Monday Open Thread; February 19 is Copernicus' Birthday
Submitted by enhydra lutris on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 5:00am
February 19 is the 50th day of the year, there are 315 days left
Today's number is 19
Diaries
February 19 is the 50th day of the year, there are 315 days left
HILARITY ALERT: Moon of Alabama Explains What the Indicted Russian Trolls Were Really Doing
Submitted by veganmark on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 8:01pmWhile the MSM has been going bonkers in outrage over the dastardly attack on American democracy committed by 13 Russians — the tacit understanding being that they were operating on orders from Putin’s government — German analyst Moon of Alabama has calmly explained what these Russians were really up to:
Moon of Alabama — Mueller Indictment — The “Russian Influence” Is A Commercial Marketing Scheme
Passion For Gun Control
Submitted by Meteor Man on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 2:32pmBlessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted
One of the Nine Beatitudes that speaks to our human capacity for empathy and compassion for our fellow citizens who lost loved ones in the most recent American tragedy.
The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre:
Parkland is our new St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
(Karma does gun control?): BLOOMBERG: Remingtons Bankruptcy May Be the Tip of the Iceberg
Submitted by Amanda Matthews on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 2:02pmBLOOMBERG: Remingtons Bankruptcy May Be the Tip of the Iceberg
BLOOMBERG;
Remington’s Bankruptcy May Be the Tip of the Iceberg
Former CIA Chief Admits US Meddling In Foreign Elections "For Their Own Good"
Submitted by Amanda Matthews on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 10:22amThis guy’s arrogance is off the charts. He’s the perfect example of why America is seen as the biggest threat to life on this planet.
Former CIA Chief Admits US Meddling In Foreign Elections "For Their Own Good"
Former CIA chief James Woolsey appeared on Fox News to push the narrative of how dastardly 'dem Russkies' are in their meddling with the sacred soul of America's democracy.
Identity Politics Goes Off the Deep End
Submitted by The Aspie Corner on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 8:44amThe most recent hit on Julian Assange by the Intercept
Submitted by wendy davis on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 7:23am
The Weekly Watch
Submitted by Lookout on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 7:06am
In Order to Form a More Perfect Oligarchy
If we are an Empire, who is the Emperor? There isn't one. It's a cabal. A cabal of billionaires and CEO's...integrated vertically and horizontally...united by profit...banks and money supply, the war machine, fossil fuels, big pharma and health insurance, food and seed production, congress and the courts...all while holding the big media megaphone...with tentacles reaching around the globe and into our local city, county, and state power structure. But the pressing issue of the day...and seemingly everyday...is what will T-rump tweet as the world burns?
Sunday Open Thread: February 18 is Pluto Day (unofficial)
Submitted by enhydra lutris on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 5:00amWorld History this day
Pope's Claim, “I Normally Meet Sex Abuse Victims," is Contradicted by Lack of Action
Submitted by Betty Clermont on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 4:19amPope Francis has a history of dishonesty and hypocrisy on the subject of clerical sex abuse. Survivors of sex abuse, and those who "normally" meet with them, know there are a number of actions the pope can take immediately to protect children, but he refuses to do so.
