Category Archives: politics

Trump Is An Idiot

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Robert Pogson

Trump blames California for it’s fiery disaster. He blamed forest management and now he’s adding “raking the weeds” as deficiencies. I guess he’s never seen a forest. Every crumb of every tree falls to the ground and is tinder after … Continue reading →

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DACA Lives!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Robert Pogson

In REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF CAL. V. USDHS the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decided: “With due respect for the Executive Branch, we disagree. The government may not simultaneously both assert that its actions are legally compelled, based on … Continue reading →

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The Aftermath

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“Almost two years ago, millions of women across the world donned pink hats and held up signs that warned of pussies grabbing back. On Tuesday, women made good on their promise and led Democrats to grab back the House: A … Continue reading →

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Voting Day USA and Other Special Days

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Robert Pogson

Like many, I’m impatiently awaiting news of a rejection of Trumpism south of the border. It’s also been a month since I received a shipment of seeds for more trees. One species of which I had concern was White Oak … Continue reading →

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Trump Invites Regression To The 1950s

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“Ryan threw cold water on the President’s assertion that he can use executive action to end the constitutional guarantee of citizenship to anyone born in the United States. Ryan told a Kentucky radio station Tuesday that “you cannot end birthright citizenship … Continue reading →

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Fear & Greed Index Pegged

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“The number of stocks hitting 52-week lows exceeds the number hitting highs and is at the lower end of its range, indicating extreme fear.” See Fear & Greed Index – Investor SentimentAll the constituents in the index are pegged and some … Continue reading →

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Reaping What We Sow

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Robert Pogson

So, Trump’s fans want to send time-bombs through the mail and Trump recommends violence against those with whom he disagrees (CNN, Dems, Liberals, blacks, women, …). So now he reaps what he sows. Membership in the Republican Party (Government of … Continue reading →

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The Imminent Mid-Term Election In USA

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Robert Pogson

It’s been a long haul but we are almost there. Early voting has started and the usual voter-suppression tricks are being exposed. Trump is panicking and telling more and bigger lies. The House is almost certain to go to the … Continue reading →

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Another Of Trump’s Many Lies Bites The Dust

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“While the vast majority of the individual’s ancestry is European, the results strongly support the existence of an unadmixed Native American ancestor in the individual’s pedigree, likely in the range of 6-10 generations ago.” See Report From Prof. Carlos D. Bustamante, … Continue reading →

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Good, Bad and Ugly News About Global Warming

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“Premier Brian Pallister pulled the plug on his “Made in Manitoba” carbon-price plan. Instead, he’ll help us stay under two degrees by developing more hydropower, continuing with the long-planned closure of the province’s sole (small) coal plant, and recycling “more … Continue reading →

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Extreme Extreme Fear

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Robert Pogson

CNN’s Fear and Greed Index took a nosedive this week. There wasn’t any particular trigger or stampede involved. I think it’s just some nervous investors heading for the exits. Either being more cautious or cashing in make sense after such … Continue reading →

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What Goes Around Comes Around

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Robert Pogson

There were flickers of hope when Senator Collins of Maine spent hours studying the report from the FBI on Kavanaugh’s background. It turns out she had made her mind up and was digging for supporting evidence. What disgusted me was … Continue reading →

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