Big Stick Physics

Birthright citizenship has always been exploited.

July 1, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 0 Comments

Breaking down the birthright-citizenship decision

The Supreme Court has affirmed birthright citizenship. At least the issue is decided. It’s strange that birthright citizenship is almost entirely a policy in the Americas.

Pick an enemy. Russia, China, Hamas, it doesn’t matter. Send a million pregnant women to the US to give birth to American citizens, then bring the babies back home to be raised as operatives or fanatics. These indoctrinated and trained American citizens return to the US to implement the nefarious plot.

Sparky goes to bed

July 1, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 1 Comment

After the computers are shut down, the lights are turned off, and Sparky has gone out for his final wee, I like to put him to bed. Since Sparky is a free man with agency, I could just bid him good night and put myself to bed. He can take care of himself, but that feels ambiguous.

Sophie knows the old magic.

June 30, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 0 Comments

If you haven’t seen this, then you live like a normal person in the real world.

I have no interest in women’s basketball, but this incident is fascinating to watch. I didn’t do a deep dive, but nobody is providing a convincing explanation.

China has a big problem.

June 29, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 0 Comments

Chinese strategic oil reserves are missing.

China’s strategic oil reserve, to the surprise of the government officials who went to verify the reserves in May, was instead composed of water, sludge, various debris and overflow from nearby sewer lines.

That’s awkward.

China used to circumvent sanctions to buy oil from Iran and Venezuela, but the US has instituted management disruptions in those countries. The Strait of Hormuz is also critical. China might want to help out the US in keeping that open.

Well that was nice.

June 29, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 1 Comment

With family in town, we had a cook-out at my house. We get reacquainted as the young ones form new bonds. Looking at it like that, a little girl crying in the rain is an opportunity. It certainly doesn’t mark the end of the party.

There is nothing so permanent as a temporary government program.

June 28, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 0 Comments

DeWine tells CNN Trump should reconsider action on Haitian immigrants

This week, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can remove the Temporary Protected Status designation for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, opening the door for those immigrants’ deportation.

It’s right there in the name, “Temporary”. Governor DeWine is not happy that it’s time for the Haitians to leave America.

Softly softly catchie monkey

June 28, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 0 Comments

I had an exchange student from Brazil. Every couple of weeks when we had some free time, he would describe to the class some aspect of life in Brazil.

Sparky isn’t afraid of anything.

June 25, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 0 Comments

That’s what he says, but during storms, Sparky gets a little manic. He grins like a dope and pants like he’s ready to give birth. Sparky keeps that up for the duration.

I thought a blanket fort might take his mind off of the storm.

Sparky likes novel experiences and tolerates my little experiments.

Sparky won’t leave me alone.

June 24, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 0 Comments

Sometimes I don’t feel like playing, and just want to wander around the internet. Problem is, Sparky is certain that I am interesting and fun. He is too adorable to be denied.

Freddy comes to Ohio

June 23, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 2 Comments

Freddie the German World Cup tourist says that Amish land is his favorite place so far, and he’s been to some great places.

Since Freddie started his World Cup road trip three weeks ago, he has been attracting attention on Twitter. When he went viral, everybody with clout has been giving him VIP treatment.

If you haven’t heard of Freddie, here are some of his posts describing his experiences.