Facts and Honest Opinions
The unitary executive theory asserts that the US Constitution vests all federal executive power solely in the President, granting them absolute control over the entire executive branch, including the authority to direct or remove officers in independent agencies, and has the inherent authority to initiate military force without prior congressional authorization, especially in response to emergencies or […]
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On February 18, the Department of Homeland Security issued a memo directing federal immigration agents to arrest refugees, including those awaiting asylum status, who don’t have green cards. This represents a major policy shift targeting a new category of people who entered the country legally. This will help keep Ice and Border patrol busy and […]
Read MoreCuba today is up against difficult challenges including a severe economic crisis, shortages of food, medicine, fuel, and electricity. Residents endure long lines, high inflation, and crumbling infrastructure, leading to a massive, ongoing exodus of citizens. Despite these hardships, the government maintains tight political control. The government continues to strictly control the one-party state, although some […]
Read MoreFinding the truth requires a bit of skepticism to filter bias, external persuasion, and social pressure. It intervenes before belief to ask “How do we know this?”. To get to the truth, look for evidence not certainty, emotion or repetition. A claim of truth, delivered with confidence reflects a style. Evidence is the substance of truth.
To find truth, identify assumptions wrapped in the claims and the facts rather than interpretation of the facts.
Sigmund Freud’s Personality Model Freud’s model of personality divides the psyche into three interacting components: the id, ego, and superego. The id is the primitive, instinctual part , the ego is the rational, decision-making part that mediates between the id and reality, and the superego represents internalized morals and ideals. This model is a useful […]
Read MoreProject 2025 has the US lurching into a military / police state. We have ICE thugs running rampant here in Chicago, using tear gas and pepper balls to intimidate peaceful protesters. These protesters are not happy with their friends and neighbors being rounded up, hand-cuffed and detained. Trump and Hegseth are blowing up boats that “look” suspicious, usually killing all aboard, without evidence or congressional approval.
Read MoreWe are at a sadly bizarretime in our (US) history: Observations: The East wing of the White House has been demolished in the last few days in anticipation of a new Ball Room at a cost of $300 million, from private donations. According to Trump it’s “going to be probably the finest ballroom ever built, […]
Read MoreHere’s an Idea! Let any adult citizen, with energy, ideas and honesty, campaign for office. Reduce the influence of mega donors and special interests from the political system. Campaigns financed publicly, rather than by an oligarch or oil company have advantages for democracy. Public Campaign Financing Focus on the Issues:Done right, it could reduce quid […]
Read MoreOur Options Option #1: 25th Amendment (Section 4) Option #2: Impeachment and Conviction in Congress Option #3: Wait for the voters in 2026 2026 is pivotal: it may be the last major electoral opportunity before the power imbalance becomes harder to reverse. (Assuming we don’t have a sudden “emergency” and elections are canceled.) Best Opportunity […]
Read MoreA steady or growing population can be a positive influence and a shrinking population can have many problems. The Benefits of a Stable Population Economic Growth and Labor Force More people mean more workers, which can fuel industries, innovation, and service sectors. A steady population helps maintain consistent levels of production and consumption. Consumer Demand […]
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