Tag: constitution
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: do americans deserve democracy? :
Here it is, 4:05 in the morning and I can’t find the ‘off’ switch on my brain. It’s wide awake and in overdrive. You see, I fear for Ukraine and, at the same time, I marvel at their single-minded resolve. Although they’re outnumbered and under-equipped, they’ve mounted a united and fearless defense against a power-hungry…
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: can I, please, can I? :
I’m a citizen. Not particularly upstanding or solid, but a citizen nevertheless, and I’m pretty sure that entitles me to certain benefits, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. At least according to the U.S. Constitution, a document that used to carry serious weight in legal circles and the halls of government. But…
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: okay, I’m on to this now :
Ask anyone, I’m no stranger to peculiar thinking. It’s sort of my normal, so I’m comfortable with crazy. Except in a President-elect. Then it’s scary. Have you noticed when the media turns up the heat on Trump’s numerous and far-reaching conflicts of interest, the financial irregularities, the tax dodging shenanigans, actual newsworthy stuff, he tweets…
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