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Putin is a Terrorist – Support Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stands strong to uphold Ukrainian independence against Vladimir Putin's rampage. Putin's invasion is a serious threat to global security. Most immediate is the threat against the European Union territories surrounding Ukraine. Putin has been...
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The Global Economy Looks Like The ‘SS Poseidon’
Are We Facing a Tidal Wave of Inflation? Context: The economy is the ship. Inflation is the tidal wave. This is Happening. Remember that scene in the movie 'The Poseidon Adventure', when the Captain realizes the tidal wave is coming broadside and orders the ship to...
Politics
The Centrist Party Platform Plank on the 2nd Amendment
The Centrist Party (CP) discussions on this 2nd Amendment platform plank have been many and with people from left, right, center, independent, Trump supporters, Biden supporters. Our goal was to find problems with the position. From the CP’s point of view, this is the best answer to manage gun violence and protect citizens rights under the constitution.
Environment
SharpieGate: Trumps Fake News
Examining how Trump and his administration construct lies and negative influence campaigns gives us a way to spot his lies easier. The more we pay attention, the more we can understand.
#News, #Environment, #Trump, #Sophistry, #Corruption
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Healthcare
Does Wearing a Mask Help?
On Feb. 07, 2020, Donald Trump said emphatically this virus was a killer, was aerosolized and would even hurt children. Then he lied repeatedly to the American people saying it would magically go away, just so he could avoid a panic (he said). The end result is more people dying, more people being infected, and more panic. That is truly bad leadership.
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Putin is a Terrorist – Support Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stands strong to uphold Ukrainian independence against Vladimir Putin's rampage. Putin's invasion is a serious threat to global security. Most immediate is the threat against the European Union territories surrounding Ukraine. Putin has been...
Facts First, NOT Gullibility: January 6, 2021
Gullibility in the GOP Gullibility of the voter base and power abuse is still the mantra of the Republican Party. Unfortunately they are giving Republicanism a bad name. re·pub·lic| rəˈpəblik | noun : a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their...
The Global Economy Looks Like The ‘SS Poseidon’
Are We Facing a Tidal Wave of Inflation? Context: The economy is the ship. Inflation is the tidal wave. This is Happening. Remember that scene in the movie 'The Poseidon Adventure', when the Captain realizes the tidal wave is coming broadside and orders the ship to...
Here’s a crazy idea. Invite Ukraine and Taiwan to be US Territories
Maybe it's not a crazy idea. Note: As of the day this article went online there are reports that Russian and Ukrainian forces began exchanging small arms fire as of yesterday. I can't say this is entirely thought through, but the global power balance is in flux and we...
Market Report: Majority of Global Markets Trading Below 200 Day Average
Simply put. The economic outlook is loaded with risks that we should not have taken. But here we are. And the sooner we become responsible, the less long term impact will be felt. But it looks like it will be a rough road and we will have to tighten our belts and take our medicine.
Market Report: Shiller P/E =’s Irrational Exuberance?
The Shiller P/E ratio is pushing 40…maybe it’s a midlife crisis? Maybe it’s just a hyper-inflated market. Either way, as they say, what goes up, must come down.
The Centrist Party Platform Plank on the 2nd Amendment
The Centrist Party (CP) discussions on this 2nd Amendment platform plank have been many and with people from left, right, center, independent, Trump supporters, Biden supporters. Our goal was to find problems with the position. From the CP’s point of view, this is the best answer to manage gun violence and protect citizens rights under the constitution.
Trump Knew Covid-19 More Deadly Than Flu on Feb. 7, 2020
In examining the statutes for murder in America it seems clear that Donald Trump caused death by willfully distracting the American public by downplaying the pandemic, while admitting he knew it was much deadlier than the flu. This begs the question, could there be a class action lawsuit against Donald J. Trump for ignoring his responsibility to protect the American people by putting his own agenda before that or the people?
Does Wearing a Mask Help?
On Feb. 07, 2020, Donald Trump said emphatically this virus was a killer, was aerosolized and would even hurt children. Then he lied repeatedly to the American people saying it would magically go away, just so he could avoid a panic (he said). The end result is more people dying, more people being infected, and more panic. That is truly bad leadership.
Trumps Been Instigating Civil War The Whole Time
This piece was recorded July 26, 2020. It is unfortunately still relevant. Trump went from fomenting civil disobedience in his initial campaign and first three years, to instigating civil war this year. By sending federal troops into cities and abusing national guard troops as well as border patrol in federal police actions, Trump has officially begun attacking and harassing and arresting American Citizens, often circumventing police procedure and miranda rights.
Fact Check On Trumps NOT The Greatest Economy
Simply put, without going into the whole history of US economics, since Truman, Johnson, Kennedy, Clinton Reagan, Carter, Eisenhower, Nixon & Ford all had higher GDP performance that Donald Trump. And that’s only eight that did better than Donald. If you go back further, Donny gets pushed even further down the list. So, no Trump did not produce the greatest economy and yes, he continues to lie to his supporters about it.
The Wolf Pelosi Stimulus Bill Argument
Sure everyone makes mistakes, but when it happens on important issues one hopes that the mistakes are corrected so that we can all learn and do better. Wolf Blitzer made a mistake in an interview with Nancy Pelosi. Then he compounded the mistake because he did not grasp that she was trying to inform him that his context was way off base. This piece delves into the context.