Biden, whatcha hidin'? Sock puppet before a field of flags.
“We need an open digital commons, where individuals maintain ownership of their own identities and where speech is highly resistant to political pressure.”
When the system screws you repeatedly, fuck the system.
One rule of thumb is that all things being equal (which they usually aren't), the side working to control who gets to speak is the one you should worry about.
“Thou shalt not dissent” should a be red flag with a siren.The game destroys what you want to protect. As long as you play the game and follow the rules, you cannot win. We've passed the point where the system can be reformed.
“Bridget Phetasy on why Trump and Biden fail to inspire and how new media are reshaping politics.
Until the Republicans and Democrats start appealing to voters like her, they will have to eke out tighter and tighter victories by scaring partisans with insane claims. Despite that, Phetasy is optimistic because she thinks new media are staging a conversation that speaks to politically homeless independents.”
We've lost the lessons of the Whiskey Rebellion.
Adapted from a discussion at another site.
Do you remember that there was a Plan? I do.
Funny how that Plan has changed until after the first part of November, isn't it?
When I wrote the original version of this, I did not have a working political blog. So it got a lot more political than my usual lexicon entries.
“This 4th of July, when you watch the fireworks, will you think about the Declaration of Independence?
We should. After all, the holiday is meant to honor the Declaration. It, and the Constitution it led to, help keep us free.”
The Democrats make Trump look good. I may never forgive them for that.
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib Demands An End To ‘Policing, Incarceration, and Militarization’ As Looting Spreads In Minnesota
“Ok, Tlaib. That means no more Capitol Police for you guys.”
American Exodus
“Don’t wait for the oligarchy to let you in. Just walk away.”
Why the president can’t quickly solve the computer chip shortage
“A White House summit on the semiconductor shortage lays bare the idled factories, lack of infrastructure and geopolitical complications that Biden must navigate to address the issue.”
Did Delhi just yield the Indian Ocean to the US?
“Last week's US Navy freedom of navigation operation showed it regards India’s EEZ as part of a 'global commons' where US will act as it deems fit”
EU Sanctions Iranian Officials Amid Vienna Talks
“The sanctions mark the first time that the EU sanctioned Iran for alleged human rights abuses since 2013”
https://unherd.com/2021/04/the-tragedy-of-ulsters-lost-boys/
“Lockdown and Brexit have drawn a new generation into an old conflict”
Indefinite Incarceration for Protesters With ‘Wrong’ Politics
“As a Minneapolis suburb devolves into chaos, Americans are once again reminded of the different set of rules that applies to protestors on the Left.”
Daunte Wright shooting: Brooklyn Center city manager fired after call for due process for police officer
“'Effective immediately our city manager has been relieved of his duties,' Brooklyn Center mayor Mike Elliott said”
Exclusionary Zoning is Even Worse than Previously Thought
“Fixing a calculation error in a leading academic article on the subject shows that zoning has a far bigger negative impact on the economy than was previously realized”
Biden Re-Ignites The Waco Fire
“The president’s ATF nominee reminds us of a dark episode of law enforcement lawlessness.”
Facing The Facts Of War With Russia
“The Biden administration appears willing to get us into a fight we’re not ready for.”
Funeral aid program allows death certificates to be altered for those who 'may have' died of COVID
“"If your loved one's death certificate doesn't have COVID listed, you can have it put in," said N.Y. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.”
'That's Not Orwellian, THIS Is Orwellian': Aussies Mulling ID For Access To Facebook, Twitter, Tinder
“The Australian government is mulling a proposal which would require citizens to provide at least two forms of identification if they want to use social media, under the guise of 'battling online bullying and more easily report users to authorities.”
Trudeau government threatens Halifax Security Forum over proposed Taiwan award
“HFX wanted to honor Taiwan's president with the prestigious John McCain award. But Canada feared poking the Chinese bear.”
