March, 2021 archive
Freedom of Screech 0
The Orlando Sentinel’s Scott Maxwell finds Florida legislators’ attempt to bend Twitter and Facebook to their will to be–er–somewhat problematical. Here’s a tiny bit of his article; follow the link for the rest.
They want to force social media companies to leave untouched any post any politician ever shares — no matter how vile or false.
One legislator described the bill as a dream come true for “Nazis and child molesters and pedophiles.” Then he voted for it.
A Notion of Immigrants 0
At the Washington Monthly, Bill Scher tries to put what’s happening at the southwestern border in context.
It is a worthwhile read.
Aside:
I completely sympathize, indeed, support President Biden’s desire not to replicate the sadistic cruelty of the previous federal executive.
What I’m yet to see explained is why so many of those attempting to enter the country are reported to be unaccompanied minors.
Geeking Out 0
I do likes me my pretty pictures.
Ubuntu MATE with the Fluxbox window manager. The wallpaper is from my collection.
Misdirection Play, Bogus Excuse Dept. 0
A psychology professor explains that, as far as clinical psychologists are concerned, “sex addiction” is not a thing.
Right now, there is no diagnosis of “sex addiction” in any diagnostic manual that psychologists consult when working with patients. It’s not a recognized disorder in the mental health community. This may come as a surprise to some, as many people do believe that sex can be addictive.
Follow the link to find out what is a thing.
All That Was Old Is New Again 0
The Majority Report explores the continuing influence of the John Birch Society.
Read Ted Miller’s article.
Decoding De Code 0
Jill Richardson translates:
They mean the freedom of one individual to harm or gain unearned advantage over another (for example, by Hobby Lobby refusing to cover birth control for employees) or preserving the freedom to benefit from society without giving back (for example, large corporations that benefit from taxpayer-funded services, but pay little to nothing in taxes).
Follow the link for the rest.
All the News that Fits, Reprise 0
El Reg reports on a study regarding fake news and of how “social” media might more effectively guard against it. Among other things, it found that the study participants weren’t so bad at spotting fake news, but this paragraph leapt out at me (emphasis added):
Follow the link for the full report.
All the News that Fits 0
Farron finds a commonality.
Culture?
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David’s guest contends that there is such a thing as “cancel culture,” but it’s not what the right is portraying it as. It is a nuanced discussion worth a listen in the current environment. From the description:
Dan Kovalik, labor and human rights attorney and author of the book “Cancel This Book: The Progressive Case Against Cancel Culture,” joins David to discuss the book and cancel culture.
