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Comments (by Sarah Canzoneri) in the tradition of my late mother, Faire Edwards, long-time social activist. My opinions, but I'm sure she'd approve.
Think the more apt comparison is to Kristallnacht. Where a shooting became the excuse for persecution of innocents. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristal...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Think the more apt comparison is to Kristallnacht. Where a shooting became the excuse for persecution of innocents. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristal...
I keep thinking about the parallels to events leading up to Kristallnacht. And how Trump & Miller are already using this shooting as a pretext to oppress more immigrants.
November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I keep thinking about the parallels to events leading up to Kristallnacht. And how Trump & Miller are already using this shooting as a pretext to oppress more immigrants.
Did the episode cover people who end up drying their hands on their clothes after the blow dryers prove ineffective?
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Did the episode cover people who end up drying their hands on their clothes after the blow dryers prove ineffective?
Well, only 2% of immigrants were turned back from Ellis Island, so we know this guy has trouble with fractions. Not a reason to take anything else he says seriously.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Well, only 2% of immigrants were turned back from Ellis Island, so we know this guy has trouble with fractions. Not a reason to take anything else he says seriously.
That is not correct. Retired members of Congress can buy insurance under the same program as other retired federal employees. They do not get free healthcare, either in office or after they leave office.
November 25, 2025 at 1:52 AM
That is not correct. Retired members of Congress can buy insurance under the same program as other retired federal employees. They do not get free healthcare, either in office or after they leave office.
Peter Hopkirk- Foreign Devils on the Silk Road. About early 20th century archeologists.
November 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Peter Hopkirk- Foreign Devils on the Silk Road. About early 20th century archeologists.
$500 would be a remarkably cheap hospital stay for someone with no insurance. Might be enough for a brief ER visit no tests. Maybe.
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
$500 would be a remarkably cheap hospital stay for someone with no insurance. Might be enough for a brief ER visit no tests. Maybe.
Also ask why he doesn’t. And add some might suspect the delay is to give Pam Bondi time to cleanse the files of info that incriminates Trump.
November 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Also ask why he doesn’t. And add some might suspect the delay is to give Pam Bondi time to cleanse the files of info that incriminates Trump.
Yes. Recent examples are March for Life and protests that saved ACA in 2017.
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Yes. Recent examples are March for Life and protests that saved ACA in 2017.
Their pain yes. But I’d say more their courage & humanity & the humanity of others. So much grace.
November 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Their pain yes. But I’d say more their courage & humanity & the humanity of others. So much grace.
It’s also a beautifully written obit & encouraging in its description of people who helped him & newer practices & tech to help disabled. Thanks for posting.
November 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
It’s also a beautifully written obit & encouraging in its description of people who helped him & newer practices & tech to help disabled. Thanks for posting.
Fact that GOP lawmakers are pushing HSAs as a meaningful option for most people shows out of touch GOP is. It’s as if the only people these pols talk to are millionaires.
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Fact that GOP lawmakers are pushing HSAs as a meaningful option for most people shows out of touch GOP is. It’s as if the only people these pols talk to are millionaires.
After recent travels in Europe, I agree with view that US is ahead of other countries on accessibility. US is as good as could be, but definitely better.
November 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
After recent travels in Europe, I agree with view that US is ahead of other countries on accessibility. US is as good as could be, but definitely better.
But what about the tax benefits from deducting interest and taxes? Does moving people to linger mortgages add the amount gov subsidizes?
November 9, 2025 at 1:55 AM
But what about the tax benefits from deducting interest and taxes? Does moving people to linger mortgages add the amount gov subsidizes?
Sorry about that. In fairness to Hertz, this has probably screwed up things for them too.
November 9, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Sorry about that. In fairness to Hertz, this has probably screwed up things for them too.
Has he checked trains/buses?
November 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Has he checked trains/buses?
Didn't one of the members of his cabinet during his first term say Trump is "as dumb as a post" or some such. This certainly is evidence of that.
November 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Didn't one of the members of his cabinet during his first term say Trump is "as dumb as a post" or some such. This certainly is evidence of that.
Given how unafraid of much the bunnies in my DC neighborhood are, I'm not surprised this one got hit. Not happy, but not surprised.
November 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Given how unafraid of much the bunnies in my DC neighborhood are, I'm not surprised this one got hit. Not happy, but not surprised.