Tag Archives: security

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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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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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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To Crush Or Not To Crush

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“The All-Electric SOLO Notably Exceeded Canadian Testing Standards, Having Withstood 20,617 lb in Side-Crush Testing, as Compared to the Required Minimum of 2,977 lb” See Electra Meccanica SOLO Successfully Completes Canadian Side-Crush TestingMany uninformed critics of the Solo EV claim that … 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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Conservative Of What?

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“Trump will become an undeniably consequential President with the Senate due to vote Saturday to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, consecrating the conservative majority that has long been the impossible dream of the GOP.” See President Donald Trump’s winning … Continue reading →

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The Wild Wild Web

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Robert Pogson

I came upon an interesting site with an article reasonable well-written with interesting comments. I wanted to add my own comment… I tried to log in through FaceBook but was told that the password field etc. mustn’t be blank… Why … Continue reading →

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The Last Harvest

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Robert Pogson

Winter is closing in here. Daytime temperatures have fallen to the point where little or no growth can happen. Frost has killed many leaves. So, I harvested my horseradish, asparagus seeds (again), and the grapes. It’s amazing how many grapes … Continue reading →

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