When Is Now?

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  2 Comments  •  4 years ago

“This channel's motto is, "It's OK to be smart."”

American politics is boring these days. Everyone doing as predicted. I mean... who didn't KNOW that Ted Cruz would show himself to be a totally insensitive asshole? We all knew it! So rather than waste my time on politics, Ive been binging YouTube.

The Christian Prophets Who Say Trump Is Coming Again

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  6 Comments  •  1 Like  •  4 years ago

“In the growing community of charismatic Christian prophecy, faith in Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House is a new dividing line”

They call themselves "Christian", as they bow in devotion to Trump. How dare they?

Martin Gugino: Protestor 75, knocked down by Buffalo police last June 'a little surprised' at grand jury's dismissal of charges

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  16 Comments  •  4 years ago

“Martin Gugino, the 75-year-old man who was knocked to the ground by Buffalo police officers last June during a protest, said he was "a little...”

Shit happens... ... shit happens much more often when young men shove elderly men. One guy tried to stop to help. His "colleagues" kept him moving.

They're Arctic Survivors. How Will They Adapt to Climate Change?

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

“Crisscrossing the tundra, digging dens, chasing prey: a rare look at the elusive wolverine in a rapidly changing region”

A good photo essay on one of North America's most fascinating hunters.

Mayor: Migrants being released in Yuma, San Luis

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  4 years ago

“Migrant families are being released in the Yuma and San Luis communities by the U.S. Border Patrol, Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls announced in a Monday...”

This is "local news"... that may interest more than just Yumans. This has happened before, when retention facilities overflow. Hey! It's hard to find enough buses to get these people to Phoenix...

Promotions for Female Generals Were Delayed Over Fears of Trump's Reaction

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  1 Like  •  4 years ago

“Under a Biden administration, the nominations are expected to go from the Pentagon to the White House within weeks and then to the Senate for approval”

Apparently, the Deep State exists. It consists of men and women who intend to keep their oath to uphold the Constitution. It appears that the military's top brass is part of the Deep State. 

China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  5 Comments  •  4 years ago

“China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered”

"Trade wars are good, and easy to win..."

Mount Etna erupts in spectacular fashion - IN PICTURES

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  5 Comments  •  1 Like  •  4 years ago

“Europe's most active volcano has erupted, with high lava fountains and several magma flows, and copious ash and lapilli reaching as far as Catania”

Just for the spectacular photos

Biden Rejects Trump Official's Deal With ICE Union

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  3 Comments  •  1 Like  •  4 years ago

“A whistleblower had alleged that the agreement gave the union powers to "indefinitely delay" President Joe Biden's immigration policy changes”

Did someone say "Deep State"?

The Earth is Round. Two Plus Two Equals Four. Deal With It

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  3 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  4 years ago

“Sometimes the truth and what is right are as obvious as a simple sum in arithmetic. Even in the world of morals and values, some things are as...”

Truth. There are a lot of people who don't know what it is... and lots of others who pretend not to know. After all, alternative facts are just as good as the original ones.