As suggested in the photo at left, there seems to be a great deal of animosity on the part of gas-powered car/truck owners (vs. EV drivers), just like there is of meat-eaters (vs. vegans). Isn’t this a monumental waste of …
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Voter Turnout 2024
There is no doubt that U.S. Democrats have issues with voter registration and turnout. Yet one has to think that this issue is shrinking in importance as the years go by. Joe Biden’s 81 million votes in 2020 set a …
Change within the National Rifle Association–And It’s Not for the Better
News: Former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre has been found liable for $5.4 million in a civil corruption case. The jury recommended that LaPierre be held for $5.4 million in damages. NRA and its senior management were sued in 2020, claiming …
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Tagged with: NRA gun safety
Presidential Immunity
The idea that the laws of the United States apply to everyone except the president is ludicrous, but it took the meme here to bring this fully into focus.
Being Evil and Traitorous Is One Thing; Proudly Admitting It Is Another
Most of us live our lives such that the world is a better place because of what we do. Of course, not everyone can say that, but here’s a guy who has taken disloyalty to his country out of the …
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Tagged with: stupidity
Thanks to Trump, Putin’s Riding High
As suggested in the meme here, it really has been a good run for a man who is arguably the evilest person on the planet. Where he would be without Trump’s support is anyone’s guess.
Tagged with: Trump Support
Fox News
Personally, I’m happy to switch it on occasionally; it’s borderline entertaining to see what they’re covering and how they’re doing it. Job growth? Unemployment? Inflation under control? Stock market indices in record territory? Declining rates in violent crime? Investments in …
Senate Seat in California at Stake in Coming Election
Here in sunny California, we’re preparing to elect a U.S. senator to fill the vacancy left by Dianne Feinstein. If you’re looking for a little comic relief in your day-to-day life, check out the article linked above, and note that …
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Questioning and Doubting
Questioning/doubting is not taboo. The real issue here is what one is calling into question and for what reason. You’re essentially a crackpot if: You have no scientific training, and you’re questioning the findings of scientists in their respective fields …
What Went So Wrong in U.S. Education?
By the time young people in Europe leave high school, they are fluent in 3+ languages, have read Plato, and play at least one musical instrument fairly well. Southeast Asians, as we all know, are more inclined towards math and …
