Midwest Chick's Place

(A.K.A. Non-Original Rants)

–Co-opting good stuff from all over the ‘Net and maybe some original thoughts—ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

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  • That Vermont School had it right

     The girl’s Christian school in Vermont that forfeited instead of playing against another team that had a boy pretending to be a girl on it, had the right idea. Goodwin and Mid-Vermont Christian School are now suing the state athletic association after being banned from all sports for his decision. “I’ve got four daughters. I’ve… Continue reading

  • Sunday Meme Drop

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  • Saturday Meme Drop

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  • Fun Movie Friday–Kelly's Heroes

     Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Donald Sutherland, Gavin MacLeod. ‘Nough Said. Continue reading

  • Thursday Meme Drop

    Have a feeling that ‘Frank’ has made an appearance in my comments last week. I know someone that would do this if bored…. And I’m the kid….   Continue reading

  • NC county bans fluoride in its water supply

     Since the EPA apparently has ‘higher priorities’ and is in a court battle regarding fluoridation of water, it’s up to individual counties and maybe states to take action. And the folks in NC make some good arguments regarding their decision to stop poisoning their water. Such as: a 2019 study in JAMA Pediatrics that said,… Continue reading

  • And that's the way it should be done

     France seems to be getting its shit together regarding the invaders they’ve allowed into their country. France has deported a Tunisian cleric who allegedly called the country’s flag satanic. Mahjoub Mahjoubi, 52, was flown to North Africa just 12 hours after his arrest over sermons said to go against French values. His deportation last Thursday… Continue reading

  • Spinning DEI

     Yale is now also going to re-require standardized test scores as a requirement for admission.  What’s interesting and funny is this: Prior to the pandemic, requiring tests had not impeded Yale’s ability to significantly increase the diversity of our student body. Between 2013 and 2019, the number of first-year undergraduates eligible for a Pell Grant… Continue reading

  • Sunday Meme Drop

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  • Saturday Meme Drop

    Folks— this is from a parody site.  Clearly. Since it tags Schiff from being from WV. Good grief!   Continue reading