Rational Nation USA

  Carlson and the rest of the FOX MAGA'ts deserve only our contempt for their egregiously wrong headed support of Trump and Trump's lies leading up to his J6 2021 insurrection attempt. These people have absolutely no business in the news media. They should be run out of town on a rail. As they are every bit as dishonest and despicable as Trump is.

 

  Here’s How Much Each Member Of The Royal Family Is Worth MONEYPOP - The British royal family has power, prestige, and tons and tons of money. Contrary to popular belief, the Royals aren’t fully funded by taxpayers. They’re independently wealthy with inheritances, crown estates, and allowances. Alone, the crown jewels have an estimated worth of between £3 and £5 billion ($4 – $6.6 billion). Their combined wealth is thought to be around $88 billion. So, how much are the British family members actually worth? Spoiler: even the poorest royals are still wealthier than most of us could ever imagine. Just imagine what existence would be like if greed were not a part opf the equation. Spreading a more equitable and more pleasant existence for millions if not billions across the globe. Ignorance and Greed represent humanities two very biggest problems.

  Buddhadharma - In July 2022, seven clergy of various faiths in Miami-Dade County filed lawsuits against the State of Florida seeking to invalidate House Bill 5 (HB 5), the Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Act. HB 5 prevents women and girls from having autonomy over their own bodies; has no exceptions for rape, incest, or the age of the victim; no exceptions for life-threatening medical emergencies; and no exceptions for incurable fetal abnormalities. I was one of the seven. Can our lawsuit be considered bodhisattva activity? If motivation counts, then yes. Can we as Buddhists dispassionately examine this issue, asking ourselves and our teachers difficult questions? Can we dialogue with those who disagree with us? And whatever perspective we adopt regarding abortion, can we offer spiritual support and understanding to women and girls who choose it? This situation cries out for compassion, for empathy, and for protection of women and girls. Laws like HB 5 are enacted when abort...

  Lions Roar - For Tibetan Buddhists, this week marks Losar, the new year—a time to clean house, cherish family, make offerings, contemplate the past year and welcome the new. Losar is one of the most important days in the Tibetan Lunar calendar, a day of community practice and celebration, and a chance to express appreciation for the teachers, teachings, and the basic goodness that binds all beings together. Generally falling around the second new moon after the winter solstice, the tradition originated thousands of years ago in the pre-Buddhist Bon period and is now celebrated around the world, including in many Buddhist centers in North America. 2023 is designated as the year of the Water Rabbit, traditionally characterized by a peaceful and patient energy. Happy Losar!