Mass Shootings and Mass Media

In this case I default to the position that no person should ever be denied their right to self-defense and if they can, along the way, save the lives of others, it’s immoral for us to try to stop them.  [More]

Refreshing rationality from an officer who is not an "Only One"...

[Via Ben J]

We're the Only Ones Topping Off Enough

From an Officer.com "Product Showcase" email:

And continues to the bottom...

[Via Ben J]

"Start with Trust"

And it appears these folks can't be. [Read]

No wonder they don't trust us.

I seem to remember discussing this before some months back, but I can't find it now--maybe I just saw it on someone else's blog...

[Via Ben J]

Pretender to the Throne

 Why I will not accept Joe Biden as president [More]

Watching his inaugural speech, I couldn't help but juxtapose my recognition of cognitive dissonant happy talk and transparent gaslighting against the reactions of Democrats nodding in agreement -- as if what they were hearing was original, wise and profound. His insincere plea for unity with Republicans was actually an attack since he attributed the differences to our "systemic racism" and made it clear he's pressing forward and we're the ones who'll have to change. 

And the J-Lo preshow made me think of nothing so much as "Taco-flavored kisses for my Ben."

[Via bondmen]