The Entitlement Society 0
Well-known author resents losing his free pass.
Racism is not just overt. It’s also covert. And this is about as covert as it gets.
Honest to Pete, he should know better.
But, clearly, he doesn’t.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Show politeness at the drive-thru window.
The Privatization Scam, Medicare Disadvantage Dept. 0
“Medicare Advantage” was nothing but a Republican ploy to let insurance companies skim profits from the public purse. Thom explains the con.
Teachers under the Gun 0
Once again, Republicans try to treat a symptom, rather deal with a cause. Sam and his crew discuss the potential for collateral damage.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Yet another responsible gun owner–oh, you know the rest.
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.
The Snaring Economy 0
A very small glimmer of hope for the ensnared.
The Bullies’ Pulpit 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Jeremy Sherman argues that authoritarians’ formula for success, whether in the schoolyard or in the public square, is surprisingly simple. A snippet:
Never listen to what you’re saying. Say anything to sound invincible. Say it with absolute confidence. Keep up an unbroken appearance of absolute certainty, piety, and victory —a Ponzi scheme impression of an eternal winning streak.
Follow the link, read the whole thing, and consider whether it reminds you of anyone in dis coarse discourse.
Twits on Twitter 0
A twit who lost his spadoinkle.
