Tag Archives: government

2nd Stimulus?..

Posted on July 28, 2020 by tessarnold2

Heads up for this one, folx. I’m going to be suggesting something for which I have no hard evidence. But I believe it fits a pattern. And hopefully I’ll be able to explain it well enough that you’ll see it … Continue reading →

Posted in Capitalism Sucks, politics, Tools for a Better Life, Uncategorized | Tagged congress, COVID stimulus, democracy, economic stimulus, economics, GOP, government, government spending, House of Representatives, participation in government, Second Stimulus, Senate, stimulus | Leave a comment

We’re Not F#$king Broke!..

Posted on July 21, 2020 by tessarnold2

For anyone and everyone who thinks we, America, can’t institute some social changes for the betterment of the people because we can’t afford it, I’m going to need you to listen to this podcast. Even if you only listen to … Continue reading →

Posted in politics, Tools for a Better Life, Uncategorized | Tagged congressional budget, deficit, economic recovery, economic stimulus, economics, economy, federal aid, government, government spending, Mark Blyth, Rhgodes Center podcast, stimulus | Leave a comment

Qui Tacet Consentire…

Posted on July 2, 2020 by tessarnold2

Yes, yes, more Latin. It translates, roughly, to: “Silence gives consent.” Ok, for those of you who can’t recognize the White Lotus in the room, allow me to explain… Silence gives consent was a maxim of Western European law, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Putting the "Civil" Back in Civilization, Uncategorized | Tagged consent, government, inequality, news, participation in government, police action, police brutality, protest, qui tacet consentire, racism, racist police, speaking up, standing up, vote, witness | Leave a comment

Apocalypse Now-ish…

Posted on March 30, 2020 by tessarnold2

APOCALYPSE – a Greek word meaning revelation of things unknown. First off, calm down. Seriously. Calm. The Fuck. Down. (And wash your damn hands!) Second: This is not the end. and louder for those in the back: THIS. IS. NOT. … Continue reading →

Posted in politics, Putting the "Civil" Back in Civilization, Uncategorized | Tagged American values, apocalypse, apocalypse now-ish, Covid19, government, humanity, in the news, Life, Media, news, pandemic, participation in government, politics, rant, rants, revelation, Values | Leave a comment

Coming Up for Air in Quick Breaths…

Posted on May 8, 2019 by tessarnold2

Breathe, that’s the thing I’ve been forgetting to do. The dizzy spells, the inability to concentrate, the ravenous sugar cravings, it all makes sense now. I’m fine… Really… I promise. Anyway, I thought I’d drop in with a few quickies, as … Continue reading →

Posted in 3rd Eye Detective series, The Writing Life, Uncategorized | Tagged announcement, climate change, government, humanity, in the news, Life, marginal tax rates, news, writing | Leave a comment

A Saturday Morning Rant…

Posted on September 22, 2018 by tessarnold2

What kind of President of the United States doesn’t know that the FBI aren’t the ones you call to investigate a sexual assault? How did we put an idiot of this caliber into the highest elected office in our land? … Continue reading →

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Across the Atlantic Sea…

Posted on May 24, 2017 by tessarnold2

(Yes, it’s a lyric from the musical Hair. Also, I cribbed the idea for the title from my friend Ziggy. Ziggy, if you’re reading this, thanks for the inspiration.) Ok, so, on Monday there was a suicide bombing attack following … Continue reading →

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Serfs Up?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by tessarnold2

So, I was watching a thing on income inequality today, and the strangest thought hit me: Why are we so in love with Feudalism? (Okay, if you don’t know what that term means, stop reading and go look it up … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged capitalism, feudalism, government, history, income inequality, modern serfdom, money, philosophy, the middle class | Leave a comment

The Decline of Western Civilization…

Posted on August 20, 2013 by tessarnold2

Okay… What the hell is this entry going to be about? I’m all ears. Good, glad to have you with us. I’ll get to the title of this thing eventually. But first, come on a little journey with me, won’t … Continue reading →

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Equality: Get with It

Posted on March 27, 2013 by tessarnold2

So, for those of you that have seen your social networking sites turn into seas of red-backed equal signs, I suppose you may have figured out by now that something fairly important is going on. Yesterday, The Supreme Court heard … Continue reading →

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