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No Justice, No Peace
Via: Thomas • News & Politics • 10 Comments • 1 Like • 5 years ago
“Is this "unrest" or an "uprising"? And a look back at the policies and cultural assumptions that have powered law enforcement.”
Interesting show this past week showing that cultural antecedents can have lasting effects and that all may not be as dark as we might be led to believe.
White Counterprotesters in Franklinville, N.J., Mock George Floyd's Killing - The New York Times
Via: Thomas • News & Politics • 4 Comments • 1 Like • 5 years ago
“One man yelled while kneeling on the neck of another who was facedown on the ground. The ugly display drew a fierce condemnation.”
And in other news, (Deleted) lies again... Oh, yeah. Right. Thast is no longer news....
Trump signs executive order aimed at social media companies after fuming over fact-check
Via: Thomas • News & Politics • 21 Comments • 2 Likes • 5 years ago
“President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at social media companies Thursday after he was angered by Twitter fact-checking his tweets.”
Bring it on, Pringle head.
Man refusing to wear mask breaks arm of Target employee - CNN Video
Via: Thomas • News & Politics • 12 Comments • 4 Likes • 5 years ago
“Two men were arrested for felony battery after starting a fight with employees at a Los Angeles Target store over wearing masks inside the store.”
Is it really that important that you do not wear a mask? Really??
Seattle's Leaders Let Scientists Take the Lead. New York's Did Not | The New Yorker
Via: Thomas • News & Politics • 26 Comments • 2 Likes • 5 years ago
“The initial coronavirus outbreaks on the East and West Coasts emerged at roughly the same time. But the danger was communicated very differently.”
Interesting article presenting a compelling argument for getting the politicians out of the way.
Questions for those who like to think...
By: Thomas • Op/Ed • 151 Comments • 7 Likes • 5 years ago
“Why?”
(Here is my second attempt because I accidentally closed the window trying to put a picture in after typing for an hour... So it probably won't be anything like I had it originally.) Several questions are bubbling around in my mind as I write this article, one of which is: How much pressure can...