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Category Archives: politics
Incivility firmly ensconced in Ohio
I frequently hear calls for more “respectful” dialogue coming from those on the political right. At the same time, those making the call deride progressives as being ideologically rigid, arrogant, and disrespectful of their positions and their values Obviously they’ve … Continue reading
Incivility? Or Legitimate Protest?
Author’s Note: I know I’ve painted with a broad brush, but if I put in all the nuances and caveats, this would be a novella. So take it for what it is – my take. Two weeks ago, Sarah Huckleberry-Sanders, … Continue reading
AG Jeff Sessions: Religion trumps established law
Without much fanfare late last month, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued an addendum to the US Attorneys’ Manual: 1-15.000 – Respect for Religious Liberty, which clearly lacks all respect for the 1st Amendment. The document, which seems to be flying … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, politics
Tagged Jeff Session, Johnson Amendment, Pittsburgh Freethought Community
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Understanding how a culture keeps itself blissfully ignorant
Here is a perfect example of how a culture keeps itself ignorant and a threat to the civil liberties of everyone. Students of a northeast Ohio school district (or should I say, their parents and guardians) decried the fact that … Continue reading
Let Them Eat Cake
This was one of the most contentious weeks at the Supreme Court with the Justices hearing the case of the intolerant baker, Jack Phillips of Lakewood, Colorado, who lawyers were painfully arguing again that he has the right to refuse … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, politics, Uncategorized
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Understanding Donald Trump
For months now I’ve been carefully observing the many machinations of our current Orange-Haired Orangutan in chief. My objective? Trying as best I can to understand what makes the incompetent fool tick. I’ve read and considered voices from many different … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Humor, politics
Tagged Donald Trump, Herr Drumpfenfuhrer, the Drumpf phenomenon
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Trump and the Vatican
On his first visit overseas, Trump will be visiting several nations including Saudi Arabia, which is very odd given that, according to Wikipedia Islam is the state religion of Saudi Arabia and its law requires that all citizens should be … Continue reading
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Ten Commandments on the Move in New Kenningston
In a monumental victory for the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the Ten Commandments outside of Valley High School in New Kenningston, PA, were finally removed after years of deliberation and stonewalling by the school district. The outcome of the lawsuit was … Continue reading
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Today’s 4:20 break – Impeachara. Ask your doctor if it’s right for you.
Feeling really down and in the dumps lately? Are feelings of hopelessness and despair becoming a permanent part of your life? Is your hair tuning prematurely white or falling out completely? Having trouble sleeping? Experiencing frequent panic attacks? Find yourself … Continue reading
