Here, former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori discusses the complications associated with Attorney General Merrick Garland’s moving forward to prosecute Donald Trump for his role in the January 6th insurrection. In summary: If, as appears likely, the Democrats lose both houses …
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Merrick Garland’s Legacy
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Examining the Big Lie
Followers of the Big Lie cite photographs like this to support their beliefs. It’s true that Trump had some huge rallies. Angry morons are easy to manipulate. If that weren’t so, Trump wouldn’t have gotten anywhere near the White House. …
Michael Flynn’s In Trouble–Who’s Next?
Michael Flynn, who had suggested that Trump declare martial law to overturn the 2020 election, has, understandably resisted attempts of the panel investigating January 6 to subpoena his phone records. Last week, he lost his bid in court to block …
We Live in a Land of Conformity
Did you ever notice that the style of our cars has become increasingly conformist? Here’s a 1947 Buick. Makes a statement, doesn’t it? Today we drive cars that look like they were designed by Walmart. Why are we so afraid?
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Voting Rights Are at Stake
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that, as long as there is no clear discrimination, the states may do as they wish re: voting rights as established in the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution. Fine. Explain how making …
From Italian Impressionist Maurizio Rega
Mr. Rega writes Happy Christmas. I share the idea.
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Christmas Cheer
Sadly. I don’t know to whom to attribute this masterpiece of political humor, but I thought it well worth sharing.
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Measuring EV Emissions and Other Components of Environmental Damage
It’s been a while since we discussed the life cycle analysis associated with EVs vs. gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. Here’s something from Cleantechnica that cites a major study from Yale University on the subject. I don’t wish to give away …
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Building a Compassionate Society
It would be great if there were more Tom Steyers (progressive billionaires) in the world and fewer Jeff Bezoses (selfish, abusive billionaires). This, however, will not happen, chiefly due to the process of actually accumulating that much wealth. In the …
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Literally Speaking
One of the most repugnant aspects of American culture is our notorious butchering of the English language. For whatever reason, the error that cheeses me off most is the misuse of the word “literally,” as in “The Vikings are literally …
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