How Far Will Wells-Fargo? 0
Afterthought:
I’m certain that these sorts of shenanigans can be explained by the confluence of old-fangled greed and the new-fangled sophistries of the Chicago school of economics. This led to the poisonous theory that the first responsibility of a business is, not to the health of the business nor to its customers, certainly not to its employees, but to its stockholders. You know, those folks who don’t work there and don’t buy there and certainly don’t rely there, but own a few scraps of paper . . . .
A poisonous corollary led to the notion that it was perfectly okay for predatory “investors” (think hedge funds) to loot and destroy perfectly healthy businesses, so long as the “investors” come out holding bags of looted wealth.
Not that I’m perhaps a wee bit cynical or anything like that . . . .
The Speeding Docket 0
You’ve heard of justice delayed, but have you heard about justice hurried?
Be Prepared, Reprise 0
Regarding those who do not understand the concept of “the rule of law,” Farron is less than sanguine.
Be Prepared 0
As we have a significant portion of our polity that does not understand the concept of “the rule of law,” methinks that this may be a worthwhile read at this juncture of chronology.
Have Cake, Eat It Too 0
The Disinformation Superhighway 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Susan A. Nolan and Michael Kimball discuss a recent study that indicates some stuff is best left unsaid. Here’s their statement of the issue; follow the link for the rest (and, yes, I read the whole thing).
One more time, “social” media isn’t.
Freedom of Screech 0
Afterthought:
Sparky makes an oft-overlooked point. The Constitution says that “Congress shall make no law” interfering with freedom of speech.
It does not require anyone to listen.
Vaccine Nation 0
Ignrance and stupidity that absolutely boggles the mind . . . .
Four centuries of history prove that vaccines protect humanity against disease, and now comes this guy to lobby in favor of propagating infection and death. Do they not remember polio?
And to compare getting the occasional injection so as to protect your own life and the lives of others to a lifetime of forced labor in order to line the pockets of your “owner”–well, I’ll stop now, for all I have left is profanity.
Today’s Republican Party is a vile and loathsome thing.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Once again, we are reminded that politeness takes practice.
Click Bait 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Nancy Darling discusses why we click what we do. A snippet:
Think about these three headlines:
1. Dogs need daily exercise.
2. Feeding dogs too many treats can lead to vomiting.
3. Throwing balls to dogs causes obsessive behavior.
Which would you click on?
Headline 1 is something you probably know—it doesn’t make you curious and it isn’t worrying, so you’re unlikely to seek more information.
Headline 2 is worrying, but not really surprising. I might click to see what they mean by “too many.” (I was surprised to read that my dog’s favorite liver treats are only supposed to be given a few at a time, several times a day. Oops.). A post on common human foods poisonous to dogs—chocolate, grapes—is more likely to get clicks.
But 3? I would definitely click. Why?
Folloq rhw link for her answer.
And, remember, “social” media isn’t.
Stray Thought 0
I near as I can tell, the most significant (and harmful) effect of “social” media has been to turn us into a society of exhibitionists, all jumping up and down screaming, “Look at me!“
Geeking Out 0
It’s been difficult for me to get into the Christmas spirit this year, perhaps because I’m watching my country fall apart before my eyes . . . .
But I finally got around to decorating my computer.
That’s Ubuntu MATE with the Fluxbox window manager. I’m listening to Ten Years Later on the QMMP media player as xsnow decorates my screen. Dolphin is shaded near the top the screen as snow accumulates atop it.