Category Archives: border family separation

3-Year-Olds National Security Threats to the United States

July 30th 2019 I will never forgive this administration -or those who support it- for this torture of our most vulnerable families. Rep. Ted Lieu Plays Videos of Separated Families for Border Patrol Chief Brian Hastings | NowThis   That … Continue reading

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What It Actually Means to Be Liberal

July 2019 And I quote: “I’m a liberal….. but that doesn’t mean what a lot of people apparently think it does. Let’s break it down, shall we? Because quite frankly, I’m getting a little tired of being told what I … Continue reading

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The Incumbent’s Klan Rally Last Night

Thursday, July 18th 2019 A sampling of commentary on Trump’s Klan rally last nite: “A cult of white supremacists chanting “send her back” in support of Donald Trump’s racist attack on Ilhan Omar. Fascism spreads like wildfire. Especially when it … Continue reading

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Cruelty is the Point and Racism is the Means

Tuesday, July 17th 2019 Um, actually: And by the way: Yes, the issues are commingled. And the White House Occupant’s racism has *improved* his ratings. Sometimes he’s not as big a fucking moron as he seems. Maybe he’s not stupid. … Continue reading

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Facets of Fascism

Monday, July 15th 2019 I must confess, I am so genuinely confused. I pursue information and think about what’s going on in this country and planet all the time. And I want to practice nuance, clarity, precision, insight, compassion and … Continue reading

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Happy ICE Day, America

Sunday, the Lord’s Day, July 14th 2019   On this day –in which the regrettable White House Occupant tweets at American minority Congresswomen to “go back to where they came from” on his way to GOLF in Virginia,  ICE RAIDS are … Continue reading

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Politics with Pops and Chris

Tuesday, July 9th 2019   AT RISE: Paul and the kids have left Jennifer, Pops and Chris in Pops’ office to finish their heated political debate about –among other things– the crazy idea of Healthcare-for-All  in the 2020 presidential campaigns. … Continue reading

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Liberal Redneck: “Happy” 4th

July 4th 2019 Because I couldn’t possibly say it better myself. Liberal Redneck Fourth of Julying to Himself [3:09]:

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Crazy Bernie

Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 Just taking a moment in a busy day to crush on my Bae. CRAZY BERNIE [1:04]:    ♣♠♥♦

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Homestead, Florida

Wednesday, June 26th 2019 Homestead Florida is a place my family used to live.  It was before I was born but I’ve seen the videos of my brother on his tricycle pulling a red wagon full of puppies and it … Continue reading

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