A reader mentioned recently that we can’t expect Trump’s removal to change much in American society, at least anytime soon. He reasoned that Trump granted us permission to act like ass****s to one another, and there is no mechanism by …
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What Happens When Law Ends
At left we have the words of 18th Century British philosopher John Locke, who made this timeless observation. Sadly, United States is knocking on the door of the horrific outcome. Fortunately, the majority of Americans support the criminal prosecution of …
From the New York Times: How Trump Uses Supporters’ Donations to Pay His Legal Bills
The NYT writes: “Facing a wide array of criminal charges, the former president is using money from small donors to defend himself legally — a practice that raises ethical questions.” There are so many different horrific impacts that Donald Trump …
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Small Wind
From SkyWind: Energy from wind, generated right where you need it – that’s our SkyWind NG. The first independently tested micro wind turbine is efficient, quiet and made in Germany. This is a fabulous example of the saying, “If you …
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Is the “Tucker Carlson Era” Over?
Since right-wing news personality Tucker Carlson was mysteriously fired by Fox News, he’s struggled to find a new home for his views. The author of the meme here is suggesting that he’s a has-been, but I’m not sure of the …
Thinning the Herd
It appears that a Texas woman (shown here) will be spending some jail time for her threat to kill the judge overseeing the case involving Trump’s attempt to overthrow the U.S. government. According to this: A Texas woman was arrested …
Why Trump Continues to Thumb His Nose at the Georgia Criminal Justice System
There is a nasty game of “chicken” being played in the criminal prosecution of Donald Trump in Georgia just now. The former president has consistently violated the “conditions of release,” whereby he is not remanded into custody pending his trial …
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Superior Science and Inferior Morals
If what Clarke said here is correct, we’re in hot water as a species, because it’s fairly plain that our morals are in a steep decline, at least in the United States. About 30% of American voters support Donald Trump …
Pence: “Georgia Election Wasn’t Stolen”
Thanks, Mike, though this comment might have been more useful had it come two and a half years ago. It’s now completely clear, as if it wasn’t before, that Trump asked his vice president to commit a felony, and that …
Making a Financial Contribution to Ted Cruz?
Texas senator Cruz actually is under attack–by everyone in his state with a conscience who uses reason to guide his behavior. Come election time, we’ll get to see exactly how many voters fit that description.
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