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In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote “some [dictator] may hereafter arise, who laying hold of popular disquietudes, may collect together the desperate and the discontented, and by assuming to themselves the powers of government, may sweep away the liberties of the continent like a deluge.”
July 3, 2026 at 5:47 PM
In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote “some [dictator] may hereafter arise, who laying hold of popular disquietudes, may collect together the desperate and the discontented, and by assuming to themselves the powers of government, may sweep away the liberties of the continent like a deluge.”
Every member of the House of Representatives and the Senate should be required to read Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum’s book “This Used to be Us” and determine real legislation that tackles the tough issues in America - serve the people and not partisanship
June 25, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Every member of the House of Representatives and the Senate should be required to read Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum’s book “This Used to be Us” and determine real legislation that tackles the tough issues in America - serve the people and not partisanship
Evil withers at mockery. - Dean Koontz in Light has Weight but Evil Does Not
March 17, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Evil withers at mockery. - Dean Koontz in Light has Weight but Evil Does Not
The workings of a stable genius - bomb Iran, which creates an oil shortage for India - grant India an exemption to buy Russian oil - which provides $$ to Russia to fight the war in Ukraine - then the US needs to provide more $$ to Ukraine to fight Russia. Don’t play chess with this genius …
March 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The workings of a stable genius - bomb Iran, which creates an oil shortage for India - grant India an exemption to buy Russian oil - which provides $$ to Russia to fight the war in Ukraine - then the US needs to provide more $$ to Ukraine to fight Russia. Don’t play chess with this genius …
www.rawstory.com/trump-tariff... I guess I missed the “it will cause a mess” legal argument in law school …..
Justice Brett Kavanaugh drops panicky dissent over 'mess' court made for Trump
In his dissent after a 6-3 majority clamped down on Donald Trump’s ability to bypass Congress and levy tariffs on a whim, Justice Brett Kavanaugh went beyond a legal and historical precedent argument ...
www.rawstory.com
February 20, 2026 at 8:55 PM
www.rawstory.com/trump-tariff... I guess I missed the “it will cause a mess” legal argument in law school …..
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It’s odd that the religious right is so upset about a halftime show that celebrated marriage, love, community, small business, hard work, and family. 🤔
February 9, 2026 at 4:50 AM
It’s odd that the religious right is so upset about a halftime show that celebrated marriage, love, community, small business, hard work, and family. 🤔
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Bad Bunny understood the assignment…
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Bad Bunny understood the assignment…
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“The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over,’ We should take over the voting, the voting in at least many — 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.” — Donald J. Trump
Are you ready now to take the warnings both literally and seriously?
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Are you ready now to take the warnings both literally and seriously?
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
If You Are Not Alarmed, You Aren't Paying Attention
“The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over,’ We should take over the voting, the voting in at least many — 15 places.
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM
“The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over,’ We should take over the voting, the voting in at least many — 15 places. The Republicans ought to nationalize the voting.” — Donald J. Trump
Are you ready now to take the warnings both literally and seriously?
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Are you ready now to take the warnings both literally and seriously?
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
The crime rate of Customs and Border Patrol agents and offices was higher PER CAPITA than the crime rate of undocumented immigrants in the United States - in The Atlantic
February 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM
The crime rate of Customs and Border Patrol agents and offices was higher PER CAPITA than the crime rate of undocumented immigrants in the United States - in The Atlantic
Fox - not OK to deny ICE service … but a cake maker is totally allowed to deny service to gay/lesbian couples? But I’m sure Fox won’t see the cognitive dissonance www.foxnews.com/politics/i-d...
‘I don’t support ICE’: Gas station refusal ignites debate over denying service to federal agents
ICE agents denied service at gas stations and hotels sparks legal debate over discrimination vs. private business rights in controversial incidents.
www.foxnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Fox - not OK to deny ICE service … but a cake maker is totally allowed to deny service to gay/lesbian couples? But I’m sure Fox won’t see the cognitive dissonance www.foxnews.com/politics/i-d...
Though the administration has said it is targeting criminals, more than 70 percent of the illegal immigrants detained have not been convicted of a crime - The New Yorker
February 1, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Though the administration has said it is targeting criminals, more than 70 percent of the illegal immigrants detained have not been convicted of a crime - The New Yorker
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Sunday morning cartoons in Canada.
February 1, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Sunday morning cartoons in Canada.
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Moving more electricity use off-peak could save the country up to $3 billion and transform the energy system in the process.
The study found New Zealand could, through fully exploiting modern technologies, lower electricity use at the busiest times by up to 25%.
www.eeca.govt.nz/about/news-a...
The study found New Zealand could, through fully exploiting modern technologies, lower electricity use at the busiest times by up to 25%.
www.eeca.govt.nz/about/news-a...
EECA flexible electricity report
Moving more electricity use off-peak could save the country up to $3 billion and transform the energy system in the process, according to new research from EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Aut...
www.eeca.govt.nz
February 1, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Moving more electricity use off-peak could save the country up to $3 billion and transform the energy system in the process.
The study found New Zealand could, through fully exploiting modern technologies, lower electricity use at the busiest times by up to 25%.
www.eeca.govt.nz/about/news-a...
The study found New Zealand could, through fully exploiting modern technologies, lower electricity use at the busiest times by up to 25%.
www.eeca.govt.nz/about/news-a...
The Justice Department to pull some criminal prosecutors off regular duties to help with habeas cases of nonviolent immigrants - so this is making us safer how?
February 1, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The Justice Department to pull some criminal prosecutors off regular duties to help with habeas cases of nonviolent immigrants - so this is making us safer how?
bringing a criminal case against a journalist who was reporting on a protest is an authoritarian tactic—a means of frightening the press away from uncovering the truth. The Atlantic
January 31, 2026 at 2:14 PM
bringing a criminal case against a journalist who was reporting on a protest is an authoritarian tactic—a means of frightening the press away from uncovering the truth. The Atlantic
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It’s not about convicting Don Lemon. That’s very unlikely on these facts and given the legal charges DOJ brought. So what’s it all about? Read about that here: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Why Indict Don Lemon?
Don Lemon was taken into custody Thursday night by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy Awards.
open.substack.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:55 AM
It’s not about convicting Don Lemon. That’s very unlikely on these facts and given the legal charges DOJ brought. So what’s it all about? Read about that here: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
A policy “error” that will haunt the US for generations. www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-is-m...
Trump Is Making America Stupider
How MAGA is purging scientists and other skilled workers from both the private and public sectors.
www.thebulwark.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:16 PM
A policy “error” that will haunt the US for generations. www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-is-m...
We can debate policies. We can debate theology. But if we give up on empathy, we give up on any real chance of coming together to solve our problems. - Hillary Clinton in The Atlantic “MAGAs War on Empathy”
January 30, 2026 at 12:27 PM
We can debate policies. We can debate theology. But if we give up on empathy, we give up on any real chance of coming together to solve our problems. - Hillary Clinton in The Atlantic “MAGAs War on Empathy”
Houston, Dallas and Miami have more illegal immigrants than Minneapolis (which is not even in the top 10) - so if the goal is to round up as many illegal immigrants as possible, why is DHS focused on Minneapolis instead of these other cities?
January 26, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Houston, Dallas and Miami have more illegal immigrants than Minneapolis (which is not even in the top 10) - so if the goal is to round up as many illegal immigrants as possible, why is DHS focused on Minneapolis instead of these other cities?
A Megalomaniac Forces Their Truths on Others, is fixated on fantasy, experiences sleep disturbances, experiences confidence in their false ideals, is emotionally unstable, lacks empathy, acts as nothing can phase them, and is judgmental
December 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
A Megalomaniac Forces Their Truths on Others, is fixated on fantasy, experiences sleep disturbances, experiences confidence in their false ideals, is emotionally unstable, lacks empathy, acts as nothing can phase them, and is judgmental
Megalomaniacs often use insults and narcissism to cover their subconscious fears. Deep down, they are self-conscious and want people to like them. Their fear of inferiority makes them want to hurt others with ridicule and threats because it makes them feel good about themselves.
December 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Megalomaniacs often use insults and narcissism to cover their subconscious fears. Deep down, they are self-conscious and want people to like them. Their fear of inferiority makes them want to hurt others with ridicule and threats because it makes them feel good about themselves.