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Monthly Archives: March 2021
The Republican Effort to Suppress Voting, part 3 (the Filibuster)
For the last couple of days we’ve been talking about the Repubican efforts to suppress the vote in the aftermath of the 2020 election. The Democrats have the perfect response with the “For the People” Act, but they have to … Continue reading
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The Republican Effort to Suppress Voting, part 2
In response to the more than 253 bills that would restrict voting access that have been introduced in 43 states and efforts like the recently signed “Election Integrity Act of 2021” in Georgia, the Democrats in Congress introduced the “For … Continue reading
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The Republican Effort to Suppress Voting, part 1
Last week Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia signed the “Election Integrity Act of 2021” as part of the opening salvo in the Republican efforts to suppress the votes of minorities, liberals, progressives, and anyone else who isn’t a conservative white … Continue reading
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I’m sorry to report that, as a species, we really aren’t smart enough to stay alive
We’re supposed to be the “smart” species on the planet, but I’m sorry to report that as a species, we really aren’t smart enough to stay alive. Or, in any case we don’t have the needed self-control. Forget, for a … Continue reading
Well, that wasn’t suspenseful in the least
When I heard that there had been three separate shootings of women at Asian “massage” parlors in the Atlanta area I thought — probably the same as you — this is guaranteed to be some ugly rat-faced sexually dysfunctional skinny … Continue reading
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Our Hypocrisy is not like theirs, part 25
Last week Joe Biden signed the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,” which he had also championed as his first order of business as the new President. Then, on Thursday, Joe Biden gave a speech to the nation in which … Continue reading
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It’s a good start for Biden with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Some of you may have noted that the House gave final approval to the $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,” which Biden reportedly plans to sign on Friday. Key elements of the stimulus bill include: Establishing $1,400 direct … Continue reading
The Harry and Meghan interview was not a good look for the royal family
I don’t normally spend any time thinking about the British royals, but I did want to see the Harry & Meghan interview conducted by Oprah Winfrey. For one thing, I knew it would be a cultural touchstone. For another, I … Continue reading
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As a Species we don’t deserve to live anymore, we really don’t
Some of you may have heard the news that Governor Gregg Abbott announced that he is reopening Texas 100% and dropping the state mask mandate. That announcement was followed in short order by Governor Tate Reeves, who announced a similar … Continue reading
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Andrew Cuomo’s goose is cooked (in part because he’s a Democrat).
Andrew Cuomo’s goose is cooked. Sorry, it really is. The three-term Governor (2010, 2014, 2018) was the darling of the left just one short year ago, when his news conferences on Covid-19 stood in stark contrast with Donald Trump’s lie-filled, … Continue reading
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