Freedom of Screech 0
Apparently, being truthful is not a Republican family value.
A Divider, Not a Uniter 0
Meanwhile, Patricia Murphy reveals who she thinks is really in charge of today’s Republican Party (and it’s not a comforting thought). w
The Artful Codger 0
At the Idaho State Journal, Jesse Robison marvels at how Donald Trump inspires so much loyalty when, if you look closely, you will see that there’s no there there. A snippet:
Follow the link for his reasoning.
Afterthought:
Methinks it’s not the promises that attract the Trumpettes.
It’s Trump’s giving them permission to hate in public.
History teaches us that, all too often, hate sells.
Foxy Shady 0
Farron unpacks the untruths.
Aside:
Farron says that he is “dumbfounded that Fox News was so stupid” as to promulgate such perfidy.
Realize, though, that the issue is not whether Fox News is stupid. The issue is whether Fox News’s audience will buy the bullsh–oh, never mind, we already know the answer.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Fani Willis talks about the threats and hatred directed at her for doing her job.
Via Above the Law.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Yet another child . . . .
One more time, “accidental” and “negligent” are not synonyms.
One would expect police to know that.
Geeking Out (Updated) 0
Mageia v. 8 with the Plasma desktop environment. The wallpaper is from my collection.
I expect to upgrade to Mageia v. 9 tomorrow.
Addendum:
The upgrade was successful, but not without some speed bumps.
Raging Bull 0
Why the New York Times continues to pay something for this nothing is beyond me.
Trump and Labor: Solidarity Not Ever 0
Sam discusses Trump’s pseudo pro-labor performance art act and the news media’s failure to dissect the dissimulation.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Yet another oxymoronic “responsible gun owner” discharges his responsibility.
The man did not realize what had happened right away as he thought it just sounded like something fell. The man then noticed he had shot himself in the thigh, Barnes said.
Guns 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.
Facebook Frolics 0
The EFF weighs in on Facebook’s flagrant failure to forestall repulsive rhetoric. Here’s a bit:
Follow the link for the full post and a link to their full submission to Meta’s Overlook Oversight Board.
And remember, “social” media isn’t.