Critical Thinking requires that you think through the bias and nonsense found in today's news media, both print and TV. A true critical thinker can see the merits of all arguments which are based on true philosophical tenets. A true pragmatist is not a compromiser, but a critical thinker who understands no one philosophical position solves all problems.
Monday, June 20, 2022
TEXAS REPUBLICAN PARTY GOES ALL QNON WHILE LOSING REALITY TO THE TRUTH
Any Republican unwilling to denounce the following from the Texas Republican Party is unfit for public office and is guilty of betraying our constitution and everything good about this country.
"WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - Republicans in Texas formally rejected President Joe Biden's election in 2020 as illegitimate and voted in a state-wide convention that wrapped up this weekend on a party platform that calls homosexuality an "abnormal lifestyle choice."
THE BLIND SUPPORT OF IGNORANT PEOPLE, A WORLD WIDE DEPRESSION, AND THE REPRESSIVE TREATY OF VERSAILLE WHICH BROUGHT WWI TO AN END BROUGHT ABOUT THE DESTRUCTION OF GERMANY, ITS PEOPLE, AND THE DEATH OF SOME 20 MILLIO PEOPLE
"homosexuality an "abnormal lifestyle choice." Do you know how many of us died in the camps. Do you understand how many children are damaged every day because parents are too ignorant to know that little five year old many not be straight.
I love all people. I do not like the term LGBT+ because I do not like cubbyholes. I am who I am, and I am more than how I express human intimacy. And after nearly 18 years of abstinence what would you call me?
I would love to find a man who is earthy and just loves humanity and all its diversity. But I do not believe any such man exists.
I am so proud of my unofficial grandchildren. Watching the 7 year old nearly properly swim the length of the pool was amazing. I was with him the entire time. Father's day was amazing for me. watching the 8 and 12 year old do two full laps in the pool without stopping just blew me away.
With so much joy in the world, how can anyone have so much hate in their heart?
SO MY FINAL QUESTION IS, ARE WE GOING TO SALUTE THESE FASCIST REPUBLICANS OR CALL THEM OUT?
THIS MORNING CARLOS CASCOS CALLS OUT COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR SUPPORTING SPACEX. WILL HE TELL ELON MUSK HE DOES NOT WANT HIS VOTE OR TO NOT TO DONATE TO REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES - HELL NO - YOU PEOPLE ARE SUCH FOOLS
TODAY WE CELEBRATE LIBERTY. TOMORROW THE SUPREME COURT WILL BEGIN ITS FINAL RUN TO INCREASE THE FAULT LINE OF POLITICS WHICH WILL CAUSE MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE REPUBLIC
Officially the Supreme Court is due to release new opinions on Tuesday and Thursday. It is not clear if they will issue a ruling on the abortion case until the leak of the opinion is resolved. Depending on the result it could lead to the recusal of a Justice.
THE OPINION WHICH MAY BE RELEASED THIS WEEK WHICH WILL CAUSE AN UPROAR IS THE NY GUN LAW CASE
As I showed yesterday the people are at a super majority in demanding more gun control regulations. The question is, will the Supreme Court hold the NY law unconstitutional as infringing on the rights of gun owners.
I repeat the right to life trumps the right to own guns. The argument is simple, but lost on the Democrats.
It is not lost on me the Democrats just increased the security available to the Supreme Court, while the Court prepares to continue to limit our rights, and make it easier for people to get guns.
Sunday, June 19, 2022
FOX NEWS POLL SHOWS REPUBLICANS IN TROUBLE ON GUN CONTROL
"“Fox’s polling shows that there is a lot of strength behind some of these proposals,” host Shannon Bream said on Fox News Sunday as a graphic on-screen showed 82 percent support for raising the legal age to purchase an assault rifle to 21; 81 percent support for flagging people who are a danger to themselves or others; and 63 percent support for banning assault weapons altogether.
We do not know what the polling shows for South Texas, but if the national poll is reflective of South Texas, Myra Flores could be toast come November. One more major shooting, and gun control could trump the economy as the number one issue.
DID YOU KNOW?
Texas refineries give priority to Canadian heavy crude over Texas crude when refining it to gasoline. The Canadians pay more. This means we have Texas oil waiting to be refined into gasoline so the Canadians can refine theirs first and then export it. Meanwhile so the Canadians and oil companies can make their profits we the average joe pay at the pumps. Yes, Biden can get more aggressive on the issue, but he just does not have it in him. One little speech is not going to flip the narrative to the truth.
The Democrats are terrible at messaging. They are afraid of angering the Canadians and stay away from the issue.
Not me, I have never been to Canada and have no desire to ever go. The winter Texan Canadians are not the type people I would ever associate with. They are not very polite. I have travelled the world and always respect my host country, while there. It just gets under my skin how the Canadians come here for the winter and then badmouth us.
I AM AT A LOSS FOR WHY THE DEMOCRATS CANNOT SEEM TO GET THE PEOLE TO UNDERSTAND PRICE GOUGING BY CORPORATE AMERICA IS THE SOURCE OF THE INFLATION, ALONG WITH INCREDIBLE MISMANAGEMENT
You know I have changed to Home Depot for all my pool supplies because on average they are about 50% less in price than the pool place. Other than price gouging how can you explain it?
CORPORATE AMERICA IS ROBBING US BLIND, AND THE REPUBLICANS DEFEND THEM WHILE THEY THEN BLAME PRESIDENT BIDEN
If the American people finally get it, the gun issue could completely flip this election with just one more mass shooting.
TEXAS REPUBLICAN HOUSE MEMBER IS ATTACKED AT TEXAS REPUBLICAN PARTY CONVENTION, AND CARLOS CASCSOS CELEBRATES THE LACK OF INTELLEGENT DEBATE AT THE CONVENTION
THE REPUBLICANS CALL THIS AMERICAN HERO AND PATRIOT "EYEPATCH MCCAIN."
Did you even serve in the military Carlos? Trust me this is no endorsement for TreviƱo because he has zero chance of getting my vote. There is plenty of time for an Independent ticket of write ins for the November election.
After Senator Cornyn was booed for attempting bipartisanship on gun control it became clear to me only a fool believes the Republicans will rule in the mode of a two Party System. They are fascists and very proud to be fascists.
I do not care what your politics are, once you have sacrificed for this country I will always stand with you on your sacrifice and would never use your injuries as an insult. Carlos Cascos is AOK with all of this.
While Crenshaw and I have almost nothing in common when it comes to politics, in my eyes, he is an American hero and a true patriot.
CASCOS' REPSONSE TO THIS FASCIST CONVENTION
"I'm just glad the GOP convention is a squirrel free zone...if not, those critters wud have a field day stocking up for winter."
The definition of a squirrel free zone: "What is squirrel slang for?
A squirrel is a term in debating jargon, particularly in parliamentary debate, that indicates a definition from the side of the opening speaker that makes it too easy for his or her side."
You get it you either agree with these fascists or you will be silenced, and Cascos calls this good. Dan Crenshaw gave his eye in service for this country, and the Republicans shame him.
The party is full of traitors. They better stock up on ammo....they will need it"
I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT LANGUAGE FROM ALL SIDES
As I have documented there are 20 million AR 15's already in this country. I can tell you with 100% certainty they are not all Republicans. I know of several Anglo Progressive/Socialist groups which go to events for their side fully armed with AR 15's. This is not going to end well and any scumbag like Cascos who refuses to denounce violence is unfit for public office.
These people are crazy and devoid of any knowledge of facts. Dan Crenshaw attacked Governor Abbott when he ordered a lockdown in Houston during the worst of Covid. These nutjobs attack their own. This is what the nutjobs wanted. Crenshaw told business owners to take control. These dangerous fascists are going to do what the essence of evil Trump tells them to do, even it it means attacking the people who stood with them during Covid.
I CAN FIND NO EVIDENCE ANY HIGH PROFILE TEXAS REPUBLICAN HAS COME TO THE DEFENSE OF REPUBLICAN SENATOR CORNYN OR REPUBLICAN MEMBER OF THE HOUSE DAN CRENSHAW - THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ELECT MILITARY SERVICE DODGING REPUBLICANS TO OFFICE
BIDEN MAY NOT BE EVIL, BUT HE IS THE ESSENSE OF INCOMPETENCE AND BETWEEN TRUMP AND BIDEN WE ARE HEADED TO A BAD SHOWDOWN
I am posting my Balancing the Issue views on many Progressive/Socialist forums on social media. My readership is good. When I call for calm, I get attacked and am told I fail to understand just how far the fascist element of the Republicans Party will go. A shoot out with AR 15's by both sides will fix nothing. I get how dangerous the Republicans fascists have become, but I am not going to deny that the Democrats are run by a bunch of self-serving do nothings and incompetents. It is for us the people to force change at the polls while we still have the chance. I say the latter because I can assure you the Republicans will take our choice away one law at a time
Friday, June 17, 2022
GINI THOMAS, WIFE TO ASSOCIATE JUSTICE CLARENCE THOMAS AGREES TO APPEAR BEFORE JAN. 6TH COMMITTEE
I will be the first to say this morning's NYT's article that someone with whom she exchanged emails and at one time clerked for Thomas leaked the Justices were in heated argument about whether to take election cases, was highly suspect. The story had zero evidence and was pure conjecture. They could not even quote the lawyer making the claim, although it is all in emails.
But, it seems like both sides are breaking a key rule. You never call a key witness unless you know what their testimony will be, and as a witness you never volunteer for such a high profile hearing.
I believe the ratings will be very high. Gini Thomas believes being married to Associate Justice Thomas gives her and her husband immunity. Her arrogance could cause major damage to Associate Justice Thomas, and the Supreme Court.
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE THOMAS SOLE VOICE FIGHTING FOR WORKERS RIGHTS IN A DISSENTING OPINION - THE LIBERALS RULED WITH CORPORATE AMERICA
Every so often Associate Justice Thomas comes out with these opinions you would expect from the liberals while the liberals disagree with him.
The case was simple. Does the federal arbitration act trumps California more favorable workers' rights law. The liberals ruled yes the federal law trumps the state law, and Associate Justice Thomas as the sole dissenter found the federal arbitration law never trumps state law. He actually ruled for the workers and California.
The news media will never report any thing good about Associate Justice Thomas because they hate him. How sad.
I am not endorsing him, I am just reporting. If you remember a few months ago he was the lone voice saying women who are victims on rape caused by their commander's neglect of lack of oversight, could sue their commanders. The liberals ruled against the rape victims. Associate Justice Thomas ruled for them.
Ah, I have to check but based on the number of opinions pending this year could see the least number of opinions to ever issue from the Supreme Court. They are not doing their job.
DOMESTIC ABUSE TAKES BIG WIN BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT
Before I formally retired I did a lot of work in federal court under the Hague Convention Custody Treaty. It basically says our federal courts decide if the custody battle for the child[ren] should be in the U.S. or another country. In most cases the State Department had to hire counsel to represent parents of foreign parents because they did not have the money to hire a lawyer. This Italian man had the money.
The lawyers hired by the State Department were not the brightest bulbs in the room. The translators they would hire were not competent. The federal judges decided my translations of the foreign law in any number of Latin American countries were superior to the translators hired by the lawyers hired by the State Department. Language is not words, it is substance.
IN TODAY'S CASE THE COURT RULED A FINDING OF DOMESTIC ABUSE IS ENOUGH FOR THE U.S. PARENT TO WIN THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE CUSTODY BATTLE IN THE U.S.
She married an Italian man, and moved to Italy where she had her child. She came to the U.S. with her child under the guise of visiting her family. She stayed and moved for custody based on domestic abuse. She lost at every level in federal court and was ordered to return the child to Italy for a custody battle to occur in Italy.
Today the Supreme Court found the lower courts overread the Hague Convention and that once there is a finding of domestic abuse the case must be heard in the U.S.
I have done a lot of these cases, and the courts have consistently ruled you must look beyond just domestic abuse. This was a major victory for the victims of domestic abuse.