Category Archives: Politics

Frank Ticheli ~ An American Elegy

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Gandalfe

From Frank’s FB page: When I composed An American Elegy in response to the Columbine Shooting tragedy, I thought it would be a singular episode, or at least a rare one, in our nation’s history. Sadly, I am constantly reminded … Continue reading →

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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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WSJ: With Washington’s Blessing, Telecom Giants Can Mine Your Web History

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Gandalfe

From the Wall Street Journal piece: https://www.wsj.com/articles/with-washingtons-blessing-telecom-giants-can-mine-your-web-history-1490869801 What if your telecom company tracked the websites you visit, the apps you use, the TV shows you watch, the stores you shop at and the restaurants you eat at, and then sold … Continue reading →

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Gaslighting

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Gandalfe

Gaslighting or gas-lighting is a form of mental abuse in which information is twisted or spun, selectively omitted to favor the abuser, or false information is presented with the intent of making victims doubt their own memory, perception, and sanity. … Continue reading →

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Washington Post: Real Donald Context

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Gandalfe

Feel like you should be seeing what our incoming President is saying publicly, but don’t want to support his Twitter habit? You’re not alone! Try new Real Donald Context! The Washington Post’s Fix team has decided to help ensure that … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Friends

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Gandalfe

“Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.” ~  John F. Kennedy I … Continue reading →

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Revolution

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Gandalfe

Taken from a conversation on the senseless killings by the police of black people and the coming revolution … Tess: So Stanley, what’s next? I wasn’t around for the 60s but what is the final catalyst for a complete and … Continue reading →

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Warning! Rant in Progress

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Gandalfe

A most excellent rant from author LaMonte M. Fowler on Facebook this morning. I feel the need to drop a little truth on y’all. So buckle up…I’m about to be politically incorrect. We don’t need to take America back. No … Continue reading →

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Not in my Neighborhood ~ Homeless Squatters

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Gandalfe

“You can spend the money on new housing for poor people and the homeless, or you can spend it on a football stadium or a golf course.” ~ Jello Biafra Recently some homeless people were discovered squatting in a house … Continue reading →

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US’s Greatest Crisis Today

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Gandalfe
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