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Earth Overshoot Day
Not meaning to bring a cloud over things here but we really would do well to understand what this is, what it is about why it is important and talk about what we can do about it. The math is simple. This can't go on if we want to go on. "Earth Overshoot Day 2016: August 8 As of today, we humans have used as much from…
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Things that matter today?
please post the relevant things that matter today! thanks in advance.
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Americans, don't feel too bad about your president....
because we have this idiot... http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/one-nation-leader-pauline-hanson-wears-full-burqa-in-senate-question-time-stunt-20170817-gxyd5d.html
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For What It's Worth
The lyrics have been relevant for so long, I could see a good argument for making it our National Anthem. "For What It's Worth" There's something happening here But what it is ain't exactly clear There's a man with a gun over there Telling me I got to beware I think it's time we stop Children, what's that sound? Everybody…
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Sheetcaking
Heck yeah! Go Tina! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tina-fey-sheet-caking_us_599675d0e4b0e8cc855cce85?utm_campaign=hp_fb_pages&utm_source=main_fb&utm_medium=facebook&ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063
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Barcelona Spain Terror Attack and Standoff
https://youtu.be/cW8lnc8e9B8 When is this madness going to end? Several people killed, injured and now reportedly a standoff with hostages...
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Let's talk about "flash mobs".
Not long ago, "flash mobs" was a term used describe something that often was very clever and created, like flash art, a sudden dance in the middle of a square, that sort of thing. The term is taking on a new, menacing meaning. It is also described in some quarters as "black teen flash mobs" . Educate me. Is this a mainly…
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police kill unarmed black man
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/09/21/at-least-12-charlotte-cops-injured-in-protests-following-officer-involved-death-black-man.html I've already read some stuff that the victim was reaching into his car after repeated orders to get on the ground or something like that but anyway there's another riot (free shopping day and…
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2 cops shot in Brooklyn
Seems to be revenge for eric garner. Shits about to get real here in the city. http://news.yahoo.com/two-nypd-officers-shot-in-patrol-car-in-brooklyn-212637751.html http://nypost.com/2014/12/20/2-nypd-cops-shot-execution-style-in-brooklyn/
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Tamir Rice shooting (12yr old)
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/11/28/3597546/officers-who-shot-12-year-old-holding-toy-gun-refused-to-give-him-first-aid/ From I know of this case so far is a woman called 911 complaining of somebody pointing a gun at people in the park. The woman also stated at some point that the could be fake, she didn't know.…
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Brussels Belgium attacks.
The city is like a war zone Bombs and terrorist attacks at airport and metro of the city Alot of people are dead..city ia in lock down..they told people stay at their homes All the best to people of belgium
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Michael Brown Shooting
http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/14/us/missouri-teen-shooting/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 So the details of Brown grabbing the Officer's weapon might be in dispute but it doesn't sound like there is any dispute related to how far away Brown was from the Officer when he was killed. Unreal
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Enhanced Interrogation Techniques and Torturing Some Folks Memos
The US Senate’s intelligence committee should release as planned its report summary on the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)’s detention and interrogation program, Human Rights Watch said today. The White House’s expressed support for the release has been undermined by statements from the State Department raising concerns…
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So this is not a hate crime?
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/four-teens-held-connection-kidnapping-after-facebook-live-torture-video-n703331 Reverse the races and I guarantee that is what the police chief would call it. These punks need to be locked away for a long time.
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collateral damage - boston to afghanistan
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/0 ... 33407.html http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013 ... ng/100495/ when man decides who lives and who dies
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What is it with Scaramucci?
WA Post describes his NYT interview as "It's vulgar, vindictive and volatile." To say the least! This would not have been tolerated even 20 years ago and times are changing but do we really need this kind of crude vitriol from people in high positions? Am I just being old fashioned or is there a good argument for showing a…
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Harvard - discrimination probe
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/03/us/harvard-minority-admissions-trnd/index.html I have conflicting thoughts on this. In reverse situations, people often look at % of people of a certain race in the country and expect to see the same % for everything. In this case, Harvard accepted <50% white students when the country is…
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North Korea says it will stage nuke test
I say it's time to invade... http://news.yahoo.com/fc/world/north_korea North Korea says it will stage nuke test By BO-MI LIM, Associated Press Writer1 hour, 26 minutes ago North Korea said Tuesday it will conduct a nuclear test in the face of what it claimed was "the U.S. extreme threat of a nuclear war," ratcheting up…
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NAACP issues first-ever travel advisory for a state: Missouri
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/naacp-issues-first-ever-travel-advisory-for-a-state-missouri/ar-AApjKh4?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid= KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ NAACP officials say their recent travel advisory for Missouri is the first that the civil rights group has issued for any state.But the warning follows a recent trend of similar…
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New Trend
In the wedding industry. Open weed bar! Budtenders! :lol: https://www.leafly.com/news/pop-culture/want-a-cannabis-bar-at-your-wedding-heres-how-one-planner-pulled
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Wisconsin Company to Implant Microchips in Employees
Not mandatory yet but someday? Would you do this now? Would you do this if required to keep your job? http://kstp.com/news/wisconsin-company-to-implant-microchips-in-employees-three-square-market/4549459/ A Wisconsin company is about to become the first in the U.S. to offer microchip implants to its employees. Yes, you…
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Charlie Gard
This is the future of the medical system in the US, where a family can raise the funds for treatment but a court can sentence the child to death. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-40206045
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Tragedy at Ohio State Fair
http://www.10tv.com/article/1-dead-7-injured-after-ride-malfunctions-ohio-state-fair 18yo died and 7 others injured. This was the first day of the fair. Very sad!
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Recent News
TN inmates offered reduced jail time if volunteer for a vasectomy. Would you? http://www.newschannel5.com/news/inmates-given-reduced-jail-time-if-they-get-a-vasectomy
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On John McCain
Just saw this note from Sanders on FB and though it was cool: "John McCain is an American hero, one of the most respected members of the U.S. Senate and a friend. At this difficult moment, the hopes and prayers of the nation are with him and his family." McCain never has been a favorite of mine but when he did an interview…
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Moved: Purge or Share?
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OJ Simpson is going to jail...
13 years too late.. but at least I guess some justice is served.. Bye Bye OJ... don't drop the soap!
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And for a little good news...
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/342849-john-mccain-diagnosed-with-brain-cancer
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Mental Illness
I lost another friend the other day. Found out yesterday on Facebook. He lived on the west coast. All of us not in his inner circle are in total shock, since he always seemed to be so positive, so outgoing, so happy, so full of life and wanting to make the world a better place. He even started (or helped start) a group…
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Pussy Riot
in some countries you can't say what you want....bet ya that got yer attention :o Moscow (CNN) -- A judge found three members of the Russian female punk rock band Pussy Riot guilty of hooliganism Friday for performing a song critical of President Vladimir Putin. http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/17/world/eur ... ?hpt=hp_t1