
M. Chapman
2.2K posts

M. Chapman
@mcvadc
News is what a chap who doesn’t care much about anything wants to read. And it’s only news until he’s read it. After that it’s dead. — Evelyn Waugh (“Scoop”)







I certainly understand why all Ukrainians have a very negative view of the Russian government and its military. I share their view. But Kostyuk came across as very ugly and petty today. Andreeva (who is 19 years old), Sabalenka (from Belarus), Alexandrova, Shnaider, Samsonova, etc., have nothing to do with Russia's ghastly invasion of Ukraine, and they have never publicly endorsed it. The same holds true for Medvedev, Rublev, and Khachanov. They are outstanding tennis players, not Russian soldiers. It's time for the @WTA and @atptour to recognize these players for who they are and where they come from - just like they do for every other tennis player - and not punish them for the wretched actions of their government.




“approximately 50 violent groups or gangs in Oakland with an active membership of between 1,000 and 1,200 people, which represented just 0.3% of the population … were responsible for up to 85% of the city’s homicides”



Sean Duffy on Spirit Airlines: "I think it's important to talk about why we are here today. Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg ... "




























