good, bad & ugly: July 2024

Saturday, July 13, 2024

senseless violence

https://apnews.com/live/election-biden-trump-campaign-updates-07-13-2024

one rally attendee dead. several wounded, including one in critical condition. shooter dead.

a lone wolf, mentally ill person with a gun? a legal gun? an illegal gun? drug addict?

what is clear is that this is another senseless crime.

I wouldn't go to a political rally for all of the tea in china.

will it ever be safe to go anywhere?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/51035555243@N01/4528787585

attribution: Thomas Hawk and flickr

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

no joke

https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_e47d4ec4-3e38-11ef-b438-d7b03d6e8436.html

This is NOT a laughing matter!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/masiciu/33004345858/

attribution: Guido and flickr

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Monday, July 8, 2024

"deeply divided"

The media reports daily how "deeply divided" our nation is.

Who or what is responsible for this "deep divide"?

Can there be any doubt?

Our "two-party" system of government and the political parties themselves (and their candidates) are responsible.

Enough with the two-party system of government.

Enough with candidates who are too egomaniacal, narcissistic and old to be president.

Enough with the Democratic and Republican parties.

Enough is enough!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/democracychronicles/16823831141

attribution: Democracy Chronicles and flickr

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Sunday, July 7, 2024

A US citizen has to be 35 years old to be president. If a candidate for president had to be no older than 65 when their term expired, then HALF of the population meets these requirements. Needless to say, there are PLENTY of good candidates to choose from.

Enough with the two party system of government.

Enough with candidates who are too old to be president.

Enough with the Democratic and Republican parties.

Enough is enough!