I am frustrated about many things. I hope to share them soon, but most are political. The gist of it is that Trump is bad for America. Even if I don’t follow through with promised posts, brace yourself appropriately if you follow this blog because I strongly believe Trump is the only person who could …
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Noboby Has “Absolute Immunity”
The former Tangerine in Chief has been convinced (or always believed) that the president cannot be held to the very laws upheld and enforced by the executive branch he led. “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of …
Words Mean Things
During this decade of political bluster, hyperbole, and misinformation, it is important to remember the wise words of George Orwell. His article Politics and the English Language is just as important today, perhaps more so, than when it was published in 1946. Despite the title, this essay is not limited to politics. It extends to …
Topics On My Mind
I’ve been considering what I want to write about here. These are some of my ideas. Whats Right With America Whats Wrong With America Voting Rights Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Always Mac stuff My problem (or benefit) with this blog is there is no real focus. Should there be? Send your thoughts to elb@carryingstones.com.
Think Before You Choose Your Candidate
Your candidate should be a person you trust to represent your values and will seek to fulfill your needs whether you are a CEO, a small business owner, or a blue-collar worker. These are just three questions I consider before choosing a candidate for any elected office. Will they ensure access to high-quality affordable health …
Rx for Insurance?
The nonsensical application of insurance of any kind always sparks fury in me and a recent trip to the pharmacy rekindled that rage. My doctor prescribed a new medicine. The pharmacy wouldn’t fill it because it needed “preauthorization,” a word too many people have learned these days. Basically, the insurance company tells the pharmacy to …
Capitalism? Not a Fan.
Kiss My Grass!
You may be high if you think this grass is high! Expecting a package, I eagerly trotted to answer a knock at the door where a county codes enforcement officer greeted me. It turns out, we have a nosy “Karen” in the neighborhood who complained about several yards in the neighborhood with so-called high grass. …
Scripting News: I want Bluesky to go away
Scripting News: I want Bluesky to go away: I definitely want Bluesky to just go away. I don’t like it because if it gains traction it has potential of replacing Twitter as the festering turd in the middle of what should have been a vibrant growing market that keeps anything else from rising in competition …
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Dark Thoughts for a Tuesday
Reading some dark thoughts from The Atlantic this Tuesday morning in re the possibility of a second Trump presidency in the face of the ongoing war in Ukraine. These two battles are inextricably linked. If America stumbles even deeper into authoritarian darkness than it already has, Ukraine is lost. If Ukraine is lost, Europe and …