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A small voice against the pyramid of lies and delusions spewed by a miserably FAILED ex president. Suffering from extreme narcissism and an ego the size of  Texas one can only pray that Donald J. Trump is ultimately held accountable for the J6 2021 insurrection at the capitol and the resulting deaths. The following is an excerpt from and article by   Stuart A. Thompson   in The New York Times   and it is should give all democracy and liberty minded folks the shivers. Because authoritarianism can and will happen in the USA unless the Trumpublican party and Donald J. Trump are stopped for good. In a 24-hour period this week, former President Donald J. Trump posted to his social media platform, Truth Social, 88 times, amplifying one conspiracy theory after another. Among his unsupported claims: A retiring F.B.I. agent was behind both the search of his Mar-a-Lago property on Aug. 8 and the investigation into his campaign’s possible ties to Russia; a forthcoming report will prove widesprea

 

 

 

Buddhism is a tradition focused on spiritual liberation; it is not a theistic religion. The Buddha himself rejected the idea of a creator god, and Buddhist philosophers have even argued that belief in an eternal god is nothing but a distraction for humans seeking enlightenment. Talk begins at the 4 min 30 second mark.

 

  An admission of guilt.  A further acknowledgement of the complicity of gop congressmen who where on board with overthrowing the duly elected government on J6 20021. A chilling reminder of the 1930's in Germany. An explicit belief  by Trumpublican authoritarians that conservative White Supremacist's know better than you or I do what is best for America. Trumpublican fascism has taken control of the old GOP. Mid Terms 2022 will determine if America remains a FUNCTIONING democratic republic or begins the slide into authoritarianism. Definition of  fascism 1 often capitalized   :  a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized  autocratic  government headed by a  dictatorial  leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition 2 :  a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control early instances o

  Political polarization is the defining feature of early 21 st  century American politics, both among the public and elected officials. As part of a year-long study of polarization, the Pew Research Center has conducted the  largest political survey  in its history – a poll of more than 10,000 adults between January and March of this year. It finds that Republicans and Democrats are further apart ideologically than at any point in recent history. Growing numbers of Republicans and Democrats express highly negative views of the opposing party. And to a considerable degree, polarization is reflected in the personal lives and lifestyles of those on both the right and left. Here are 7 key findings on polarization in America today: Much more BELOW the FOLD

  

 

 

  235.   L ike a withered leaf are you now; death's messengers await you. You stand on the eve of your departure, yet you have made no provision for your journey! 236.   Make an island for yourself! Strive hard and become wise! Rid of impurities and cleansed of stain, you shall enter the celestial abode of the Noble Ones. 237.   Your life has come to an end now; You are setting forth into the presence of Yama, the king of death. No resting place is there for you on the way, yet you have made no provision for the journey! 238.   Make an island unto yourself! Strive hard and become wise! Rid of impurities and cleansed of stain, you shall not come again to birth and decay. 239.   One by one, little by little, moment by moment, a wise man should remove his own impurities, as a smith removes his dross from silver. 240.   Just as rust arising from iron eats away the base from which it arises, even so, their own deeds lead transgressors to states of woe. 244.   Easy is life for the shamel

  15 Differences Between Democrats and Republicans https://soapboxie.com/  has it exactly right! Vote Democrat 2022 midterms. Bury the authoritarian corporate purveyors of geed and ignorance.

 

 

  Hat Tip Progressive Eruptions.

  Drifting September skies are clear to the distance Clearer still so far from humankind. A heron by the pool, a mountain cloud, Either of them makes the mind content. The faintest ripples still and evening’s here. The moon turns silver, and I dream, Tonight, leaning on a single oar, Drifting without thought of going home.

 

  129.   All tremble at violence; all fear death. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not kill nor cause another to kill. 130.   All tremble at violence; life is dear to all. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not kill nor cause another to kill. 131.   One who, while himself seeking happiness, oppresses with violence other beings who also desire happiness, will not attain happiness hereafter. 132.   One who, while himself seeking happiness, does not oppress with violence other beings who also desire happiness, will find happiness hereafter. 133.   Speak not harshly to anyone, for those thus spoken to might retort. Indeed, angry speech hurts, and retaliation may overtake you. 134.   If, like a broken gong, you silence yourself, you have approached Nibbana, for vindictiveness is no longer in you. 136.   When the fool commits evil deeds, he does not realize (their evil nature). The witless man is tormented by his own deeds, like one burnt by fire. 137.   H

 

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  Research and keeping an open mind can save you hundreds of dollars and stick it to corporations who relish overcharging you to grow their own wealth at your expense. These Retailers Are Getting Away With Overcharging Their Customers As long as self-interest and greed remain the driving force for corporations and capitalists this nation will continue to suffer under the yoke of predatory capitalism. The system designed and managed solely to ensure the financial security and wealth of the few. Ignorance and greed are the two biggest negative energies this nation must eventually overcome. Failing to overcome these two negative energies will only result in furtger and more extensive suffering.