#1- The owners of Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the rifle apparently used in the massacre of 21 people at an elementary school in Uvalde, Tex., are deep-pocketed Republican donors, giving to candidates and committees at the federal and state level aligned against limits on access to assault rifles and other semiautomatic weapons. . . … Continue reading Three Very Special Quotes of the Weekend
Sunset or new dawn for the British monarchy after Elizabeth II? Sunset or new dawn for the British monarchy after Elizabeth II? Second in line to the throne Prince William is reported to want a more slimmed down, modern monarchy fit for the 21st century (AFP/Jane Barlow) Martine PAUWELS — Wed, May 25, 2022 British … Continue reading God Save, King Chuck? Or King Billy? Or — No King at all??
[NOTE: Besides (another) sleazy church “leader” sex saga, the Southern Baptist coverup scandal (which should, if there’s justice, demolish the denomination’s thoroughly corrupt lying superstructure, and send numerous pervy pastors and their protectors to do some praying in prison) is telling another very significant story: the crucial role of a healthy, smart, dogged free press … Continue reading Newspapers vs the Southern Baptist Sex Abuse Coverup
Just another message, about just another school day for a family member of mine, here in America. This is a real excerpt. (But note: they’re not teaching about CRT, not saying “Gay,” or watching Disney, so everybody relax.)
Two Commentaries by a widely-respected analyst: Russia will not disappear Gwynne Dyer — May 23, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin will almost certainly not be in power three years from now. The war he foolishly began in Ukraine has fatally undermined his political credibility among the Russian elite (and among a large though mostly silent part … Continue reading Russia’s Future; Taiwan, Ambiguity & Ukraine