Everyone should be on the lookout for an upcoming month that is not the warmest ever recorded. Hope springs eternal, and we need to stay cool while praying for better climate policy. Continue to do everything you can, and support efforts to promote human-friendly climate. Hope is not a strategy, but it does keep us moving forward.
Why is Donald Trump always seeking to divide Americans? If he were an agent of Russia he would have to work hard to do much better than what he has done. He undermines our law enforcement and intelligence agencies. He attacks the courts and congress with lies regularly. The divide and distract strategy is likely born of a desperate need to maintain support in the light of increasing legal/political problems facing Trump. When will there be accountability for Trump that causes him to consider the country above his own interest?
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free” is the first verse at the bottom of the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor. Apparently we are shutting the door to being the shining city on a hill, and becoming the torture garden for any who dare to come here seeking asylum. There are many who say that we have lost our way, and have become a pillar of selfishness on a planet that we have pushed to the limit of being able to support our species. We do little to lead the world in addressing the climate problem we have helped to create, and we allow our country to become the land of the cruel.
The elections of 2020 at all levels of government will be pivotal to the future of our species. Will the promise of America be maintained, and the growth of freedom worldwide continue to grow? Everyone aged 8 and over in the USA will have an important role in answering that question. I plan to spread the word about the importance of our learning, thinking, and voting in every way that I can. I have heard a lot about the greatest generation and I believe they earned that reputation. I hope today’s Americans live up to our potential, and honor the sacrifice of our ancestors by making fear secondary to hope.
There have been several recent storms that have demonstrated climate chaos. One hundred and five hundred year storms taking place year after year, and weather records for heat and precipitation being broken consistently in recent years. What will it take for citizens to demand action from our government? It has become clear that we will not get affirmative action in the United States if our vote is not consistently in favor of realists, and believers of science when it comes to climate. Our government is not the problem it is a symptom of an unengaged population. Let’s hope that Mother Nature does not have to break our figurative jaw to convince us to take action now.
America is still out there, and criminals still must be concerned about justice… no matter how much money they have. The story of Jeffrey Epstein and the US District Attorney’s office in Miami led by Alex Acosta is appalling. Hiding facts from a judge and victims of a crime is evidence of guilt. When you hide facts from victims and the judge in crimes involving the abuse of children it is damning. I wonder how much longer Mr. Acosta will be Donald Trump’s Labor Secretary – a job that deals with monitoring and policing sex trafficking in the USA. Let’s hope America’s children are not left with their protection in question.
The more you know about the history of the USA, and humanity as a whole; the more grateful you become. Our country is the greatest in history in terms of wealth and power, but more so in terms of ideals and aspirations. Lately we have become hobbled in our pursuit of our potential because of increasing ignorance, tribalism, and small thinking. I am hopeful that the USA will emerge from this period triumphant and true to the highest ideals of mankind. I believe we have come this far by being number one in embracing truth. We must continue to pursue freedom by knowing the truth as A wise man advised. Happy Birthday America!
America is great because we are able to pursue happiness. Thanks to so many patriots and heroes who came before us we can celebrate our lives, and the time that we have. Vacation is a time to focus on what is most important in our lives time with those we care about doing things we enjoy. Vacation – Enjoy your time.
I think that body cameras help good police officers on the whole. There are always two sides to a story, and we send police into dangerous situations that would stress the strongest minded person over time. I agree with the idea of when in doubt trust the cop, but I know that people are not infallible. When mistakes or worse happen we all win with greater access to facts. Police officers have awesome power and massive responsibility; they deserve the resources to do the job right, our respect, and almost always our thanks.
Is the current president okay with the idea of foreigners providing him with support in his election efforts? It appears that he is. The president typically is okay with anything that helps him, but a threat to his interests of any kind should be locked up. The president should represent the best of America and it’s aspirations. I hope the day is rapidly approaching when our president is a thoughtful and conscientious person.
Ethereal Bulwark 