The below says it all.... Robert Reich @RBReich In Stockholm today an old man asked me “what has happened to your country? You pulled out of Paris climate accord, you let anyone have machine gun, your president spouts hate. The America of my youth … [Read more...] about Open Thread for August 5, 2019…America?….
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Violent video games = Mass shootings?
The games get blamed sometimes.... Lttle kids aren't shooting up places.... Reality check: It's hard to ignore the fact that video games are popular all over the world, yet mass shootings aren't common in most of those places. Naturally, that was the case put forth by the … [Read more...] about Violent video games = Mass shootings?
Lawless on-line message board site used by El Paso shooter dropped by hosting service…
The 'Wild West' aspect of the internet HAS to have some sort oversight, even its just by hosting operators.... A San Francisco-based Web company announced Sunday it would no longer provide services to 8chan, a website notorious for hosting lawless message boards where manifestos … [Read more...] about Lawless on-line message board site used by El Paso shooter dropped by hosting service…
Elizabeth Warren and the ‘electability ‘ thing….
The Massachusetts Democratic Senator had a good debate last week... She has steadily climbed in the polls... She seems to be picking off some Bernie Sanders supporters... But? She STILL falls behind Joe Bide 2-1 among Democrats... She still has little black … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren and the ‘electability ‘ thing….
2nd Mass shooting in 24 hours in Ohio…9 Dead….26 injuries…..
As in El Paso , Texas.... The gunman was wear body armour and used a semi-automatic rifle.... In this Dayton, Ohio shooting police where on the scene and shot the suspect dead ..... Domestic terror violence seems to be getting out hand in America.... One could say it … [Read more...] about 2nd Mass shooting in 24 hours in Ohio…9 Dead….26 injuries…..
20 Dead….26 wounded in a El Paso mass shooting domestic terror attack…
Updates to this story continue to unfold.... Update…. Up to 19 possible Dead… 40 injured… One shooter… The shooter is alive and in custody…This update is fluid … Things change as confirmations come in…The incident may have been domestic terrorism…against … [Read more...] about 20 Dead….26 wounded in a El Paso mass shooting domestic terror attack…
Ohio Trump rally crowd does the ‘lock her up chant’…..
Of course Donald Trump had nothing to do with it? Just because he mentioned Hillary Clinton to them? Get used to this.... Trump is gonna alternate Clinton and the 'Squad' I'd think for the next year and half..... Democratic women bashing , eh? After President Trump … [Read more...] about Ohio Trump rally crowd does the ‘lock her up chant’…..
Illinois schools to teach hunting classes under new law….
Yup.... Wedged in among the basics of science, math and English, a new bipartisan measure in Illinois now gives school districts the option to build hunting safety education into the daily curriculum. The legislation, signed Friday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat and put … [Read more...] about Illinois schools to teach hunting classes under new law….