An increase in an unappetizing-sounding illness known as “scromitting” has arisen in certain areas in the wake of legalization of marijuana. This is according to reports. There is more on this phenomenon at the link below.
FACTS NOT FASCISM
Say “No” to Fascism
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Thursday, November 30, 2023
A Corporations Is Not a Person
The statement above proclaims a truth. And yet to say it can engender confusion. Still it is no prevarication.
At the link below you will find a most useful article about corporate hijacking of the Constitution. It may well be one of the most important modern articles on the Constitution, The idea that a corporation is not a person, but rather a collection of individuals seems straight-forward, most obvious.
But beyond this, it is a construct clever on the surface, but awkward and nonsensical underneath. It is a false artifice built upon wishful thinking and opportunism.
The damage done by this single mirage is truly beyond measure. As you will see in the article the idea has its logic, but is in reality a skewed idea which absolutely skewers the true meaning of a self-governing people.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
TV News Guest Verifies Cracks in the House of Capitalism
Quickly --
A knowledgeable guest on one of the right-thinking cable news channels last night spoke about the fissures in the OpenAI organization. He summarized by saying he had never seen anything like this, and further, the concepts of service mankind (Open AI) v. the goals of capitalism (Microsoft) are in conflict to such a degree that capitalism itself is being threatened. A most interesting interview.
More details later.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Changing Times
For the observant to say, the times they are a-changin', is an understatement. To your author here, the statement is cataclysmic -- for real.
For people all around the world there is a palpable undercurrent of uncertainty, even hostility. This simmering pot is experienced in ever so many ways and places -- Ukraine, Gaza, Africa, the streets of America, and other places.
As for me, the events of the past weeks and months with their felony charges directed at high-level former officials, wars and rumors of wars, democracies threatened -- mostly from organized right-wing groups -- have meant a pause had to be taken in posting here. For both the quantity and the quality of such events have verily overwhelmed the ability to keep up. And, also, a blog sometimes seems hardly an adequate medium for such tumultuous happenings. So, a re-evaluation is occurring in this office. It will be interesting to see what comes out of this evaluation. Stay in touch here for the outcome.
The Profit System: Denouement
Coming Soon:
A new series of articles on the decline and fall of the profit system
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Operation Saving Democracy: the newest large pro-democracy organization in the United States
Former military officers and others form new group to defeat Trumpism
A new group of 500 former U.S. officials have banded together to form what looks to be a powerful group fighting to save democracy and essentially defeat fascism. Members of the new group Operation Saving Democracy spoke on MSNBC yesterday. If this trio of highly credentialed speakers is any indication, this new organization is sure to be quite helpful in the effort to stop Trumpism.
Even with such powerful voices, I believe more is needed. First, without in any way excusing the far-right, we need to recognize that the pain and suffering of many Americans has deep roots in historic racism, economic and financial systems which suffocate individuals, as well as the diminution of the authority of major institutions, especially the church.
Let us wish Operation Saving Democracy all the best in their patriotic mission.
Wednesday, September 06, 2023
This Is Your Pilot, Bob Reich
In the video linked to below, former Secretary of Labor, Bob Reich, succinctly and brilliantly explains why airplane travel has become unpleasant — and expensive. The cost of add-ons for services which were formerly included at no extra charge, has led to higher prices, and frustration. Yet, Secretary Reich says, the airline companies are flush with cash.
Informative and entertaining:
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Back to the Basics of Good Behavior
The land of the free has become in many instances The Land of the Free-Wheeling. At this point, your Musical Patriot is reduced to a review of some "rules" of common courtesy. Since the American culture doesn't seem to care much for "rules," let us call these guidelines. Here, then, is a short excerpt from a respected book on simple -- but important -- manners.
A Gentleman Says the Right Thing
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A gentleman does not brag.
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A gentleman does not whine.
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How to Be a Gentleman. A Timely Guide to Timeless Manners, by John Bridges. Harper Horizon, 2022, p. 95.
N. B. Any similarity to any living person is not necessarily coincidental.
Friday, August 04, 2023
From the Autocrats' Playbook
As described in the book Strongmen by Ghiat, the autocrat attempts to set up a political climate in which citizens are afraid to criticize the would-be dictator for fear of what will happen to them if the dictator comes to power. This hideous tactic used by Hitler, Mussolini, and others, is intimidating and insidious. All the more reason to openly and strongly oppose the presumptuous tyrant.
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Saturday Morning Cartoon
Surprise special. Guess who Bluto represents; and Popeye.
Enjoy!
Item is listed as in the public domain.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Department of Justice Preparing Wider Legal Case in Alleged Trump Conspiracy According to Report
Salon says Department is clearing the way for a conspiracy charge in January 6 matter.
Read more here:
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Franklin Roosevelt's words are important (and much needed) now.
If American democracy ceases to move forward as a living force, seeking day and night by peaceful means to better the lot of our citizens, fascism will grow in strength in our land.
-- Franklin Roosevelt, November 4, 1938
Let us begin this task of ceaseless work of vigilance and opposition to intolerance.
Friday, June 16, 2023
Give ‘Em Hell Harry
President Truman electrifies the 1948 Democratic Convention with powerful and progressive speech.
(Truman went on to win the election, and the Congress returned to Democratic rule.)
Watch this important and inspiring speech here:
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Department of Homeland Security Advises on Domestic Terrorism Threat
At the link below you will find a press release containing a link to today's report on the threat of domestic terrorism in the United States leading up to and perhaps beyond the national election occurring in November 2024.
Everyone should be very concerned about this threat.
Department of Homeland Security Advisory on U.S. Domestic Terrorism
More later
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