Kara Connor

Have a great week folks!

The G.O.P. lawmakers seeking reprieves from Mr. Trump’s cuts are quick to embrace his message that federal spending is out of control, while arguing that their state’s or district’s slice of government funding is critical.

Part of an NYT opinion piece.

Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.

H. L. Mencken.

The real power in America is held by a fast-emerging new Oligarchy of pimps and preachers who see no need for Democracy or fairness or even trees, except maybe the ones in their own yards, and they don’t mind admitting…[Read more]

The U.S. Constitution, at around 7,000 words, is remarkably short compared to modern constitutions (e.g., India’s is over 146,000 words). Yet, despite its brevity, it has endured for over two centuries. The key question is: Is it still robust enough for the complexities of the 21st century?

Why it’s still Functional:
Amendment Process – The Const…[Read more]

Strictly speaking, the USA is not a “true” democracy in the purest sense, but rather a constitutional federal republic with democratic principles. It incorporates elements of both democracy (majority rule through elections) and republicanism (a system of laws and institutions that limit pure majority rule).

Why the USA is Not a “True” (Pure)…[Read more]

If we are talking democratic elections, then no, the USA does not have them, due to the existence of the electoral college system.

Me: how many Muslim countries are there and how many have democratic elections?

Chatgpt;

There are 57 countries in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which includes nations with Muslim-majority populations or significant Muslim influence. However, if we consider countries where Islam is the dominant religion, the number is around…[Read more]

I am trying to pick out factual errors in the video by Oren but have yet to do so. …

Why do Muslim refugees look for sanctuary in Christian countries, rather than other Muslim countries……..

…….The Arab Spring, also known in Israel as the Muslim Winter is a great example of how bad the situation in Muslim society is……

…and by Gay Rights, I mea…[Read more]

When ‘Just Asking Questions’ about Science turns into 300,000 Dead.

“There are no magical solutions that can simply dissolve the conflict. The audacity of presenting such a solution — one that echoes terms like transfer, ethnic cleansing and other war crimes — is an insult to both Palestinians and Israelis.”

@Strega, Thank you! But 3 times got me thinking…….

The Divine Comedy and Jesus: The Hidden Power of the Number 3
Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy is infused with the number 3, and when analyzed numerologically, it reveals undeniable proof of Jesus Christ’s divine plan. Let’s break down this mystical pattern and show how Dante’s masterp…[Read more]

Thanks x 3!!  Reg you spoil us 🙂

Me to Chatgpt: Are you hearing much about the loss (removal) of data sets since Trump came to power, involving economic data used in forecasting as well as health data?

Reply;

Yes, there have been significant removals of datasets and information from U.S. government websites since President Donald Trump resumed office. These actions have…[Read more]

Have a great week!!

“President Trump spoke today at the National Prayer Breakfast, in case you needed more proof that those don’t work.” — SETH MEYERS

“While speaking today at the National Prayer Breakfast, President Trump said, ‘None of us knows exactly when our time on Earth will be over.’ I don’t know, I’m thinking whenever R.F.K. Jr. gets c…[Read more]

And of course Jesus did not allow himself to be born in China where people could read and write and did Science.

@jakelafort….of course we are still going to fact check you 🙂 I know you wouldn’t expect less!

Yes, China had a unique floating orchard ship in its fleet during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) to help prevent scurvy among sailors on long voyages.

The Ming Dynasty “Floating Orchard” Ship:

During the early 15th century, when Admiral Zheng He l…[Read more]