I’ve never heard of Pirate Wires, but stumbled across this interesting opinion piece today. The gist of it is that DEI replaced alleged systemic racism with actual systemic racism. Are you happy with the numerous DEI initiatives in place in the corporate world and in American universities? Would...
In a recent speech to union supporters, Biden said he was going to “restore the American dream.”
Question: How is this statement the same or different than “Make America great again”?
Hi all. Just wondering if there are any Trisolarian worshippers here? And if so, do you identify as an Adventist, Redemptionist, or something else? Cheers!
A drop in the bucket, but demonstrates the Mormon Church’s wrongdoing.
Mormon Church to pay fine to settle charges it hid an approximately $32 billion investment fund | CNN Business
Thoughts? I need to look into her more. I honestly don’t know her credentials or stance on the issues important to me.
It's official: Nikki Haley running for president. Formal announcement Feb. 15
Anyone else watching 1899 on Netflix? I love it! It’s equal parts Titanic, Lost, The Matrix, and Inception on rolled into one. Absolute craziness, nothing makes any sense, and it’s great!
Can/should Democrats be openly patriotic? Is it acceptable (or even encouraged) to be a Democrat who believes the US is the greatest country in the world?
Thought this was an interesting article on BBC. I might have to read the book. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220803-citizen-future-why-we-need-a-new-story-of-self-and-society
Essentially, the authors say there are traditionally two paths ahead of us. Authoritarianism where we give up our...
Anyone else listen to this? It’s a podcast that does narrative retellings of human suffering and endurance. For example, I’ve listened to their stories about the Thai cave rescue of the youth soccer team, the rescue of Chilean miners, the disaster on K2, the Fukushima nuclear disaster. The...
This is preposterous. Patients can now hand out a card at the doctor’s office with instructions that they not be weighed unless it is “really” medically necessary. If the clinician believes it is medically necessary, he or she must explain why so the patient can give “informed consent.”...
Romney ran a terrible campaign in 2012. He flip flopped too much to appease the “base.” He should have just been himself. Maybe he would have won, and that would’ve meant no Trump.
Johnny Depp and Warner Brothers have parted ways and he will not be returning as Grindewald in the Fantastic Beasts franchise.
Who do you think could come in and successfully replace him? A few ideas:
Michael Shannon
James McAvoy
Ewan McGregor
Clive Owen
As of this writing, Biden is not the official or unofficial victor of the 2020 presidential race. That said, reading the tea leaves, it appears that he will win.
I voted for Trump, but I offer my congratulations to Biden in this hard fought race. The people have spoken, and you, sir, are now...