Month: August 2019

by JanieM From an article about the new head of the border patrol in Maine: New border patrol chief explains why he uses #BuildTheWall and what his plans are for Maine Jason Owens wants to increase transportation checks and the U.S. Border Patrol’s visibility in Maine and takes over amid a national debate on immigration. … Read more

by wj While we have (understandably) been focused on the tragedies of the past week here, interesting things have been happening in the rest of the world as well. In Russia, there continue to be protests in spite of heavy police actions against them. A case could be made that Putin is getting progressively more … Read more

by JanieM This thread is in memory of people who died of senseless gun violence. Anyone is welcome to add names and stories, whether from recent events or past years. Stories of the wounded are welcome as well; those people are going to have a hard road ahead. No politics, no policy discussion please. I … Read more

by JanieM A “disgruntled employee” killed two Walmart colleagues and wounded a responding police officer Tuesday in far northwest Mississippi, authorities said. RIP: Anthony Brown, of Olive Branch Brandon Gales, of Hernando Both men were managers at the store, family members said. ***** The Gilroy festival victims: Stephen Romero, 6, of San Jose Keyla Salazar, … Read more

by Ugh The latest language eruptions* from our Dear Leader have me wondering just how much more insane things will be a year from now when we are 3 months from the election.  "None more insane" you might say, and be correct except for the ensuing 90 days. The good news doesn't stop there, as … Read more