Country Music at a Crossroads
As much as I consider myself a “woke” individual, i.e., one who tries to maintain a sensitive awareness of the needs and well-being of others (aka “courteous” or “well-mannered”), I grant that it’s not for everyone.
If the country music world wants to remain bounded by heterosexuality, white Christians, Republican politics, how God blesses America, alcohol, vigilantism, horses, trucks, our nation’s flag, and so forth, that’s no skin off my nose.
John Rich’s new single is called “I’m Offended.” John, just do your thing for your like-minded fans. I’m not offended.
From the 1989 film “Field of Dreams”:
This should be interesting, since the Republicans’ key witness has testified that there is no evidence of any wrongdoing on Biden’s part. I’m just a casual observer, but I would think that would be an important ingredient in an impeachment.
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Anyone who thinks it’s a strong idea environmentally to use electricity from the grid to accelerate the composting of garbage hasn’t studied the matter too carefully.
There is no doubt that the level of corruption in American politics makes it difficult for this nation to make progress, and that’s essentially true regardless of what one thinks of whatever the word “progress” means: universal healthcare, quality public education, clean energy and transportation, the lessening of the wealth chasm between the ultra-rich and the rest of us, etc. The list goes on.
It’s “were in love” (rather than “was in love”), but Ms. Herbers makes an excellent point.
I approve of the guy who wrote, “If you’re drinking Smart Water, it isn’t working.”
As suggested here, attorneys who defend Trump must have certain key characteristics, one of which is a thorough indifference to getting paid.
If we still have an organized civilization here on Earth in the year 2100, it will be interesting to look back and ponder the works of our great leaders. At left is what Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius stood for.
