Western “Values” …

Well said Ten Bears, well said.  I grew up around farms.  We often had to deal with animals for the good, the bad, and the ugly.  No one bragged about it, no one liked to do it, and people cared for the animals so we worked to find the best ways to move forward without destroying an animal.  We did not just kill them because it was easiest.  Every pet I have had no matter how it hurt I was there for them at their end of life, holding them as a vet did what was needed.  Even as a young child, I held my dog because my damn abusive parents couldn’t be bothered to, as a vet cleaned, cut, stitched deep wounds from her getting hit by a car.  But as cruel as the right has become they might just adore her for her cruelty, lack of empathy, and good gun play.  Hugs.  Scottie

CAUTION!!! Way Too Many “Shepherds” Are Calling

DONALD, JUDGE WILL FINE YOU – A Parody | John Emory & Don Caron

A Parody of Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl). Lyrics by John Emory; Performance and Video Production by Don Caron. “His lawyers say: Donald, judge will fine you If you don’t keep your mouth shut If you plan to say something nasty, better not”

Executive Producers Don Caron and Jerry Pender

Is Anyone Listening … ?

I watched clips of this sermon, but I never really heard it in the more full state like this short but longer version.  I am not religious, even though I do have a personal code of conduct, so I would hope one of the religious people that come here might comment on what he is saying.   Is he correct?  That seemed the way it was when I was a kid going to the SDA church.  I once asked my benefactor if he wanted prayer in school, yes it was a controversy back then also with fundamentalist religious people trying to force their views on your child, he surprised me with saying no, he did not want prayers in school.   He followed it up with.  We have our beliefs, and I wouldn’t want someone who believed differently than we do to lead a prayer my children would be forced to pray with.  They took prayer seriously.  So I ask, what do you think?  Hugs.  Scottie

AP News: Prosecutors say they will not retry an Arizona rancher accused of murder near the US-Mexico border

Campus Protests: Beautiful Moments Vs. Trampling Of Speech

Going over some of the news, good and bad, coming out of the campus protests. Including what happened to Emory University’s professor of economics Caroline Fohlin, but also a beautiful speech given by an 88-year-old activist.

Ontario MPP Sarah Jama Asked To Leave For Wearing A Keffiyeh

Ontario MPP Sarah Jama was asked to leave the legislature for wearing a keffiyeh.

Jewish Columbia Student Debunks Media Narrative About Protest

This recent news cycle has been absolutely ridiculous.

Some light-hearted humor

Oh yes these were grand.  Thank you Ten Bears for the video.  I have the full speech open in one of my many open tabs, but these and the other things he said about tRump are bound to get under that super thin skin of his.  I love it.  More please President Biden, more please.  Next term please do something about the hijacked SCOTUS.  Hugs.  Scottie

Ari Berman on His New Book, Minority Rule

The GOP is undermining democracy all over the country. The will of the people is being subverted for a loud and active minority. In his new book, guest Ari Berman explains how and where this is happening in America. And, more importantly, what we can do to fight back.