How much jail time are Trump’s most avid supporters willing to do for helping the president steal the 2020 election? The reason there is so little voter fraud in U.S. elections is that the penalties are so severe. In the …
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Support for Amy Coney Barrett?
No, sorry, she’s not regressive enough for me. I want to see witch burnings and heretics on the rack.
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Understanding American Divisiveness
This strikes me as a poor analogy from the start. Pro Mask vs. Anti Mask? That’s like saying “science vs. superstition,” or “kindness vs. cruelty.” They really are natural opponents. But the end is even worse: Who’s shaking the jar??? Like …
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Wishing Trump a Speedy Recovery?
My mom and I were talking about this just last night. Is it right to wish an agonizing death for someone, regardless of how evil he happens to be? Personally, I can’t go there. I know this is a controversial …
One Day……
With all the hate, ignorance and brutality in our world today, we are surrounded by the hope that humankind will somehow come together and turn all this garbage around. To that end, I offer you this, and the suggestion to …
Where Does Stupidity End and Criminality Begin?
According to this: Republican Senator Ron Johnson tested positive for coronavirus then went to an Oktoberfest Party with thousands of people, infecting an unknown number of people. He refused to wear a mask and just spoke to reporters this morning …
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American Stupidity
Here’s a stimulating article in Psychology Today on the subject. I would say that a disproportionate number of us believe what we want to believe, despite compelling evidence to the contrary. That’s certainly one definition of stupidity. Reader Bill Baer …
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Proud Boys Lose Two Men To the Penalty Box
To use ice hockey parlance, the neo-fascist group “Proud Boys” will be skating at a two-man disadvantage, as the civilized world begins to enjoy a power-play that will extend, not two minutes, but four years. Maxwell Hare and John Kinsman …
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Watergate Was So Simple By Comparison
IMO, one of the most important differences between Watergate and what’s happening here is the vast complexity of today’s situation.
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GOP Operatives Charged with Multiple Felony Voter Suppression
How would you complete the following? “What the world needs now is: a) Love, sweet love.” (from the pop song of the late 60s) or
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