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Greta Thunberg Speaks Truth To Power and They Didn’t Give A Shit
On September 23, 2019, sixteen year-old, student Greta Thunberg spoke directly to the world’s assembled leaders at the United Nation’s climate summit. She held them accountable for their failure to act forcefully to combat Global Warming, excoriating them for their … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Politics
Tagged climate change, climate deniers, Climate Summit, global warming, Greta Thunberg, United Nations
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What Happens When A Conspiracy Dies?
Recently, I got an email from a close friend. We’ve known each other for decades and, while we are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, we both treasure our friendship. His email contains a warning about impending changes that … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Climate Change, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, Mental Health, Politics, Public Health, Relationships, United States
Tagged Compassion, Days of Communication Darkness, Delusion, Democracy, EBS, Emergency Broadcasting System, politics, Republicans, Source Unknown, Understanding
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Storm Clouds
Seldom in history are villains unambiguously villains. History is full of extenuating circumstances, actions meant for the good that go bad, intentions misunderstood, or vilification by the victors who are the true culprits. However, today our villains are extraordinarily clear. … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Climate Change, COVID-19, Ethics and Morality, History, Mental Health, Nature, Politics, Science
Tagged Big Lie, Carbon Dioxide, CH4, climate change, CO2, Ecocide, Exxon, Fossil Fuel, global warming, Methane, politics, Propaganda, Republicans, Trump
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The Cornered Beast
Later today the previous President and current Traitor, will hold a rally in Lorain, Ohio, a small town in northeastern Ohio, along the shores of Lake Erie. It is the kick-off of the Traitor’s run for re-election in 2024. This … Continue reading
Posted in Coup d"etat, Democracy, Politics, United States, Vote
Tagged 2024, Big Lie, campaign, Confederate States of America, Coup d'etat, Insurrection, REpublican Party, Republicans, Traitor, Trump
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Rose With Bee
Even with reasonable people in the White House the enemy relentlessly bullies, threatens and intimidates. At this precious moment in which we could be making historic changes to improve every American’s quality of life a couple of Democrats still find … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Justice, Mental Health, Politics, United States
Tagged Dystopian, Republicans, Traitor
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Memorial Day 2021: What Did They Die For?
Another day of remembrance. Another day when Americans traditionally pause to reflect on the military history of the United States and the sacrifices made to keep us the “land of the free and home of the brave.” This Memorial Day, … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, History, Politics, United States
Tagged Autocrat, Big Lie, Bigotry, Civil War, Memorial Day, Nazi, Oligarchs, Russia
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