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Jan 14, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKHarmony Square

This research from 2020 created an online 'game' that helped subjects learn to recognize misinformation in online forums. A direct link to the game itself is here: [harmonysquare.game] Try the game yourself. Share the game with the people you worry about being misled -- which should be virutally everyone!

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Jan 14, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLetters From An American 01/13/2020

At 4:22 this afternoon, the House of Representatives passed the of votes necessary to impeach Trump. In the end, 232 Representatives—222 Democrats and 10 Republicans—agreed that the president had incited an insurrection and must be removed from office. But 197 Republicans disagreed. And so, Donald Trump makes the history books as the first president of the United States of America to be impeached twice. This is an indictment of him, of course, but also of the Republican Party that let...

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Jan 13, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLetters From An American 01/12/2021

The news continues to move at a breathless pace. After making no comments on the January 6 coup attempt since the day after, when he continued his assault on the validity of the 2020 election, Trump today refused to acknowledge he has done anything wrong. He told reporters his speech to the “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington, D.C., that prompted the assault on the Capitol, was “totally appropriate.” He insisted that “other people” had said that the “real problem” was “the ...

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Jan 13, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKBrooklyn Judge’s Son Arrested After Giving Interview From Capitol Siege

His mother must be so proud of him. Last week, we reported that one of the participants in the storming of the Capitol building was Aaron Mostofsky, son of New York Supreme Court Judge Shlomo Mostofsky. Of course, the sleuthing required wasn’t too difficult — he did give an interview to the New York Post from the Capitol building where he identified himself as “Aaron from Brooklyn.” (And his pelt regalia gave him a distinctive look that made him an easy target for satire.)

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Jan 12, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKHow White Evangelical Christians Fused With Trump Extremism

A potent mix of grievance and religious fervor has turbocharged the support among Trump loyalists, many of whom describe themselves as participants in a kind of holy war. WASHINGTON — Before self-proclaimed members of the far-right the Proud Boys marched toward the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, they stopped to kneel in the street and prayed in the name of Jesus. The , whose participants have espoused misogynistic and anti-immigrant views, prayed for God to bring “reformation and ...

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Jan 12, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKTrump offers Medal of Freedom to NFL coach, who declines honor

This is, as best as I can tell, the first time anyone has ever turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom. For much of the last four years, Donald Trump has tarnished the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the United States' highest civilian honor -- turning it into a party favor for his political allies. With this in mind, it didn't come as too big of a surprise when the House announced that New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, a Trump friend who supported the Republican's ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Jan 12, 2021Jan 2021

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TOHUBOHU toh-hoo-BOH-hoo Part of speech: noun Origin: Hebrew, unknown 1: A state of chaos; utter confusion. Examples of Tohubohu in a sentence "The mayor's unexpected announcement left the press in a tohubohu." "After recess the students ...

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Jan 11, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKColin Powell says he no longer considers himself a Republican - CNNPolitics

Washington (CNN) Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday he is no longer a Republican following the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol incited by President Donald Trump and criticized the party for supporting his behavior. "They did, and that's why I can no longer call myself a fellow Republican. I'm not a fellow of anything right now. I'm just a citizen who has voted Republican, voted Democrat throughout my entire career. And right now I'm just watching my country and not ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Jan 11, 2021Jan 2021

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AILUROPHILE aye-LOO-rə-fayhl Part of speech: noun Origin: Greek, early 20th century 1: A cat lover. Examples of Ailurophile in a sentence "She must be an ailurophile after fostering cats for 15 years." "Even though I only have dogs, I'm an...

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Jan 11, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKAtheists most politically active group in US, survey finds - The Christian Post

YAY us! Americans who identify as atheist are the most likely group to be involved in political activism, according to a report by a political science professor. Ryan P. Burge of Eastern Illinois University drew from data from the Cooperative Congressional Election Survey of 2018 for his report published by Religion in Public.

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Jan 11, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKAnti-Gay, Anti-Abortion WV GOP Lawmaker Resigns After Arrest for Capitol Siege | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

You may have heard that Derrick Evans, a newly elected Republican delegate from West Virginia, has resigned after getting arrested and charged with federal crimes for his role in the Capitol siege. The moron incriminated himself when he was seen shouting “Move! Move!” as well as “We’re in, we’re in! Derrick Evans is in the Capitol!”… on the footage he was taking.

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Jan 11, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLetters From An American 01/10/2021

McConnell is hoping Pelosi will blink and the moment will pass. She will not, and it will not. She notes, correctly, that the president is “an imminent threat” to “our Constitution and our Democracy,” and she is trying to give the Republicans cover to do the right thing. Tonight, she announced that the House tomorrow will begin proceedings on a resolution by Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) calling on Pence to mobilize the Cabinet to activate the 25th Amendment within 24 hours. If ...

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Trump Pinata

Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKHorned Capitol rioter is ‘failed actor and QAnon conspiracy theorist who lives with his mother’ — report

Why does this NOT surprise me.

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Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKOpinion | What went wrong with the protection of the U.S. Capitol - The Washington Post

But as we look for who to blame in this catastrophe, let’s focus on the real culprits: President Trump, who incited the rioters and urged them toward the Capitol; the Republican senators and 8 House members who challenged President-elect Joe Biden’s victory and egged on the insurgents; and the smug, self-appointed patriots who trashed the people’s house. Trump should face legal action for fomenting this riot. The members who risked the lives of their colleagues encouraging the fanatics ...

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Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKInsurrectionist ‘Zip-Tie Guy’ identified as retired Air Force lieutenant colonel

A man photographed in tactical gear and carrying zip-tie handcuffs on the Senate floor on Wednesday is a former Air Force officer who told The New Yorker magazine he stormed the Capitol because he believed the president wanted him to be there as the 2020 election was being certified. “The President asked for his supporters to be there to attend, and I felt like it was important, because of how much I love this country, to actually be there,” Larry Rendall Brock Jr. told reporter Ronan ...

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Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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Insurrectionist ‘Zip-Tie Guy’ identified as retired Air Force lieutenant colonel

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Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKThis Is When the Fever Breaks

Wednesday was a moral exposure, and a turning point. By David Brooks Opinion Columnist Awe and reverence. I remember the first time I entered the U.S. Capitol. I was 14 or so. I came down from Pennsylvania by train, and I was overwhelmed by the glory of the place. This was where Lincoln and Henry Clay had worked. This was where the 13th Amendment was passed, the Land Grant College Act, the New Deal, the Civil Rights Act. It was such a beautiful building, I was stunned. I got inside, ...

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Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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AMBIT AM-bət Part of speech: noun Origin: Late Middle English, unknown 1: The scope, extent, or bounds of something. Examples of Ambit in a sentence "She tested the ambit of their friendship by asking for a ride to the airport." "I was ...

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Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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ROISTER ROY-stər Part of speech: verb Origin: Latin, late 16th century 1: Enjoy oneself or celebrate in a noisy or boisterous way. Examples of Roister in a sentence "Let's get dressed up and roister in our living room this year." "I plan ...

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Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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QUISQUOUS KWIS-kwəs Part of speech: adjective Origin: Unknown, 17th century 1: Difficult to deal with or settle; perplexing; (of a person) of dubious character. Examples of Quisquous in a sentence "I wanted to trust him, but also knew that he...

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Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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TROUVAILLE troo-VAI Part of speech: noun Origin: French, unknown 1: A lucky find. Examples of Trouvaille in a sentence "The rare coin was a trouvaille for the archaeologist." "My train ticket was in my pocket the whole time — what a ...

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Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKBlack Capitol Police Officers Describe The Racism They Faced

Two Black officers told BuzzFeed News that their chief and other upper management left them totally unprepared and were nowhere to be found on the day.

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Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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BIJOU bee-ZHOO Part of speech: adjective Origin: French, unknown 1: (especially of a residence or business establishment) small and elegant. Examples of Bijou in a sentence "For their first date, Harold reserved seats at a bijou restaurant ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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EUDAEMONIC yoo-də-MAH-nik Part of speech: adjective Origin: Greek, mid 19th century 1: Conducive to happiness. Examples of Eudaemonic in a sentence "Getting the promotion was a eudaemonic boost for the rest of her week." "Enjoying a cup of ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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SKEUOMORPH SKYOO-oh-morf Part of speech: noun Origin: Greek, late 19th century 1: An object or feature which imitates the design of a similar artifact made from another material. 2: (Computing) An element of a graphical user interface which ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Jan 10, 2021Jan 2021

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BANDINAGE bad-in-AHJ Part of speech: noun Origin: French, mid 17th century 1: Humorous or witty conversation. Examples of Badinage in a sentence "After a badinage, it's nice to sit beside each other in quiet contentment." "Fred's badinage ...

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Jan 9, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLincoln Project’s Rick Wilson: Trump’s Life About to Become "A Burning Hell" | Amanpour and Company - YouTube

As rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan's efforts to send in state police and the National Guard were blocked by the federal government for a full 90 minutes. Now, Hogan – a Republican – is calling for President Trump to resign or be removed from

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Jan 9, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKWe may not have yet reached the bottom of Trump’s presidency | Opinion

This might be tough to swallow, but we still might not have reached the bottom of the Trump presidency. Now we have to figure out what to do with a man who has encouraged sedition and resists accountability on all levels. For the first time, thanks to the president and his enablers within his administration and Congress, a group of Americans stormed the U.S. Capitol, wreaking damage wherever they went. Continue at link...

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Jan 9, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKThe religious composition of the 117th Congress | Pew Research Center

When it comes to religious affiliation, the 117th U.S. Congress looks similar to the previous Congress but quite different from Americans overall. While about a quarter (26%) of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated – describing themselves as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular” – just one member of the new Congress (Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz.) identifies as religiously unaffiliated (0.2%)

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Jan 9, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKFormer PA State Rep. Rick Saccone Loses Teaching Job After Joining Capitol Coup | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

By Hemant Mehta - On Wednesday, I posted about how one of the right-wing activists who celebrated the Capitol siege was former Pennsylvania State Rep. Rick Saccone, a Christian Nationalist who spent years in the state legislature trying to pass bills promoting his faith instead of helping people. He even posted a video online bragging about how he was “storming the capitol.” "… Here in front of the U.S. Capitol. Hundreds of thousands of people storming the Capitol. They broke down the ...

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Jan 9, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLetters From An American 01/08/2020

A fascinating recap of the events these past few days. And oy vey, the times we're living in.

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Jan 8, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKKlobuchar to head probe of Capitol riot – Twin Cities

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar will play a leading role in a congressional investigation into what went wrong when a mob was able to attack the nation’s Capitol this week and what Congress needs to do to beef up security in and around the building. When Democrats take control of the Senate later this month, Klobuchar will become chair of the Rules Committee, where she currently is the ranking member. In an interview Friday, the Minnesota Democrat said Senate leaders announced earlier in the day ...

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Jan 8, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLetter from AHA Staff: Blocks from the Capitol, Reflecting on Fragility. - TheHumanist.com

By Rachel Deitch It’s 3:40 on Wednesday afternoon and as I sit in my home, blocks from the U.S. Capitol, siren after siren whir by my window and blaring horns are punctuated by the occasional helicopter overhead. Friends locked in the Capitol are texting to keep me updated on their safety. Members of Congress are taking cover in the balcony of the House Chamber. Someone has been shot. At least one undetonated explosive device was found. Virginia’s national guard is on its way.

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Jan 8, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKTaking the white Christian nationalist symbols at the Capitol riot seriously

The attack exposed the comfortable juxtaposition of Christianity and white supremacy. (RNS) — If there was one thing of value to come out of the shameful chaos of Wednesday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol, it’s that the horrific events made plain the powerful ideological and theological currents of American politics that often stay just under the surface. The emblems carried by the rioters — particularly the comfortable juxtaposition of Christian and white supremacist symbols — bear ...

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Jan 7, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKDC attorney general calls on Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump

Works for me! And here I thought the circus was over...

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Jan 7, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLetters From An American 01/06/2021

Today the Confederate flag flew in the United States Capitol. This morning, results from the Georgia Senatorial runoff elections showed that Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff had beaten their Republican opponents—both incumbents—by more than the threshold that would require a recount. The Senate is now split 50-50 between Republicans and Democrats, so the position of majority leader goes to a Democrat. Mitch McConnell, who has bent the government to his will since he took over the ...

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Jan 5, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKNew Report Forecasts Wave of Christian Nationalist Bills to Hit State Legislatures in 2021 | American Atheists

Washington, DC—Today, the religious equality organization American Atheists sounded the alarm on an upcoming wave of Christian nationalist state-level bills in 2021. This announcement coincides with the release of the organization’s 2020 State of the Secular States report, the most comprehensive review ever conducted of statewide laws and policies affecting religious equality and the separation of religion and government in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.

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Jan 5, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKFFRF asks Biden to drop religion in presidential oath & Inaugural - Freedom From Religion Foundation

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking President-elect Joe Biden to honor his promise to unite the country by leaving religion out of his inauguration, especially the presidential oath. FFRF Co-Presidents Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor note in a letter to Biden that the Constitution, which prescribes the oath in Article 2, Section 1, does not contain references to “so help me God” language or a bible. The national state/church watchdog is requesting Biden, as it has requested ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Jan 5, 2021Jan 2021

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Coddiwomple

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Jan 5, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLetters From An American 01/04/2021

There is a frantic feeling in the political air as stories fly around: the leader of the Proud Boys has been arrested in Washington, D.C.; senators will contest the counting of electoral votes; Georgia election officials destroy Trump’s accusations of a fraudulent election. In the storm of news it’s hard to figure out what’s going on, but here’s the bottom line: we are right now fighting over whether or not America will be a democracy. On the one hand are Americans, Republicans as ...

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Jan 4, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLetters From An American 01/03/2021

Today’s news starts yesterday, when Trump called Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to demand he overturn the results of the presidential election in Georgia and deliver the state to Trump. Raffensperger apparently recorded the call, keeping it handy in case Trump misrepresented it publicly. This morning, Trump did exactly that, tweeting: “I spoke to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger yesterday about Fulton County and voter fraud in Georgia. He was unwilling, or unable, to ...

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Jan 3, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKAll 10 living former defense secretaries declare election is over in forceful public letter - CNNPolitics

(CNN) -- All 10 living former US defense secretaries declared that the US presidential election is over in a forceful public letter published in The Washington Post on Sunday as President Donald Trump continues to deny his election loss to Joe Biden. The letter -- signed by Dick Cheney, James Mattis, Mark Esper, Leon Panetta, Donald Rumsfeld, William Cohen, Chuck Hagel, Robert Gates, William Perry and Ashton Carter -- amounts to a remarkable show of force against Trump's subversion efforts ...

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Jan 3, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKAll 10 living former defense secretaries declare election is over in forceful public letter - CNNPolitics

(CNN) -- All 10 living former US defense secretaries declared that the US presidential election is over in a forceful public letter published in The Washington Post on Sunday as President Donald Trump continues to deny his election loss to Joe Biden. The letter -- signed by Dick Cheney, James Mattis, Mark Esper, Leon Panetta, Donald Rumsfeld, William Cohen, Chuck Hagel, Robert Gates, William Perry and Ashton Carter -- amounts to a remarkable show of force against Trump's subversion efforts ...

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Jan 3, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLetters From An American 01/02/2021

Today the fight to pick up Trump’s supporters continued. senators, led Ted Cruz (R-TX), said they would object to certifying certain state electoral votes when Congress meets on Wednesday, January 6, to count them. They want a commission appointed to audit the results. This attempt is separate from the one launched yesterday Josh Hawley (R-MO) to object to the counting of the electoral votes from Pennsylvania, but both are a transparent attempt to court Trump voters before 2022 and 2024....

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Jan 2, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLarry King has been hospitalized with Covid-19 - CNN

(CNN) - Legendary talk show host and former CNN interviewer Larry King has Covid-19, according to a source close to the family. King, 87, has been hospitalized at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for more than a week, the source said. Due to protocols at the hospital, King's three sons have been unable to visit him, according to the source.

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Jan 2, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKInside Europe's stunning abandoned churches

Darn, they need to repurpose these buildings.

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Jan 2, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKMichigan Pastor Blames Man’s COVID Death On Lack Of Faith | Michael Stone

They keep digging deeper! Despicable: An obnoxious Christian pastor in Michigan is caught on video blaming a man for his COVID death because he claims the man was “weak” and lacked “faith.” ABC News reports: A family is outraged over a video of a Niles pastor seemingly blaming their family member’s – and one of his parishioners – COVID-19 death on a lack of faith. Michiana Christian Embassy previously held a funeral service for Les Tom, but now, Lead Pastor Rev. Jeffrey...

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Jan 2, 2021Jan 2021

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LINKLetters From An American 01/01/2021

Congress began the new year by repassing the National Defense Authorization Act over Trump’s veto, finding the two-thirds majority it needed to override one of Trump’s vetoes for the first time. The House of Representatives passed the bill on Monday by a vote of 322 to 87. The Senate vote was 81 to , with 6 Senators not voting. The NDAA allocates the Congress has appropriated for the military, and since Congress passed the first NDAA in 1961, it has never failed to pass.

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General & Hellos

Jan 1, 2021Jan 2021

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Thank Dawg! 2020 is OVER!

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Trump Pinata

Jan 1, 2021Jan 2021

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Today I blocked a member from the group, CourtJester. Before this morning I had not realized we had a troll in our midst. If you ever notice a troll again, or any comments not supporting the purpose of this group (bashing Donnie Dumpsterfire not each...

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General & Hellos

Dec 31, 2020Dec 2020

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Please be safe tonight, and every night.

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Dec 31, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/30/2020

And so, we are at the end of a year that has brought a presidential impeachment trial, a deadly pandemic that has killed more than 338,000 of us, a huge social movement for racial justice, a presidential election, and a president who has refused to accept the results of that election and is now trying to split his own political party. It’s been quite a year. But I had a chance to talk with history podcaster Bob Crawford of the Avett Brothers yesterday, and he asked a more interesting ...

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Dec 30, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/29/2020

There is definitely a feeling of change in the air. For all his continuing insistence that he won the 2020 election, Trump is a lame duck.

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Dec 29, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/28/2020

I will fill in today's news tomorrow, because there is nothing that cannot wait, and today, and tomorrow, are anniversaries.... ................. One of the curses of history is that we cannot go back and change the course leading to disasters, no matter how much we might wish to. The past has its own terrible inevitability. But it is never too late to change the future.

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 28, 2020Dec 2020

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Gewgaw GYOO-gaw Part of speech: noun Origin: Middle English, unknown 1: A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless. Examples of Gewgaw in a sentence "Grandpa's collection of gewgaws clashes with Grandma's elegant taste." "She ...

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Dec 28, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/27/2020

The Nashville Bomber has been identified, a 63 year old man. I'm willing to be he was pissed because he won't be able to retire. Also: Tonight, Trump relented and signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes the coronavirus relief measure and the 2021 appropriations bill (along with other measures).

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Dec 27, 2020Dec 2020

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LINK'It's a chess game, and we are pawns': Unemployment benefits expire for millions

Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet lapsed overnight as President Donald Trump refused to signed an end-of-year COVID- relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections. The fate of the bipartisan package remained in limbo Sunday as Trump continued to demand larger COVID- relief checks and complained about “pork” spending. Without the widespread funding provided by the massive measure, a government shutdown ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 27, 2020Dec 2020

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Mensuration men-sə-RAY-shən Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, late 16th century 1: Measuring. Examples of Mensuration in a sentence "Careful mensuration is a part of every baking experiment." "I had to improve my mensuration skills before...

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Dec 26, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKTrump slams US fashion magazines for not giving Melania a single cover shoot while he has been in office

THIS is what he is concerned about? Oh poor Melania, what a freaking snub. Just so maligned.

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 26, 2020Dec 2020

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Hobbledehoy HA-bəl-dee-hoy Part of speech: noun Origin: Unknown, mid 16th century 1: A clumsy or awkward youth. Examples of Hobbledehoy in a sentence "I felt like a real hobbledehoy at my first job." "Now that Jennifer's braces were off, ...

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General & Hellos

Dec 25, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKThe Drunken, Pagan History Of Christmas

Adam ruins everything

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Singles/Mingle/Chat

Dec 25, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKMom Wants Daughter To Be Sole Heir Of Her House: AITA

I love the Reddit called AITA - Am I The Asshole. This entry is entertaining and enlightening. I love to read the comments and see what others have picked up from the stories.

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Dec 25, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKPastor Who Disregarded COVID-19 Restrictions Citing ‘Faith Over Fear’ Loses Both Parents to Virus

Maybe their faith wasn't strong enough. If they could have just eeeeked out a little more......

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 25, 2020Dec 2020

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FLITCH fliCH Part of speech: noun Origin: Old English, unknown 1: A slab of timber cut from a tree trunk, usually from the outside. 2: A side of bacon. Examples of Flitch in a sentence "Landon cut several flitches of wood to add to the fire."...

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Trolls, Scammers & Nigerian Russian Wives:Report Them Here

Dec 24, 2020Dec 2020

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tailor12345 Potential , bugging me to meet him on Hangouts. Not taking no for an answer very graciously. English is not great, many grammar and spelling errors in his messages. His profile says he is 45, but to me he looks younger than...

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Dec 24, 2020Dec 2020

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tailor12345 Potential scammer, bugging me to meet him on Hangouts. Not taking no for an answer very graciously. English is not great, many grammar and spelling errors in his messages. His profile says he is 45, but to me he looks ...

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Dec 24, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKFFRF's Ask An Atheist: Formidable Atheist and LGBTQ Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt

Freedom From Religion Foundation Co-President Dan Barker and Director of Governmental Affairs Mark Dann speak with Nebraska state Sen. Megan Hunt. Hunt is openly atheist and bisexual and was the first openly LGBTQ person elected to the Nebraska legislature.

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Dec 24, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKTrump Lawyers Find Out The Hard Way That He Screws Everyone In The End | Above the Law

Bill Barr seems to have shambled out the doors of the Justice Department without suffering the indignity of a mean presidential send-off tweet, although the day isn’t over yet. Perhaps Commander Twitterthumbs is saving that one for Christmas — you know, to spread the good cheer since Barr wasn’t able to have his $35,000 annual Christmas party at the Trump hotel this year.

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Dec 24, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKHistory isn’t just for patriots - The Washington Post

Is the United States the world’s greatest country? When asked that question eight years ago, 70 percent of citizens surveyed said yes. Now, a recent study by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows that only 54 percent answer affirmatively. Democrats are likelier to see their country as normal and Republicans are likelier to see it as uniquely great, but the decline is bipartisan. It’s also age-based: A similar Pew study found that respondents under 30 were markedly less enamored of ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 24, 2020Dec 2020

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HYPERBOREAN hi-pər-BOR-ee-ən Part of speech: noun Origin: Greek, unknown 1: An inhabitant of the extreme north. Examples of Hyperborean in a sentence "Those lucky enough to be permanent hyperboreans see the Northern Lights on a regular ...

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Dec 24, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/23/2020

The main story today was that Trump has essentially quit even pretending to govern, and instead created chaos in Washington before leaving for Mar-a-Lago until sometime in the new year. The confusion he has sown promises to keep him central over the holidays, and remaining central is what drives this man. Today the White House first told staffers that they would “start departing” the week of January 4, then told the same staffers to “please disregard” the earlier memo.

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Dec 23, 2020Dec 2020

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INDITE in-DITE Part of speech: verb Origin: Middle English, unknown 1: Write; compose. Examples of Indite in a sentence "I try to indite a brief message in every Christmas card I send." "My grandfather kept a journal in which he would ...

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Dec 23, 2020Dec 2020

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DEPUTE də-PYOOT Part of speech: verb Origin: Late Middle English, unknown 1: Appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible. 2: Delegate (authority or a task). Examples of Depute in a sentence "The dean decided ...

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Dec 23, 2020Dec 2020

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FARRAGO fə-RAH-go Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, mid 17th centurY 1: A confused mixture. Examples of Farrago in a sentence "Stephanie's junk drawer was a farrago of tools, bills, and forgotten office supplies." "The movie was a ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 23, 2020Dec 2020

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Ephemeral ə-fem-ər-əl Part of speech: adjective Origin: Greek, 16th century 1: Fleeting or short-lived 2: Lasting for a single day

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 23, 2020Dec 2020

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LINK10 Things You Should Know About Socialism | Yes! Magazine

Over the last 200 years, socialism has spread across the world. In every country, it carries the lessons and scars of its particular history there. Conversely, each country’s socialism is shaped by the global history, rich tradition, and diverse interpretations of a movement that has been the world’s major critical response to capitalism as a system. We need to understand socialism because it has shaped our history and will shape our future. It is an immense resource: the accumulated ...

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Dec 23, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLatest pardons reflect Trump's overtly pro-corruption perspective

In the Trump era, the pardon process isn't about righting wrongs; the process is itself wrong. Former Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) was the first Republican member of Congress to endorse Donald Trump's 2016 presidential candidacy, and former Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) was the second. Both, it turns out, engaged in flagrant corruption, got caught, and were indicted by federal prosecutors in August 2018. The Republican president made no effort to hide his outrage -- not because he was ...

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Dec 23, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/22/2020

Trump is reportedly angry as well at Vice President Mike Pence, who has not been as supportive of Trump’s attempts to overturn the election as the president would like. Indeed, Trump is turning on everyone around him who is not defending his attack on the election results, including White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, White House counsel Pat Cipollone, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, as well as McConnell and Pence. Instead of working with them, he is spending his time with fringe ...

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Dec 22, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/21/2020

In the past two days, stories in major papers have focused on the president’s deteriorating mental state. The Atlantic ran a story by Peter Wehner titled “Trump is Losing His Mind.” It describes “Trump’s descent into madness.” Politico ran Michael Kruse’s story titled “Is Trump Cracking Under the Weight of Losing?””he actual fact of the matter,” it said, is that “Trump is a loser.” Kruse points to Trump’s uncharacteristic absence from the public eye to wonder if he...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 21, 2020Dec 2020

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SCHWAG SHwag Part of speech: noun Origin: Unknown, 1990s 1: Products given away free, typically for promotional purposes. Examples of Schwag in a sentence "The indie band's schwag featured an image of the lead singer's dog." "Jane loved ...

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Family & Parenting

Dec 20, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKA boy finally comes to appreciate 'dad dancing' in this French holiday ad | Ad Age

This made my cry big tears. I know it is an ad, but so well done.

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 20, 2020Dec 2020

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CAMPANOLOGY kamp-ə-NAH-lə-jee Part of speech: noun Origin: Latin, mid 19th century 1: The art or practice of bell-ringing. Examples of Campanology in a sentence "We knew he played the piano, but his expertise at campanology surprised us." ...

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Dec 20, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/20/2020 - There ARE Monsters

“The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born: now is the time of monsters,” wrote Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci. Trump and the Republicans are fighting tooth and nail to retain their hold on power, while President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris are quietly trying to move forward. There are monsters, indeed. Today, New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Zolan Kanno-Youngs reported that Trump held a long meeting at the White House ...

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General & Hellos

Dec 19, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKMemories | One Voice Children's Choir Cover - YouTube

Adorable, tear alert.

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Dec 19, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKGeorgia college student gets prison for breaking Cayman Islands virus rules | World | omaha.com

I'm am glad the Cayman Islands are taking it seriously! Let them do the time, it will be a great life lesson.

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General & Hellos

Dec 19, 2020Dec 2020

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Greetings of the Season

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Health & Happiness

Dec 19, 2020Dec 2020

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This would be me.

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Dec 19, 2020Dec 2020

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This would be me.

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Pet pictures and discussion

Dec 19, 2020Dec 2020

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If I feed them does it make them my pets? I have been feeding squirrels and birds on my deck. Last night indoor kitty was staring intently out the deck door, and when I investigated I found this visitor. That is a first time for me. I did some ...

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Dec 19, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/18/2020

Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller, appointed by Trump after he fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper by tweet on November 9, this morning abruptly halted the transition briefings the Pentagon had been providing, as required by law, to the incoming Biden team. Observers were taken aback by this unprecedented halt to the transition process, as well as by the stated excuse: that Defense Department officials were overwhelmed by the number of meetings the transition required. Retired four-star...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 19, 2020Dec 2020

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JANISSARY JAN-ə-ser-ee Part of speech: noun Origin: French, early 16th century 1: (Historical) A member of the Turkish infantry forming the Sultan's guard between the 14th and 19th centuries. 2: A devoted follower or supporter. Examples of ...

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Dec 18, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKWould Jesus Wear a Rolex?

Would Jesus wear a Rolex? By Ray Stevens

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Philosophy & Meaning

Dec 18, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKBeethoven's Life, Liberty And Pursuit Of Enlightenment : Deceptive Cadence : NPR

Good article! Two-hundred-fifty years ago, a musical maverick was born. Ludwig van Beethoven charted a powerful new course in music. His ideas may have been rooted in the work of European predecessors Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Josef Haydn, but the iconic German composer became who he was with the help of some familiar American values: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That phrase, from the Declaration of Independence, is right out of the playbook of the Enlightenment, the ...

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Dec 18, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/17/2020

Oh My F--king Gawd! The story is getting worse still. Today CISA said that the hackers used many different tools to get into government systems, taking them into critical infrastructure, which could include the electrical grid, telecommunications companies, defense contractors, and so on. Officials said that the hacks were “a grave risk to the federal government.”

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Dec 17, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/16/2020

Today Representative James Clyburn (D-SC), who chairs the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, revealed documents from senior appointees in the Trump administration overriding the work of the career officials in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those documents show that the political appointees at the Department of Health and Human Services called for dealing with the coronavirus crisis by pursuing a strategy of “herd immunity,” deliberately spreading the ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 17, 2020Dec 2020

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Bathos 1. (especially in a literary work) an effect of anticlimax created by an unintentional lapse in mood from the sublime to the trivial or ridiculous. "his epic poem has passages of almost embarrassing bathos"

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Trump Pinata

Dec 16, 2020Dec 2020

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Borrowed from FB: Novelist Hari Kunzru has a special way with words.. "Mike Pence you repressed joyless would-be witchfinder, every time you spoke you always looked like you were straining to expel an enormous bolus of your own hypocrisy from your ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 16, 2020Dec 2020

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SODALITY soh-DAL-ih-tee Part of speech: noun Origin: French, early 17th century 1: A confraternity or association, especially a Roman Catholic religious guild or brotherhood. Examples of Sodality in a sentence "The sodality ran a toy drive with...

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Dec 15, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKInevitable Megachurch Abuse of PPP Funds is Coming to Light — Private Jet Included | Religion Dispatches

“The federal government can’t take our money and give it to Joel Osteen or Robert Jeffress or Paula White—even in the wake of a pandemic,” I wrote back in May. But that’s exactly what Trump’s Small Business Administration has done by giving Paycheck Protection Program funds to churches. Paula White’s church took in between $150,000 and $350,000, Jeffress’s church grabbed between $2 million and $5 million and, now we know that Osteen’s megachurch pocketed $4.4 million. Other ...

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Dec 15, 2020Dec 2020

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LINKLetters From An American 12/14/2020

Today was a big day in politics as well as in health. The Electoral College formally elected Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. president, and Kamala Devi Harris vice president. Tonight, Biden spoke to the American people. He rebuked Trump for his effort to steal the election, saying “In America, politicians don’t take power— people grant power to them.” ______________________ The Republicans’ willingness to entertain Trump’s tantrums means that, unlike most Americans, 82% of Trump ...

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