Who or What Is Kamala Harris?
The people with the banner here remind me of something Socrates said 2300 years ago:
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Science
Insofar as science is a description of “what works, and how,” it makes sense to say, as physicist Michio Kaku does here, that “science is the engine of prosperity.”
Whether we’re talking about transportation, medicine, nutrition, architecture, or IT and communications, success depends on the application of science, rather than opinion or superstition.
Police Reform
The meme here came from a reader who seems to miss a very important point: Virtually every American understands that our law enforcement personnel perform functions that are vital to maintaining an organized, civilized society.
We also understand that this system needs a certain level of reform. In some cases, it’s unnecessarily violent, and sometimes discriminates against people of color. All good people want this to stop.
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Pure Arrogance
Maybe it’s the science surrounding global warming and the mitigation of climate change. Perhaps it’s the cause of and correct treatment for the pandemic. Could be the more esoteric subjects like chemtrails, 9/11, or Keynesian economics.
Regardless of the arena, most of us have friends or family members with beliefs from hell.
Where did all this arrogance come from? It’s probably a mixture of: far-right-wing “news” sources, websites that consolidate and disseminate disinformation, and Lord knows what else.
What Attracts U.S. Voters to Harris and Walz?
The owner of this car has his own ideas as to what makes the Democratic ticket attractive.
I like well-spoken people as much as the next guy, but personally, I would say: “Unlike their opponents, they’re not criminally insane.”
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Mark Cuban on Trump
Looks like billionaire Mark Cuban isn’t a huge fan of Trump and his life’s work as a criminal conman.
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The Architects of the Attempted Coup Will Eventually Be Brought to Justice
Re: the meme here, a reader notes: Many are talking about them like that, but, I guarantee, not all of us!
Exactly. The Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity threw a monkey-wrench into the prosecution, but for this to stand, the courts will have to find that Trump’s attempts to incite an insurrection, to steal classified documents, and to try to overturn the results of the election were “official acts,” and that’s not going to happen.
I urge patience.
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As If the Truth Actually Matters
Why even take the time to ask the prosecutor about murders in the Haitian community? Do you think there is one chance in 1000 that JD Vance is telling the truth on this or any other subject?
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All Americans Should Learn Standard English, But Maybe Not From Me
It seems that one David Brown is running for the mayor of Solvang, a small town in Central California.
I took this photo of one of his campaign signs today, as I noticed that it contains a grammatical error that I intend to call to his attention shortly.
“Traditional values” is a plural subject and thus requires the plural verb, “meet” rather than “meets.” What he has here is equivalent to saying, “The boys meets the girls.”
Now, Solvang isn’t Palo Alto, home to Stanford, nor is it Cambridge, Massachusetts, but there are plenty of people around here who grew up learning standard English. They deserve better than being forced to drive by this.
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Oops. I just began the process of contacting Mr. Brown via his website. He’s a local mortgage broker, dad, and sports coach–all those good things that make him qualified for local politics.
The headline on his site reads: We Put Our Client’s Needs First. Presumedly, he has more than one client, thus this should be “clients’.”
Given all this, does it really seem like a good idea to correct his grammar? He actually seems like a nice and fairly successful guy. God speed.
Again, this isn’t New York City.
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Should Taylor Swift “Stay in Her Lane?”
A reader comments: Unless Taylor Swift is paying for your gas and groceries, you shouldn’t care who(m) she endorses. Nor should you care who(m) any celebrity endorses. They are not keeping my lights on, my kids safe or my family fed. No one cares who(m) you endorse. You live in fantasy land. Your job is to entertain me. Stay in your lane.We’ve all heard this argument, though ironically, it usually comes from free speech advocates, who generally are loath to tell anyone what they can and cannot say.
I’m a progressive, but I’m OK with celebrities who support Donald Trump expressing their political viewpoints. If you’re Kid Rock, Kayne West, or Elon Musk, go for it.
I remain impressed with Voltaire’s statement (attribution disputed), “I may disagree with what you say, though I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
