Pinkerton – AOC to Small States: Drop Dead (And What Small States Can Do to Stay Alive) | Breitbart

Friday, September 6, 2019

Perhaps even more importantly, it’s also worth emphasizing that the Electoral College was central to our constitutional founding; it was the brilliant political compromise that enabled the forming of a robust union in the first place.  You see, back in 1787, the small states, such as Delaware and Vermont, insisted on the College as the price for ratifying the Constitution and joining the union.  To put that another way, if it were not for the Electoral College, there might never have been a United States.  (As an aside, today, both Delaware and Vermont are strongly Democrat.)

Source: Pinkerton – AOC to Small States: Drop Dead (And What Small States Can Do to Stay Alive)  | Breitbart

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The Dead Old White Guys knew the danger of democracy and “mob rule”.

Yes, the system is designed to quell the passions of the mob and the USA needs that now, more than ever.

I’d suggest that the small States need to push the repeal of the Seventeenth Amendment to restore the Founder’s vision of the American Republic.

As well as to oppose “direct democracy” where the “big States” will dominate.

Argh!

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Texas Governor Upset Over Lack Of Background Check For Odessa Killer

Thursday, September 5, 2019

The rampage killing in Odessa, Texas marred what should have been a holiday weekend. It was also the second mass shooting within a month for the state of Texas. While Texas isn’t exactly a small state, that’s still got to be troubling for anyone in office there.

Source: Texas Governor Upset Over Lack Of Background Check For Odessa Killer

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Governor Greg Abbot noted that apparently, the killer didn’t undergo a background check for the weapon he used after previously failing a gun purchase background check.

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Key word is “apparently”.

If it is true, and that may be a big if, then possibly it may need to be addressed.

Perhaps, all gun sales must be done or “mediated” by a licensed firearm dealer?

Perhaps, it’s such a rarity that it’s not worth the effort.

I saw that in Virginia, when someone fails a background check, the State police are called and interview the person.  In the case, I witnessed the person was a felon and was arrested on the spot.

Perhaps, reinforcing the existing response to a “disqualification” might suffice.

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Fauxcahontas to Utility Companies Using Carbon-Based Fuel: ‘2035, You’re Done’

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) declined to go as far as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in calling for the public ownership of utilities during CNN’s climate change town hall Wednesday evening, but she said she will tell utility companies that use carbon-based fuel that they are “done” by 2035.“Bernie Sanders has endorsed the idea of the public ownership of utilities, arguing that we can’t adequately solve this crisis without removing the profit motive from the distribution of essential needs like energy,” an attendee said.

Source: Warren to Utility Companies Using Carbon-Based Fuel: ‘2035, You’re Done’

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Fauxcahontas, aka Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), is clueless about the economics of energy.  “We” could minimize carbon if we embraced nuclear power like France and Germany do.  But she just want to put us further under the Gooferment’s “thumb”.

IMHO Fauxcahontas is not a serious candidate because of her claim of being an Indian to advance her academic employment was basically dishonest.  So she’s an opportunist who can’t be trusted.

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Heart-wrenching moment dog chases after ‘black van driver who abandoned him and drove away’ | Daily Mail Online

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

This is the heart-wrenching moment a dog chases after a driver who allegedly abandoned him on the side of a road.

Source: Heart-wrenching moment dog chases after ‘black van driver who abandoned him and drove away’ | Daily Mail Online

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That’s just animal cruelty.

Hope she gets a “karmic reward”.

Heartless!

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New York and New Jersey Cities Among the Worst to Drive in, Study Reveals – NBC New York

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

A recent study confirmed what many in New Jersey and New York hold to be true – driving is a major headache.

Source: New York and New Jersey Cities Among the Worst to Drive in, Study Reveals – NBC New York

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Nice to be #1 in something!

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Patriotism Revisited, by Sean Gangol

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

When Donald Trump suggested that these women return to their countries of origin and fix the problems that plague those nations instead of trashing ours, people on the left called Trump a racist and xenophobe. Three out of four members of the Squad were born in the United States, so that does make Trump’s statement somewhat incorrect, when it comes to their countries of origin (except for Omar). Yet, I still don’t consider what Trump said to be racist or xenophobic or even all that unreasonable. These four women seem to have nothing but contempt for America and its values. I would say at the very least that these women have absolutely no business governing the very country they hate.

Source: Patriotism Revisited, by Sean Gangol

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This “group” is a disgrace when you look at their statement in a ‘patriotic lens’.

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Here’s how to cope with Propaganda Day today

Monday, September 2, 2019

In the meantime, it’s Labor Day, which means your Facebook feed is full of propaganda about labor unions giving us the weekend.

Oh, really?

Then I guess all Bangladesh needs to get weekends off is a bunch of labor unions?

Source: Here’s how to cope with Propaganda Day today

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Labor unions didn’t bring us the benefits that capitalism, with its wealth, did.  I don’t understand why this isn’t obvious.  It’s like politicians, sensing which way the wind is blowing, get out in front​ of the parade and pretend to be “leading”.  Argh!

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The Navy Is Dropping Bean-Bag Messages onto Ships Like It Did to Evade WWII Enemies | Military.com

Monday, September 2, 2019

The Navy is resurrecting tricks sailors used almost 80 years ago to outsmart their enemies.

Source: The Navy Is Dropping Bean-Bag Messages onto Ships Like It Did to Evade WWII Enemies | Military.com

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What’s old is new again!

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NYC bicyclists are killing pedestrians and the city won’t stop it

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Cops issued 19,949 moving violations to cyclists this year through June 30, up from 18,148 over the same period last year, a 10 percent increase.

Source: NYC bicyclists are killing pedestrians and the city won’t stop it

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Issue a ticket and impound the bicycle should put a stop to it real fast!

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Stop saving your umbrella for a rainy day

Sunday, September 1, 2019

In Hong Kong, umbrellas are commonly used for sun protection (and a symbol of protest). (AP Photo/Kin Cheung/) Many of us apply sunscreen when we go to the beach. But walking outside under the fierce summer sun—even if it’s to run a quick errand—can be taxing: We sweat, we get exhausted, we burn and we expose ourselves to dangerous UV rays.

Source: Stop saving your umbrella for a rainy day

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As for me, a 63-year-old male living in sunny Texas whose parents had skin cancer, I’ll keep embarrassing my kids by wearing my wide-brimmed dorky dad hat, slathering on the sun screen, donning long-sleeve shirts, and unfurling my portable umbrella when strolling under the sun.

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When you’re old, no one really cares what you look like!

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