Immigrants Don’t Threaten Communities; They Revitalize Them

Immigrants Don’t Threaten Communities; They Revitalize Them

by | Mar 3, 2024 |

A student at the University of Georgia was killed last week on campus. But because the man they arrested was an undocumented Venezuelan migrant, the Governor, Republican legislators, and a handful of protesters in Athens have turned the incident into a vendetta—a feud in which politicians want to seek vengeance against an entire group of people because of the murder by one person. The Georgia government is laying the blame on the whole Latino community, not only in Athens but throughout the state.

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AGEISM

AGEISM

by | Feb 23, 2024 |

This post is about ageism and how we discriminate against people that are considered old. We need to look at the media and ask why they are making the case that Biden is not fit for office based on his age. Most of the people in the media, those that are writing the stories and reporting on various outlets, are much younger than either Trump or Biden. Could they be involved in a case of bias, discrimination, or bullying on the basis of age? This very well could be the case. Researchers call this ageism, patterned after sexism and racism.

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Video Bibliotherapy of Trumpism

Video Bibliotherapy of Trumpism

by | Feb 19, 2024 | ,

This post consists of a short video (11 minutes) in which I talk about some of the books that have influenced my writing and thinking about the dangerousness of Donald Trump and his Trumpist allies.

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Scoundrels, Weirdos, and Ne’er-Do-Wells on TX Ballot 2024

Scoundrels, Weirdos, and Ne’er-Do-Wells on TX Ballot 2024

by | Feb 9, 2024 |

I was intrigued by the subtitle of this article, and since I’ve spent a lot of time in Texas, I’m passing this article on to you. Scoundrels, Weirdos, and Ne’er-Do-Wells on TX Ballot 2024 by Forrest Wilder, an article in the Texas Monthly, February 8, 2024.

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The Disqualification Section of the 14th Amendment: Implications for Trump’s Eligibility to be on Ballots

The Disqualification Section of the 14th Amendment: Implications for Trump’s Eligibility to be on Ballots

by | Feb 5, 2024 |

The Colorado Supreme Court blocked Trump from the 2024 ballot. This was a landmark case, but it was appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Oral arguments will be heard on February 8, 2024. More than 4 dozen amicus briefs have been filed for and against the Supreme Court case. The case will decide whether or not Donald Trump can be on ballots for the 2024 primary and general elections.

This post explores how the disqualification section of the Fourteenth Amendment can be used to prevent insurrectionists from holding office in the U.S.

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Georgia Republican Legislators Want to Ban American Library Association

Georgia Republican Legislators Want to Ban American Library Association

by | Jan 30, 2024 |

S.B. 390 is written to target libraries and librarians. Some Georgia Republican Senators believe the American Library Association (ALA) spreads Marxist ideology. Therefore, they want to ban the Association from the state and require all public libraries to disassociate from the ALA.

I don’t believe these senators. I don’t think they are telling the truth about their remarks about libraries in Georgia.

GA Senate Bill 390 is disingenuous. They are claiming the ALA is a Marxist organization without any evidence. In this post I provide evidence to refute their bill and suggest an action plan to overtake the bill.

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The Godfather’s Sycophants Turn Out in New Hampshire

The Godfather’s Sycophants Turn Out in New Hampshire

by | Jan 24, 2024 | ,

Donald Trump is the godfather of American politics in 2024. I would align him with authoritarians such as Viktor Orbán of Hungary, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an of Turkey, and Vladimir Putin of Russia. He insists on complete loyalty. But he also dehumanizes others, even the people who support him. He embarrassed Ramaswamy and Scott last night before each was to speak. Scott professed his love for Trump in an unbelievable remark he made in front of the cameras: “I just love you.”

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How to Run Against Donald Trump

How to Run Against Donald Trump

by | Jan 23, 2024 |

Two articles were written in the last two days leading to today’s New Hampshire primary election. I was impressed with each article and will share parts of each article below. They take on the issue of how Haley should have run against Trump in the New Hampshire primary.

Trump is an authoritarian who is following the same path as other autocratic leaders, from Mussolini to Putin. Haley must be willing to attest to the fact that Trump is an autocrat and racist, who has been charged in 4 indictments with 91 felonies, found guilty of business fraud in New York state, and found guilty of rape and sexual assault in a New York courtroom.

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The American Authoritarian Mindset: Understanding Our Nation’s Path to Oppression

The American Authoritarian Mindset: Understanding Our Nation’s Path to Oppression

by | Jan 22, 2024 | ,

Authoritarianism is a mindset that is characterized by a strong belief in the power of authority and a tendency to support the status quo. This mindset is often seen in the United States, where it is deeply rooted in the nation’s history and culture. It is a mindset that has been used to justify oppressive policies and practices, and it has been linked to a range of social and political issues.

The post examines authoritarianism in the context of present political dilemma.

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Ceasefire

Ceasefire

by | Jan 10, 2024 |

I’ve seen a man on Marietta Square holding a sign that asks for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. I stopped today to talk with him, and wrote this post to honor him.

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