Politics
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This Might Be A Little Too Soon
Comments on Alexandria shooting Read more.
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Khakocracy
My original title for this post was, “#MartialLaw; #MilitaryRule“. And this first paragraph would be “(spoiler alert)”. But this term, #Khakocracy, almost sums up the next phase in the experiment… Read more.
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Hick Life | A city girl’s take on hick life
http://livinthehicklife.com/ Came across this person’s blog via Twitter. Good reading! Read more.
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Spring Cleaning
This has been a dismal Friday. And not because of the rain – it’s just the right amount – and nature only abuses the infestation of humans going about their… Read more.
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Apathy, Befuddlement, and Confusion
One hundred days. When did this ‘benchmark’ become a thing? Looking back at my own career; and all the interviews I’ve attended, I’ve stated that – at maximum – I… Read more.
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A Security Clearance Ain’t What It Used To Be
[Addendum: Demoting this guy is one step. He (and the other guy) probably still have security clearance access.] Many moons ago (alright, winters then), I was issued a security clearance.… Read more.
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The Deep, Shallow, Shadow, Stupid State
There’s been a lot of alt-conspiracy talk in the news of late. The better / opinions have come from the Foreign Policy periodical. Lesser rags (mainstream media) try to glamorize… Read more.
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Don’t Cha Hate It When You’re Right?
Sometimes. Very rarely, in fact, as I’m sure many of you do. Those times; whether they be following the road less travelled or buying an extra lottery ticket than you… Read more.
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Night Of The Long Knives (redux)
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/night-of-the-long-knives There’s the usual blog and Twitter postings going on about the ‘be-here-before-you-know-it’ Armageddon, as we march slowly ever onwards to January 20, 2017. The beauty in the collective posts… Read more.
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The Reason Behind The Previous Post
I came across this story via Twitter. Found it an interesting take from the usual loss of civil rights. The idea that a country’s immigration policy would include mandatory quarantine… Read more.
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Government Mass Surveillance Is Shaking the Fundamentals of Freedom (crossblog)
Copied from https://resterrestern.wordpress.com/2016/12/10/government-mass-surveillance-is-shaking-the-fundamentals-of-freedom/ Government violation of human rights on a regular basis is representing a real threat to our society. Read more.
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Reasons For NOT Taking A Prestigious Job
There’s an interesting tell from this recent report in the news. The Imperial Twitterer (or Twit, for short form) is having issues filling a cabinet level position in his forthcoming administration.… Read more.
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I Don’t Usually Do This
But, after reading this article by Heather Digby Parton, I have to share. Those of you who have read my rants and conjectures may have guessed – correctly – that… Read more.
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It. Is. Time.
I’ve put off even thinking about this post, due to reality biting us collectively in the ass. But, procrastination aside, we need to face (thunder effect) the future! It’s time… Read more.
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Awfully Quiet At The End Of An Era
Mind, there’s still the pitter-patter of last gasp machinations from Camelot Redux. Something like fifty billion in extra appropriations for his eminence’s court favorites (that will assuredly get turned over… Read more.
Rants Unto the Ether 