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Navy Admiral: “Dear Mr. President: Revoke My Security Clearance Too”
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: When I read something this powerful, I am moved to share it. I find the last line strange. Donald Trump will never become “the leader we prayed you would be.” It is not in him. William H. McRaven, a retired Navy admiral, was commander of the U.S. Joint…
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Trump’s “Preposterous ‘Collusion is Not a Crime’ Defense”
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: Rudy Guiliani and Trump have recently contended that “collusion is not a crime” but real lawyers know that “collusion” is a straw man, not the issue. A friend sent me a post that explains why the word “collusion”is actually shorthand for very serious crimes. The term “collusion” may…
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The United States is a Constitutional Republic with Limited Democracy
There is a story that upon exiting the Constitutional Convention Benjamin Franklin was approached by a group of citizens asking what sort of government the delegates had created. His answer was: “A republic, if you can keep it.”
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A Fast Track to Citizenship: Marry Donald Trump or Be Parents of His Wife
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: From today’s Washington Post: THE BIG IDEA: Donald Trump is the do-as-I-say, not-as-I-do president. For years, he ripped Barack Obama for taking summer vacations to Martha’s Vineyard and told voters he’d be too busy governing to golf if he got elected. On Thursday, Trump hit the links again…
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“Democracy”: The Attack on Our Democracy, Hidden in Plain Sight
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: A blogger who identifies as “democracy” posted this comment, with which I agree. The bottom line is that Trump has lots and lots of Russian “mob” money, in Russia, the mob and the state are one and the same. Trump has tapped tons of Russian moola, which is…
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The Taste of Joy and the Sound of Winning
The winning roar from thousands of voices is a powerful force.
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Thank You, Wealthy Robber Barons, for the Freedom to be a Free Rider!
Originally posted on gadflyonthewallblog: ? Wow! I now have a real choice when it comes to my union! ? At least, that’s what the email I got from the Mackinac Center says! ? Now that the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in the Janus vs. AFSCME case, I don’t have to pay any of my…
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It’s Not Rude to Refuse Service to Sarah Huckabee Sanders. It’s the Height of Respect
Originally posted on gadflyonthewallblog: ? We’ve all heard the story by now. ? ? Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders went to the Red Hen restaurant and was refused service because she works for the Trump administration. ? ? But while many far right and mainstream media outlets are decrying the restaurateur’s decision as discourteous,…
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Boredom
People who are often bored are at a greater risk of developing anxiety, depression, and drug or alcohol addiction.
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