Virtue at the Top
As shown here, there actually have been world leaders who were deeply honorable people.
A Peaceful Life
At left we read what Grateful Dead cofounder Jerry Garcia said about the kind of life that he and his fans want.
Unfortunately, there is a roadblock, and it’s called “unfettered capitalism.” As rich people get richer, they tend to become less empathetic to the needs of others, and more capable of manipulating lawmaking processes in their favor.
Patriotism
At left is the narrative that Republicans want you to accept as true. And, given the erosion of our educational system and capacity for critical thinking, this will work for the MAGA crowd, and perhaps a few other idiots.
However, it’s not going to win the day in the midterms. To most Americans, the real battle is getting the sociopathic authoritarian in the White House gone.
Know Your “Isms”
I present the chart at left, though I do so without any belief that it will change anyone’s thinking.
As dozens of the world’s great thinkers have said over the centuries, Don’t expect that reason will have any effect on people whose beliefs were formed without reason in the first place.
U.S. Sanctions on Iran
Is what we see at left actually true?
Possibly, but no one with the IQ of a turnip believes a word that comes out of these people’s mouths.
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America’s Brand: Indifference to Human Pain
There are essentially two forms of government on this planet: those that care about the wellbeing of their citizens and serve their interests and those that don’t.
Until the late 20th Century, one could have plausibly argued either way re: the United States. Since about 1980, it’s been clear that we really couldn’t care less about the sufferings of the common American.
It’s really become part of our brand. Billionaires deserve tax cuts. The middle class is shrinking, and the poor deserve a kick in the ass for not working harder.
Maine Needn’t Overcomplicate This
Just nominate some well-educated businessman or city mayor — or maybe just a principled lobster fisherman.
Maine: This shouldn’t be too tough a challenge.
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American Authoritarianism
Here’s a video in which U.S. senator Jeff Merkley argues that the United States isn’t “on the verge of” or “right around the corner from” authoritarianism; we’re right in the middle of it.
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The Next Chapter in American Disgrace
Every day, our nation’s face is pushed a little bit further into the toilet.
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Depicting Lady Liberty
Gotta love the creativity, and certainly the sentiment, that is captured by the artist whose work we see here.
In reality, however, Lady Liberty should be depicted sitting with slumped shoulders, tears rolling down her cheeks.
There has never been a moment anything like the present in U.S. history. A sociopathic criminal in the White House, bolstered by traitors in both Congress and the Supreme Court.
