We periodically re-publish the same pro-gun-regulation piece with a new title. Not because we like sounding like a broken record, but because the same issues keep coming up. We are up to 21 dead, 18 of which were children, in a school shooting in Uvalde, TX today. Ten died in the racially motivated 14 May … More No End in Sight for Gun Violence
We’re late to the party, as usual. It has been a few weeks since the leaked opinion that will likely overturn Roe first came to public attention. There has been lots of coverage of the fact that this opinion will not only overturn Roe but will provide arguments necessary for overturning Obergefell (same-sex marriage) and … More Thoughts on Abortion and Roe v. Wade
I have been re-reading the Dune series lately, and I found a quote in Children of Dune that sums up the current GOP’s basic operating principle: “When I am weaker than you, I ask you for freedom because that is according to your principles; when I am stronger than you, I take away your freedom … More GOP Principle
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, with the likely expectation that they would secure the capitol within days. Nearly six weeks later, the Russians have lost some of their initial gains. They have expanded territorial gains in the east beyond the areas where they previously controlled through separatists proxies, but have not made significant progress … More What to do about Russia…
Most of the masking requirements are being reduced or dropped across the US now. It seems appropriate given that we are lower than when we began our most recent omicron/delta surge, but the current low is still higher than most of the first year of COVID in terms of new cases. Deaths remain fairly well … More Dropping the Masks
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It seems that “a lot of people are saying” that Trump is a traitor, and that his actions in Helsinki (and prior) constitute treason. That’s quite a statement. How well does it hold up? Well, here are some definitions: Merriam Webster definition of traitor: (1) one who…
You’ve probably heard, inflation is pretty high right now. You’ve probably also heard a lot of blame-throwing about whose fault it is that inflation is high. My opinion on this is not an expert opinion; it’s barely an informed opinion. I have an opinion nonetheless. First, let me point you to where I got a … More Inflated Thoughts
Spotify’s CEO recently gave a speech to employees regarding Spotify’s position on hosting the Joe Rogan Experience, especially given that many employees feel personally offended by Joe Rogan’s comments in his podcasts. Here is a link to the full text. I feel like covering a couple of elements. Selected quotes and my thoughts follow: “It … More Spotify’s Values?
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Once upon a time, there was a book published by Victor Green that served to advise black people in the segregated USA where they could safely travel and how they ought to conduct themselves in order to avoid problems (like being lynched). This NBC piece, The ‘Green…
Yesterday, President Biden called Peter Doocy a stupid son-of-a-bitch; not directly, but in a “hot mic” moment. My opinion is that this is more of an observation than an insult, but in any case it was an indecorous comment that was unbecoming of the President of the United States. President Biden later called Doocy to … More Stupid SOB
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