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Update 07/05/2026
An unexpected win: The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law. Offset by the ruling on independent agencies, but still good news. ……………….. Stare Decisis? Not for this Supreme court: Supreme Court expands presidential… Continue reading
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Update 06/14/2026
I have decided that Trump has accomplished an amazing feat – he is, at the same time, the most corrupt and the most incompetent president in history. …………………… A species of jellyfish known as Turritopsis dohrnii is biologically immortal. When facing physical damage or starvation, it can revert its cells back to their earliest childhood… Continue reading
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Update 06/07/2026
One way the really wealthy avoid taxes is not to sell their holdings, like stock. Then, per Robert Reich: Many borrow against their wealth for living expenses (banks are delighted to lend to them), enabling them to claim little or no taxable income. It is also handy when they pass great wealth on to their… Continue reading
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Update 05/03/2026
A great businessman? Ars Technica reported on the issues swirling around Trump’s meme coin, including suspicions of insider trading and a 93% drop in value from last year that’s led to billions of dollars in investor losses. The Trump family and insider trading? Heresy! ………………….. One result of the attack on the dinner in DC… Continue reading
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Update 03/15/2026
Have you seen images of Obama’s presidential library? The main building looks like an obelisk to me; very strange. I am sure it has some meaning to him, but . . . have a look online. If I find a picture that I can copy in I will. Here: ……………………. From The Atlantic: Gullible, Cynical… Continue reading
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