All I gotta say is “You think?????”
Here are just a few startling facts that tell you nearly all you need to know about who the American economy has worked for—and against—over the past several decades:
Something to keep in mind…
A good Dia de los Muertos and All Hollow’s Eve to you. (Edited for...length, smile).
Updated with Jair and Bibi: BFFs.
(an open discussion; add more at will) My contributions with a few Cliffs Notes included, disregard any or all of them, of course if you don’t find the titles intriguing, zip right on by…):
This is escalating fast.
The other day I posted this essay about the danger our troops in northern Syria are in.
Then yesterday this happened.
They’re outta here and headed for Canada. I do not understand how anyone can deny climate change. The proof is all around us. Formerly wet areas suffering from drought, forests dying, massive hurricanes every other week. Now the sea critters are leaving for different parts of the planet to survive. The signs are unmistakable.
Those who don’t believe are blinded by ignorance or greed. Or both.
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I freaking love this article, so I thought I would share. The author is Peter Watts, I haven't run across his work before. This post is mostly excerpts, I don't really have a lot to add. Go read the original. Come for the style, stay for the substance.
It's Day 304 of the Year 2018 CE
So, October 31, 2018 - for my reference if nothing else.
And, because it is Samhain, also Prickle-Prickle, The Aftermath 12, 3184 YOLD
James Mattis says the US has watched the bloody conflict 'long enough' and he wants 'dropping of bombs' to stop.
US defence chief demands Yemen ceasefire; peace talks in 30 days
Top American officials called for a ceasefire in Yemen and demanded warring parties immediately come to the negotiating table.
