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Have you ever wondered if you could still run Windows98?

Have you ever wondered if you could still run Windows98? Maybe you just interviewed at a small business that hasn't updated their tech in twenty years and you want to know if you can still check Facebook or you want to Skype or whatever it I'd the kids are doing these days. Can you do it on Win98? https://www.yahoo.com/tech/brave-dude-tries-windows-98-daily-life-gets-203324327.html

Fox News​ contributing to #alternativefacts. A story about a "ghost" posted to the tech section. Ghosts. In "tech."

Fox News​ contributing to #alternativefacts. A story about a "ghost" posted to the tech section. Ghosts. In "tech." Really, Fox? http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/02/28/mysterious-ghost-man-appears-in-teens-selfie.html

Oh great, more animated gifs to negate any actual discussion.

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Oh great, more animated gifs to negate any actual discussion. Originally shared by Andrew Brenner G+ Android version 9.6.0: Support for GBoard Animated GIFs Starting today with version 9.6.0 of the G+ Android client, we are enabling a new feature: support for adding animated GIFs to your posts and comments using Gboard! Now it’s easy to find and send an Animated GIF for the perfect reaction. We hope you have as much fun using this new feature as we did in developing and testing it!

Remember when Jeff Sessions said he wasn't a racist?

Remember when Jeff Sessions said he wasn't a racist? Maybe he's not, but he's also no friend to brown people, their concerns or their rights. But hey, if you're Caucasian you're a-okay. https://www.google.com/amp/s/psmag.com/amp/p/505d49eee276

Just wait until #DonaldTrump and the #GOP congress try to sell water rights to Nestle or Coke, or InBev.

Just wait until #DonaldTrump and the #GOP congress try to sell water rights to Nestle or Coke, or InBev. While no one's brought it up yet, it wouldn't surprise me to see this happen as the Republicans have been trying to privatize just about everything. http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/02/28/517016071/trump-aims-to-eliminate-clean-water-rule?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20170228

States Rights suddenly aren't very important to Republicans, are they?

States Rights suddenly aren't very important to Republicans, are they? Unless, you know, its about protecting a state's right to discriminate. https://www.google.com/amp/m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_58b34240e4b0e5fdf6197405/amp

Turns out, no one wants #DonaldTrump around.

Turns out, no one wants #DonaldTrump around. http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/trump-hotels-vancouver-235474

#DonaldTrump might have an argument if Obama had greenlit the operation before he left office, but he didn't.

#DonaldTrump might have an argument if Obama had greenlit the operation before he left office, but he didn't. Trump wanted to assert his manliness and, like all things Trump touches, it failed. https://news.google.com/news/amp?caurl=https%3A%2F%2Famp.businessinsider.com%2Ftrump-blames-obama-yemen-raid-navy-seal-2017-2#a-038fae47-bacd-4af6-9e20-80079af13117

I saw something about this earlier and couldn't help thinking to myself, this is incredibly dumb.

I saw something about this earlier and couldn't help thinking to myself, this is incredibly dumb. https://news.google.com/news/amp?caurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Famphtml%2Fnews%2Fthe-fix%2Fwp%2F2017%2F02%2F28%2Fthe-kellyanne-on-the-couch-controversy-is-so-incredibly-dumb%2F#a-038fae47-bacd-4af6-9e20-80079af13117

You have to love Republicans.

You have to love Republicans. They believe the Second Amendment an inalienable right, but other rights, not so much. Free press? Inconvenient. Freedom of Religion? Only if your Christian. Freedom to Be Secure in Possessions? Nah, just kidding. The Right to Assemble? Only if you're a Tea Party dupe. http://www.alternet.org/activism/protest-and-lose-your-home?akid=15244.2560072.QJWFG0&rd=1&src=newsletter1072998&t=11

I think this judge is living in some sort of fantasy land.

I think this judge is living in some sort of fantasy land. There are so many things wrong here it seems like an overly dramatic episode of Law & Order: SVU . http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/02/27/517510627/no-jail-time-for-19-year-old-in-idaho-coat-hanger-assault-case

This never even occurred to me, but yeah, #DonaldTrump's immigration crackdown is making communities less safe.

This never even occurred to me, but yeah, #DonaldTrump's immigration crackdown is making communities less safe. https://www.google.com/amp/www.9news.com/amp/news/local/politics/city-attorney-deportation-fears-impacting-criminal-cases/415790173

Well, damn.

Well, damn. Now I want to donate to all sorts of causes in his name. The Satanic Temple, some Islamic charities and, of course, Planned Parenthood. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/secularvoices/2017/02/27/pastor-greg-locke-pissed-people-donating-planned-parenthood-name/?_utm_source=1-2-2

Damn!

Damn! http://abc13.com/news/8-year-old-fatally-shot-after-crash/1772628/

I remember watching this video when this whole affair went down and thinking, what kind of asses go out in force and...

I remember watching this video when this whole affair went down and thinking, what kind of asses go out in force and disrupt a party like this? Apparently, these kinds of asses. Oh, and why doesn't Georgia (of all places) have a hate crime law? http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/pair-sentenced-terrorizing-birthday-confederate-flags-article-1.2983749

When did the comments on NBC News​ articles become worse - worse, if you can imagine - than the comments on Fox...

When did the comments on NBC News​ articles become worse - worse , if you can imagine - than the comments on Fox News​ posts? Geesh! Originally shared by NBC News "Why at this time did there have to be this stupid mission when it wasn't even barely a week into [President Trump's] administration?" Bill Owens, whose youngest son Ryan was killed during the raid, said. "For two years prior ... everything was missiles and drones (in Yemen)....Now all of a sudden we had to make this grand display?" http://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/yemen-seal-raid-yielded-no-significant-intelligence-say-officials-n726451

Sounds like what I've heard about Scientology.

Sounds like what I've heard about Scientology. Originally shared by Casey McKinnon WOW. https://apnews.com/f3ce7b57d69d4194803e68a40f4c215c

We won't know until the final draft is released, if it's released, but this could be chilling, indeed.

We won't know until the final draft is released, if it's released, but this could be chilling, indeed. It would set a very ugly precedent. Originally shared by **** The order would also make legal permanent residents already in the United States more vulnerable to deportation if they use federal means-tested public benefits. http://www.migrationpolicy.org/news/leaked-draft-possible-trump-executive-order-public-benefits-would-spell-chilling-effects-legal

via Marla Caldwell​​ who said

via Marla Caldwell​​ who said, The US has an unfortunate history of taking land from poor people and people of color for the benefit of the wealthy (see DAPL pipeline, interstate highway system, national parks creation, use of eminent domain for real estate development, etc). It's hardly surprising that a black neighborhood in New York City would have been the chosen location for Central Park. https://plus.google.com/+MarlaCaldwell/posts/Sd76Ww7Qf1e In other words, stealing land from others is the American Way. https://timeline.com/black-village-destroyed-central-park-6356723113fa?gi=4a7fed38917f#.kc47k3l7u

One of these days I'm going to write my Definitive Guide to Being Poor and when I do, I'll have to remember this.

One of these days I'm going to write my Definitive Guide to Being Poor and when I do, I'll have to remember this. #frugalliving https://www.google.com/amp/www.9news.com/amp/money/consumer/ways-to-save/cut-the-cord-100-channels-15-antenna/415374855?_utm_source=1-2-2

This seems like it would be fun but I really don't like a online courses.

This seems like it would be fun but I really don't like a online courses. I don't know why. I watch educational videos on YouTube all the time, but the idea of an online class just seems frustrating. Have you ever taken an online course, through a school, EdX or Coursera? https://www.google.com/amp/m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_56c76b55e4b041136f16dd0a/amp?_utm_source=1-2-2

Santorum, however, offered no evidence that “millions of Americans” were using Obamacare’s protections for people...

Santorum, however, offered no evidence that “millions of Americans” were using Obamacare’s protections for people with preexisting conditions to scam health insurance companies. Proof - or, evidence - seems to be anathema to the modern #GOP. https://www.rawstory.com/2017/02/rick-santorum-millions-of-americans-with-preexisting-conditions-are-scammers-stealing-health-care/

Great story.

Great story. #DalaiLama Originally shared by Stacy Sanchez Dalai Lama Drops a Knee Just kidding. But, what a nice read. http://www.slate.com/articles/life/culturebox/2014/02/dalai_lama_at_a_santa_fe_ski_resort_tells_waitress_the_meaning_of_life.html

I think he doth protest too much.

I think he doth protest too much . Originally shared by iquanyin surprise! http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/07/17/study-homophobia-homosexual_n_7816390.html?ncid=engmodushpmg00000007

Could the inspiration for the legend of King Arthur actually come from Italy and not some ancient Welsh tale?

Could the inspiration for the legend of King Arthur actually come from Italy and not some ancient Welsh tale? http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-sword-in-the-stone-at-montesiepi-chapel/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=atlas-page&_utm_source=1-2-2

I'm not sure how I feel about this.

I'm not sure how I feel about this. Yes, most people will use Assistant and most people will be okay with yet another intrusion into their electronic lives, but I'm not. In my opinion, it's just too much. I'm already annoyed at how much data Google does collect. It might be time to go with a dumb phone. http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/02/26/google-assistant-coming-android-6-0-devices/

How can you tell a real news source, like The New York Times​, from a questionable news site like Fox News​?

How can you tell a real news source, like The New York Times​, from a questionable news site like Fox News​? The Devil's in the details. Originally shared by Filippo Salustri Turns out it's easy to tell fake news from the real stuff. These are actually good rules for anyone. http://www.cjr.org/analysis/fake-news-real-news-list.php

Yep.

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Yep. Originally shared by Antony Warren Donald Trump and his Trumpettes should read this and learn to keep their mouths shut if they have nothing valid to say. #DonaldTrump #Selfservatives #Republicans #GOP #Lies #Racism #Hate #Teabaggers

What does it mean?

What does it mean? A Hulk/Wolverine hybrid? We can only speculate for now. What do you think is coming to the Marvel Universe? https://www.google.com/amp/io9.gizmodo.com/what-on-earth-is-marvel-teasing-with-this-mysterious-hu-1792719860/amp?_utm_source=1-2-2

This entire article is a perfect example of western man's affects on the natural ecology.

This entire article is a perfect example of western man's affects on the natural ecology. We systematically move into a new area, destroy all other predators and then become frustrated when other species run rampant. We then spend millions of dollars trying to bring the ecology back into balance when all we had to do was not interfere. Our ability to upset the natural balance and then spend untold amounts of money correcting our prior endeavors works in all aspects of nature. We upset natural water flows and then have to create entire aqua infrastructures. We change the landscape and then suffer through altered weather patterns that require artificially adjusting rainfall. We drain swamps for farmland only to have the local ecologies suffer, then we spend billions reestablishing the swamps. I'm not saying humanity shouldn't work the land, but that we need to be better at thinking through long term implications and balancing need with post action rehabilitation costs. http:

#TrueStory

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#TrueStory https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_J._Baggett Originally shared by BackintheUSA

I really wish reporters would stop declaring Google+ 'dead.' It's not dead.

I really wish reporters would stop declaring Google+ 'dead.' It's not dead. Heck, G+ isn't even in a coma or vegetative state. It's alive and well, just not popular like the annoying Facebook nor the bot-heavy Twitter. http://fortune.com/2017/02/24/google-messaging-spaces-app/

Very interesting archeological find.

Very interesting archeological find. If you've ever studied the Cahokia people, you know the area was once the largest city in the western hemisphere. This just adds to the story of those pre-Columbian people. http://www.bnd.com/living/magazine/article134720339.html

So, about those Russian "Trump" flags ...

So, about those Russian "Trump" flags ... https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/02/false-flag-operation-at-cpac/517842/

I haven't logged into Facebook in nearly a year. Has anyone experienced this?

I haven't logged into Facebook in nearly a year. Has anyone experienced this? http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/facebook-down-app-website-site-broken-not-working-is-it-me-outage-problems-bugs-server-issues-a7598571.html

In #TrumpNation your privacy is more of a theoretical idea than one put into practice.

In #TrumpNation your privacy is more of a theoretical idea than one put into practice. https://www.engadget.com/2017/02/24/fcc-head-halts-new-isp-privacy-rules/?_utm_source=1-2-2

This was a pretty interesting read about the internal politicking inside the Democratic Party.

This was a pretty interesting read about the internal politicking inside the Democratic Party. More: https://www.google.com/amp/s/static.theintercept.com/amp/dnc-chair-candidate-tom-perezs-bank-friendly-record-could-kneecap-the-democratic-party.html https://theintercept.com/2017/02/24/key-question-about-dnc-race-why-did-white-house-recruit-perez-to-run-against-ellison/

The TL;DR version? Change your passwords. All of them. Now.

The TL;DR version? Change your passwords. All of them. Now. The longer version can be found below. #cloudflare #cloudbleed #security http://gizmodo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cloudbleed-the-lates-1792710616

It's no secret the Marvel Cinematic Universe show runners have tweaked their characters a bit.

It's no secret the Marvel Cinematic Universe show runners have tweaked their characters a bit. For example, Captain America is shown as stronger while the Hulk is shown as weaker. Now, if this math is to be believed, they're going to make Spider-Man stronger. #SpiderMan has always been strong, but when he becomes too strong it takes away from the character. He's still the greatest superhero ever though. https://youtu.be/O3rNZ-sdjAY

Apparently, if you slow #DonaldTrump down a notch he sounds drunk.

Apparently, if you slow #DonaldTrump down a notch he sounds drunk. And yes, if you've ever been a DD or if you're just not a drinker, this is what drunk people sound like when they're trying to have a conversation. Now, one has to wonder if Donald is always drunk and copes by speaking faster than normal. https://youtu.be/Sl-RvU-ndjs

How's #TrumpNation going for you?

How's #TrumpNation going for you? It is a very biased poll, but we expect that from Fox News​, don't we? That is - a very biased poll: 1) Great! 2) Was Great but now the liberal media and courts are stopping his progress to revert the USA to the 19th Century! 3) Poor. Regardless, go vote. Right now the Poors are winning. http://nation.foxnews.com/poll/2017/02/21/how-would-rate-president-trumps-first-month-in-office/

Huddle was a fun name. We needed more huddles.

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Huddle was a fun name. We needed more huddles. Originally shared by JR Raphael So....Google's Messenger app for Android is now Messages . Again. Right.

This is a lot like many people's social media philosophy: block the voices you don't want to hear.

This is a lot like many people's social media philosophy: block the voices you don't want to hear. That is to say, if they disagree with you, prevent them from entering your sphere. This is a bad philosophy on social media and it's a exponentially worse when it's a government. But what is unexpected? The #GOP has spent at least a decade and a half decrying "liberal media" and "media bias," usually directed towards outlets that don't jump on the PR bandwagon. And #DonaldTrump had spent the past year and a half whining about the media not treating him fairly, because some media outlets fact-check and research instead of merely reprinting accolades. The New York Times​​ and POLITICO​​ are two such entities. Now, there are no laws requiring any political entity to give access to reporters, only that the media must remain a free press. The Executive can deny that access to anyone they want, but it's bad form and makes one wonder of what the Presid

Mine doesn't seem to be turned on yet, either.

Mine doesn't seem to be turned on yet, either. Also, Settings ==> In Apps isn't an option for me, either. Will this feature require a system upgrade? https://news.google.com/news/amp?caurl=https%3A%2F%2F9to5google.com%2F2017%2F02%2F23%2Fgoogle-in-apps-drive-files-results%2Famp%2F#a-038fae47-bacd-4af6-9e20-80079af13117

I don't want to brag here, but I'm in the 95th percentile.

I don't want to brag here, but I'm in the 95th percentile. https://news.google.com/news/amp?caurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Famp%2F39077293#a-038fae47-bacd-4af6-9e20-80079af13117

Seems like the confusion and wrecked nerves over who would be helming the next Batman movie, The Batman, is over.

Seems like the confusion and wrecked nerves over who would be helming the next Batman movie, The Batman , is over. Officially announced: Matt Reeves will be directing the Caped Crusader's solo outing. https://www.google.com/amp/io9.gizmodo.com/matt-reeves-is-officially-directing-the-next-batman-mov-1792685477/amp

As long as they branch out from Greek/Roman mythology I'm perfectly okay with this.

As long as they branch out from Greek/Roman mythology I'm perfectly okay with this. Originally shared by Chris Fink Today, the International Astronomical Union (IAU), which oversees the naming of all celestial bodies, finally made Pluto’s spooky status official: the organization announced it has approved underworld, mythology, explorer and scientist-themed names for Pluto and its moons’ surface features, including ice mountains, craters, canyons, and cliffs. The decision will help to formalize many of the informal names already given to Pluto’s surface features, such as Cthulhu Regio, and Norgay Montes. Cthulu is, of course, the octopus beast from H.P. Lovecraft’s The Call of Cthulu, and Norgay Montes is named for Tenzing Norgay, the first man to summit Mount Everest along with Sir Edmund Hillary. http://gizmodo.com/the-pluto-system-is-officially-the-underworld-realm-now-1792681594

You've seen the meme, now here's the proof.

You've seen the meme, now here's the proof. The party of fiscal responsibility is hemorrhaging millions of dollars so their standard bearer can go golfing every weekend. https://www.google.com/amp/www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2017/02/22/trumps-family-trips-cost-taxpayers-nearly-as-much-in-a-month-as-obamas-cost-in-a-whole-year/amp/

Gah! Unable to access Google Now on WiFi or LTE. Again.

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Gah! Unable to access Google Now on WiFi or LTE. Again.

A great read about the tumultuous first days of #TrumpNation.

A great read about the tumultuous first days of #TrumpNation. #DonaldTrump #Islam https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/02/rumana-ahmed-trump/517521/

The article doesn't say how a hundred women came to the same tattoo parlour to get the same tattoo, just that they...

The article doesn't say how a hundred women came to the same tattoo parlour to get the same tattoo, just that they did. #GOP #ShePersisted http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/23/over-100-women-get-mitch-mcconnell-quote-tattooed-on-their-bodies.html

I post anti-Trump articles all the time. No one's coming for me. I feel sort of left out.

I post anti-Trump articles all the time. No one's coming for me. I feel sort of left out. #TrumpNation #DonaldTrump http://foreignpolicy.com/2017/02/06/and-then-the-breitbart-lynch-mob-came-for-me-bannon-trolls-trump/

So .

So ... I can let Rufus chase the geese as long as he's (1) on leash and (2) doesn't harm or kill them? Unless it's April 1 to August 1? http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/LivingwithWildlifeGoose.aspx

Is this a statement of the rank-and-file conservatives that they are breaking away from the #DonaldTrump Whitehouse,...

Is this a statement of the rank-and-file conservatives that they are breaking away from the #DonaldTrump Whitehouse, or is it a chance to take a vilified fringe group and try to associate it with your opponents? I can see this being either/or or a combination of the two. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/02/23/cpac-organizer-denounces-alt-right-as-left-wing-fascist-group/?utm_term=.1ea0291306a6

The other day I posted about how #TrumpNation was hitting red states' economies first, but now those policies are...

The other day I posted about how #TrumpNation was hitting red states' economies first, but now those policies are hitting other multi billion dollars industries. Protip: when you're entire economy is based on consumerism, you spent decades reducing the power of the consumer and then alienate foreign money from "investing" in your economy you're probably going to implode financially. But hey, #DonaldTrump didn't file multiple bankruptcies for making good business decisions, did he? Originally shared by Dave Hill It's hard to appear welcoming when you're not The travel industry is reporting a significant slump in business, in terms of folk visiting the United States. And, frankly, I can't blame them. If I came from anywhere in the world that the new GOP Administration might think meant I was a terror suspect -- most likely by skin color, by proximity to Evil, Dangerous Countries, or if I had ever visited such places, or had relatives who had, or pe

In case it wasn't clear to everyone yet, "trickle down" economics doesn't work.

In case it wasn't clear to everyone yet, "trickle down" economics doesn't work. Numerous private studies have expressed this sentiment as well as public ones. All "trickle down" achieves is helping wealthy people stay wealthy. And yet, the #GOP still preaches "voodoo" economics as the cure to the economy. Kind of like when experts nearly unanimously claim global warming is real and the #Republicans say the otherwise. Their heads are in the sand when it comes to reality. Originally shared by Marla Caldwell Reaganomics aka voodoo economics (G.H.W. Bush) aka "trickle down economics" has been debunked by the Congressional Research Service, and Republicans had the report buried, allegedly for using language like "taxes on the rich". “The reduction in the top tax rates appears to be uncorrelated with saving, investment and productivity growth. The top tax rates appear to have little or no relation to the size of the economic pie. Howe

Make Trump Tweets Eight Again

Make #Trump's tweets adorable with this Chrome extension that will convert his tweets into an 8 year old's scribble. via Lee Grupsmith-Pedersen https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/make-trump-tweets-eight-a/iopebbikefjcknnbmdkkcebchlnaioen?utm_source=plus

#DonaldTrump shrines in the hills around Aspen, Colorado? I guess it makes sense...

#DonaldTrump shrines in the hills around Aspen, Colorado? I guess it makes sense... http://www.9news.com/news/local/next/obscure-shrines-found-in-mountains-around-aspen/412541843

We sort of knew this was coming from the moment #DonaldTrump selected Pence as his running mate.

We sort of knew this was coming from the moment #DonaldTrump selected Pence as his running mate. Not that this was a Pence decision, but rather, that this is Trump acquiescing to the #GOP. #lgbq Originally shared by Betsy McCall Of course. I hope no LGBT people were stupid enough to vote for him. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/feb/22/transgender-students-bathroom-trump-obama?CMP=share_btn_gp

Anyone have some advice for this #Android dilemma? Please comment on the origin post.

Anyone have some advice for this #Android dilemma? Please comment on the origin post. Originally shared by Emmaly Wilson I need some creative thinking from you folks. I have a friend that broke her Nexus 6P phone screen. It's still powered on and is able to be unlocked via fingerprint (because it hasn't been rebooted). The screen is off completely. It seems that some of the touch screen works, but probably not all. She can likely install apps via Google Play if needed. USB debugging is not already enabled. She needs to get her pictures off the phone. She didn't have any sort of backup turned on, which also means no auto Google Photos backup. Plugging in via USB just goes to charging mode, not camera mode. Any thoughts on how she might be able to get something to work? I have a USB-C hub that would allow her to get a mouse or some other USB device connected and working. Maybe there is a file access program or screen sharing program or screenshot-fetching program th

It sounds like something out of the conspiracy theorist's diary, InfoWars, but it's a real concern for a small group...

It sounds like something out of the conspiracy theorist's diary, InfoWars, but it's a real concern for a small group of people - currently. As this form of tracking becomes more prevalent the ability to shield yourself from such intrusions will be ever more important. #infosec #privacy https://www.wired.com/2016/11/block-ultrasonic-signals-didnt-know-tracking/amp/

#DonaldTrump gets to go golfing every weekend while families across the globe are being denied fundamental services.

#DonaldTrump gets to go golfing every weekend while families across the globe are being denied fundamental services. But hey, who am I to argue with the #GOP agenda? http://m.dailykos.com/story/2017/02/22/1636520/-Donald-Trump-s-hiring-freeze-takes-preschool-from-military-families-in-Germany

_The New Colossus

_The New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she With silent lips. *"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,* The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"_ http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=92248

I have to agree with Ginsburg, here.

I have to agree with Ginsburg, here. But, let's take it a step further: what happens when Mexican nationals start shooting at border agents, those so-called militia men "guarding" the border or good ol' fashioned civilians? With Trump in office the Mexican government may just say, "too bad, so sad" if the SCotUS decides an employee of the USA, on USA soil is not covered by USA law when murdering an unarmed person across a line in the sand. And if you think for a second Mexican cartels won't take that opportunity to shoot across the border, well, I have a bridge to sell you. https://www.google.com/amp/www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-supreme-court-border-arguments-20170221-story,amp.html

With every website under the Sun forcing autoplay video content down our throats, this extension is a godsend.

With every website under the Sun forcing autoplay video content down our throats, this extension is a godsend. Originally shared by Esther Schindler This Chrome extension blocks audio and video autoplay on any website. https://thenextweb.com/apps/2017/02/20/chrome-autoplay-facebook-audio-video/#.tnw_o6DsYJtq

The other night I watched Real Time With Bill Maher with a friend.

The other night I watched Real Time With Bill Maher with a friend. She admitted after the interview with Milo Yiannopoulos she'd never heard of him before. Not because she's not intelligent or doesn't keep up with current events, but because his name had never crossed her desk. And to be honest, while I'd never seen him speak, I had heard of him, it only through articles like this one, where someone (usually a woman, for some reason) was trying to make sense of Milo's rhetoric and behavior. After watching Bill Maher interview the conservative provocateur I couldn't help but walk away thinking all these articles were correct: Yiannopoulos is nothing more than a shock jock 2.0. Everything about the man is designed to push buttons and provoke outrage. That's all he is. He doesn't believe half the vitriol that leaves his tongue, but rather he enjoys the shock and awe reflected back on him from the crowd. And I wish I could say he was harmless, but like thi

This guy loves his V8 Mustang, even if he doesn't sound German.

This guy loves his V8 Mustang, even if he doesn't sound German. Robert Wallis​ https://youtu.be/7PEXlveDqUM

I've enjoyed all of Marvel's Netflix offerings so far, but I have to admit, in least excited about Iron Fist.

I've enjoyed all of Marvel's Netflix offerings so far, but I have to admit, in least excited about Iron Fist . While it appears to be sticking to the source material, after Batman Begins , Arrow and Doctor Strange the story of Danny Rand spears to be a thinly veiled copy. Seriously, rich guy goes east, gains incredible powers, returns to find he was thought dead, kicks ass. That's every movie and television show I mentioned above. https://youtu.be/Dn49QoKGKr8

Yep, Fox News​, the most trusted news source.

Yep, Fox News​, the most trusted news source. /sarcasm http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/02/21/tucker-carlson-couldn-t-debate-the-anti-trump-organizer-he-wanted-so-this-actor-stepped-up.html?_utm_source=1-2-2

I've had false beliefs before.

I've had false beliefs before. We all have. Our parents teach us or we learn on the playground, in the school yard or at work. And then we branch out and challenge our beliefs, hopefully learning and growing into better informed people. If reason is designed to generate sound judgments, then it’s hard to conceive of a more serious design flaw than confirmation bias. #cognitivebias #confirmationbias https://www.google.com/amp/www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/02/27/why-facts-dont-change-our-minds/amp?_utm_source=1-2-2

When a pastor is terrified of the religious fervor surrounding #DonaldTrump we should all take notice of our...

When a pastor is terrified of the religious fervor surrounding #DonaldTrump we should all take notice of our President's demagoguery. http://usuncut.com/

Great idea to make cats appear to have personality!

Great idea to make cats appear to have personality! #cat #cats Originally shared by Dryade Geo Darn warlocks. http://www.boredpanda.com/i-gave-these-cats-bizarre-likes-and-dislikes-to-help-get-them-adopted/

Can you spot the problem?

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Can you spot the problem?

Take a minute and watch this.

Take a minute and watch this. You can really tell that moment when camera technology became easier and more affordable, and when color printing became financially viable. The New York Times​ http://laughingsquid.com/every-new-york-times-front-page-since-1852-combined-into-a-single-minute-long-video/?_utm_source=1-2-2

A fresh look at the upcoming movies in phase three

A fresh look at the upcoming movies in phase three #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2 #Thor #HULK #BlackPanther #MCU #Marvel http://www.slashfilm.com/marvel-phase-3-video/

Want to read something not only unconstitutional, but terrifying as well?

Want to read something not only unconstitutional, but terrifying as well? #DeVos #TrumpNation https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/influential-conservative-group-trump-devos-should-dismantle-education-department-and-bring-god-into-classrooms/2017/02/15/196bf872-f2df-11e6-8d72-263470bf0401_story.html?utm_term=.d78685c40855&_utm_source=1-2-2

The other day I posted an article about how #DonaldTrump's shadow trade-war with Mexico and his pulling out of the...

The other day I posted an article about how #DonaldTrump's shadow trade-war with Mexico and his pulling out of the TPP was already hurting red states' economies. Just how bad will those red state economies get once DHS, ICE and CBP start raiding farms, ranches and everywhere else? Originally shared by 9NEWS http://on9news.tv/2lI9jrp

My only concern here is, as an active duty soldier, McMaster may not always push back on his boss as hard as he...

My only concern here is, as an active duty soldier, McMaster may not always push back on his boss as hard as he should. Career soldiers do tend to be obedient to the chain of command, after all. http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/trump-mcmaster-national-security-235213

All it does is swim and eat other sharks.

All it does is swim and eat other sharks . What is lurking below the waters of Florida's Treasure Coast? That stretch of Florida is known to be a hunting ground for a large (14ft) hammerhead shark, bull sharks and the occasional great white. If it's not another shark then we need to consider the possibility it's kraken, Cthulu or megaladon. I guess megaladon is another shark, so let's say Atlanteans defending their territory. http://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-news/236928510-story

These two hunting guides in south Texas shot each other then blamed their wounds on illegal border jumpers.

These two hunting guides in south Texas shot each other then blamed their wounds on illegal border jumpers. That's some good stand up men there. http://www.cbs7.com/content/news/Hunting-guides-charged-in-connection-to-Presidio-County-ranch-shooting-413885063.html?_utm_source=1-2-2

Long read, but well worth the time. I think this one paragraph sums the entire thing best:

Long read, but well worth the time. I think this one paragraph sums the entire thing best: Trump, of course, has made his fortune in a similar manner, with casinos, correspondence courses, and pageants, swindling money out of aspiring-millionaire blue collar workers, selling them not a bill of goods, but the hope of a bill of goods, the glitz and glamour of success, to people who don’t win, or in Trump’s parlance, “don’t win anymore.” As if once, in the mythic past he invented, they did once and soon will again, since at the heart of what he promised was, “you’ll win so much you’ll get sick of winning”. In other words, if we are to understand Trump supporters, we can view them at the core as losers — people who never ever bet on the right horse — Trump, of course, being the signal example, the man obsessed with “losers” who, seemingly was going to be remembered as one of the biggest losers in history — until he won. Originally shared by Roberto Bayardo If you don't know about or un

With the wave of crime scene style shows, news magazines such as 20/20 and Dateline, and juries relying more and...

With the wave of crime scene style shows, news magazines such as 20/20 and Dateline, and juries relying more and more on science than presumption, I find the true application of science to be fascinating. What can modern science truly do? What can it not do? What roads are forensic science taking? http://forensicoutreach.com/library/

I haven't given this a listen as metal is not my thing, but if you enjoy a metallic riff crossed with #StarWars,...

I haven't given this a listen as metal is not my thing, but if you enjoy a metallic riff crossed with #StarWars, then this may be right up your alley. http://www.blastr.com/2017-2-15/galactic-empire-gives-you-star-wars-themed-metal-you-didnt-know-you-needed-your-life?__source=Blastr_True_Anthem_Blastr_Facebook&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=58aa77d504d30107fafa6874&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&_utm_source=1-2-2

Let's hope no one decides to attack the USA under #TrumpNation.

Let's hope no one decides to attack the USA under #TrumpNation. Of course, if they don't he'll claim it's because of his overpowering masculine presence. If they do, it's because of judges and Democrats. https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/02/trump-national-security-terrorism/517251/?utm_source=atlfb&_utm_source=1-2-2

It's a good thing #DonaldTrump and the #GOP hammered Hillary's email server so hard.

It's a good thing #DonaldTrump and the #GOP hammered Hillary's email server so hard. https://arstechnica.com/security/2017/02/secure-trump-website-defaced-by-hacker-claiming-to-be-from-iraq/?_utm_source=1-2-2

Any bets on how long it takes the Trump Administration to start acting in Russia's best interests?

Any bets on how long it takes the Trump Administration to start acting in Russia's best interests? #TrumpNation https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/02/19/us/politics/donald-trump-ukraine-russia.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=a-lede-package-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0&referer=&_utm_source=1-2-2

This article is just beautiful.

This article is just beautiful. It's every idea and thought I've had in relation to #DonaldTrump in the past year and a few things I never considered. Most importantly it speaks of the need to retain an objective worldview, not to let bias and wishful thinking cloud our thinking. Do yourself a favor, take a few minutes and read the link. To see things as they are before we re-interpret them into what we’d like them to be. To believe in an epistemology that can distinguish between truth and falsity, facts and opinions, evidence and wishes. To defend habits of mind and institutions of society, above all a free press, which preserve that epistemology. To hold fast to a set of intellectual standards and moral convictions that won’t waver amid changes of political fashion or tides of unfavorable opinion. To speak the truth irrespective of what it means for our popularity or influence. Originally shared by Russ Abbott Bret Stephens, columnist for the Wall Street Journal, who describe

The secretive kingdom of Wakanda

The secretive kingdom of Wakanda ... What might it look like in real life, on the big screen? Here's some concept art for the forthcoming Black Panther movie from Marvel Studios. #BlackPanther #Wakanda #MarvelStudios http://www.fiz-x.com/check-world-black-panthers-wakanda/?_utm_source=1-2-2

I don't have $90 laying around right now (if I did, I probably would have spent them at the gunshow this past...

I don't have $90 laying around right now (if I did, I probably would have spent them at the gunshow this past weekend) but this does look like a fascinating class. #FrankGehry #Architecture https://www.masterclass.com/classes/frank-gehry-teaches-design-and-architecture?utm_source=Paid&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_term=Aq-Prospecting&utm_content=Video&utm_campaign=FG&gclid=CKTCjMHcn9ICFVI0aQodgC8OIw

Yes it's The Onion​, but we have to assume these thoughts are running through at least some mid-level staffer's...

Yes it's The Onion​, but we have to assume these thoughts are running through at least some mid-level staffer's minds. #TrumpNation http://www.theonion.com/article/trump-staffer-grateful-work-so-many-people-he-coul-55321

Check that out. Letting people know they belong is good for those people.

Check that out. Letting people know they belong is good for those people. #SameSexMarriage #lgbq #suicide Originally shared by Yonatan Zunger It's really nice to be able to share good news for once. A new study in JAMA Pediatrics studied the effect of same-sex marriage laws on teen suicide rates. They looked at 32 different US states which changed their laws at different times, as a way of disentangling this effect from other effects. The net result? Legalizing same-sex marriage leads to a 7% overall drop in teen suicide attempts, and a 14% drop among LGBT teens. It turns out that being publicly told that you're an accepted member of society and not a pariah does make a difference in people's lives, especially teenagers. Who woulda thunk? But the upshot of this is: All of you who worked on this, in one way or another? You just saved some lives. Well done. The article itself is available online: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2604258 (NB: For cl

Do you #linux?

Do you #linux? Disclaimer: I don't Linux as much as I used to, but I still think I might one day. You know, if Windows becomes a privacy scare. In the meantime, I'm actually enjoying Windows10. https://www.google.com/amp/www.tecmint.com/inxi-command-to-find-linux-system-information/amp/?_utm_source=1-2-2

Well, that would have been handy to know the other day so I could have planned by day/weekend around #freeday.

Well, that would have been handy to know the other day so I could have planned by day/weekend around #freeday. Originally shared by 9NEWS http://on9news.tv/2meFGKI

... and the monster is? #DonaldTrump!

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... and the monster is? #DonaldTrump! Originally shared by David McKeever

Superhero rent. It's actually not that bad considering how prices in Denver have skyrocketed in the past few years.

Superhero rent. It's actually not that bad considering how prices in Denver have skyrocketed in the past few years. #SpiderMan #Daredevil #DrStrange http://geektyrant.com/news/breakdown-of-how-much-marvel-superheroes-pay-for-rent-in-new-york-infographic?_utm_source=1-2-2

#TrueStory

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#TrueStory Originally shared by Josual Williams The most mythical man in the world, leaves no evidence... whatsoever!!

In #TrumpNation the first casualties in a trade war are red state economies.

In #TrumpNation the first casualties in a trade war are red state economies. Seriously though, it's like the people in #DonaldTrump's inner circle don't understand repercussions of actions, like they're completely ignorant of the fact that their decisions have consequences. Originally shared by Chris Kim A By threatening a trade war with Mexico within days of inauguration, the president helped trigger a slide in cattle futures. Mexico is a major export market. By sinking the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the new administration cut off long-sought access to the Japanese market. Now banks have raised the conditions for collateral for loans for ranchers. http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/02/16/first-casualties-trumps-trade-wars-texas-cattle-ranchers

Everyone should take a moment and look at this map.

Everyone should take a moment and look at this map. #gerrymandering is bad, m'mmkay. Originally shared by **** What America would look like without gerrymandering. A fundamental problem with district-drawing remains: as long as humans are drawing the lines, there's a danger of bias and self-interest to creep into the process. There is another way, however: we could simply let computers do the drawing for us. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/01/13/this-is-actually-what-america-would-look-like-without-gerrymandering/?utm_term=.d91212218144

So many questions left unanswered by this article.

So many questions left unanswered by this article. https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-75-old-woman-molded-174100768.html

I want to read more of this later.

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I want to read more of this later. #Tulsa #Oklahoma #blackhistorymonth via Bodhipaksa​ Originally shared by Tim Schermerhorn

I watched Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice again last night.

I watched Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice again last night. It really isn't a bad movie until the titular fight. I mean, why couldn't Superman just hold Batman down and explain his position? Bats may not have listened, but at least Superman would have tried. Instead, Superman gives up trying to explain himself almost immediately. And how did Batman know where Martha Kent was being held? Was that really explained? And why did the president decide to nuke Superman and Doomsday in orbit when Superman clearly had the situation under control? One push and Doomsday would have been adrift in space for eternity. Or until he landed on another rock or floated through a star. And Bruce Wayne's dialogue at Clark Kent's funeral was hokey at best. He spent the entire film hating Superman and then at the end, "I failed him." No, "I misjudged him" or "He wasn't the man I thought he was." Just, "I failed him." Anywho, the BvS movie was a

Don't forget, #DonaldTrump promised to expand coal production. Because, you know.

Don't forget, #DonaldTrump promised to expand coal production. Because, you know. via Magnus Itland​ Originally shared by John “i” Despujols "When accounting for each technology’s capacity factor – it turns out that roughly 65% of electricity generated from these installations will be clean and most of this hardware will run for decades. 2016 was a very big year for renewable energy – symbolically, --Solar power prices have fallen lower and faster than anyone thought credible --Offshore wind came to the USA and made a big mark in Europe --Almost nine-in-ten U.S. adults (89%) favor expanding use of solar power https://electrek.co/2017/02/12/65-of-electricity-from-2016-infrastructure-will-be-clean-for-decades/ https://electrek.co/2017/02/12/65-of-electricity-from-2016-infrastructure-will-be-clean-for-decades/

In #TrumpNation it's not #fakenews if the president saw it on TV, repeated it and was then found out to be wrong.

In #TrumpNation it's not #fakenews if the president saw it on TV, repeated it and was then found out to be wrong. Seriously though, #DonaldTrump seems to have s flirtation with not knowing anything factual. Remember the scores of Muslims celebration 9/11? Or the popular vote scandal? How about the most electoral votes since Reagan? Or the Iranian airplane full of cash? http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fact-check-donald-trump-see-money-pouring-off-a-plane-in-iran/ Originally shared by Coyoty Wright http://mashable.com/2017/02/19/donald-trump-sweden-incident/?utm_cid=mash-com-fb-main-link#tXmplkKxAEqw

What kind of coward fires people over text message and what kind of professional ends official correspondence with...

What kind of coward fires people over text message and what kind of professional ends official correspondence with "love you?" http://www.idontcarebarandgrill.com/ http://www.rawstory.com/2017/02/you-and-your-family-are-fired-oklahoma-restaurant-fires-12-workers-after-day-without-immigrants/

9NEWS​, do you realize that not once in this entire article does it say what state Clayton County is in?

9NEWS​, do you realize that not once in this entire article does it say what state Clayton County is in? That's some crack reporting there. http://www.9news.com/mb/news/nation-now/jailed-over-a-public-auction-purchase/409596677?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=gplus

I've never heard of this site before but now I think I'll be a regular.

I've never heard of this site before but now I think I'll be a regular. #WEBDuBois #AfricanAmerican #BlackHistoryMonth http://publicdomainreview.org/collections/w-e-b-du-bois-hand-drawn-infographics-of-african-american-life-1900/?_utm_source=1-2-2

This was fun. By the end it looks like the chimps are going to start a cult. :D

This was fun. By the end it looks like the chimps are going to start a cult. :D Originally shared by Filippo Salustri Jungle animals looking into a mirror. I found the variety of responses really impressive. https://streamable.com/djjae

We've already seen on multiple occasions where #DonaldTrump has publicly disagreed or denounced what his Vice...

We've already seen on multiple occasions where #DonaldTrump has publicly disagreed or denounced what his Vice President has laid claim to. Is this another such case? It seems so to me. https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-02-18/russia-watches-the-u-s-reassure-allies-and-it-s-disappointed

44 is 12!

44 is 12! For now, at least. As the article states, it's hard to really look at a legacy this close to the end of a term. Only history as it looks back on Obama's presidency will truly rank the former President's time in office. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/18/historians-rank-obama-12th-best-president-in-new-survey.html

"Roe" of Roe v Wade died.

"Roe" of Roe v Wade died. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/norma-mccorvey-jane-roe-of-roe-v-wade-decision-legalizing-abortion-dies-at-69/2017/02/18/24b83108-396e-11e6-8f7c-d4c723a2becb_story.html?utm_term=.e4d031a3d9c0

Using your smartphone as a diagnostics tool a la a Star Trek tricorder?

Using your smartphone as a diagnostics tool a la a Star Trek tricorder? I've heard about such possibilities for years but it looks like technology has finally caught up with desire. It may not be all encompassing as the tricorder is, but it should be enough for a person with a known issue to keep track of their condition via an app or two. Who knows? In the future there may be one app to diagnose them all. But, one has to wonder at the privacy implications. Google already collects a vast amount of information from us via our smartphone and apps. Do we really need them knowing our health conditions, too? What about Apple? Or a third party? I think there would have to be some form of privacy protections built in to any such apps. Protections that don't upload to the cloud and that aren't accessible by by other apps would be paramount, I would think. Password protected? That's a given. What else? https://www.google.com/amp/www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02/18/smartphones-

In #TrumpNation they're only paid supporters if you pay them directly.

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In #TrumpNation they're only paid supporters if you pay them directly. If you give out "voucher" they're not really compensated, right? On a side note, you can almost see my high school in the accompanying map. Originally shared by Marla Caldwell "Complimentary gift or cash voucher" = paid supporters, exactly what they're accusing the center and left of doing. This is for today's rally in Melbourne, so apparently they weren't getting enough requests for tickets.

Because nothing says manliness like shooting pups, cubs and sleeping animals.

Because nothing says manliness like shooting pups, cubs and sleeping animals. Originally shared by Chris Kim A What the U.S. House of Representatives did today – actually a very narrow majority of the House – was shameful. Cruel. Callous. Venal. The vote in favor of H.J. Resolution 69, authored by Alaska’s Rep. Don Young, was 225 to 193. Those 225 members voted to overturn a federal rule – years in the works, and crafted by professional wildlife managers at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – to stop some of the most appalling practices ever imagined in the contemporary era of wildlife management. Denning of wolf pups, killing hibernating bears, spotting grizzly bears from aircraft and then shooting them after landing, and trapping grizzly bears and black bears with steel-jawed leghold traps and snares. The stuff of wildlife snuff films. And not just on any land. On our country’s national wildlife refuges. More specifically, on 16 national wildlife refuges covering 76 million acres, a

In #TrumpNation all the discussions are open to the public.

In #TrumpNation all the discussions are open to the public. Which is, you know, good for transparency. Like, really transparent. Anyone can sit in one the meetings, apparently. As long as your a member of one of his clubs, that is. https://www.google.com/amp/thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/320220-leaked-tape-reveals-trump-invited-club-guests-to-watch-his%3famp

So, this happened about 4:30AM this morning less than 100 yards from my front door.

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So, this happened about 4:30AM this morning less than 100 yards from my front door. My roommate sent me a text at 4:30 asking me if I heard the commotion. I hadn't. For once I'm the one who slept through everything. Per the police on site, a woman who works at a nearby bar cane home and someone followed her to rob her. My roommate heard the woman screaming and then pop, pop, pop!! Per another neighbor, a friend of the girl's was with her. He tried to break up the mugging and was the one was was shot. I know his first name, but that's all. http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/crime/man-shot-killed-in-overnight-aurora-shooting

I haven't been able to reach Google Now from the Google Now Launcher all day.

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I haven't been able to reach Google Now from the Google Now Launcher all day. The rest of my internet required apps seem to be working fine.

"We were the last line of defence. An actor and his foundation were the potential last line of defence."

"We were the last line of defence. An actor and his foundation were the potential last line of defence." http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ashton-kutcher-child-sex-exploitation-victims-thorn-digital-defenders-of-children-us-senate-hearing-a7583266.html

Why, yes I am. Nice of you to notice

Why, yes I am. Nice of you to notice #fidofriday #caturday https://www.google.com/amp/www.maxim.com/.amp/maxim-man/dog-people-are-sexier-than-cat-people-2017-2

Now this I can get behind.

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Now this I can get behind. Originally shared by Elisabeth Minthorn Yes!

Funny because it's true (probably).

Funny because it's true (probably). http://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/putin-starting-to-wonder-if-his-puppets-are-smart-enough-to-pull-this-off?mbid=rss&utm_content=buffera8c9a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Chalk up another win for the separation of Church and State.

Chalk up another win for the separation of Church and State. This epic battle brought to you by the Christians on the commission in Jackson County, Michigan and the lone Druid. Yes, folks, this was a case of one lowly pagan standing up to the might of the Christian authority and the Constitution won. This case is a perfect example of why we have the separation clause in the first place: no one should be ostracised from their government because they do not partake of the politician's religion. https://www.au.org/blogs/wall-of-separation/americans-united-wins-big-in-mich-government-prayer-case?utm_content=buffer70811&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Sadly, this ended up in my stream because someone in my circles +1'd it.

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Sadly, this ended up in my stream because someone in my circles +1'd it. via https://plus.google.com/+WilliamTyndale007/posts/HHHHw13hiyE Originally shared by The Trump News Network

So, I just watched this documentary and I couldn't help thinking, in another time these girls would have been the...

So, I just watched this documentary and I couldn't help thinking, in another time these girls would have been the founders of a religion. But, in this rational age, they're killers and being punished by the system. Not that they shouldn't be, they absolutely should; they did perform a cold blooded murder, after all. However their belief in a fake being who would reward them in his castle if they obeyed just reeks of the beginnings of just about every religion. https://youtu.be/6p1eVLEbOIw