The Trump presidency in numbers

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  6 years ago

“Figures that tell the story of four turbulent years in US history”

These numbers have been rolling over us for four years, numbing us. Lined up like this, they're a rather terrifying reminder.

The Ongoing Fascist Coup d'Etat in America, Volume Two - Where we are and where we're going

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  13 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  6 years ago

“As time passes, the question "What will the crazy man do next??" becomes truly urgent.”

These articles try to go a little beyond the "what's happening today" level. That information is all over everywhere! America is at a watershed moment. Thought is needed...

A Delicious Stack of MAPS

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  20 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“Taking a break from the Chinese Water Torture of current events...”

Don't they look wonderful?? ⇒ Alaska outlined over Western Europe ⇒ Maternity leave policies around the world ⇒ Squirrel to Human Ratio by State ⇒ Population growth by country over the past year...

The Ongoing American Fascist Coup d'Etat - Volume One

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  6 Comments  •  6 years ago

“There is only one logical reason for the Republican Party to persist: They intend to end this "election foolishness" once and for all!”

The articles I've found most significant over the last few days are: ⇒ Kentucky state police training quoted Hitler to create ‘ruthless’ warriors ⇒ Health agencies resist Trump civil service executive order ⇒ George W. Bush...

Avoiding Trump's Nero Decree

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  11 Comments  •  6 years ago

“On March 19, 1945, Adolf Hitler issued an order to destroy German infrastructure to prevent their use by the Allies. The order came to be known as the”

Jesus or Trump?: A Short Note to Fellow Christians

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  78 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  6 years ago

“Below is a transcript. This is not just any transcript. This is a transcript of the President of the United States repeatedly telling lies that...”

I found this on Patheos, a website that hosts a number of religion-oriented blogs. The fact that millions of Americans claim to be followers of Christ and followers of Trump... at the same time... mystifies me. Christ preached love; Trump preaches hate. They are antinomic. Anyone who thinks...

Election results 2020 : Donald Trump is attempting a coup

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  6 years ago

“How do we cover it when it's happening here?”

Trump has not... and will not... recognize defeat. Almost half of all Americans support his refusal to accept a democratic vote. What next?

Who else was a Kingston Trio fan?

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  16 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“Highest and lowest points The Paris Agreement Kanye West Received Votes”

John just posted that Biden is over the line. We can breathe again. ... and get ready for a shitfest...

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics - from Politico

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  3 Comments  •  6 years ago

“Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere.”

Kinda dominated by the election. They even find humor, somehow. I don't...   

‘Deaths of despair’ are rising. It’s time to define despair

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  3 Comments  •  6 years ago

“ Scientists investigate whether despair is distinct from mental disorders”

Suicides are up... but not in all demographics. Low-education men. Both White and Black. Trump people...Is there a link?