Racism: our schools should teach kids about it. Tues, July 13, 9 p.m., on “Mouthwash,” John Schmitz’s FB podcast, the topic: Critical Race Theory (“CRT”), i.e., a view that racism “is embedded in…
Blog 1789-1865: foundation of this country was slavery and racist 1 Like Southern secessionists used n- and s-words, not mere euphemismsNext Tuesday at 9 p.m. the topic for “Mouthwash,” the FB podcast hosted by John Scmitz, will be Critical Race Theory (“CRT”). Florida says CRT teaches racism is not a product of prejudice, but “is…
Blog Southern secessionists used n- and s-words, not mere euphemisms 1 Like Parade for "medical liberty" this weekend: values shifting & stay upwindA “Medical Liberty Parade” is being staged this Sunday in Indianapolis. People who oppose vaccinations place a greater value on the right of an individual to make a decision regarding the…
Blog Parade for "medical liberty" this weekend: values shifting & stay upwind 1 Like Beckwith's "God and country": the USA doesn't have a footnote in either testament“God and Country” is the title of gatherings staged by Micah Beckwith, a right-wing minister who believes no separation of church and State exists under The Constitution. (Hint: many of The…
Blog Beckwith's "God and country": the USA doesn't have a footnote in either testament 1 Like Paul Ogden is wrong (in part) about the proper focus on voting rights:Aside from matters related to baseball (e.g., that the DH sucks), I don’t often agree with my conservative friend, Paul Ogden. I disagree, in part, with his recent blog (Ogden on Politics) on the…
Blog Paul Ogden is wrong (in part) about the proper focus on voting rights: 1 Like Why not deny slavery even existed?Critical Race Theory (“CRT”), as described in new rules governing public schools in Florida,
asserts “that racism is not merely the product of prejudice, but ... is embedded in American…
Indiana AG Todd Rokita is concerned that “National discourse around political and social issues has created negative and polarizing effects on teachers, school administrators, students, and…
Blog Indiana AG doesn't need to fire up forces of ignorance and racism: Indiana has a General Assembly for that 1 Like And now for a personal requestHELP: I ask a special favor of my friends here. I met a very special woman. She’s funny and smart and inquisitive. Our talk traversed gerunds, Latin, English and French. We reached cinema and “The…
Blog And now for a personal request 1 Like Florida does not want to teach the factual and objective: slaveryFlorida has acted to stop the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT). CRT is premised on the idea that racism is built into the structure of this country’s government. It would appear that Florida…
Blog Florida does not want to teach the factual and objective: slavery 2 Likes Fur kids...I want to thank everyone who expressed condolences over the passing of my little fur girl Delilah. I have started to read up on how best to go about adopting three or four very young…
Blog Fur kids... 1 Like When those we love have passed ...I was 11. On my dresser was a photo from the first day of school that year. My dog Princess, whom my parents acquired about the same time as I was born, and I stood next to each other on my…
Blog When those we love have passed ... 1 Like Kroger pharmacy doesn't want you businessKroger Pharmacy/Nora came through for me several times over the last few years. Staff saved me money, expedited orders and shone through as professionals concerned more about people in of…
Blog Kroger pharmacy doesn't want you business 1 Like The right to vote as a juror is overlookedA person’s right to vote is a basic right. President Lyndon Johnson said, “In our system the first and most vital of all our rights is the right to vote.” An individual’s vote might seem lost in a…
Blog The right to vote as a juror is overlooked 1 LikeAs Indiana’s AG Todd Rokita doesn’t determine policy. His latest action is to join 20 other state AGs “calling on the Biden administration to reconsider proposals aimed at imposing critical race…
Blog Racist? Indiana AG Todd Rokita is your man! 1 Like Veterans' exposure to Agent Orange & burn pits: benefits should be a givenPentagon budget people are not known for saving money. To say someone spends money “like a drunken sailor” has an inherently martial ring. Members of Congress even throw more money at our national…
Blog Veterans' exposure to Agent Orange & burn pits: benefits should be a given 1 Like Rokita's view of a proper (a/k/a white) history of the USAIndiana’s AG Todd Rokita wants kids taught a version of history that is not critical. He opposes critical race theory in American history and civics curricula. Let’s imagine what he wants kids to…
Blog Rokita's view of a proper (a/k/a white) history of the USA 1 Like Alex Jones was there on Jan 6: how'd he miss all the disguised leftists?Fifty-four percent (54%) of Republicans polled believe leftists were behind the January attack on the Capitol. Apparently watch dogs of the far right, such as Alex Jones, missed this particular…
Blog Alex Jones was there on Jan 6: how'd he miss all the disguised leftists? 1 Like GOP & its anarchist rootsIn junior high I read “Regarding Civil Disobedience,” by Henry David Thoreau: “I heartily accept the motto, - ‘That government is best which governs least;’ and I should like to see it acted up to…
Blog GOP & its anarchist roots 1 Like Georgia vote audit: reasons for secret ballotsWe have a right to vote. We also have a right not to be persecuted or attacked for how we cast our votes. In Indiana a person cannot be compelled to disclose how she or he voted. In Georgia a…
Blog Georgia vote audit: reasons for secret ballots 1 Like "Irrefutable scientific fact" human life begins at conception, as Rep Jacob asserts? No, no and no.5/18 (tomorrow), 9 pm: “Mouthwash,” John Schmitz’s FB podcast, features a debate between me and Indiana State Rep John Jacob on women’s reproductive rights. Among inflammatory bits on Rep Jacob’s…
Blog "Irrefutable scientific fact" human life begins at conception, as Rep Jacob asserts? No, no and no. 1 Like© 2024 Created by Mark Small. Powered by