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Share with us some music that brings the world together.
Share some music with us here that crosses over cultural lines, that creates a bridge between cultures, especially otherwise disparate cultures. We are, after all, one race with many facets. I'll start with a favorite, David Byrne and Brian Eno's spine tingling "Regiment": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZVge1AAPjk
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Things that give you hope.
Earlier today, I started thinking about some things that give me reason to feel hopeful. I thought about starting this thread earlier but held back because every time I tried to word it, everything I could think of sounded corny, too touchy-feely, overly sentimental, etc. But what the heck. It's kind of like "What's so…
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A new era of censoriousness?
An interesting article here that talks about recent censorious leaning in the worlds of publication and speech. The quote that stands out here is: "...the letter goes on to decry what it calls “a new set of moral attitudes and political commitments that tend to weaken our norms of open debate and toleration of differences…
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Anyone here familiar with Artists Against Racism?
We've talked a lot lately about racism as it pertains to black Americans- and rightly so, considering recent events. And as much as the Black Lives Matter movement is important and prominent, it's worth remembering that racism crosses many paths. There is some form of racism that attacks every skin color, religion,…
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Coma Telephone..."Is a collective mind a possible solution?" This is as accurate for need of purpose
In 1987 my brother ken was injured in a hiking accident. When he got to the Hospital I never felt so confident he was alright. I was wrong about that though. I couldn't see His eyes Cause they were shut too tight. Ken was in a coma, I was shocked with jaw drop and two big old buggy pop out eyes. Two days later, as my…
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TRUMP: Holier Than Thou....
I'm not a social media magnet on ANY social site. I do recall some years ago being on My Space and by the time I got the thing set up MS was dead. I can't even remember what the hell was the purpose of the thing. Now we have Bookface or something to that effect, I haven't been on there in well over a year now. Today we…
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Team Mueller (and Their Report)
Is the steam. Carry on. Edit: In light of the Team Mueller Report being released to the public, if you’re reading it, please post things of interest, that stand out, or you dispute or have questions about. Carry on, god speed, the only change we have to fear is change itself, never before have so many given up so much for…
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Hong Kong's new national security laws.
Seems like an important enough subject to talk about. What are some of your thoughts on the implications, and regional as well as global consequences of this action? Here's an article that explains much of what this is all about:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-52765838
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Dirty Laundry of US Capitol
Irrespective of party, shady shit occurs around that building. Hadnt a thread on this yet so lets start with this.....https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/07/06/sba-ppp-loans-data/ Treasury, SBA data show small-business loans went to private-equity backed chains, members of Congress By Jonathan O'Connell, Aaron…
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Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans! Hope everyone leaves this weekend with full bellies, fun memories, and all of your fingers attached!
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Voices in the Wilderness
I like this guy. He's got a way about him.... https://thefifthcolumnnews.com/# Who do you got? https://m.youtube.com/user/unvoicedproject
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Here’s to the State of Mississippi
So do you think Ed regrets calling out John Roberts now from the 2004 tour? He’s literally “saved” numerous Supreme Court decisions. 2 this week. Not trying to be political but he called him out and Roberts hasn’t done anything to show he deserved it except for being appointed by Bush. That’s a good Judge, votes for the…
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The bus is on the move
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2469125343378490&id=100008431445836¬if_id=1592555332009877¬if_t=share_wall_create Alaska news sorry this didn't come out as I would have like.. Some good videos and photos of the bus being moved
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More proof of this Scamdemic
More proof of this scamdemic and how fake Covid-19 is https://youtu.be/yGU1DZ5Hhr4
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How most flat maps distort reality and present bias.
Some interesting perspectives on how we see the world- and how the Mercator map shows the spread and power of Christianity, exaggerates predominately white nations, and reduces the size of South America and Africa:…
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24 year old rape case solved in Sweden
A change in the law this year made it possible for police to search in their DNA-bank for possible family members of suspects. Last week, a 58-year-old man was arrested, suspected of a brutal rape of an 8-year-old girl in Billdal, south of Gothenburg, in 1995. The arrest happened after police used DNA from the 24-year-old…
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Echo Chamber
You folks should really get out in the open and look at data and facts in a non-biased, non- agenda fashion. When all you read, say and hear is what you already believe, you’ve probably done yourself a disservice.
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The CHAZ Movement
I hesitate to do this because I have no interest in starting a war of sorts here, but the other thread title on this topic is misleading so I'm starting a CHAZ thread where, hopefully, we can engage in adult-like, useful, and interesting conversation on this fascinating social experiment. Here a recent development in which…
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End the culture of hate and narcissism.
No, this is not a thread about the Narcissist in Chief (although it well could be, as he is a prime example of overblown hate and narcissism). No, I'm calling out everyone who derides, chastises, or berates others without first making an attempt at using kindness and thoughtful instruction first. And I'm calling myself out…
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How do you define "No justice, no peace"?
This is a common phrase heard frequently lately for obvious reasons. What I'm wondering is, what does this phrase mean? It seems to me it can be interpreted in at least a few ways. What it implies is that until there is justice, protest cannot happen in a peaceful manner. And yet, many who protest (and this is my way of…
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European re scheduled dates 2021
I had tickets for the PJ Imola gig in Italy in July. The tour was cancelled and apparently all dates are being rescheduled. I managed to get flight refunded but my hotel I had booked wont cancel and refund my booking. Any news/updates would really be helpful.
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Daily Humanity - Did it touch You?
Please post something you saw that made you stop and believe in humanity. I've had the privilege to meet some of the greatest people in my personal and professional life associated with Pearl Jam. Had the privilege of traveling to Europe and meeting like minded people that have become long time friends. Okay... I recently…
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Orange the World / Wear Orange
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Resolution 54/134). The premise of the day is to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape,…
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End of the American Empire?
Is Covid-19 the beginning of the end of the American Empire? The Decline and Fall of the American Empire LINK Even if you don’t think it’s likely, it’s always best to be prepared. Rome reached its peak of military power around the year 107, when Trajan completed the conquest of Dacia (the territory of modern Romania). With…
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James Miller's resignation letter to Defense Secretary
A letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper By James N. MillerJUNE 2, 2020 June 2, 2020 Hon. Mark T. Esper Secretary of Defense The Pentagon Washington, D.C., 20301 Dear Secretary Esper, I resign from the Defense Science Board, effective immediately. When I joined the Board in early 2014, after leaving government service as…
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Do you agree with this chart?
Saw this this morning and thought it was interesting. Thoughts? https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-biased-is-your-news-source-you-probably-wont-agree-with-this-chart-2018-02-28?reflink=mw_share_facebook&fbclid=IwAR1VRFyWS__H8MFQjzmJeuGrQE-64Rz0xWHgu2y-t1qB6PruGu7_ah6IC3I
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Adopt a State, voter registration drive...
Vote, Save America https://votesaveamerica.com/adopt-a-state/?fbclid=IwAR1sPIvcCuw9yiLz1JKoDn4uVhO7zO3nYlmEiUVlh4CM-EqkcfG6ofHTh40
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P65 CA Warning Label
I'm starting to notice these warnings start showing up on a few purchases as of late ... The first time was a week ago when I got a fuel filter part for a Kubota off road vehicle. Just a little piece of molded plastic with a big warning on it telling me to go to P65warnings.ca.gov. Then this morning I'm looking for an air…
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Congratulations UK people...UK Government downgrades Covid-19
Congratulations UK people your kind caring most trustworthy Government has downgraded Covid-19 due to it's low Mortality rate... So you can now leave your houses and celebrate this wonderful announcement and occasion and get back to normal life how it was before this virus 😊 Source:…
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Justin Amash for POTUS?
Read an interview in the WaPo. Doesn't stand a chance, in my opinion. Other than how to talk about phasing out social security, not one expressed vision for the country. Now I need to look into his legislative achievements, or lack thereof. And he wrote in Randy Paul in 2016. Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan is not the…