Simon Paynton

Here is another one:

U.S.-born man held for ICE under Florida’s new anti-immigration law.

A friend of mine whose grandchildren are in a school in Az. told me that ICE agents came into the classrooms and removed “4 Mexican looking children”. They also scooped up some native American Indian children. If you wanted your children back, a parent or g…[Read more]

Private Eye is a satirical magazine….

From Private Eye magazine:

China has pledged not to back down in its trade war with President Trump, with president Xi pledging to defend capitalism and the free market.

In a televised address to the nation, Xi rallied his people. “We will not accept the excessive tariffs of the centralized state controlled economy,” he said.

“They wish to…[Read more]

@Unseen – beating his own previous record, I imagine.

@jakelafort – From the earlier article…. One more for your list…..

Bottom line is we ought to support those who are of right mind and want to get off the merry go round.

Yes, I fully agree. If somebody is compos mentis when they make a legal declaration that clearly shows they wish to end their life if certain conditions are met or at a predetermined date, then so be it.

It often happens that once they have the…[Read more]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly stated that all of his children are vaccinated. During his Senate confirmation hearings in January 2025 for the role of U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, he declared, “All of my kids are vaccinated, and I believe vaccines have a critical role in healthcare.” ​

Here is an interesting opinion on the objective value of what we do in life.

Have you ever talked with a hardcore MAGA?

Yes, once in Atlanta and once in PCB, Fl. The former was during the 2021 run off election when, for a few hours, it looked possible that Republican Herschel Walker could win. I was watching the crowds at the voting hall and talking to any random person that spoke to me.  When I first heard Herschel…[Read more]

I watched Maher’s commentary about his visit to the White House. I was surprised by it but will decide once I catch the full show later, including the Overtime section with Steve Bannon.

I think the C T shield is composed of neurons.

I got 19/20. I made up an excuse for myself that I did it too quickly!

Re the Sunscreen tip….yes, that is good advice. I put a layer of it on at the weekend as summer in Ireland was on a Saturday this year….40F at the moment

Some “rules” to be happy as you age.  All suggestions welcome!!

@_Robert_ I understand the sentiment. I find it increasing difficult to keep friendships with religiously minded people. It is not their faith that is the problem. I can generally ignore it. But it is how the magical thinking entwines itself into their view of the world.  Once they have fallen for the “Great Overarching Delusion” (GOD)* they end…[Read more]

Thanks, Reg!!

“Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence.” – Christopher Hitchens, born April 13th.

Authoritarianism goes so well with the religious societies. A belief in a god or ‘superior’ entity and a belief in Dear Leader are really not all that far apart. If you’re already worshipping a god, it’s not a huge pivot to worshipping a leader.

With respect to the regime without any rights, I am hard pressed to see that as something different than that which the current administration aims for.