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Sad news: Libby Dent Conyers
We got the call from Libby daughter Rachel yesterday morning; Brigid’s sister had died about 6AM our time – was found by her helpers. Not at all a surprise but still a shock. Libby’s full name – Elizabeth Jane Gabriel Dent Conyers. This is Libby thirty years ago. Libby had many health issues – both…
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James Carville – Republicans imploding, in midst of a collapse
From the NY Post. Carville, 80, on Friday urged his fellow Democrats to play “possum,” stay out of the way and let Republicans implode as President Trump plows ahead with his dramatic overhaul of the federal government. “What I have said very publicly is that Democrats need to play possum. This whole thing is collapsing,”…
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6 Things ER doctors say you should avoid
From the Wellness section of the NYT. Short article – warnings and a bit humorous… 6 Things E.R. Doctors Wish You’d Avoid. We asked emergency physicians what lessons they’d learned from their job. Among them – Wearing Crocs in the snow or ice Don't pet strange dogs Don't drive yourself to the hospital if you…
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Catholic Bishops sue Trump administration; demand restart of refugee money
Fine by me. I think they will have the funds restarted. Note who the refugees are. Refugees are those fleeing persecution from abroad. As part of America’s humanitarian mission, Congress sets aside money to pay nongovernmental organizations to help the refugees gain footing once they’re here. They’re entitled to 90 days of assistance.The bishops say…
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Sickening. Hamas celebrates handing over of children hostages bodies
Gross beyond understanding. Hit the link for the picture. Hamas terrorists created a deranged public spectacle to mark the release of the bodies of four slain Israelis, including Shiri Bibas and her two young children Ariel and Kfir, in the first transfer of dead hostages since the cease-fire deal with Hamas went into effect last…
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Our Congressman Mike Lawler on USAID gone bad
"Cultural dialogue" – paying for antisemitic songs. Lawler (Republican) easily won his recent election despite being in a district with more registered democrats than republicans.
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NY Times: “Newest gun owners upending preconceptions as to who buys a gun and why”
Full Disclosure: I don't own a gun. Five different people with different backgrounds – you should be able to access the whole story. It is mentioned that 70% of gun owners by a gun for self-defense. In hours of conversations with New York Times journalists, these five Americans shared deeply individual reasons for their leaps…
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Journalist Matt Taibbi; direct warning on threats to free speech
I don't think Taibbi is a progressive democrat anymore…
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Employee of the week
In case you missed it, Here’s why. As democrat congresspersons show up for an appointment, which is not allowed since it is not a confirmed appointment on anyone’s calendar. This is not unusual – try getting into some NYC office buildings without a confirmed appointment.