Michael Ramirez: Mendacious Machines? 02-03-24

From America's Premier Editorial Cartoonist

Artificial veracity.—Michael

AI In 2024: Beware Hallucinations, Pinpoint The Problem And Never Replace The Human Connection —Steve Murphy, Forbes

Editor’s links of interest:

Retaliation, Biden Style —Scott Johnson, Power Line

Biden's fear of Putin and appeasement of Iran are making World War III more, not less, likely. We have perhaps 12 months to grasp the big lesson of history: If you do not prepare for war you shall not have peace—Niall Ferguson, Daily Mail

Trial of Mann v. Steyn, Part III —Francis Menton, Manhattan Contrarian

Protecting Hate-Filled Foreign Students. Why? —Tony Badran, Tablet Magazine

‘Bidenomics Worked’ Sham Kicks Into High Gear for 2024 — Issues & Insights

What in the Blaises! —Jack Fowler, Philanthropy Daily

A Border Crisis by Design —Jeffrey Anderson, City Journal

The Standoff in Eagle Pass, Texas —Wall Street Journal

From the Lighter Side:

Joe Biden Sees Shadow, Attempts To Shake Its Hand —Babylon Bee

Recent essays:

• Out of Gas

• Open Borders

• Unsecured

• Hunter’s Deflection

• Deadly Spigot

• Favorite Cartoons

• Guest essay: Mayhem Brothers (by Peter Huessy)

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