“The call to erase the rule of law and institute a dictatorship is more than just an attack on individuals’ rights. It is fundamentally an attack on the supreme power of the American people. “We the People of the United States,” our constitution reads, “do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” That constitution, which establishes the legislative branch in Article I as the first among equals, sets out a process by which American citizens elect lawmakers who write, debate, and pass the laws under which we live. Under this system, our laws represent the will of the American people. “Trump and today’s MAGA Republicans are proudly ignoring those laws . . .”
Our local WCAX TV Weather crew is getting an upgrade! Gary, the elder member, is retiring tomorrow. [Gary seems such a nice guy, but his voice has gotten shaky. He’s in his 70’s and it’s great to think he’ll have some time for himself. He seems very happy.] My favourite meteorologist ~ a young woman named Jess ~ will be the new chief meteorologist, and a younger woman named Allison is the new hire. Jess does a fabulous job and Allison did a great job her first time on this evening. Bodes well!
When snow covers the ground (and small animals) up in the mountains, hawks come down into the Central Valley, where there is more food readily available. Late this afternoon, Miyoko stepped outside to put out some food for the [raccoons?] and there were about thirty red-tailed hawks soaring in the updraft from the river bottom! By the time she called me and I came out, there were about twenty--- it is the most we have ever seen. ----Alan
Tonight's letter from Heather Cox Richardson is sure worth a read.
ReplyDelete“The call to erase the rule of law and institute a dictatorship is more than just an attack on individuals’ rights. It is fundamentally an attack on the supreme power of the American people. “We the People of the United States,” our constitution reads, “do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” That constitution, which establishes the legislative branch in Article I as the first among equals, sets out a process by which American citizens elect lawmakers who write, debate, and pass the laws under which we live. Under this system, our laws represent the will of the American people.
“Trump and today’s MAGA Republicans are proudly ignoring those laws . . .”
Our local WCAX TV Weather crew is getting an upgrade! Gary, the elder member, is retiring tomorrow. [Gary seems such a nice guy, but his voice has gotten shaky. He’s in his 70’s and it’s great to think he’ll have some time for himself. He seems very happy.] My favourite meteorologist ~ a young woman named Jess ~ will be the new chief meteorologist, and a younger woman named Allison is the new hire. Jess does a fabulous job and Allison did a great job her first time on this evening. Bodes well!
ReplyDeleteMay they bring you lots of good weather!
Delete-----Alan
Econ Lessons video: Russian Economy USELESS to the US based on Factors of Production [Click]
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‘Don’t call it zombie deer disease’: scientists warn of ‘global crisis’ as prion disease infections spread across the US [Click] I doubt very much that the Trump administration will do anything about this. They probably figure that "mad cow disease" is/was radical lefty propaganda.
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"The FBI is trying to criminalize Habitat for Humanity for receiving climate grants from the EPA. Yes, the nonprofit that builds houses for the poor."
ReplyDelete"This is targeted harassment and clearly demonstrates just how absurd and extreme the Trump regime has become."
~ Robert Reich
Sp everything was covered with snow this morning, the first day of spring. But it's all gone by now.
ReplyDeleteWhen snow covers the ground (and small animals) up in the mountains, hawks come down into the Central Valley, where there is more food readily available. Late this afternoon, Miyoko stepped outside to put out some food for the [raccoons?] and there were about thirty red-tailed hawks soaring in the updraft from the river bottom! By the time she called me and I came out, there were about twenty--- it is the most we have ever seen.
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Musk didn't develop the Tesla automobile [Click]
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Legal Breakdown video: Trump concedes DEFEAT in huge court case [Click] Well, I hope so.
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