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“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0

Yet another case of politeness on the pavement.

We are a broken society.

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Facebook Frolics 0

A frolicking fence:

A Philadelphia woman whose Honda Odyssey was stolen in July says she later found parts from the vehicle being sold on Facebook Marketplace and exchanged text messages with the person selling them.

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No Place To Hide 0

Stephen L. Carter is fed up with our surveillance society. Methinks he makes some good points. A snippet:

It’s hard to imagine now, but in the 19th century, when cameras were young, it was considered discourteous to take a person’s picture without permission. Now, once we’ve exited our homes, our images are being recorded constantly. In cities and suburbs and, increasingly, rural areas, cameras along the road are accepted as a fact of life.

I have a quibble, though. He blames government. I think might have more accurate pointed his accusatory finger at Big Tech.

They’re the pushers; government is the pushee.

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QOTD 0

Horace:

Your own safety is at stake when your neighbor’s wall is ablaze.

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Break Time 0

Off to drink liberally.

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Promises, Schmomises 0

Michael in Norfolk notes

The Felon won reelection promising to lower prices “on day one” and to not involve the USA in more foreign wars. Of course, he has done the exact opposite . . . .

Follow the link for context.

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Know Them by the Company They Keep 0

At Above the Law, Joe Patrice argues that the Trump maladministration’s legal attach on Southern Poverty Law Center makes gossamer look like corduroy and offers a theory as to why the SPLC is under attack. Here’s a bit from his article (emphasis added); follow the link for context.

Why does such a flimsy a case get brought?

Well, from the president on down, the administration has clearly and, frankly, loudly proclaimed that it brought these charges for the purpose of punishing the SPLC for shining a spotlight on hate groups that Donald Trump considers valued supporters.

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Pool Reflecting 0

Couple stands looking at the Reflecting Pool.  Mans says,

Via Job’s Anger.

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Rand Gestures 0

Rebecca Watons takes a deep look at Rand Paul’s persecution–no, I do not think that is too strong a word–of Dr. Anthony Fauci. (Warning: Mild language.)

Or you can read the transcript.

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American Stasi 0

More mean for the sake of mean.

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“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0

Once again, politeness becomes child’s play.

The gunshot victim was airlifted for medical treatment but succumbed to his injuries at approximately 10:04 p.m.

It appears from the initial investigation that both juveniles were playing with a loaded gun when it discharged, striking the victim.

Musical NotesGuns and stupid, guns and stupid,
They go together like love and Cupid.
Let me tell you, brother,
You won’t find one without the other.

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QOTD 0

Kurt Vonnegut:

If you are an American, you must allow all ideas to circulate freely in your community, not merely your own.

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A Tune for the Times 0

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Facebook Frolics 0

Immoderate moderation.

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Real Big Men 0

At the Psychology Today website, Barbara J. Risman takes a look at Pete Hegseth’s wierd fixation with testerone. She makes three main points; follow the link for her article.

  • There is no good scientific reason for testing troops’ testosterone levels.
  • Hormones affect us, but not in linear fashion; high levels of testosterone don’t trigger killer instincts.
  • Screening for low testosterone provides a seemingly objective way to push women out of the military.

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Because He Keeps Getting Away with It 0

David offers a theory as to why Trump tells so obvious many lies. I think he may be onto somthing.

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Republican Family Values 0

Mother to child covered in spots:  I'm sorry you have measles, but Trump needs to turn out his basse for the midterms.

Click for the original image.

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Fly the Fiendly Skies . . . 0

. . . and meet a new kind of hijacker: One who tries to hijack your wifi and, with it, your data.

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The Greenland New Deal 0

Grung_e_Gene debunks de Trump’s bunk about Greenland.

We are (mis)governed by a kleptocrat.

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QOTD 0

Henry David Thoreau:

Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.

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