Two of our endorsed incumbents were impeachment managers. SERVE AMERICA.

 

David, Despite the failure of Senate Republicans to convict Donald Trump in both of his impeachment trials, there’s no question that the House impeachment managers made us proud as they prosecuted the case against Trump for his obvious crimes. Today, we want to take a minute to tell you more about Representatives Joe Neguse and Jason Crow, two of our endorsed incumbent House Democrats, who served as impeachment managers during the first and second impeachment trials. Congressman Joe Neguse, representing Colorado’s 2nd district, was a House impeachment manager during the second impeachment trial. The son of refugees from Eritrea, Joe’s family’s story, and deeply held belief that people from all walks of life need to speak up and engage in our democracy, motivated him to run for Congress in 2018. He is the first and only African-American elected to serve in Congress in Colorado’s history. He serves as a Vice-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, a Vice-Chair of the Medicare-for-All Caucus, and was elected by his peers to be the Freshman Co-Representative to Leadership. Prior to being elected to Congress, Joe served as an attorney, civic leader, and public official who spent his career fighting to expand opportunities for families across Colorado. He was the co-founder of Colorado’s largest youth voter registration non-profit, the former leader of Colorado’s consumer protection agency, and a former member of the board of regents at the University of Colorado. Congressman Jason Crow representing Colorado’s 6th district was a House impeachment manager during the first impeachment trial. Jason Crow is a former U.S. Army Ranger who represents Colorado’s 6th District. Jason served three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan with the storied 82nd Airborne Division and later with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment where he achieved the rank of captain. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions leading a combat platoon in Iraq. During rocket attacks in Afghanistan, Jason would use his time in the bunker to study for the LSAT and after his service attended the University of Denver Law School. Since leaving the Army in 2006, Jason has been an outspoken advocate for his fellow veterans in Colorado and across the country. As a member of Congress, Jason is proud to serve on the House Armed Services Committee as well as the Committee on Small Business. Since his election in 2018, Jason has worked to address energy efficiency and climate change at the Department of Defense, improve cybersecurity, and ensure just and equitable treatment for all service members. Both of these incredible leaders represent the best of America and we’re proud to endorse them at Serve America. Will you take a minute today to sign our card thanking them for their efforts during both of Trump’s impeachment trials? SIGN CARD We look forward to supporting them in their upcoming re-election campaigns. Thanks for taking a minute to show them your support today. Serve America   DONATE

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."

So the King sent for the wisest scholars who would present the best reasons to define God in a way that would satisfy everyone. In the end, only three were left, those whose words that the King found the most valid.  The King said " Let us decide now," and turned to the three and said, "Give me a reason to select you, and no other."

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."

Date- 8/11/2013.

HONORING LIMBAUGH? SINCE WHEN DID WE DECIDE TO HONOR BIGOTRY, RASCISM, XENOPHOBIA, FASCISM AND TREASON? 

AT LEAST ONE FLORIDA OFFICIAL IS NOT A FASCIST

FLUNKY, OWING ALLEGIANCE TO TRUMP AND PUTIN.

BELOW IS PART OF AN ARTICLE PUBLISHED 

BY YAHOO NEWS.

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FLORIDA OFFICIAL TO IGNORE DESANTIS

ORDER TO LOWER FLAGS TO HONOR RUSH

LIMBAUGH.

YAHOO NEWS: DAVID KNOWLES.

2/22/2021

Not every Florida politician is looking to pay tribute to Rush Limbaugh.

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Monday that she would disregard an order by Gov. Ron DeSantis to lower flags in the state to half-staff to pay tribute to Limbaugh, the conservative firebrand radio host who passed away last week after a battle with lung cancer.

“Lowering to half-staff the flag of the United States of America is a sacred honor that pays respect to fallen heroes and patriots. It is not a partisan political tool," Fried, a Democrat, said in a statement. "Therefore, I will notify all state offices under my direction to disregard the Governor’s forthcoming order to lower flags for Mr. Limbaugh – because we will not celebrate hate speech, bigotry, and division. Lowering the flag should always reflect unity, not division, and raising our standards, not lowering them. Our flags will remain flying high to celebrate the American values of diversity, inclusion, and respect for all.”

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SORRY, BUT A "MEDAL" FROM DER FUHRER TRUMP DOESN'T COUNT. MAYBE IF IT WAS THE "ORDER OF STALIN" MEDAL, MOSCOW MIGHT LOWER ITS FLAGS.

The AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION Central Division meeting starts today! Register now.

 

Dear DAVID,   The 2021 Central Division meeting begins today, with the first sessions taking place at 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Central Time. The meeting will continue through Saturday, February 27. The full meeting program is available on the APA website.     To present or actively participate in sessions, you will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet with a camera, microphone, and internet access (ideally, high-speed internet access). To view session recordings, you only need a computer, smartphone, or tablet that can play videos.   For more information about the 2021 Central Division meeting, please visit the meeting page and the Virtual Divisional Meeting FAQ page. Session chairs and speakers should also review the Instructions for Program Participants.   We look forward to your participation in the 2021 Central Division meeting!   All the best,   Amy Ferrer Executive Director

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