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Congress vs. the BOTS
http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID=826875 A new article discussing how tickets are being secured and resold at insanely high prices. 20 years after PJ brought this to the Justice Department, US Congress are finally looking into it. Seems like the enemy this time is the Ticket Brokers. I hope something comes of…
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Corporations Running the World Used To Be Science Fiction - Now It's a Reality.
http://www.commondreams.org/views/2016/09/13/corporations-running-world-used-be-science-fiction-now-its-realityImagine a world in which all of the main functions of society are run for-profit by private companies. Schools are run by multinationals. Private security firms have replaced police forces. And most big…
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Minimum Wage
The last time the minimum wage was raised, I was 16 years old working as a sacker in a grocery store. I was, needless to say, very happy about the only raise I received at that job over the 4 years I worked there. Since then, I've understood arguments on either side to raise minimum wage or just abolish it all together.…
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Olympics in Rio
I have friends competing in the Olympics in Rio.....what a nasty shit hole to hold the Olympics in ! I've been talking to friends who are concerned about their safety in Rio and news stories like this say why. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/australian-paralympic-olympians-robbed-gunpoint-rio/ with all the tourist and athletes…
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Dakota Access Pipeline Protests Recall America’s Historical Shame
http://www.commondreams.org/views/2016/08/25/dakota-access-pipeline-protests-recall-americas-historical-shame
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FSU football player wins hearts sharing lunch
FSU football player wins hearts sharing lunch http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/31/health/fsu-football-player-sits-at-lunch-trnd/ Cool ...
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another "honor killing"
and Hillary wants to bring them here by the thousands........friggin great, I hope Trump wins ! Godfather. KABUL, Afghanistan -- An Afghan man says his pregnant 14-year-old daughter was burned to death by her in-laws, the latest reported case of violence against women in the country. Afghanistan faces serious human rights…
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finding calm in the chaos
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Brock Turner
No discussion about the Stanford athlete rapist? Brock Turner released from jail after serving 3 months for sexual assault https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2016/09/02/us/brock-turner-release-jail/index.html?client=safari And the latest news... Stanford rape case: Armed protesters await Brock Turner's arrival at…
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Commander in Chief Forum
Ok anyone watching this ..
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Senator Tester's Nephew Murdered. 8 yr old Daughter witnesses ordeal :(
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/senators-nephew-slain-young-daughter-unharmed/ar-AAiEHZm?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp Fucked Up
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Parents Of Toddler Killed By Gator Won't Pursue A Suit Against Disney
This I must say is a surprise I thought for sure they would file a lawsuit against Disney. I still think Disney should do something for the family such as set up a foundation in their son's Lane's name. Whatever gives the family peace well then that's good for them.…
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Democracy Now - Anyone listen?
I'm just wondering if anyone in this diverse crowd listens to or watches Democracy Now. I've found it to be a pretty fair, non-sensationalist way to consume the news. If anyone is curious - you can watch or listen on democracynow.org, or subscribe to their podcast. The last two weeks' worth of episodes have very closely…
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Historic Flight Leaves US Touches Down in Cuba Today....
I believe at this point tourist aren't allowed to visit.....just for family or educational purposes. My mother wants to visit and take my daughter to Havana hopefully next year. I really hope it happens I'll pay for the trip it will make them both happy to go.…
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What Can You Do?
Little things we can do from where we are make a difference. The following story made me feel really good: http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/calgary/whitbies-fish-and-chips-lethbridge-1.3737483
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Alt-right vs. SJW's
Pretty much what I've been saying. Thanks Hillary for bringing hate to the scene so it distracts from your soulless campaign.
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Beauty From Pain
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"What can I do to change? You know? To be a better American?"
This is one of my favorite things. Such an incredible exchange. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsUa7eCgE_U
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French PM backs burkini bans as three more towns consider outlawing garments
The irony. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/french-pm-backs-burkini-bans-as-three-more-towns-consider-outlawing-garments-a7195136.html
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Another false and inflated market created by government
Need to bailout the dairy industry now. I'm sick of this.