Our great democracies still tend to think that a stupid man is more likely to be honest than a clever man, and our politicians take advantage of this prejudice by pretending to be even more stupid than nature made them.

-- Bertrand Russell

In these times where we are being bombarded by the shock & awe phase of the new administration aka circus, this quote seemed very relevant.

Human compassion is now more important than ever. Common suffering of humans has changed the course of nations.

Don’t ever forget we are joined by compassion.

Starting a phony transgender bathroom debate and hiding behind the guise of “protecting women” to distract from your attempts to push through the confirmations of alleged rapists, sex traffickers, and fraudsters at the highest levels of government is peak Republican Party.

📌I'm a Navy vet, and was the Managing Editor of Stars & Stripes, the editorially independent newspaper that covers the troops and their families overseas.

📌I wish to GOD I never had to write this, but you REALLY need to read it.

(And if you are asking what to do, share it. Information is POWER.)

A lot of folks are giving up in advance. Capitulating before a single skirmish.

Well, not this old warrior. I’ve seen much worse from the U.S. government in my day. I’m concerned for our country, but not a bit scared of these miscreants. I’m ready to do my part.

Who’s with me?