Monthly Archives: May 2016

Our Hypocrisy is not like Theirs, Part 6

Posted on May 31, 2016 by a1skeptic

There was an interesting article last week about the Republican response to the Zika virus threat. In short, the Republicans are using the opportunity to try to roll back clean water protections. Here, in a nutshell, is what’s going on: … Continue reading →

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An interesting defamation case is proceeding against Deval Patrick

Posted on May 23, 2016 by a1skeptic

There was an interesting story in the Boston Globe recently about how former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is being sued in a defamation case. It’s a bit of a complicated story made all the more complicated by the confusing way … Continue reading →

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The Boy in the Bubble

Posted on May 18, 2016 by a1skeptic

Justin Bieber is the poster child for why someone shouldn’t become really famous at too young an age. I’ve written in the past about how both Britney Spears and Hillary Clinton have been living in a bubble for a long … Continue reading →

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Gender Dysphoria and Bathroom Neurosis

Posted on May 16, 2016 by a1skeptic

Gender Dysphoria Gender dysphoria. I admit it. I don’t get it. On either side of the equation. I can get why somebody would be attracted to a person of the same sex. I can get why someone would want to … Continue reading →

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The Saturation Point with both casinos and McDonalds

Posted on May 11, 2016 by a1skeptic

There was a local story in Massachusetts last week about a proposed Casino in Brockton that was voted down by the Gaming Commission. Some of it was about the competition from the Mashpee Wampanoag, who are building a local tribal … Continue reading →

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Two wins and a loss; I’ll take it

Posted on May 10, 2016 by a1skeptic

So, last week we had two wins and a loss. The two wins were Sadiq Khan becoming the mayor of London, and Leicester City winning the Premiere League. The loss was Rodrigo Duterte winning the Presidency of the Philippines. Sadiq … Continue reading →

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Even I want to know who Becky with the Good Hair turns out to be

Posted on May 9, 2016 by a1skeptic

One of the things that I’m conscious of is that I’m conscious of is that I’m not particularly connected to black culture, but even I want to know about Becky with the Good Hair. In case you were living in … Continue reading →

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The Rats are all bailing from the Ship

Posted on May 6, 2016 by a1skeptic

It is interesting that now, in the wake of John Kasich’s suspension of his campaign, and with Donald Trump having a clear path to the nomination, none of the major leaders of his party is willing to endorse him. Not … Continue reading →

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Can’t say that I’m sorry to see Ted Cruz go

Posted on May 4, 2016 by a1skeptic

I must say that I’m not sorry to see “Lyin’ Ted” Cruz drop out of the Presidential Race. This is the man that even the Speaker of his own party called “Lucifer in the flesh.” And the guy definitely made … Continue reading →

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Obama’s final White House Correspondent’s speech

Posted on May 2, 2016 by a1skeptic

On Saturday night we had the annual White House Correspondent’s dinner.Obama was pretty good. I’d say his set was on par with that of Larry Wilmore, and Larry Wilmore is a professional comedian. It’s interesting, because some people blame Obama’s … Continue reading →

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