Mike’s Blog Round-Up

The bitter and the sweet
By Tengrain — May 12, 2026

Above, Ren performs, Bitter Sweet Symphony.

No More Mister Nice Blog wants Democrats to quit cooperating with our failed political press.

String in a Maze declares purity politics is a one-way ratchet.

Above The Law explains why most (legal) AI tools make junior lawyers worse.

For Such A Time As This says we are living through times designed to grind us down to the nub, so Stand Tall and Say THIS IS ME.

Bonus Track: Colossal takes us to the "Black and Blue" art exhibit in London. Simply amazing.

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse, or on BlueSky. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).

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