Althouse: Sunrise — 6:36, 7:03, 7:14.

October 7, 2025

Sunrise — 6:36, 7:03, 7:14.

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55 comments:

Iman said...: “Hello darkness, my old friend
Trump made fun of me again”

—— El Hakeemito Supremo

h/t Elissa4Real; 10/7/25, 6:44 PM
rehajm said...: Rough outing to the grocery store this morning- it began with joy of the sight right inside the door- an end cap for snickerdoodle twix. An opportunity to score points back home- dashed when I discovered they stuffed it with peanut m&ms and some snickers… eff you. Keep going. Specific egg brand on the list- twelve large for twelve large 😳. Coup de grace- at home the discovery of the largest bottle of woolite dark man has ever created, fell over rounding the roundabout and spent the next twenty minutes of the trip home gurgling down into the bowels underneath the load floor, beneath the jack, under the suspension compressor. Some kind of white insulator around the compressor acted like a diaper and trapped some soap but far from all. Two boxes of microfiber cloths later I think I have it contained. I’d like to pull the compressor but JLR had a kitchen sink strategy with all the fasteners. Three cycles in the washer to try and rinse out the diaper because LR doesn’t recognize the part number…I think it might be salvageable. Can’t say the same for the styrofoam what held the jack 🙁…; 10/7/25, 6:46 PM
hanuman_prodigious_leaper said...: 1 = expecting extra terrestrial craft to extrude from cloud; 10/7/25, 6:58 PM
buwaya said...: Ukraine's long range missiles -
Neptune Extended Range
https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukraine-builds-the-long-range-cruise-missile-europe-still-cant-make-12202
Flamingo
https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukraines-3000km-flamingo-cruise-missile-born-in-9-months-and-it-started-out-pink-10991

Ukraine does not really need US ATACMS or Tomahawk anymore. And it is in a position to supply these to NATO countries.; 10/7/25, 7:13 PM
buwaya said...: These missiles are in the same ballpark as Russias Kh101 and similar, but with better guidance. The targeting situation, wherein Russian targets are widely dispersed, makes Russias job of intercepting these much more difficult than Ukraines job of intercepting Russian cruise missiles.; 10/7/25, 7:17 PM
Peachy said...: Nifty. I like the first photo of the glowing capitol.; 10/7/25, 7:23 PM
Peachy said...: The clouds. they love you.; 10/7/25, 7:24 PM
Mr. T. said...: Now that arson against the judge's home has been descredited and debunked, how long will it take gadfly and (d)inga to retract and/or scrub their blueanon accusations?

Faster than soyboy Jimmy Kimmel's tanking ratings?
Quicker than pro-groomer-murder_cult Keir Starmer's approval circles the toilet?

It's a race!
We're under starters' orders!; 10/7/25, 7:27 PM
Peachy said...: Leftists side with anarchists; 10/7/25, 7:29 PM
buwaya said...: NATO defense buildup. Polish Piorun MANPADS.
https://en.defence-ua.com/industries/poland_outproduces_us_france_piorun_missiles_surpass_stinger_and_mistral_combined-16069.html
People (crypto-Putinists) were complaining about the US running out of Stingers. Well, the Poles were, even in 2022, outproducing the US in MANPADS, and most manpads used by Ukraine were Polish. But the Putinists wouldnt hear it.; 10/7/25, 7:31 PM
William50 said...: the job interview;

Interviewer: What would you say is your greatest weakness?

Interviewee: Honesty

Interviewer: I don’t think honesty is a weakness

Interviewee: I don’t give a shit what you think

h/t powerline; 10/7/25, 7:33 PM
Original Mike said...: OK, I tend not to comment on the pictures, because I could complement every one and then it would be meaningless. But I looked at #1 and literally (yes!) exclaimed Wow! And I tend toward the sunrise color ones. But, … Wow!; 10/7/25, 7:35 PM
Inga said...: “Now that arson against the judge's home has been descredited and debunked, how long will it take gadfly and (d)inga to retract and/or scrub their blueanon accusations?”

I don’t know what blueanon is. I have not commented on the fire at the Judge’s home.; 10/7/25, 7:37 PM
Political Junkie said...: William50 at 733pm - Nice. Thanks for that. Provided a laugh after a long day.; 10/7/25, 7:38 PM
Original Mike said...: "I have not commented on the fire at the Judge’s home."

Well, that tells me all I need to know.; 10/7/25, 7:55 PM
Iman said...: What could haginga do?!; 10/7/25, 7:55 PM
Peachy said...: BREAKING: "President Trump just SAVED the Women and Children's Food Program from losing money under the Democrats' federal shutdown.
This is because $200 BILLION came in from Trump's tariffs and some of that money will keep the program running.

Trump cares, Schumer does NOT."; 10/7/25, 7:57 PM
Peachy said...: Why is Newsum such a horrible liar? Oh right - all leftists are horrible liars. but they get away with it - because most of the hack press are as corrupt as the lying liar democratic-Soviet Antifa-thug party.
1) Air traffic controllers are essential workers & remain employed during shutdowns.

2) CA’s Senators, both Democrats, are filibustering the bill to open the government. That’s why there’s a shutdown. Newsom supports them doing so, while blaming Trump.

3) Every R Congressman from CA voted to fund the government. Every CA Democrat voted no.

pssht; 10/7/25, 7:58 PM
Peachy said...: Inga yells 'MAGA" did it after all the things.; 10/7/25, 7:59 PM
Peachy said...: Marxist Gaslight Media Goes Into Overdrive to Hide Jay Jones' Wish That the Young Children of a Political Enemy Be Murdered and Die In Their Mother's Arms

Virginia Democrat Jay Jones lusts for murder/ child murder.
Corrupt Soviet Democratic-AP: "Republicans pounce"; 10/7/25, 8:06 PM
TickTock1948 said...: It was a dark and stormy morning ...; 10/7/25, 8:10 PM
Eva Marie said...: “I think my best friend is having an affair with my wife.”
“What makes you think so?”
“He’s been so miserable lately.”; 10/7/25, 8:14 PM
Peachy said...: Jay Jones’s Texts Are a Frightening Peek into a Bleak Moral Worldview

Greetings and welcome to this positively insane 57th performance of the Carnival of Fools! Once again the political lunatics have escaped the asylum; once again they’re running for office; once again they may win. Try as I might to pretend that it’s all in good fun, it has recently become incredibly obvious that it is not, and it needs to be addressed. Folks, it’s a one-topic Carnival this week.

The Left Has an Assassination-Fantasy Problem; 10/7/25, 8:14 PM
William50 said...: @ Political Junkie--

Still makes me LOL; 10/7/25, 8:16 PM
wildswan said...: Pigs Fly - A Trump supporter watches CBS News in the time of Bari Weiss.

I watched three segmants of CBS Evening News today and I was astounded to see even-handed, informative coverage. I didn't think Bari could get going so soon. For example, in the coverage of October 7 memorials in Israel, the news mentioned the casualties of the Gaza which it said were obtained from the "Hamas controlled" Palestinian Health Authority, That's the first time I've seen a major outlet acknowlege Hamas control of these figures,
Then there was a discussion of the Colorado case on the banning of conversion therapy which had a segment discussing conversion therapy as used against gays, a practice this law would ban. Next it had a gender therapist who argued for the practice but her own words made it plain that minors are being targeted by those advocating for changing genders.
Then there was a discussion of ICE in Chicago which nade it plain that the National Guard was being sent to protect ICE facilities while it also presented figures showing that these deployments include about 25% immigration arrests. (The story did not discuss whether these arrests were based on criminal warrants other than immigration status. )
Trump was mentioned this way: President Trump has ordered the National Guard ....
The stories included a lot of "advocates on this side say this while advocates on that side say that." You know, news. And Hitler has left the building - I didn't hear him mentioned once.; 10/7/25, 8:18 PM
Peachy said...: wildswan - thanks for that. Hope! Can we really have a non-Soviet(D) corruption Free media?; 10/7/25, 8:21 PM
Paddy O said...: Althouse, back in 2018 you highlighted Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. Part of the reason I visit here regularly is those kinds of posts because they expose me to things I wouldn't likely find in my other places. That post got me thinking and connecting to other things I was working on, and became part of a presentation I did later that year at a theology conference.

After a long while of sitting in my folders, it was published as an online essay. Whenever I read through it, I think of this blog.

You, and many of the commentators over the years, have helped my thinking and been a useful part of this messy internet. So thank you for this daily space to consider and learn.; 10/7/25, 8:26 PM
William50 said...: For those of you who are thinking about providing yourselves with personal protection but do not feel that lethal force is the answer, check out Byrna.com. Non lethal personal protection.; 10/7/25, 8:26 PM
Eva Marie said...: One of the results of the publicity surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk is that a lot of younger conservatives are getting more exposure. Many of them are black. Kaisen D Asiedu @thatsKAISEN is one of them. He is excellent at explaining his positions and at the same time giving lessons in logic. Here is one of his videos:
https://x.com/thatskaizen/status/1904367677604520151?s=46; 10/7/25, 8:28 PM
Original Mike said...: "Jay Jones’s Texts Are a Frightening Peek into a Bleak Moral Worldview"

They were just awkward jokes.; 10/7/25, 8:28 PM
Keldonric said...: @Peachy

Under 31 U.S.C. § 3302(b) — the Miscellaneous Receipts Statute — all money received for the government, including tariffs, must be deposited into the Treasury’s general fund and can’t be spent without a Congressional appropriation.

Tariff collections are recorded as customs duties in receipt account 0110 (Customs Duties) within the general fund — they aren’t revolving or trust funds available for Executive use.
The Executive can’t redirect tariff revenue to WIC or any other program.

WIC’s current funding comes from USDA carryover balances and an OMB-approved contingency reserve, not tariffs.
Even if Congress later drew on tariff receipts, it would appear as a regular outlay in an Appropriations Act, not a direct reallocation of customs revenue.

Has there been a request for such an appropriation? That would be a constructive step.; 10/7/25, 8:29 PM
Original Mike said...: CBS changes on a dime? Somebodies are fearing for their phoney baloney jobs.; 10/7/25, 8:31 PM
Peachy said...: UK Judges. hmm - sounds like Soros funding.; 10/7/25, 8:33 PM
Ann Althouse said...: Thanks Paddy. Will read.; 10/7/25, 8:33 PM
Peachy said...: O Mike- You're kidding ,right?

Kel -I do not know.; 10/7/25, 8:34 PM
Jaq said...: "Inga yells 'MAGA" did it after all the things."

Sadly there is no like button for this comment.; 10/7/25, 8:35 PM
Eva Marie said...: Thank you William50; 10/7/25, 8:41 PM
Peachy said...: Hold my beer; 10/7/25, 8:42 PM
Original Mike said...: "O Mike- You're kidding ,right?"

Well, that's what TBH told me.; 10/7/25, 8:44 PM
Humperdink said...: If Jay Jones (D-Stalin Wannabe) was running for Recorder of Deeds it would be one thing, but he’s running for AG! How did he get this far politics? And you know there is more out there.; 10/7/25, 8:48 PM
William50 said...: Will be going to the pistol range this week. I go at least once a month and usually fire 60-70 rounds. Start at 15 ft for 20 rounds to warm up and then finish up with 40-50 rounds at 30 ft. I would go more often but my better half thinks it's a waste of money. I just tell her that if I ever have to fire my weapon in self defense I want to make sure I hit what I'm aiming at.; 10/7/25, 8:49 PM
Original Mike said...: "…but he’s running for AG!"

Yeah, ponder that. And he'll get elected, too.; 10/7/25, 8:51 PM
Jaq said...: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ukraine-s-air-shield-falters-russia-shifts-missile-tactics-to-confuse-us-made-patriot-defenses/ar-AA1O0B5i

The funny part about these stories is that they claim that the Patriot only became ineffective recently. Anybody following sources that don't base their reporting on official announcements out of Kiev knows that Russian missiles have been mostly getting through since day one.

The press is so full of lies, but I guess it's like what Churchill said, "The truth in war is so precious, it must be protected by a bodyguard of lies." Well, I think that the European public has been lied to massively. Maybe I am wrong, time will tell.; 10/7/25, 8:53 PM
Peachy said...: Eva@8:28 - Compare the stuff coming out of the "right" - to the hot garbage pouring out of the violent anarchist left. It's daylight v hell.
Another Black conservative worth watching is Amala.
I love her.
She has great youtube videos as well.; 10/7/25, 8:56 PM
Jaq said...: Remember that there was a deal on the table a month after the war started that would have kept Ukraine intact. It would have had to go back to the original deal under which it was created, to be non-aligned, and would have had to respect the language rights of its Russian speaking citizens, and it would seem that that was too much to ask, and that this war was a better option.; 10/7/25, 8:57 PM
Jupiter said...: Alright, I admit it. I am mad. As in, mentally deranged.
We made marinara, from fresh tomatoes and herbs, so there is a big sprig of fresh basil left on the counter. And I decided to make garlic bread, so I started melting some butter, and pressing garlic into it. But since the basil was right there -- what the heck. So there's some basil in it.

But. Then, it turned out there is no Italian bread, nor even French. So. Casting sanity to the winds, I set the oven to preheating to 350, and started thawing some rye bread. This is that top-of-the-slide moment. Here we go.; 10/7/25, 9:01 PM
Beasts of England said...: ’I set the oven to preheating to 350, and started thawing some rye bread.’

Nothing wrong with basil in garlic bread, but rye is a whole ‘nother issue… lol; 10/7/25, 9:07 PM
Bill Crawford said...: Paddy O - are you Thomas Oden's son?; 10/7/25, 9:10 PM
Keldonric said...: @Peachy
No problem — if there’s a request to Congress in the works, that would be a positive step for everyone.; 10/7/25, 9:16 PM
Peachy said...: BREAKING: MSNBC is being pressured to fire leftist Nicolle Wallace after she tried to blame a fire at the home of a South Carolina judge on the Trump administration.
"She did this after police ruled it was NOT arson.
She knew what she was doing."

Soviet-dem lying hack.; 10/7/25, 9:19 PM
Jim at said...: I don’t know what blueanon is. I have not commented on the fire at the Judge’s home.

No. It wasn't you. It was your ideological twin, the Hag.; 10/7/25, 9:19 PM
Paddy O said...: Bill Crawford, nope. As far as I can tell we are very very distant cousins. But I really like his work and even before I read him I was drawn to many of the same themes. I get asked about a family connection regularly; 10/7/25, 9:20 PM
Jaq said...: In 1978 - 1980, gold prices increased similarly to what they have done in the past couple years, the run up in the price of gold started and got going under Biden, and has continued under Trump, but in 1980, when that happened, it was due to a crisis in confidence in the US dollar.; 10/7/25, 9:25 PM
William50 said...: @ Eva Marie, you're welcome. Stay safe!; 10/7/25, 9:27 PM
William50 said...: Anyone here familiar with the Jefferson (Wisconsin) Sportsman Club? It's been about 10 years since I shot trap but I have the itch to get back into it. Open shooting is only open for about 2 more weeks but I was thinking about joining next spring.; 10/7/25, 9:42 PM

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