July, 2022 archive
Lest We Forget 0
The writer of a letter to the editor of the Portland Oregonian has a suggestion for a new national holiday.
Recommended Listening 0
Kimberley A, Johnson’s interview of Keri Blakinger, particularly the second half, in which Blakinger describes her experiences in prison.
Facebook Frolics 0
The restaurant that posted this claims it did not realize what this was, which leads one to the question: which is worse, conscious, intentional bigotry or ignorant unthinking bigotry?
Personally, methinks it’s a toss-up.
But the Emails . . . . 0
Aside:
Emma is, as my old boss* used to say, in error.
The Justice Department’s policy as regards investigations during election season is not to pause existing investigations. Rather, it’s to require the Secretary’s approval to institute new investigations.
Learn more here.
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*I may have mentioned this before, but I once asked my old boss–he was my first boss in a full-time job and an absolute pleasure to work for–how he got to be such a good boss.
He thought for a moment, then said, “I think about what my first boss would have done. Then I do the exact opposite.”
Great Moments in Dumb 0
Aside:
It’s been a long time since I’ve been that drunk, but, if I ever get that drunk again, Walmart would be the last place I’d want to go.
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Second Amendment Frights 0
Don’t kid yourself. It’s not about Constitutional rights or self-protection.
Establishmentarians, Reprise 0
These people worship no Jesus that I know.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
A responsible gun owner discharges his responsibility in the drive-thru lane.
Guns and stupid, guns and stupid.
They go together like love and Cupid.
Let me tell you brother,
You can’t have one without the other.
Establishmentarians 0
The Arizona Republic’s E. J. Montini sees a parallel. Here’s a bit from his article:
Or, if you eschew contemporary dystopian fiction in favor of current events, look at it this way: Republicans are Russia and American women are Ukraine.
It’s an invasion, an occupation, with the goal of complete supremacy.
If you think he may be a bit–er–overwrought, follow the link for his reasoning.
And, if you want some more evidence . . . .
An Underlying Factor 0
Steve M. considers the self-delusion that made Republicans susceptible to Trump’s Big Lie.
Methinks he’s onto something.
