August, 2023 archive
Gutting Out the Vote 0
At AL.com, Kyle Whitmire dissects the deception. Here’s how he starts his article:
Follow the link for the evidence.
Driven to Destruction 0
Emma and the crew find themselves somewhat skeptical of “self-driving” cars because, well, they don’t do what they are promised to do (Warning: Mild language).
Twits Own Twitter . . . 0
. . . And Jim Wright has finally reached his breaking point.
“Bug Off, Boyfriend” 0
So says Florida Woman.
Courting Disaster 0
If the truth hurts, just (try to) edit your Wikipedia entry.
“But It’s the Only Possible Explanation” 0
Writing at Psychology Today Blogs, sociology professor Jeffrey Carl explores recent research that indicates clinical narcissists may be particularly susceptible to conspiracy theories. Here’s a bit; follow the link and read the whole thing, then check whether his piece reminds you of anyone in the news (emphasis added).
It’s also easy to see how collective narcissism could promote conspiratorial thinking in addition to individual-level narcissism. Here, similar factors are conducive to being receptive to conspiracy claims, but they operate at the group level instead of a strictly individual one. In this case, someone believes that their group is special, superior to other groups, and deserving of particular privilege or recognition. If they perceive that their group is not experiencing the preferential status it deserves, it is easier to blame a conspiracy than to question their belief in its superiority.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Another case of neighborly politeness:
The woman was taken to hospital but ultimately died.
(snip)
No charges were filed. Police said the shooting appears to be a tragic accident at this time.
How shall I put it?
Any “responsible gun owner” who cleans a firearm without first making sure it’s unloaded is not in any way “responsible.” He or she is negligent.
I suspect that, if police would stop calling these events “accidents” and start calling them what they truly are–negligence–well, it couldn’t hurt and it might help.
Speaking of Questions . . . . 0
May it be that persons who loudly pat themselves on the back while proclaiming their patriotism, wear American flag do-rags while waving the Stars and Bars, and call for the imprisonment of those who do not look or think like them, may it be that those persons do mot fully embrace the concept expressed by the Founders that, in the phrasing of their day, “all men are created equal”?
Real Big Men 0
At the Portland Press-Herald, David Salvail is just asking a question.
Precedented 0
Al.com’s John Archibald considers the current kerfuffle over books and libraries and suggests that it’s a case of life imitating art. Here’s a bit of his article:
Trouble. With a capital T and that rhymes with P and that stands for pool.
Forgive me if you don’t know the reference from “The Music Man.” It’s not just a show for the ages. Turns out it’s one for the aged.
In it the music man realizes that if he is to gain the trust of the townspeople of River City he must manufacture a threat, stoke fear and lather up loathing for a common foe. In his case, the perfect foe was a pool hall.
And today, Archibald goes on to argue, it’s libraries.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
In NRA Paradise, there is no place you’re safe.
