I’m what’s called a democratic socialist, or social democrat — two synonymous phrases. This means, in essence, that I hope the United States can join the rest of the developed world in extending certain benefits, like healthcare and education, to …
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There are lots of theories, some more plausible that others, that attempt to explain why humankind has failed to make contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. I’ve heard something similar to the cartoon here: that when ETs fly past Earth they lock …
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I have to admit that if I walked into a store and saw someone not in uniform with an assault rifle strapped across his back, I would turn around and leave. Our lives are in enough danger from ultra-right-wing stupidity …
There are some American actor/entertainers who support Trump, but, as suggested here, there aren’t too many of them.
In a recent post, I wrote that the opinion of the woman at left has troubled me since I was three years old. It’s worth noting that the history of religion and the study of theology take a completely different …
There are people who promise investors 10% per annum with no risk. They’re called “liars.” These people will be in prison soon, but not before they take in fabulous amounts of money from total idiots.
Unless I’m mistaken, Trump addressed this to black people, implying that their lives in America are so miserable that they have nothing to lose by voting for him. As the meme suggests, however, we all have plenty to lose by …
I like the cut of this guy’s jib. When my kids were young, I told them that they were going to spend a great deal of their lives working, so find something you love and get incredibly good at it.
If I were guessing, I would say that among America’s top military people, about 10% are Trump supporters. The most accomplished and well-educated folks in the service, the generals and the admirals, understand that Trump is a would-be authoritarian who …
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At left is what has troubled me about the belief in God since I was three years old. I asked my mother, “How did all this stuff get here,” and she replied, “God made it.” When I asked in response, …
