... "That those who claim to love America, which once billed itself as the leader of the world, are taking their lead from minor authoritarian countries—the economy of Russia is comparable to that of Texas, while Hungary’s population is comparable to Michigan’s—shows the extraordinary poverty, or perhaps the extraordinary greed, of their vision. ... In today’s America, those who call themselves “conservative” are the very opposite of conservative: they are dangerous radicals seeking to bring us to our knees by attacking the grand philosophy that made this nation great—and which, if we could finally make it a reality, could make it greater still—replacing it with the stunted beliefs of petty tyrants."
About the video watching cats. . . . long time ago, was watching an NPR special about Africa, featuring lions and tigers. . . . Became aware of my kitty, watching intently from behind me. And then. . . . she ran along the back of the sofa, and leaped uo onto the top of the tv, where she proceeded to learn over the screen and attempted to reach in and scoop out the lions with her paw. She worked on this project for a good long time before conceding it wasn't going to happen. I was laughing very hard by then.
No, he is looking to represent Vermont citizens in the U.S. Senate. If we are committed to government by the people, then the people should always get top billing.
We in Vermont WANT him to campaign. This IS for and by the people. Peter will make a stellar Senator...he has backbone and is able to work with others.
Chaos at Atlanta airport after passenger accidentally fires gun [Click] “TSA said, it had stopped 4,495 airline passengers from carrying firearms onto their flights by 3 October of this year, surpassing the previous record of 4,432 firearms caught at checkpoints in all of 2019.. .the record came despite a continued dip in passengers because of the pandemic.”
Waukesha parade incident: Auto seized and evident driver in custody. CNN reports that “multiple sources” in law enforcement believed the driver was fleeing from another crime scene or incident.
Who was leaving the scene of a "domestic disturbance." Not being pursued but, by my guess, still irrationally angry. The pattern of his previous arrests suggests someone unable to control violent impulses.
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ReplyDelete"That those who claim to love America, which once billed itself as the leader of the world, are taking their lead from minor authoritarian countries—the economy of Russia is comparable to that of Texas, while Hungary’s population is comparable to Michigan’s—shows the extraordinary poverty, or perhaps the extraordinary greed, of their vision. ...
In today’s America, those who call themselves “conservative” are the very opposite of conservative: they are dangerous radicals seeking to bring us to our knees by attacking the grand philosophy that made this nation great—and which, if we could finally make it a reality, could make it greater still—replacing it with the stunted beliefs of petty tyrants."
~ Heather Cox Richardson
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-21-2021?r=a0zry&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy
About the video watching cats. . . . long time ago, was watching an NPR special about Africa, featuring lions and tigers. . . . Became aware of my kitty, watching intently from behind me. And then. . . . she ran along the back of the sofa, and leaped uo onto the top of the tv, where she proceeded to learn over the screen and attempted to reach in and scoop out the lions with her paw. She worked on this project for a good long time before conceding it wasn't going to happen. I was laughing very hard by then.
ReplyDeleteLOL!
DeleteSpinnaker still thinks they are real birds, just behind a window.
Mizzen knows they're not real, because, after all, she has a nose. But she still enjoys watching.
Hurrah!!!
ReplyDeletePeter Welch launches his Senate campaign…!
https://vtdigger.org/2021/11/22/welch-launches-campaign-to-replace-leahy-in-the-u-s-senate/
No, he is looking to represent Vermont citizens in the U.S. Senate. If we are committed to government by the people, then the people should always get top billing.
DeleteWe in Vermont WANT him to campaign. This IS for and by the people. Peter will make a stellar Senator...he has backbone and is able to work with others.
DeleteChaos at Atlanta airport after passenger accidentally fires gun [Click] “TSA said, it had stopped 4,495 airline passengers from carrying firearms onto their flights by 3 October of this year, surpassing the previous record of 4,432 firearms caught at checkpoints in all of 2019.. .the record came despite a continued dip in passengers because of the pandemic.”
ReplyDeleteYes, he accidentally brought his gun to the airport loaded, because he has a felony violation and isn't allowed to have the weapon.
DeleteWaukesha parade incident: Auto seized and evident driver in custody. CNN reports that “multiple sources” in law enforcement believed the driver was fleeing from another crime scene or incident.
ReplyDeleteCBS: Unidentified sources name the driver. Photos of “suspect” vehicle. [Click]
DeleteReuters update on Waukesha incident. [Click] The accused seems to have been a chronic malefactor.
DeleteWho was leaving the scene of a "domestic disturbance." Not being pursued but, by my guess, still irrationally angry. The pattern of his previous arrests suggests someone unable to control violent impulses.
DeleteGermany's health minister in re Covid: "By the end of this winter everyone in Germany will either be vaccinated, recovered or dead.” [Click] Includes some basic information on the vaccines.
ReplyDelete315 US Cadillac dealerships not interested in EVs disappear [Click]
ReplyDeleteVW [temporarily] stops making ELECTRIC cars in Germany thanks to CHIP shortage [Click]
Toyota's decreased fuel efficiency over time: is this why they oppose EVs? [Click]
Why You maybe shouldn’t Buy An Electric Car Right Now [Click]
Nasa to slam spacecraft into asteroid in mission to avoid future Armaggedon [Click] “Test drive of planetary defence system aims to provide data on how to deflect asteroids away from Earth”
ReplyDeleteJudge orders pro-Trump attorneys who brought frivolous election fraud case to pay more than $180,000 to defendants they sued
ReplyDeletehttps://www.cnn.com/2021/11/22/politics/gary-fielder-ernest-john-walker-fees-election-lawsuits/index.html
Well, it's a start.
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