So, I logged in to AM just now and was confronted with a noise that I can only describe as atrocious. It appears to be a "music" clip of someone shouting something unintelligible. ... moreSo, I logged in to AM just now and was confronted with a noise that I can only describe as atrocious. It appears to be a "music" clip of someone shouting something unintelligible. The reason for this is? It seems to replay every time I click the Home button. Why is this suddenly happening?
Come on someone, put me out of my misery! Well, all right, it's not that dramatic and certainly not serious. I'm just intrigued, in a totally light-hearted way.So:What on... moreCome on someone, put me out of my misery! Well, all right, it's not that dramatic and certainly not serious. I'm just intrigued, in a totally light-hearted way.So:What on Earth is that Sandra & Woo cartoon at the head of the page about?We see a young woman who, to use the correct, modern Claire in the Community lingo, seems to suffer from Acute Species Dysphoria; and her boyfriend, a nut-cake addict who believes he can cast magic spells with ordinary cutlery. I hope the so-called "religious right" don't get him - you know, the supposedly-grown-ups who had severe attacks of the vapours over the children's Harry Potter stories. Go on - I don't get the joke! Does it refer to an American children's game or something?:-)))PS: Claire in the Community: a BBC Radio Four situation-comedy that started as, and still is, a newspaper cartoon strip, about a team of urban social-workers and their own personal problems, sorry, "issues". Claire is the team-leader who prissily spouts all the rig... less
Hello:Our brand new president tweets: "Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag - if they do, there must be consequences - perhaps loss of citizenship or year in jail!"--... moreHello:Our brand new president tweets: "Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag - if they do, there must be consequences - perhaps loss of citizenship or year in jail!"--------------------Here’s where I explain to Trump, what SHOULDN'T need explaining. Flag-burning is constitutionally protected speech. The Supreme Court has made this CLEAR in a ruling joined by Mr. Trump’s favorite justice, Antonin Scalia. Grab onto your seats, America.. We're in for a bumpy ride..excon
1. Foreign policy. Is it in our foreign policy not to do business with non-democratic countries? We do business with Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, etc. 2. We don't de... more1. Foreign policy. Is it in our foreign policy not to do business with non-democratic countries? We do business with Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, etc. 2. We don't demand that. We even support dictators with their coups, when they take down governments! Nicaragua, Honduras, etc.
1. Do they need a job? Poorer people could use that job.2. Are they Donald's friends? 3. Is it a billionaire club?4. Are they bored with the jobs they have?5. Are they in gove... more1. Do they need a job? Poorer people could use that job.2. Are they Donald's friends? 3. Is it a billionaire club?4. Are they bored with the jobs they have?5. Are they in government to pad their businesses? 6. Do they really hate to pay any taxes?7. Why?
Do you listen to other points of view with an open mind or are you always certain that your view is the best and only one? Do you listen with hostility rather than inquisitively? H... moreDo you listen to other points of view with an open mind or are you always certain that your view is the best and only one? Do you listen with hostility rather than inquisitively? Have you ever changed your view after listening to someone who didn't agree with you? Because it made more sense, right?
If you like the person you will like/embrace what he/she says. If you don't you won't. Two people could say the exact same thing. You would dislike one and like the other. It has b... moreIf you like the person you will like/embrace what he/she says. If you don't you won't. Two people could say the exact same thing. You would dislike one and like the other. It has been shown time and again that Republicans will reject what they created if someone they dislike on "the other side" embraces it. They have no shame. They never address the issue. They ignore how illogical they are. They only attack what they gave birth to if the person who agrees with them is on their "enemies" list. How does that make any sense at all? less
Folks who keep flipping can't be trusted. How do you depend on them if they are constantly reversing themselves? One day it's one thing and the next day it's the exact opposite. Ok... moreFolks who keep flipping can't be trusted. How do you depend on them if they are constantly reversing themselves? One day it's one thing and the next day it's the exact opposite. Okay. I know. Sometimes you change your mind. But aren't there some things that should never change? Like core values/beliefs? The "never Trump" and the "anti-Trump" folks who have since rolled over dishonor/devalue/demean their prior positions. Were they not serious then or are they just afraid now? Is it easier and safer to just capitulate to power or should you stay true to you? What would YOU do? Why? less
