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Open Thread - Thurs 09 Feb 2023: Social Isolation
Submitted by Sima on Thu, 02/09/2023 - 5:00amSocial Isolation:
I know I'm getting old, I know that I don't know how everything works all the time anymore; not that I ever did. I know that I don't watch TV so I'm not right onto things, I get it. But still... This article on the Plague of Social Isolation by Chris Hedges really hit me in the gut (listen to it here).
And that's all I have to say about that.
Submitted by Battle of Blair... on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 5:56pmThe Evening Blues - 2-8-23
Submitted by joe shikspack on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 2:49pmU.S. sanctions on Syria blocking food and medical aid for earthquake relief
Submitted by gjohnsit on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 11:49amThe earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has killed over 11,000 people and devastated the infrastructure of the region.
Open Thread WE 8 FEB 23 ~
Submitted by QMS on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 6:17am
The Evening Blues - 2-7-23
Submitted by joe shikspack on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 2:55pmWhich President is the Most Responsible for the Current State of the Union
Submitted by JtC on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 10:46amTonight Joe Biden will present his State of the Union speech in which he will highlight his culpability in the current state of affairs of the United States of America. The U.S. is now 247 years old and has endured 47 presidents. The Constitution requires that every president submit a yearly "State of the Union" message.
From the paragon of truthiness:
The State of the Union Address (sometimes abbreviated to SOTU) is an annual message delivered by the president of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress near the beginning of each calendar year on the current condition of the nation. The State of the Union Address generally includes reports on the nation's budget, economy, news, agenda, progress, achievements and the president's priorities and legislative proposals.
The address fulfills the requirement in Article II, Section 3, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution for the president to periodically "give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient."During most of the country's first century, the president primarily submitted only a written report to Congress. After 1913, Woodrow Wilson, the 28th U.S. president, began the regular practice of delivering the address to Congress in person as a way to rally support for the president's agenda. With the advent of radio and television, the address is now broadcast live in all United States time zones on many networks.
Bla bla black sheep squadron.
Submitted by earthling1 on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 7:07amSince I've decided to keep my old truck (1986 Mazda B2000) instead of buying a new Ford electric, and I can't wait any longer on the Tesla Cybertruck, I'm shopping for a new radio for it.
Haven't had any tunes for a few years as I was anticipating getting a new truck anytime soon. Ha.