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graegoyle

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March 31, 2015

Just my opinion:

I despise the commercialization of patriotism and hate these flag shirts.

That said, I completely disagree with banning these shirts.

March 31, 2015

Standing up for religiosity...

On bended knee for money.

The religionists who back him; can they see through him, now?
And can the others see this act for what it is: Pandering to both religion and money.

One cannot serve two masters.

March 30, 2015

So...

...when are we raising the taxes on members of congress, corporations and the rest of the wealthy?

March 24, 2015

This is discipline.

As in, if one behaves in a manner unbecoming to the team, one will no longer be allowed to represent it. His behavior reflects badly on those members who can control themselves: Self-discipline.

Do I think none of the other members say similar things? I am certain they do, but probably not posted on twitter.

March 24, 2015

And if they think that their decision is particularly egregious...

They just say, "This decision should not be considered a precedent--even though that is, practically, the most important aspect of our decisions--in this one little instance where we went way out of our jurisdiction."

March 19, 2015

Whole. Leak. Wrap.

March 19, 2015

That, right there, is why so many people get so sick of talking about this.

But the title gets in the way of some white persons' understanding of that message.



The title of the article is a general statement about a generalized situation in the United States, explained further in the article; part of which is "White Privilege".

If a person is more upset about a perceived accusation of "You're a racist," that perception is a BIG part of the problem.
March 19, 2015

I was going to say:

"Forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us."

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