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Sunday, July 31, 2022
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89. ABC NEWS.
ByLINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer
Relatives say Sunday that Nichelle Nichols, who broke ground for Black women acting on television as the beautiful, no-nonsense communications officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on the original “Star Trek” TV series, has died at the age of 89.
Her son Kyle Johnson said Nichols died Saturday in Silver City, New Mexico.
“Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration,” Johnson wrote on her official Facebook page Sunday. “Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all."
Her role in the 1966-69 series as Lt. Uhura earned Nichols a lifelong position of honor with the series’ rabid fans, known as Trekkers and Trekkies. It also earned her accolades for breaking stereotypes that had limited Black women to acting roles as servants and included an interracial onscreen kiss with co-star William Shatner that was unheard of at the time.
“I shall have more to say about the trailblazing, incomparable Nichelle Nichols, who shared the bridge with us as Lt. Uhura of the USS Enterprise, and who passed today at age 89,” George Takei wrote on Twitter. “For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend."
UPDATE: ETHICS AND MORALITY. PERSONAL ETHICS VS INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS, OR FINDING GOD VS FORCING GOD. PT 1. UPDATE: CHRISTIAN FASCISM.
Why is it that people with certain Moral Beliefs, automatically feel it is their mission to see that others also adopt this same ETHICAL SYSTEM?
Saturday, July 30, 2022
HERE IS THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR THE NEXT OPENING ON THE SCOTUS. ( IF YOUR A FASCIST, AND WANT TO ADD TO THE SIX CORRUPT STOOGES ALREADY THERE.)
Friday, July 29, 2022
AMERICAN FASCISTS NOW RUN OUR SUPREME COURT. PT 2. WHY IS THE WORLD SO CRITICAL OF US "JUSTICE" ALITO?
With the continuing controversies over the GOPS UNCONSTITUTIONAL STANDS ON ABORTION RIGHTS AND GUN CONTROL BEING PROMOTED BY THE NEW FASCIST MAJORITY ON SCOTUS, (THE ONLY COURT IN HISTORY TO BE STOCKED BY A CRIMINAL/TRAITOR U.S. PRESIDENT, HIS FASCIST ALLIES, AND A FOREIGN POWER*), it is important for those of us who still believe the U.S. CONSTITUTION IS A TOOL FOR FREEDOM, TO STAND UP TO THE 6 FASCIST STOOGES WHO CURRENTLY SIT ON THE SCOTUS, AND EXPOSE THEM AS THE CRIMINAL FRAUDS THEY TRULY ARE.
*(What a proud moment for the GOP. The U.S. fights in conflicts throughout the 20th Century to preserve Freedom, Democracy, and our Constitutional Republic, and you commit Treason by allowing the Russian Government to choose a President, Majority Party in the U.S. Senate, leading to a corrupt majority on the SCOTUS.
Of course, if we had dedicated Opposition Party Leadership in the U.S. Senate, things might be different. Why? You see, much of what Americans think about the U.S. CONSTITUTION is what they read or hear in the Public Media. When the REPUBLICAN PARTY, AND ITS FASCIST AGENDA IS GIVEN A FREE PASS FROM CRITICAL ANALYSIS WHEN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW IS DISCUSSED, BECAUSE THE OPPOSITION DOES NOT POINT OUT ITS OBVIOUS FLAWS, AND THE MEDIA FOLLOWS THIS LEAD, IT LEAVES THE AVERAGE AMERICAN WITH THE PERCEPTION THAT THEIR OPINIONS ARE REASONED PROPERLY, AND CAN WITHSTAND ANY LOGIC/CRITICAL THINKING HURDLES THAT OPPONENTS MAY HAVE.
This is made even worse when the SCOTUS USES THE SAME LACK OF PUBLIC CRITICAL ANALYSIS TO PUSH A POLITICAL AGENDA THAT MAKES A MOCKERY OF THE U.S. LEGAL SYSTEM.
Guess what? Why is the World so Critical of us "JUSTICE" ALITO?
BECAUSE YOU AND 5 OF YOUR COLLEAGUES DON'T ISSUE WELL-THOUGHT-OUT JUDICIAL DECISIONS. YOUR REASONING SKILLS ARE MORE OF A COMEDY MONOLOGUE, WITH YOUR REMARKS AN AMUSING ATTEMPT TO MAKE EVERYONE THINK YOU ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT CONSTITUTIONAL LAW.
IN THE END, IT'S JUST NOT FUNNY.
SEE PART 3.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
THE DAILY BEAST:Hannity’s Tale of Trump’s Jan. 6 National Guard Order Blows Up in His Face.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/hannitys-tale-of-trumps-jan-6-national-guard-order-blows-up-in-his-face?source=twitter&via=desktop via @thedailybeast
IF YOU WANT TO BECOME DER FUEHRER TRUMPS PROPAGANDA MINISTER, YOUR LIES HAVE TO BE BELIEVABLE TO MORE PEOPLE THAN JUST YOUR SYCOPHANTIC AND BRAINWASHED FASCIST FLUNKIES.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
THE HATE CHRONICLES. PART 3. WHOSE TO BLAME?
It really gets tiresome repeating the same facts over and over again, but until the "LIBERAL" NEWS MEDIA, ALONG WITH THE DEMOCRAT LEADERSHIP IN THE SENATE, ACTUALLY REMEMBER WHAT THEY ONCE WERE, WELL... HERE WE GO AGAIN.
A Major Problem with the Social Reforms that have recently been reversed, is the refusal of the opposition to the FAR-RIGHT AGENDA to point out the real reasons for the SCOTUS DECISION ON ABORTION RIGHTS AND GUN CONTROL LAW, AND IT IS NOT the result of a sudden swing to the RIGHT BY THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS. Although I take with a grain of salt any type of PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, ( As to whether or not it is structured and administered properly), the TWO ABOVE ISSUES SHOW THAT AN OVERWHELMING % OF AMERICANS BELIEVE:
- IN STRICTER GUN CONTROL LAWS.
- THAT ABORTION SHOULD REMAIN A
LEGAL OPTION.
How certain I am of this? The following are FOX/NEWS POLLS. Do you think a Liberal Bias would be their game plan?
Wait a minute, if even FOX cannot spin these issues as being signs of a Dramatic Turn to the RIGHT
ON THESE HOT BUTTON ISSUES, WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON?
Unfortunately, the MESSAGE IS LOUD AND CLEAR:
HEY, LIBERAL/PROGRESSIVES, MODERATES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, INTELLECTUALS, HUMANITARIANS...etc.. YOU FELL ASLEEP AT THE SWITCH, AND WHEN YOU LET US SEIZE CONTROL OF THE WHITE HOUSE AND SENATE FOR FOUR YEARS, WE NOW HAVE THE POWER...
HEY WE DID IT ILLEGALLY, BUT SO WHAT? TAKE YOUR COMPLAINTS TO THE SUPREME COURT, OR THE SEVERAL STATES IN WHICH WE HAVE ABSOLUTE CONTROL OF THE VOTING COUNTS.
HA! HA! HA! WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT!!!
SIGNED- FASCISTS FOR AMERICA.
Sunday, July 24, 2022
BLAST FROM THE PAST, 1/15/2017: WORKING WITH TRUMP, AND THE REPUBLICANS: DEMOCRATS, WILL THEY EVER LEARN? (UPDATE).
TO THE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP:
THIS IS HILARIOUS; YOU HAND DONALD TRUMP THE ELECTION, EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE OBVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VOTER COUNTS IN CERTAIN KEY STATES, (SEE MY SERIES OF POSTS ON THIS ISSUE), AND YOUR "SHOCKED" BY HIS BEHAVIOR. YOU HAD A CHANCE TO STAND UP, AND DEMAND, AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE NONSENSICAL RETURNS WHICH GAVE HIM THE WHITE HOUSE. AS FAR AS I KNOW, NOT ONE OF YOU DID. YOUR COMPLAINTS MEAN NOTHING TO THOSE WHO WILL SUFFER WHEN THIS DEMAGOGUE TAKES OFFICE.
DAVID.
FICTION: WHO SHALL DECIDE?
A long time ago, there lived a King who loved his country. The people were, for the most part, very happy. However, there was one big problem. Although the country was united, religion was still a problem. The King came to the decision that to truly unite the citizenry, a single faith should be adopted. So the King turned to his most trusted Adviser and asked what he should do. The Adviser replied, "Bring in all the most educated, that they will present the best case."
In the first case, a wizened old man bowed deeply, and said, "It is obvious, the Sun is God. This orb is the reason we have the most fertility, for when it shines the most, it is when we can plant and harvest the most food. When the sun shines least, our crops do not grow."
"Ah," the King nodded, "sounds very good, who will dare to disagree." In that instance, the second scholar approached the throne. "Your highness," he began, "the Sun is indeed powerful, but it is the Clouds that are truly divine. Not only can they block sunlight, but they provide us with life giving water to drink. Our crops need water or they will die."
The King sat and considered this new testimony. " Very compelling," he said to the second scholar, "perhaps you are correct."
At that moment, the third and final scholar spoke. "Your highness, they are both wrong. The earth beneath our feet is truly where we find God. The soil nurtures the seed that grows our crops and provides us with plants that heal the sick. Trees from which we build the shelters that protect us from the weather, are provided by the ground in which we walk upon."
The King frowned. What should he do? In frustration, he dismissed all but his trusted adviser. To him, he turned and said, "Give me council, what am I to do?"
The adviser thought for a moment and then replied; '' In each case, your majesty, we find a belief that we are being controlled by outside sources. These sources must be worshiped, or we will be punished. However, in no case is this true. We plant crops according to the time of year that in the past has given us the best results. We do not worry about droughts because we have created reservoirs in case of need. Our soil is worthless unless we fertilize properly and rotate our crops."
The King was in despair. "What are the people to believe, how should I rule?" The adviser looked the King straight in the eye, and with a dignity that is born of confidence replied; "Perhaps they should believe in themselves. For our ability to use and understand the natural resources around us, to the benefit of all, is where we truly find the hand of the Divine."
Friday, July 22, 2022
Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt for defying January 6 committee subpoena. REUTERS.COM
Former Trump White House aide Steve Bannon was convicted on Friday of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. A jury found Bannon guilty of two misdemeanor counts for refusing to provide testimony of documents to the committee. Each contempt of Congress count is punishable by 30 days to one year behind bars and a fine ranging from $100 to $100,000, according to Reuters.
Thursday, July 21, 2022
"THE WIZARD OF LIES" VIDEO. THIS IS THE GOP AT ITS HEART.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1549939949658468354
THE GOP GAMEPLAN:
INCOMPETENT AND/OR DISHONEST IN YOUR PROFESSION?
WILLING TO LIE, DECEIVE, AND SELL OUT YOUR COUNTRY?
WILL YOU DO WHAT YOU'RE TOLD?
WE WANT YOU FOR ELECTED OFFICE.
SOUND SILLY?
THAT'S HOW WE GOT:
- OUR PREVIOUS PRESIDENT.
- TWO-THIRDS OF THE SCOTUS.
- THE VAST MAJORITY OF REPUBLICANS
IN THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE.
GO WITH WHAT WORKS...RIGHT?
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THE "EMPTY" ASSERTION, COURTESY OF A FASCIST FLUNKY FROM THE GOP. PART 2: DON'T ASSERT. IGNORE.
BELOW IS FROM PART 1.
"EMPTY" ASSERTION- ANY STATEMENT, (WRITTEN OR ORAL), THAT CLAIMS TO BE FACTUAL, BUT HAS LITTLE SUPPORTING EVIDENCE OR DATA THAT CAN WITHSTAND PROPER SCRUTINY. In many cases, the act of criticizing the Assertion is discouraged, AND IT MUST BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT QUALIFICATION.(YES, I HAVE COVERED THE SUBJECT BELOW IN OTHER ARTICLES GOING BACK SEVERAL YEARS. GUESS WHAT? UNTIL THE LEADERSHIP OF SENATE DEMOCRATS MAKES AN HONEST EFFORT TO FIGHT BACK, I AM GOING TO CONTINUE TO DO SO. I EXPECT NOTHING FROM THE FASCIST GOP AND THEIR DICTATOR- IN - TRAINING DONALD TRUMP. HOWEVER, I NO LONGER GIVE SENIOR SENATE DEMOCRATS, THOSE ELECTED BEFORE 2016, A FREE PASS. THEY HAVE NOT EARNED IT.)
LATELY, THE GOP, AND THEIR CORRUPT STOOGES ON THE SUPREME COURT, HAVE ADDED A NEW DIMENSION TO THEIR GAME PLAN OF DESTROYING OUR CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC:
IF YOU CAN'T REFUTE THE OPPOSITIONS POSITION, OR ARGUE REASONABLY ABOUT AN OPINION YOU ARE DEFENDING THAT APPLIES TO CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, YOU JUST ALTER OR IGNORE WHAT IS ACTUALLY WRITTEN TO FIT YOUR DESIRED CONCLUSION.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO ASSERT ANYTHING, YOU JUST EDIT OUT WHAT YOU DON'T WANT TO CONFRONT.
THIS OBVIOUS ATTEMPT TO SUBVERT TWO CENTURIES OF JUDICIAL PRECEDENT, AND THE INTENT OF THOSE WHO DRAFTED THE U.S. CONSTITUTION, IS BEST EXEMPLIFIED BY THE REFUSAL OF THOSE WHO ARGUE AGAINST GUN CONTROL TO CONSIDER ALL PARTS OF THE 2ND AMENDMENT AS TO HOW IT SHOULD BE APPLIED.
THIS IS WHAT THE GOP AND THEIR HIRED FLUNKIES ON THE U.S. SUPREME COURT WANT YOU TO CONCENTRATE ON:
"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
OF COURSE, AS I HAVE POINTED OUT TIME AND TIME AGAIN, THIS IS THE EXACT WORDING OF THE 2ND AMENDMENT:
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
SEE PART 3.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
TRUMPS BFF PUTIN HAS A NEW ALLY BACKING HIS INVASION OF UKRAINE: IRAN.
IT'S NICE WHEN DESPOTS COME TOGETHER, IN THEIR MUTUAL HATRED OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY. TRUMP AND THE GOP FIT RIGHT IN.
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APNEWS.
Putin, in Tehran, gets strong support from Iran over Ukraine
LINK:
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-putin-syria-iran-289c3422c8980e7650dbde2c326d248a
Sunday, July 17, 2022
BLAST FROM THE PAST: Sunday, May 14, 2017- LOGIC. ONE WAY TO ENCOURAGE PROPER ANALYSIS: DO NOT COMBINE TWO DISTINCT ISSUES.
As the controversy about a possible RUSSIAN INVOLVEMENT IN THE 2016 U.S ELECTION HEATS UP, I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ONE THING PERFECTLY CLEAR; MY SERIES OF POSTS TITLED, "THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION- SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG...", DOES NOT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:
INFORMATION ACQUIRED, AND DISSEMINATED, THROUGH "HACKING" OR UNAUTHORIZED VISITATION TO ANY FILES, EITHER INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP.
THE MULTI-PART ARTICLE,"THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION- SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG...", DEALS WITH CALCULATED AND DELIBERATE ACT(S) OF ALTERING THE VOTING RESULTS IN AT LEAST 5 STATES, WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING DONALD TRUMPS VICTORY IN THE 2016 ELECTION. IN THIS POST, I WILL NOT GET INTO THE EVIDENCE, OR MY REASONING, FOR COMING TO THIS CONCLUSION. FOR THAT I REFER
YOU TO THE SERIES OF POSTS ADDRESSING THE SUBJECT.
WHAT MUST BE MADE CLEAR IS THE FOLLOWING: THE TOPIC OF RUSSIA, OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY, INDIVIDUAL, OR GROUP BEING GUILTY OF TAMPERING WITH THE ELECTION BY PROVIDING ILLEGALLY OBTAINED INFORMATION TO ONE SIDE IN BENEFITTING THEIR CANDIDATE OF CHOICE, IS AN ENTIRELY SEPARATE ISSUE FROM THE SUBJECT MATTER CONTAINED IN MY ARTICLE.
THE CONCLUSIONS:
X OBTAINED INFORMATION ILLEGALLY, AND PROVIDED IT TO ONE SIDE IN THE DESIRE TO BENEFIT CANDIDATE A...
AND
THE VOTING COUNTS IN ...WERE ALTERED DELIBERATELY, GIVING ELECTORAL VICTORY TO CANDIDATE B...
...ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT. THE TRUTH OF ONE IS NOT DEPENDENT ON THE OTHER. THEY MAY BOTH BE TRUE, OR BOTH FALSE. ONE MAY BE TRUE, AND THE OTHER FALSE. WE MUST NOT ALLOW EVIDENCE, OR LACK OF, IN ONE CASE TO BE USED IN JUDGING THE OTHER.
Thursday, July 14, 2022
DO YOU THINK COMMISSAR TED CRUZ CARES? THAT WOULD REQUIRE A SENSE OF HONOR OR DUTY. (UPDATED)
52 buses carrying NRA Children’s Museum drive to Ted Cruz's home.