Mike Sercanto
@mikesercanto.bsky.social
Retired computer programmer.
Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa is arguing that the loss of an unborn child does not equate to the death of a “person” when calculating damages.
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Aiming to limit damages, Catholic hospital argues a fetus isn’t the same as a ‘person’
Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa is arguing that the loss of an unborn child does not equate to the death of a “person” when calculating damages.
www.desmoinesregister.com
April 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa is arguing that the loss of an unborn child does not equate to the death of a “person” when calculating damages.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/c...
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/c...
If Presidential executive orders have so much power why has no Democratic chief President signed an order declaring basic health care a human right?
April 13, 2025 at 3:45 AM
If Presidential executive orders have so much power why has no Democratic chief President signed an order declaring basic health care a human right?
Could all unions in the United States join forces and declare a general strike until the Trump administration and Republican Congress start listening.
April 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Could all unions in the United States join forces and declare a general strike until the Trump administration and Republican Congress start listening.
Republican governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa announced she will not seek reelection in 2026!
April 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Republican governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa announced she will not seek reelection in 2026!
So Trump crashes the markets one day, brings them back the next, and he's some kind of financial genius!?! 😐
April 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
So Trump crashes the markets one day, brings them back the next, and he's some kind of financial genius!?! 😐
Advice to young people:
Never stop learning.
Invest early and often.
Vote.
Never stop learning.
Invest early and often.
Vote.
April 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Advice to young people:
Never stop learning.
Invest early and often.
Vote.
Never stop learning.
Invest early and often.
Vote.
If Social Security is privatized and the money invested in the stock market, what's going to happen to your monthly payments if the markets crash like they did April 3 and 4, 2025?
April 7, 2025 at 1:38 AM
If Social Security is privatized and the money invested in the stock market, what's going to happen to your monthly payments if the markets crash like they did April 3 and 4, 2025?
Ja Morant being fined $75,000 is like a man earning $100,000 being fined $625.😐
April 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Ja Morant being fined $75,000 is like a man earning $100,000 being fined $625.😐
Native Americans, particularly the Maya, referred to the Gulf of Mexico as "Nahá," meaning "Great Water." So it really should be called the Gulf of Naha.
April 6, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Native Americans, particularly the Maya, referred to the Gulf of Mexico as "Nahá," meaning "Great Water." So it really should be called the Gulf of Naha.
Now that the Hands Off day is over, remember, the only way this gets fixed is to vote! Midterm election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Register and prepare to cast your ballot.
April 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Now that the Hands Off day is over, remember, the only way this gets fixed is to vote! Midterm election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Register and prepare to cast your ballot.
Can one be detained for criticizing the government now?
March 29, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Can one be detained for criticizing the government now?
Just got off the phone with my Representative's office, expressing how important Social Security and Medicare are to my financial future. I encourage other senior citizens to do the same!
March 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Just got off the phone with my Representative's office, expressing how important Social Security and Medicare are to my financial future. I encourage other senior citizens to do the same!
Trump administration accidentally leaks war plans! This is what can happen when you hire people based on political loyalty not competence!
March 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Trump administration accidentally leaks war plans! This is what can happen when you hire people based on political loyalty not competence!
If the President has so much power and executive orders have so much authority, can a future Democratic President sign an eo that gives all Americans health insurance?
March 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
If the President has so much power and executive orders have so much authority, can a future Democratic President sign an eo that gives all Americans health insurance?
I would feel sorry for Elon Musk but I don't want to commit the sin of empathy!
March 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I would feel sorry for Elon Musk but I don't want to commit the sin of empathy!
Are there four branches of government now? Legislative, Executive, Judicial, and DOGE?
March 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Are there four branches of government now? Legislative, Executive, Judicial, and DOGE?
Elon can't keep rockets in the air or cars on the road!
March 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Elon can't keep rockets in the air or cars on the road!
I saw that. - - - Karma
March 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I saw that. - - - Karma
"Among those most vulnerable to longer wait times for benefits are the 2 million disability benefit applicants who are currently waiting on decisions. An estimated 10 million individuals have died in recent years while still waiting for disability benefits"
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/17/s...
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/17/s...
With Social Security Administration under temporary leadership, some experts worry what that means for benefits
Some experts worry new changes at the Social Security Administration may make it more difficult to access the agency's benefits and services.
www.cnbc.com
March 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"Among those most vulnerable to longer wait times for benefits are the 2 million disability benefit applicants who are currently waiting on decisions. An estimated 10 million individuals have died in recent years while still waiting for disability benefits"
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/17/s...
www.cnbc.com/2025/03/17/s...
Trump invokes Alien Enemies Act of 1798, judge blocks its implementation for 14 days.
March 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Trump invokes Alien Enemies Act of 1798, judge blocks its implementation for 14 days.
"The ides of March are come.
Soothsayer: Ay, Caesar; but not gone."
------ William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
Soothsayer: Ay, Caesar; but not gone."
------ William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
March 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"The ides of March are come.
Soothsayer: Ay, Caesar; but not gone."
------ William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
Soothsayer: Ay, Caesar; but not gone."
------ William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
I believe things go in cycles, including personal history and human history.
March 14, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I believe things go in cycles, including personal history and human history.
The two beasts and the false prophet are made manifest. The four horsemen of the apocalypse are mounted and ready to ride! Prepare for Conquest, War, Famine and Death!
March 10, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The two beasts and the false prophet are made manifest. The four horsemen of the apocalypse are mounted and ready to ride! Prepare for Conquest, War, Famine and Death!