how to ensure access for all at our Summit tomorrow 👉 https://t.co/agrANpSMSo pic.twitter.com/ai1A2PEr8k
— International Energy Agency (@IEA) May 13, 2024
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