Article History
Behind the Strategic Failure of the Capitol Police
Via: Bob Nelson • The Beacon • 15 Comments • 3 Likes • 5 years ago
“Experts and police chiefs ask: How could a pumped-up, post-9/11 force with its own bomb squad and intelligence department have flunked the most...”
In my mind, the question is not, "How did this failure happen?" The question is, "How deep did the sedition go?" I have no doubt that the Capitol Police chiefs were members of the conspiracy. The only question is "Active or passive?"
Appeasement Got Us Where We Are
Via: Bob Nelson • The Beacon • 19 Comments • 1 Like • 5 years ago
“It's time to stand up to the fascists among us.”
They're fascists. Fascists. Fascists. Fascists. Fascists. Fascists. It is long past time for calling these creatures by their proper name. They will overthrow the government of the United States, legally or illegally.
The 147 Republicans Who Voted to Overturn Election Results
Via: Bob Nelson • The Beacon • 6 Comments • 2 Likes • 5 years ago
“Republican lawmakers raised objections to the official certification of electoral votes in a joint session of Congress that went into the wee hours...”
These are the people who tried to steal an election, while complaining that an election was being stolen. They are a disgrace to the nation. May they be remembered in infamy.
Trump Withdraws Nomination Of Chad Wolf To Run DHS
Via: Bob Nelson • The Beacon • 1 Comments • 5 years ago
“White House officials said the withdrawal, taking place two weeks before the end of Trump's term, was not connected to Wolf's statement.”
Trump's nomination process is simple: Is the nominee a loyal fascist? If yes, then proceed. Should either the fascism or (WORSE!) the loyalty ever falter, withdraw the nomination...
Anger and incredulity at police failure to defend the Capitol from Trump mob
Via: Bob Nelson • The Beacon • 11 Comments • 1 Like • 5 years ago
“Politicians and former law enforcement officials demand inquiry into unpreparedness and lax security at seat of US legislature”
I don't think anyone watching the drama could avoid asking: Why was readiness so lamentably weak? Would readiness have been so weak if the invaders were Black?
'If the aliens lay eggs, how does that affect architecture?'
Via: Bob Nelson • The Beacon • 12 Comments • 5 years ago
“Sci-fi writers on how they build their worlds. Alastair Reynolds, Nnedi Okorafor, Ann Leckie, Becky Chambers, Kim Stanley Robinson and M John Harrison”
These are good writers. Good world-builders. That means you, the reader, don't notice that they're building a world. It just kinda happens as the story unfolds...
A redesign for zinc-air batteries could make them rechargeable
Via: Bob Nelson • The Beacon • 5 Comments • 2 Likes • 5 years ago
“Swapping out the electrolyte in zinc-air batteries helps these next-gen power sources last longer”
There's so much cool stuff happening in battery technology. This is probably what will tilt transport away from fossil fuels. Yesterday, it was liquid metal electrolytes...
Iran issues Interpol notice for 48 US officials including Trump
Via: Bob Nelson • The Beacon • 6 Comments • 5 years ago
“Second Interpol arrest request for President Donald Trump comes two weeks before he has to leave the White House”
If an Iranian assassinates the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs... There's a reason why assassination is not accepted among civilized nations. Then again... we must wonder if America is "civilized" any more...
