From the Syrian “prisoner” to “Russian collusion,” the corporate media lies about everything.
They’re Always Lying
Trashing Krugman
Economist Paul Krugman is retiring, so Bob Murphy and Tom Woods have resurrected ContraKrugman for one more episode.
Understanding Syria
I’m not very knowledgeable, but these are some great sources for understanding what’s happening in Syria (and anywhere else the US is intervening).
The Biblical Roots of the American Empire
I don’t fully see how the Founding Fathers used this Scripture to establish a nascent empire, but Thaddeus Russell does establish that this country was fundamentally designed to be expansionist.
Genesis 1:22 KJV — And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.
Matthew 28:16-20 KJV — Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Funding is not the Problem
We Should be Radicalized
I meant to include this podcast episode in yesterday’s Radicalized.
We Are Ruled By Sexual Deviants
I went to the internet to refresh my memory about the child abuse scandal involving then-Speaker of the House, Dennis Hastert.
What I found was a laundry list of disgusting episodes of misconduct by elected officials.
Is there any industry that is beset by this level of immorality?
Those who seek political power believe they deserve to have power over sovereign individuals and act accordingly. They should be challenged and dismissed at every opportunity.
No Banned Books
There are no banned books. Between libraries, new and used book stores, personal collections, little free libraries, ebay, Amazon, and a million other sources, there is no book on the “banned” list that isn’t readily available anywhere in the U.S.
We even have a full week where these books are celebrated and shared widely.
The only controversy is over “public” schools that have to make curriculum/content choices about what is taught. If these institutions are indeed “public,” than the public should have a voice in those choices. Parents are also stakeholders who can object to certain texts.
Not every book can be read, nothing is “banned” if it is not chosen for a curriculum.
It’s a distraction from the real negligence occuring in schools. I know a local high school English Languange Arts (honors) class that has yet to even begin a novel. How many books will these kids be reading if they’ve gone almost half the school year without one? What might be “banned” is irrelevant if they are reading nothing.
Don’t miscontrue my perspective. There are few boundaries in our educational environment. I have been challenged by librarians on what I allow my sons to read. These are the same librarians who allowed pornographic material to be highlighted in the New Juvenile section at Appoquinimink Public Library (https://delawaredad.com/2023/09/25/nsfw-pornographic-comics-in-the-kids-section/).
I don’t trust librarians, nor public school teachers, nor anyone else, to choose what my children read. I am blessed to have home education as an option. I fully understand the perspective of the parents who want to have a voice in the system.
Half the Country?
Officially, there are 337 million people in the US. It’s probably closer to 400.
About 140 million people voted in total. About 67 for Harris. Half the country didn’t vote at all. Voters are a noisy minority.
I Disagree
Found on Facebook:
I would never abandon a friend for sharing thoughts that I found to be deplorable. I would listen with a compassionate heart and try to understand.
Shutting down conversations before they start makes people feel alone and neglected. It traps people in their own heads when they need to work things out with others.
I am where I am because I listened to people I disagreed with and cared about.