A reader sent me this, noting: Fast food worker killed by a 12-year old with an AR-15 assault rifle. Texas, of course.

It certainly does seem that shooters using AR-15s are found disproportionately in states like Texas.  One might think that regions with the highest percentage of gun ownership would be the worst, but that’s not true; Texas is close to the middle of the pack.

What Texas is known for, on the other hand, is its blend of ignorance and hate, that is reflected all the way up to the state’s governor, who is almost constantly in the news for his assaults on schools, women’s rights, climate science, etc.

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As if we need further proof that the ultra-right-wing doesn’t know what it’s talking about, here are a few images that reflect their misbelief that Medicare is not a government program.

These are the same people who want government out of our lives, but welcome the fire department when their houses are burning down, or support the FAA because it prevents midair plane collisions, or back the police when they arrest child molesters.

Folks, a little bit of thinking would go a long way here.

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Here’s an article in which experts predict a rise of violence on the part of right-wing extremists in front of the 2024 presidential campaign, due to the hard-core crazies’ belief that the woke left is ruining the country, in part by rigging elections in favor of the “radical left.”

I’m not convinced.  The entire country has seen that our law enforcement is more than willing to send the hateful morons who commit assault and battery to prison. These people may not be brilliant, but they’re smart enough to know that a few years behind bars will be quite an unpleasant experience.

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If I were trying to make a video that explains how the “woke left” is trying to overturn the Second Amendment, first thing I’d do is look up the spelling of “amendment.”

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I disagree with the author of the meme here.  The Republicans have two extremely clear plans/platforms:

1) Dismantle all aspects of government that provide any honest help to the common American and hand that windfall over, via massive tax cuts, to the richest 1%.

2) Strengthen all elements of government that help right-wing straight males stay in power, by punishing everyone else.

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Camus’ idea might have been based on that of Plato:  “One of the penalties of refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”

Christopher Hitchens wrote something similar: “Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. The grave will supply plenty of time for silence.”

Regardless of who said it, we all have a duty to try to craft the world around us according to what we feel will make the best home for humankind.

 

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Here’s a quote from Bernie Sanders.

For a moment, think about what American politics would be like if our Congress were composed of 435 Bernies in the House and 100 in the Senate.

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Harry Truman’s statement here is another attempt to distinguish the two major U.S. political parties from one another.

Democrats are not angels, but at least they’re on the right side of the issues when it comes to working on behalf of the common American.

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Question: What is the number I have covered up here (approximately)?

Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers.

Relevance: The United States is unique in the world for many things, among which is that the slaughter of our children doesn’t matter to us in the least.

The concept that intelligent and decent people can come together and pass legislation to stop mass murder simply does not exist here.

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As previously mentioned, 2GreenEnergy makes its “headquarters” in a rural part of Central California.  Our town, Santa Ynez, has a distinctly “God and country” feel to it.

Here’s what’s on display at a neighbor’s place, sending a message that this Trump supporter will not comply with any laws that limit his “right” to own assault weapons. (more…)

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