Group identities, brand names, labels and personalities are things I don’t feel connected with. To me, it’s more about what you believe in.
Briefly listened to some talk radio this morning. The hosts are in the unfortunate position of having to do several hours of content each week. No mater what is going on, they are obligated to deliver their shtick. This is what is expected from the audience, bosses and sponsors.
Today, I’d give President Trump a 5 out of 10.
From the web:
“CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS?” NO, JUST TIME TO STOP PRETENDING THE CONSTITUTION MATTERS.
APRIL 15, 2025 THOMAS L. KNAPP
Trade, travel and friendship as much as possible.
by Jacob G. Hornberger
April 18, 2025
Some of the issues where things could be better:
Drug War Show Business & The Puget Sound Area
All the drugs off the streets?
Seems like government should be neutral on political speech.
Non-violent/peaceful speech that does not involve property damage.
Sort of like what church do you want to attend?
Foreign Student Persecution Imperils any American Who Advocates for Freedom
April 16, 2025
Mises Wire – James Bovard
“…assuming that anyone who advocates a position is culpable for any crimes committed by any other advocate with the same view.”
“This was the tacit doctrine that the Biden administration used to legally scourge peaceful January 6 protestors who merely “paraded without a permit” through or near the US Capitol that day. Because a minority of January 6 protestors became violent, the FBI presumed that “trespassing plus thought crimes equal terrorism,” justifying harsh sentences for anyone at the scene (except for the undercover federal agents and informants).”
JFK speaks about the role of the press and voices of dissent in a free society:
More here:
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Something from the last century