Heather Cox Richardson: December 27, 2024
Civil war has broken out within the MAGA Republicans. On the one side are the traditional MAGAs, who tend to be white, anti-immigrant, and less educated than the rest of the U.S. They believe that the modern government’s protection of equal rights for women and minorities has ruined America, and they tend to want to isolate the U.S. from the rest of the world. They make up Trump’s voting base.
On the other side are the new MAGAs who appear to have taken control of the incoming Trump administration. Led by Elon Musk, who bankrolled Trump’s campaign, the new MAGA wing is made up of billionaires, especially tech entrepreneurs, many of whom are themselves immigrants.
via Dave Winer
Telegraph: Musk threatens ‘war like you’ve never seen’ with Maga Republicans
Elon Musk has said he will “go to war” with Maga Republicans over visas for skilled migrants.
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At least 14 conservative holders of accounts on Mr Musk’s social media platform X claimed that it had since revoked their blue verification badge, removing access to monetisation through subscriptions and advertising revenue.
“Take a big step back and F— YOURSELF in the face. I will go to war on this issue the likes of which you cannot possibly comprehend,” Mr Musk wrote on X.
Delightful.
Wales Online: American teenager becomes fluent in Welsh for very sweet reason
An American teenager has spoken about his journey learning Welsh in an attempt to get to know his grandmother better. Rhys Davis, 19, who lives in Oak Hill, which is a rural area of Ohio, had always known that Wales and the Welsh language meant a great deal to his family.
But within the past year the Ohio State University student decided to take it upon himself to fully embrace the country and its culture. His grandmother — or ‘mamgu’ as he fondly calls her — Elizabeth Davis is originally from Aberaeron in Ceredigion.
BBC: Magnus Carlsen: Chess champion quits FIDE tournament after being told to change jeans
World chess number one Magnus Carlsen has quit a major tournament after being told he could not carry on playing while wearing jeans.
The chess great had been defending his titles at the Fide World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York when officials made the request.
The grandmaster said he had offered to change his trousers for the next day, but was fined and told he needed to change immediately.
The chess federation (Fide) said its dress code regulations were designed to “ensure fairness and professionalism for all participants”.
So basically they are opposing the idea of jeans, the symbolism.
Last Updated: 28.Dec.2024 14:50 EST
