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Brain droppings of a Yehudi deep in the heart of Texas

Jan 4, 2025

The TESLA Terrorist (Not Musk)

Lets call the act what it was. Terrorism. While in one part of the Tesla Terrorists manifesto states he did it as a wakeup call and not as an act of Terror, this is contradicted in the other part of his manifesto.

Jan 3, 2025

2025...The first ripples

2025...The first ripples

The past few months have been a bumpy ride health-wise, but taking a step back has been exactly what I needed. Now, as we dive into the new year, I’m ready to shift gears and focus on recouping and rebuilding.

Sep 5, 2024

Yet Another School Shooting...

Yet Another School Shooting...

Here we are again. Barely a month into the new school year and we are visited by the familiar specter of another school shooting. This time at Apalachee High School in Winder Georgia.

Aug 27, 2024

Facebooks Laughable Government Claims

Facebooks Laughable Government Claims

I am no cheerleader for our government, especially in its current iteration. Having said that, sometimes allegations are made against it that just don't hold water. This week we have had such claims, and from none other than Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.

Feb 28, 2024

Righteous Fire?

Righteous Fire?

On Sunday February 25th 2024, Airman Aaron Bushnell self immolated in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C. He live-streamed this on Twitch and shouted "Free Palestine" as his

Feb 21, 2024

Being Disabled...

Being Disabled...

Its 4 AM. A Wednesday. While the world sleeps around me, I find myself unable to cling onto that fleeting notion of rest. My mind races with a million thoughts, mainly financial and also health woes.

Feb 16, 2024

A Hit Dog Will Holler

A Hit Dog Will Holler

I was one of the people most excited for Jon Stewart to return to the Daily Show. And I was not disappointed. His first show back he tackled the issue of both Biden and Trumps age and mental fitness to hold office. And really even that characterization isn't the most apt.

Jan 25, 2024

Last hope...

Last hope...

Today after 6:00 PM local time in Atmore Alabama, Kenneth Smith will be put to death via Nitrogen Hypoxia...

Jan 24, 2024

Tu BiShvat

Tu BiShvat

Chag Sameach! Tonight marks the beginning of Tu BiShvat. It's a time for reflection on our relationship with nature. And what a poignant time for reflection. Our planet that we have been charged as stewards of is in crisis. Politically, Socially, and in terms of Global Warming and Climate Change.

Jan 21, 2024

Death Penalty: An antiquated, ineffective and immoral “justice”

Death Penalty: An antiquated, ineffective and immoral “justice”

“A Sanhedrin that puts a man to death once in seven years is called a murderous one. Rabbi Eliezer ben Azariah said, ‘Or even once in 70 years.’ Rabbi Tarfon and Rabbi Akiba said, ‘If we had been in the Sanhedrin, no death sentence would ever have been passed” -Mishnah Makkot 1:10

Nov 2, 2023

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Lonestar Mensch, a brand new site by Shira Nazarian that's just getting started. Things will be up and running here shortly, but you can subscribe in the meantime if you'

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