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It's time to end laissez-faire bullshit and denialism. It just doesn't work in our complex society whose population keeps growing.
Societal Ills Archive
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Our Lame State Flags
Posted on February 9, 2019 | No CommentsEver notice how lame most of the U.S. state flags are? A majority seem to have been created by people without a creative, artistic bone in their bodies. There are only a few standouts. Alaska’s is super cool because it features the constellation Ursa Major... -
The Downfall Of Conservative Politics
Posted on January 9, 2019 | No Comments“Who cares whether they laugh at us or insult us, treating us as fools or criminals? The point is that they talk about us and constantly think about us.” -Adolph Hitler What once was represented by mature, respectful, clear-thinking citizens has devolved into a class... -
This Goddamn Wall
Posted on December 30, 2018 | No CommentsThis shutdown is not about immigration reform/concessions. It is about billions of tax payer dollars for a risky, short-sighted, naive idea with a lot of negative consequences. This is not something noble like the U.S. Interstate System. Even if the wall gets partial funding now... -
Observations From The Planet 12/9/18
Posted on December 9, 2018 | No CommentsSo the Senate passed a bill to make it easier to kill sea lions who are feeding on endangered salmon in the Columbia River. While I appreciate anyone who is trying to save imperiled species, the reason the particular salmon species is threatened is due... -
Observations From The Planet 11/17/18
Posted on November 17, 2018 | 1 CommentIn my marriage only one of us has health insurance. We are not going to sacrifice life just to afford healthcare. We would have to give up things like vacations just to help the industry continue to make billions off our health. Honestly, we’d just... -
Forcing The Red Wolf To Extinction
Posted on July 8, 2018 | No CommentsLike all wolves in this country, the red wolf has a tragic history. Noble restoration efforts have only been shit upon by people who think they have the right to drive a species to extinction. In my opinion that is the worst thing you can... -
Observations From The Planet 6/23/18
Posted on June 23, 2018 | No CommentsImmigration problems and refugee crises -though caused by many things- both have their roots in one thing: over-population. This negatively affects resources, the environment, and living space, and creates an atmosphere conducive to bad behavior (both by civilians and governments) and poor influences. Yet most... -
Recycling and Littering
Posted on March 9, 2018 | No CommentsI spend my work days in a large city and assist in the day to day facilities management of many commercial properties. These areas attract many different types of people from all over. What I experience on a daily basis gives a good representation of... -
A Very Popular President
Posted on February 26, 2018 | No CommentsSecretary of State Rex Tillerson called Trump a “f—king moron,” National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster calls Trump a “dope.” Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and former Chief of Staff Reince Priebus both refer to him as an “idiot.” Rupert Murdoch says Trump is a “f—king idiot.”... -
The U.S. Minimum Wage
Posted on February 8, 2018 | No CommentsA Living Wage is enough to: -Rent a place to live -Feed and clothe yourself -Afford transportation -Afford healthcare -All without the help of anyone else Any business that cannot pay such a wage based on the location’s cost of living shouldn’t be in business....