Short Take Politics

When being unqualified is a qualification

In the Orwellian twist that is the incoming Presidential administration, being ready to deal with “equity” and “woke” people is more important than knowing anything about leading the largest military in the world. And please, boys will be boys. Don’t ask about drinking or sexual assault. If you just let Pete Hegseth have the job he won’t drink anymore. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-situation--the-cult-of-unqualified-authenticity

Jack Smith’s report

Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s report has been released. There isn’t much new in it but it is here in its entirety. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25486132-report-of-special-counsel-smith-volume-1-january-2025/

California still burning

The wildfires north of Los Angeles remain out of control and may grow worse with winds today. 8 months without rain is a long time. https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-wildfires-southern-california-21…

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