Here’s a conversation on the photo at left that I’m having with a reader who happens to be a Trump supporter. Craig: I try not to point to individual mental lapses (like saluting an enemy general) as evidence of incompetence. …
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Separation of Church and State
Many of those on the far right tell us that the principal reason for our woes as a society is our failure to integrate God into our governmental affairs. All I’ll say about this is that it clearly was not …
In Some Countries, Democracy Actually Works
Must be nice; I will be grateful if American democracy is returned to us. If my wife and I were younger, and not attached to our kids, we’d be thinking about packing our stuff and heading to a place that …
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What Counts in Texas Politics Today
What we’re looking at here is as follows: In places like Texas, intelligence, or even sanity, is not a key criterion to political success. Rather, it’s all about how strongly one hates the correct people: immigrants, woman who want exceptions …
When Small Men Cast Big Shadows
Twentieth Century Chinese inventor, linguist, novelist, and philosopher Lin Yutang provided us this scary thought. Let’s add a dash of optimism and say, “…..the sun will be setting unless decent people commit to ensuring that it doesn’t.”
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Taking Up Arms
Let’s add some additional content here. Working with the Deep State, the Democrats are: • Coming for your guns. • Taking away your freedoms by forcing you to wear a mask. • Teaching your children about racism. • Rigging the …
Elon Musk’s Character “Is What It Is,” Regardless of Who’s Doing the Talking
About the meme here, a reader notes: The libs are coming after Elon Musk with a vengeance! I would say that anyone who supports Trump and is endeavoring to restore his voice to U.S. politics is a terrible human being, …
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In the UK, Another Climate Change Skeptic Group Bites the Dust
When it was revealed that the UK’s Global Warming Policy Foundation is accepting donations from the fossil fuel industry, it was reported to authorities for its fraudulent behavior. “It brings no public good,” say signatories, who wish to reclassify it …
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Banning Abortion Is Problematic To People of Reason
The anti-abortion folks have a ton of problems if they are to back up their beliefs with rational thought. Here’s one of them.
What’s It Like To Live in Idaho? Take a Guess
As described here, the northwestern state of Idaho has become a magnet for white nationalists, gun nuts, and other members of the far-right. The article poses the question “What’s it like to live in Idaho?” The answer is obvious. If …
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