Several hundred years of British empire and colonialism and the British Monarchy ensured that the racist rationales and justifications were spread to the four corners of the world. […]
Michelle Obama calls out, nails, and destroys the sons and daughters of American White Privilege in one of the most insightful and poignant speeches ever given during a special event at the White House. […]
Activist Investor ValueAct buys a 6.7% stake in the New York Times Company but they are probably not going to be able to change the way the Times operates […]
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The thing about Trump, the huge thing about Trump, is that he gets it. He’s the Only Sane Politician. Everything that’s obvious to you but not obvious to the politicians and the media […]
I didn’t hear anything in the morning when it happened. I was downstairs getting breakfast. I don’t think any shots were fired at the FBI building. […]
An astute constitutional originalist or textualist might easily conclude that forced pregnancy is subsumed into the phrase; "involuntary servitude". […]
Trump's MAGA movement and cult resonates, either intuitively or instinctively, with nearly half of the predominately white American population who America 'belongs' to white folks... […]
You're going on about your business doing ordinary things on an ordinary day when, all of a sudden, bang, bang, bang, bang, your existence is shattered by gunfire. […]
You want effective gun control?
I've said this repeatedly:
Advise and urge black people to exercise their 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms... […]
In 'Faith v Fact', Jerry A Coyne raises a key question: whether the drama of 'creation' inevitably culminates in humans (or something like humans) who are capable of acknowledging the playwright. […]
This particular path comes from wondering about Palestinian self-determination. I’ve noticed that the Palestinians seem far more concerned with getting the Jews out of Israel […]
Sometimes age startles me. I’m looking at buildings in the US that were around for at least a quarter of a century before Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi were born. […]
I didn't mention racism in America because there's a racial aspect or component to virtually everything that can be identified for inclusion in this inventory... […]
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A leaked memo indicates that five members of the sitting Supreme Court of the United States are on record favoring the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that made abortion legal […]
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Rose Guastella on Georgia’s Ladder: “I do enjoy the fall weather. I think it’s my favorite season here in Washington, especially before the rains come…” Oct 1, 15:57
JP Hart on Cascade of Quiet: “Mr Sage Milner: (speaking of our fathers’ magic carperts made of steel) I am wonderin’ if you are safe and…” Oct 1, 15:57
Ron Powell on Georgia’s Ladder: “Your mom’ nailed it with her ‘good news’… Simultaneously brilliant and valiant! The fact that you “get the logic” is…” Oct 1, 15:45
Ron Powell on Cascade of Quiet: “Hey Rosie glad to know that you’re back in the mix… You still need an East Coast agent.. You’re getting…” Oct 1, 15:26
Art Stone on Georgia’s Ladder: “I like this. Thought stimulating. It’s going to be great weather here. Bright, with gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. Enjoy !” Oct 1, 12:23
Art Stone on Cascade of Quiet: “Nah…just caught me by surprise.” Sep 29, 19:10
JP Hart on Cascade of Quiet: “ROSE POEM Rose, We didn’t start the fire NOW did we. Cat Ballou! Are we beyond 1962? And then those…” Sep 29, 18:34
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Art Stone on Cascade of Quiet: “Glad. I do not know what gald means.” Sep 29, 16:55
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Journalistic Advocacy in Defending & Preserving Democracy07/12/2022As Journalists, neither Thomas Paine nor Benjamin Franklin were objective. […]
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A Poem for the 4th of July07/01/2022O, let America be America again— The land that never has been yet— And yet must be—the land where every man is free. […]
The Ruling in Dobbs and the 13th Amendment07/01/2022An astute constitutional originalist or textualist might easily conclude that forced pregnancy is subsumed into the phrase; "involuntary servitude". […]
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