Category Archives: News and politics

An Ode to White Supremacy

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Gandalfe

In regards to the White Supremacist rally in Charlottesville last night, this is the best thread on the matter written on Twitter by @Julius Goat. I am copying it here because it is incredible. If you do ONE thing today, … Continue reading →

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Viral Video Shows the Extent of U.S. Wealth Inequality

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gandalfe

Think you know where the money is distributed in the US? Think again. Mashable: The issue of wealth inequality across the United States is well known, but this video shows you the extent of that imbalance in dramatic and graphic … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Gandalfe
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Politics as normal…

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Gandalfe

I noticed one of the wannabe presidential candidates, after talking to Donald Trump, is questioning the validity of President Obama’s birth certificate again. Makes me call into question the validity of that candidate’s college diploma. Isn’t going to college supposed … Continue reading →

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Calling Batman, or why we need heroes

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Gandalfe

“Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history…There is a tiny splinter group, of…a few Texas oil millionaires, … Continue reading →

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(US) Climate of Denial

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

Rolling Stone: Can science and the truth withstand the merchants of poison? by Al Gore In this well laid out article Al Gore tilts his lance at the greed and avarice of big money interests. “Part of the script for … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: You are not owed a Retirement

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Gandalfe

From Eolake’s blog, Who pays for the Pensions?: Many people believe that what they pay in taxes now is being saved up to pay for their pension when they grow old. S’not so,  what’s being paid now is paying for … Continue reading →

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Your Neighborhood: Where Americans Are Moving?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Gandalfe

Forbes provides a fascinating snapshot of what the status of movement is for anywhere in the United States in the Map: Where Americans Are Moving article. As I look at this map (more black than red) I infer that more … Continue reading →

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NYT: Comparing This Recession to Previous Ones

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Gandalfe

I can’t believe anyone doesn’t know how deep this recession cuts across all people and groups in the United States. But this New York Times article really puts it into perspective. Most us know a family member, friend or coworker … Continue reading →

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Happy Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Gandalfe

As a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Corps of Engineers, now a retired Major, here’s my favorite Veteran’s Day video this week: Visit Microsoft’s ‘We Still Serve‘ Web site.

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