The Toxicity of Pro-Gun Rhetoric and Hate Speech

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013   by

I have been trying for months to discuss gun violence in America as a gun owner and adult.  Like so many other critical issues facing the US, though, gun violence has been twisted up into a weird narrative by the NRA and hate radio talkers ranting about a dark world of Somalia-like anarchy, Nazi Germany, Stalin, and other idiotic and irrelevant analogies to prevent a reasoned discussion about common sense solutions that are supported by the vast majority of Americans, including gun owners.  We’ve all heard it, but it’s shocking when mashed into a single video.  Media Matters has done just that.  Have a look (Warning, profanity is in the clip):

 

 

Former judge gets 28 years for scheme to unjustly jail youth – CNN.com

May 2nd, 2013   by

In the Kids for Cash case, earlier reported by this blog, Mark Ciavarella, who made millions “selling” kids to a private prison for cash, was sentenced to 28 years in prison and to pay $1 million in restitution.  There is some justice in the world, but often too slow. Former judge gets 28 years for…

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The Dish on Recipe for Success

Apr 10th, 2013   by

Gracie’s latest on the Dish The Dish on Recipe for Success.

Bob On Viewpoint with John Fugelsang April 1, 2013

Apr 1st, 2013   by

I was on Viewpoint tonight with John Fugelsang and environmentalist Bill McKibben, talking about the Arkansas oil spill.  Have a look:

And This is What Privatization of Jails Gets Us

Mar 31st, 2013   by

Even in these days of austerity, savage budget cuts, voter suppression efforts, radical gerrymandering, and favors from elected officials to their cronies, some stories still can shock our sensibilities.  This is one. 

The Other Hazard of Hydraulic Fracturing: Silica in the Air

Mar 31st, 2013   by

In my early career in the oilfield, when I was working on cement and frac crews, I breathed plenty of dust from cement, frac sand, and powdered guar used to make frac gel.  Throw in a little xylene and hydrochloric acid, and I think my lungs have experienced plenty of challenges. 

Exxon’s Pegasus Tar Sands Pipeline Ruptures in Central Arkansas | Occupy America

Mar 31st, 2013   by

Exxon Mobil’s Pegasus oil pipeline ruptures in Mayflower, Arkansas.  Estimates are now about 4,500 barrels.  A 40 home subdivision has been evacuated. Exxon’s Pegasus Tar Sands Pipeline Ruptures in Central Arkansas | Occupy America.

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