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I've been reading out of the box lately, visiting websites whose subjects and themes are quite a bit beyond me. I am a big fan of a certain person, and following the trail of thought has led me from the English countryside, where apparently Black people are not supposed to be but are, to right back in the thick of current Black anger here in America. All roads lead to ousting Trump in November.
But, seriously, and I am not well versed here so this link might not be appropriate,
(https://www.theroot.com/the-trump-administration-just-announced-white-studies-c-1845105243) but I found it a good read, anyway.
This article talks about Trump's recent announcement of some bullshit new angle someone in his administration has thought up for him to promote, that of teaching, apparently, white history(?) I had to read several parts of it over and over to get what was being said. I think it says that the Left (I guess that's us) is pushing for Americans to hate our origins, a kind of we-did-it-for-liberty versus we-did-it-for-slavery-and-oppression-of-nonwhite-people. Something like that. Trump is promoting a kind of twisted unity where he seems to include POC as well, but I am unconvinced.
America did not invent slavery. Slavery came over from Europe where it was well entrenched. What we did was change the character of it, and applied it to the enterprise of plantations and such. The other thing we did which was shameful was we shoved the Native Americans off their land and claimed the entire nation for our own. Gosh, isn't that shameful enough?
But, when you have, here in 2020, people being shot dead for no crime other than being Black, (even ignorant white people can see that, and wonder what they would have done differently,) then "The Left" has every right to speak up and object. But, here Trump has enlarged the point of you know, it probably isn't a good idea to handcuff a guy and then crush his breath off, to it being the fault of The Left that angry people are reacting and not in a controllable, Repub way, but with real, gut-deep anger in the face of a wannabe dictator.
This thread is related to the other thread we have here on the "1776 Commission," but I separated it out because I am confused by the concept of "Critical Race Theory." America is made up of many different races, which is why originally we were cutely called a "melting pot." Trump seems to want to go back to the beginning of our separation from England and the King, and claim it was just for freedom.
Well, we did do it for freedom--and not for Black freedom, but for White freedom. Black freedom came later, when we fought Civil War 1, as did Women's freedom through Suffragettes and those struggles. Neither Black People nor Women have completely won equality--is THAT our fault?
Can you blame ANYONE for being pissed when a Black person gets shot or beat up by cops for doing nothing? Whether we want to admit it or deny it, the fact is, that we had slaves early in our history--and Black people were it! That's a fact, Jack, and it stands right alongside our fight to be free of the English King. We can't change those facts. All we can do is change our attitudes, our laws, and anything else that helps everybody to be equal.
I resent having to pay tax dollars for Trump's idiotic commission, but I am not sure of the total impact of the concept of "Critical Race Theory." I think that I don't completely get it.
Question about Twitter
I used to enjoy reading Twitter feeds, but awhile back they changed their format, and now it's almost impossible to read.
Question: Is there any way to get rid of the large blue banner "Log In/Sign Up" at the bottom? I won't be doing either one, so...?
Try this maybe.
I'm a big fan of Arlo and Pete. Pete is gone now, but he left vinyl behind for all of us to enjoy.
See if you can navigate your way to this in concert tidbit:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NK41T9Y/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk1
Now, look on the right where it says "Listen Now." It should take you to Amazon Music where this Album will display all the tracks. First listen to #4, and then #9. You may get a chuckle.
The album is called "More Together Again" and it's Volume 1. That's in case you get lost but still want to try to find it.
Cici Artemisia aka Porter
Does anyone know if she's okay? She had moved to Oregon a while back; hope she's okay.
Excessive heat in California
I've never seen heat like this, at least not 22 miles from the ocean. Turned on my taps with mist sprays and wasted water, but I didn't know what else to do.
Last week, I did the same, and I noticed brown frogs and toads showed up to enjoy the moisture. I thought they were all gone.
All my animals are turned loose to seek shade comfort, which happens to be up next to the house. What a mess, but it seems like an emergency.
I have lived here a long time, but 113 F seems like an alarm going off. Drinking lots of ice water, and waiting for the evening when it will cool off a bit. Tomorrow will be the same.
Songs My Mother Taught Me
The first song my mother ever taught me:
(Intro)
March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free
Count the brave, count the true, who have fought to victory
We’re the Army and proud of our name
We’re the Army and proudly proclaim
First to fight for the right,
And to build the Nation’s might,
And the Army Goes Rolling Along
Proud of all we have done,
Fighting till the battle’s won,
And the Army Goes Rolling Along.
(Refrain)
Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!
The Army’s on its way.
Count off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! THREE!)
For where e’er we go,
You will always know
That The Army Goes Rolling Along.
Valley Forge, Custer’s ranks,
San Juan Hill and Patton’s tanks,1
And the Army went rolling along
Minute men, from the start,
Always fighting from the heart,
And the Army keeps rolling along.
(Refrain)
Men in rags, men who froze,
Still that Army met its foes,
And the Army went rolling along.
Faith in God, then we’re right,
And we’ll fight with all our might,
As the Army keeps rolling along.
(Refrain)
FU, Trump.
#ResignTrump
Children in cages
Separating children from their parents and putting them in jail just because they're brown is a crime against humanity under international law. The penalty for that is 30 years in prison.
As we prepare to vote for President, just remember who did that and how shameful it is that we tolerated it. No, I don't know how to fix it except to vote for Biden/Harris. A vote for Biden is a vote against children in cages, some of whom will never recover from the experience. How awful it is that our country, Home of the Brave, did this.
I want my country back so we can fix it up better, stronger, and with honor. We need to find our way.
Our duty is to vote the bastards out of office. That's a clear duty under our political system. That little "I voted" sticker is a badge of honor. Get your own in November.
The Electoral College
We are called upon to multitask like crazy this year. We don't dare to neglect anything that even might hint at getting rid of Donald Trump.
First, we have to turn out and vote. Every. last. one. of. us. If we don't make a massive effort, we will not see the picture that we need to clarify what is happening to us.
But, it's not enough. Even though we might prevail to the tune of millions and millions of popular votes, the only thing that matters is the Electoral College. Those selected members of the EC are who really elect our next President. So, while all this maelstrom of events, verbiage, violence, and general nastiness is happening to us, the only thing that matters is this Electoral College, and what they are going to do.
Some states made laws that will now prevent the Electors from changing how they vote from the will of the people to their own beliefs. There are penalties that they can suffer. Sure. But, I have heard that the States, might consider replacing all the Electors with people that will vote for Trump. So, even though we might have literally millions and millions of votes over and above for Joe Biden, the EC can still deliver the election to Trump. Those EC votes are crucial.
A lot depends on their will for bravery and duty. I remember praying that some of them would deliver us from Trump, but they didn't. There were only one or two "faithless" Electors. The rest fell in line, and there is not a deep argument that they should not have voted how their population wanted them to, only that they held the election in their hands.
I do not think that Trump will leave, certainly not in a straight forward "I lost" kind of way. He's gonna do a scam. We have to be ready with Plan B.
This could get ugly. Don't be distracted by all this sh*t happening. Plan A is to vote with all your heart and soul. Plan B is going to end up being marching in the streets. Get ready.
If we wake up the day after with Biden as President, it will all be a big joke. But, so far what we've seen is not. This is not normal. Donald Trump is a dictator who is not going to give up unless we make him.
That's why it's awfully useful to have the General making the statement to Trump that they are NOT going to help him. It's a statement to us, as well. Why would a military chief feel it necessary to inform the public that the military will not participate? We can't be the only ones worried about this?
Can someone clear this up for me?
The RNC had so many lies that I lost track. It did nothing but provoke my ire and reinforce my desire to end the Trump Party and kick his entire family and regime to the curb. I'd like to see them exiled from the country.
One lie that sticks in my craw is the lie that they are repeating endlessly, that Joe Biden favors defunding the police.
Am I wrong? Didn't I hear that Joe Biden does NOT favor defunding the police, just fixing the many problems we have? I remember thinking, that is contrary to the currently popular opinion that police forces should be defunded. That is the reason I seem to remember this, because it wasn't a cookie cutter opinion.
This seems to be a preplanned talking point by the Repubs that they are including in their speeches, but I think this is a lie. And, it isn't a matter of, who thinks the police should be defunded; people have different opinions. It is a matter of a rotten lie being repeated like it's true. They just decided that it sounds good.
Well, what do you remember? G-d help me, I'd like to punch someone.
Hurricane Laura
For those concerned about the status of this hurricane, Flhurricane.com is a good forum which is closely tracking the event. Lots of good info and links. This is a no nonsense site with weather experts and experienced posters.
The citizens who are going to be affected by this storm will have their hands full. I am interested to know if this storm will have an impact on the spread of Covid.
Stay safe, People. Trying times, but stick together. Let's see what Trump's FEMA will do. I bet nothing.
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