2019 archive
What’s in a Name? 0
In the Idaho State Journal, Mike Murphy wades into a dispute over the “Redskins” name of a local high school team. After noting that a local Republican state representative defended the name because it “honors” Native Americans and because “tradition is important,” he responds
Follow the link for the full skewering.
Republican Family Values 0
Honest to Betsy (Pete’s taking a break), you can’t make this stuff up.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Politeness strikes close to home.
If you recall my posts about jury duty (you can use the “Search” to find them), or even if you do not, this is same complex in which the court house is located.
The Sanctimony of Life 0
At AL.com, Dr. Alan D. Blotcky questions Alabama Republicans’ claims that their recent anti-abortion law is all about the “sanctity of life.” I commend the entire article to your attention.
Here’s an excerpt:
In my opinion, the Alabama law is not about the sanctity of life at all. It’s a ruse. Let’s look at the facts. If the preciousness of life was at the core of their belief system, the anti-abortionists would be clamoring at the top of their lungs for sensible gun control laws. But they are not. And they would be marching in the streets against capital punishment. But they are not. And they would be unwilling to accept anything less than full access to health care for all. But they are not.
(snip)
So what were these white Republican men in Alabama trying to accomplish?
It seems clear that white men want to protect and perpetuate their patriarchy. They don’t want to give up their control and power.
On the Other Side of the World . . . . 0
Does this sound familiar?
Numbers Don’t Lie . . . 0
. . . but people do.
Trump, Catalyst of Crazy 0
David argues that Donald Trump is a symptom, not a cause, but that he has served as rallying point for racism and the far right.
You can read the article David refers to.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Leave the gate open for politeness.
According to statements received on the scene, officers learned two young men fired a couple of rounds, they returned home. The victim walked through a partially opened privacy gate followed by the second young man. When the second young man attempted to open the gate fully, the weapon discharged, striking the victim in the lower back.
