QUICK HITTERS. THE DONALD TRUMP ERA: WHEN HATE OVERCOMES REASON, OR JUSTICE. PT 1.

If there is one thing that many americans have realized by now is that Donald Trump, and those who support him, define certain words such as "FREEDOM" AND "RIGHTS,"  in a most unusual way. The reason? To give a voice to the IRRATIONAL, BIGOTED, RASCIST,etc., individuals and groups who needed an Outlet and Spokesperson who would lend "RESPECTABILITY" TO THEIR DOCTRINE OF HATE.

In the past, such attitudes were hidden beneath the Trappings of such concepts as "PATRIOTISM" and "RELIGIOUS FAITH."  However, these Beliefs were losing their fight against SOCIAL CHANGE, with the gains made by Minority Groups during the 20th Century. Racial, Gender, and Same Sex Organizations fought lengthy battles to achieve Equality of Treatment and Opportunity, and with the aid of LIBERAL/PROGRESSIVE ALLIES, such Goals were coming to pass.

Unfortunately, THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF THE LAST FEW YEARS HAS, TIME AND AGAIN, REFUSED TO STAND UP TO THE FAR RIGHT WING OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, TO THE POINT OF IGNORING THINGS LIKE;

-  THE UNCONSTITUTIONAL DENIAL OF A MANDATED HEARING FOR PRESIDENT OBAMAS CHOICE FOR THE VACANCY ON THE SUPREME COURT.

-  THE BOGUS, AND RIGGED ELECTION RESULTS THAT PUT TRUMP IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
(SEE MY ARTICLES ON THE SUBJECT.)

-  DONALD TRUMP USING HIS TITLE TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL "GET RICH QUICK SCHEMES" ON THE INTERNET.

When the AMERICAN PEOPLE NEEDED THEM, THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHOSE TO DO NOTHING, AND NOW WERE PAYING FOR IT.  It is very easy to SOUND ANGRY AND OFFENDED AFTER THE FACT, WHEN THE DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE.

EXAMPLE:  INSTEAD OF FILING SUIT AGAINST THE REPUBLICAN PARTY FOR VIOLATING CONSTITUTIONAL LAW BY REFUSING TO HOLD HEARINGS FOR BARACK OBAMAS CHOICE FOR THE SUPREME COURT, ( MERRICK GARLAND), THEY COMPLAINED AND DID NOTHING. THIS WEEKS "FILIBUSTER" WAS ALL BARK AND NO BITE, IT HAD NO CHANCE OF BEING SUCCESSFUL.

Events like this have allowed The type of AMERICAN CITIZEN DONALD TRUMP CATERS TO, the confidence to push for even more legislation to turn back the clock on...

ETHICS AND MORALITY. POLITICAL MYTHS- WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW. WHEN INTELLECT AND INTEGRITY REFUSES TO CONFRONT DISHONESTY AND INJUSTICE. #1.

Have you ever Wondered Why...

-  SO MANY AMERICANS ARE DEEPLY OFFENDED

BY DESECRATION OF THE AMERICAN FLAG, A SYMBOL

OF FREEDOM, YET ARE WILLING TO DISREGARD THE 

U.S. CONSTITUTION,  THE FOUNDATION OF FREEDOM?

-  THERE ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO WOULD DENY 

THEIR CONSTITUENTS DECENT HEALTH CARE THAT IS

AFFORDABLE, ALONG WITH A LIVING WAGE, BECAUSE 

THEY ASSERT IT IS NOT TRUE "CAPITALISM."  HOWEVER, 

THEY ARE WILLING TO TAKE CONSUMER TAX MONEY TO BAIL 

OUT THOSE WHO MAKE POOR INVESTMENTS, AND LOSE 

TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS GAMBLING ON RISKY AND 

FOOLISH INVESTMENTS?

EXACTLY WHICH DEFINITION OF "FREE MARKET CAPITALISM" 

ARE THEY USING?

-  THAT FREEDOM OF RELIGION, TO SOME, MEANS DENYING 

OTHERS CERTAIN OPPORTUNITIES AND CHOICES THAT 

THEY THEMSELVES TAKE FOR GRANTED.

-  EVEN WITH ALL THE ADVANCES IN SCIENCE THAT HAVE 

BEEN MADE, ENHANCING THE QUALITY AND LENGTH OF LIFE 

FOR HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS, THERE ARE STILL THOSE WHO 

WANT RELIGIOUS FAITH, INSTEAD OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD,

TO BE THE DETERMINING FACTOR IN FINDING ANSWERS ABOUT, 

AND UNDERSTANDING, THE NATURAL UNIVERSE. 

I Think the Answer lies with the Idea that certain Blocs of Voters Hang

"Tags" on Themselves, about what They Believe, and what They 

Represent.  However, the Labels They Choose are Often Wishful

Thinking, and Upon Inspection, NOT BASED IN REALITY.

Unfortunately, Their Opponents do not challenge these Assertions, 

which allows these groups to get away with making Statements and

Judgments that are in OPPOSITION TO THE IMAGE THEY ARE 

TRYING TO MAINTAIN.

See #2.

WHAT A SHAME- A look at the low points in the modern media. PSEUDOSCIENCE ON TELEVISION- LOGIC AND THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD NEED NOT APPLY: WHAT'S IN A NAME?

THE PRODUCERS OF PSEUDOSCIENCE TELEVISION PROGRAMS Employ Several Other Gimmicks, in Hopes That it will Grant Them a Measure of SCIENTIFIC RESPECTABILITY IN THE EYES OF VIEWERS.  THIS IS TO COUNTER THE ALMOST UNIVERSAL SCORN THAT COMES FROM ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY CIRCLES. 

                                                 EXAMPLE #1.

-  WHAT DO THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE IN COMMON, IN TERMS OF THEIR VALUE TO THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY?

SCIENTIST.

THEORIST.

RESEARCHER.

INVESTIGATOR.

PSYCHIC.

.... among others.

They are Designations that ARE USED ON PSEUDOSCIENCE PROGRAMS, REFERRING TO THOSE WHO APPEAR AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE "EVENTS" BEING FILMED FOR THAT PARTICULAR EPISODE.

They sound Impressive Don't They?  Wouldn't it be great if you could tell others you too were a "Scientist" or "Theorist"?  Where can you get the kind of EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR KNOWLEDGE TO JOIN THESE EXALTED RANKS?

Actually, NO WHERE SPECIAL. THESE ARE TERMS THAT REQUIRE NO SPECIAL LICENSING, EDUCATION, OR SKILL SETS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR YOU TO REFER TO YOURSELF, OR ANYONE ELSE, WITH ONE OF THESE TITLES.

(PSYCHIC, UNLIKE THE OTHERS, HAS NO REAL SCIENCE OR SOUND REASONING BEHIND IT, TO INDICATE THAT SUCH AN ABILITY EVEN EXISTS.) 

In other Words, anytime you hear one of these Terms Used to Describe someone appearing on the TV Screen, DON'T BE FOOLED INTO THINKING THEY KNOW ANY MORE THAN YOU DO ABOUT ANY GIVEN SUBJECT OR TOPIC.

WE'LL LOOK AT THIS MORE CLOSELY IN THE NEXT SEGMENT.

WORTHWHILE OR WORTHLESS- A CONSUMER GUIDE TO AVOIDING SCAMS AND SCOUNDRELS. INSURANCE- ONE OF LIFES UNGLAMOROUS NECESSITIES. PT 4.

There are Certain Types of Insurance that can be Acquired or Purchased, that many People Fail to Adequately Understand, in Reference to what is Covered or Not Covered, How Premium Rates are Calculated, and The When and Why Benefits are Paid Out.

The following are examples that I believe are MOST COMMON.

LIABILITY INSURANCE-  IN ANY FORM, HAS ONE MAIN PURPOSE: TO PROTECT THE ECONOMIC WELL- BEING OF THE INSURED FROM CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES, RESULTING FROM SUBSTANTIAL MONETARY AWARDS FROM CIVIL LAWSUITS BROUGHT AGAINST THEM. 

THESE ARE "DAMAGES" AWARDED TO PLAINTIFFS WHO HAVE PREVAILED IN CIVIL COURT FROM LAWSUITS ALLEGING NEGLIGENCE OR LACK OF REASONABLE CARE AGAINST THE INSURED, OR ANY AGENTS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF.

In Other Words, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS, BOTH CRIMINALLY AND CIVILLY.  LIABILITY INSURANCE IS PROTECTION AGAINST FINANCIAL JUDGMENTS AWARDED TO OTHER PARTIES WHOM YOU HAVE HARMED. 

Of Course there are POLICY PAYOUT LIMITS, DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH YOU FEEL IS NEEDED.  This will Naturally Affect Cost, Reflected through your Premium Payments.  However, Keep this in Mind;  JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE LIABILITY INSURANCE, DOES NOT MEAN THAT THERE WILL BE ENOUGH TO PAY ANY AND ALL JUDGMENTS AGAINST YOU.  ANYTHING BEYOND THE POLICY LIMITS, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR. 

In the U.S., The Concept of Awarding Monetary Damages to Victims, through JUDICIAL DECISIONS, OPERATES UNDER THE:

"TO MAKE THE VICTIM WHOLE" MAXIM.  

This is Meant to Compensate the Victim for;

ANY NEGATIVE FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES THAT ARE CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OF ANOTHER.

OR 

TO RETURN THEM TO AN ECONOMIC STATE THAT EXISTED BEFORE THE ACT OR ACTIONS THAT BROUGHT THE MATTER BEFORE THE COURT.

LOOK FOR PART 5.