Ideas, Opinions, Genealogy, and Book Reviews
Former President Trump (aka XPres, Former Guy, etc,.) has lied again. I am shocked (LOL).
See AP FACT CHECK: Trump stokes Jan. 6 conspiracy theories.
If any of you have missed the Insurrection story, here is most of what I’ve had to say about it.
We need to understand why and how the January 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol occurred. It is a shame that Republicans blocked the National Bipartisan Commission but the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol passed the House at the end of June and that should help. It was disappointing bit not unexpected to see so much Republican opposition.
Continue reading “Finding members for January 6 select committee”
This flag is our flag. It is the flag of the United States. It belongs to all Americans. Sadly, it is often used by one side who feel they are the true Americans.
All American citizens should see the flag as a symbol of America, not one party. They only citizens who seem to be hypocritical in displaying the flag are those who assaulted our Capital and especially those who used our country’s flag to attack police officers protecting Congress or those who supported that Insurrection.
Speaking of the Insurrection. Has Kevin McCarthy named anyone to committee investigating the Insurrection? It has been 5 days. Is there a deadline or can he stall indefinitely?
I had no interest in building a wall between Mexico and the United States. When Candidate Trump talked about it, I thought it was a bad idea. But he told us Mexico would pay for it. Still a bad idea but at least I would not be paying for it.
Continue reading “Thank you, Gov. Abbott”
Insurrection is defined as “the act or an instance of revolting esp. violently against civil or political authority or against an established government”. Seems to describe well the events of January 6 in our Capitol. And was based on Donald Trump’s lie and his direction to his followers.
An Insurrection based on a lie.
The NY Times put together a video of the attack on our Capitol and it is well worth watching.
Although Republicans have blocked a bipartisan Congressional inquiry into the insurrection, the House has been able to form a select committee to learn what went wrong and how we can fix it.
We need to understand why and how the January 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol occurred. There is something very wrong and we need to understand it. We also need to know how on how we can prevent future attacks.
Continue reading “January 6 House select committee”
I’ve enjoyed the Scotland mysteries I’ve read so I thought I would give this new series a try. The book is THE UNIFORM by Jodie Lawrance. I enjoyed this book and thank Netgalley and Joffe books for the chance to read it before publication.
Detective Sergeant Helen Carter is having a hard time . It is not just that she is working a very difficult case. There is also the difficulty she is having with co-workers, including her boss. This mystery is set back in the day when a female detective is a very unusual addition to the mostly male police force. To make matters worse her father was high-up in the police and some believe she got job because of nepotism. Then there is her fiancé who would like her to quit her job and be the lady of his house.
A very good detective story with a character that is engaging and well written. It is a promising beginning to a new series: I am looking forward to the second.
The For the People Act of 2021 passed the House as HR 1 with no Republican votes. On March 17 it was introduced to the Senate as S.1 by Senator Markley and 48 Co-Sponsors. It was notable that that all were Democrats or Independents.
Republican also united in the Senate Rules Committee to oppose the bill.
Is there any specific part of the bill they do not like or is it just generally opposition to fair elections?
The Republican party was once an important part of our democracy but now it is just a disgrace.
On January 6, 2021 the United States Capitol was attacked by an angry mob. This act of domestic terrorism was certainly a threat to our democracy. We need to understand how and why this attack on the United States Capitol occurred and find ways to prevent future attacks.
Continue reading “What are Republicans afraid of ?”
The filibuster allows a minority in United States Senate to prevent a measure from being brought to a vote. The filibuster ends when “three-fifths of the Senators duly chosen and sworn” vote to close debate by invoking cloture under Senate Rule XXII. Since there are 100 Senators now, 60 votes are required for cloture.
The recent failure of cloture on the bill to establish the bipartisan Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol. Under the current Senate Rule XXII 60 votes are required for closure. The vote was 54 to 35 and closure failed.
Continue reading “Modify the filibuster”
The Republican party was once an important part of our democracy. Now it is just a disgrace. There are some Republicans who still believe in the principals that made the party great but much of the party disgraces our county.
On January 6, 2021 the United States Capitol was attacked by an angry mob. This act of domestic terrorism was certainly a threat to our democracy. We need to understand how and why this attack on the United States Capitol occurred and find ways to prevent future attacks.
Continue reading “Republicans again disgrace the United States”
I wanted to let you know about a reading bargain. I just got an email that the Kindle version of WIN by Harlan Coben is on sale for only $4.99. When I had reviewed the book it was ten dollars more.
Continue reading “Update: WIN by Harlan Coben at a bargain price”
I think it is obvious that we need to understand why and how the January 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol occurred with recommendations on how we can prevent future attacks. Yet this investigation is opposed by many Republicans in Congress. They should be ashamed.
Continue reading “The need for a 1/6 commision or Jan 6 commision”
I have often written about the Republican Party, For the past 5 years or so, it has usually been negative. Before that it was a bit mixed. The Republican party used to be highly principled and an important part of our democracy. But now they seem to oppose the very idea of democracy.
That is why I was glad to see a group of Republicans stand up for democracy and our Constitution. A Call for American Renewal specifically calls “for the Republican Party to rededicate itself to founding ideals—or else hasten the creation of an alternative.”
Continue reading “Save the Republican Party”
Lieutenant Cassandra Morse, USN came from a Navy family, three generations of Admirals. She was on track to be the fourth until she was suspected of spying and forced out of the Navy. The same terrible event that ended her Navy career left her with terrible nightmares that predicted horrific events.
Cassie works to solve the mystery of what happened to her and works to understand her dream and prevent a disaster. I found the book hard to put down.
I recommend this book and thank Netgalley for the chance to read it before publication.
I especially enjoyed the strong characters and the humour. It was a fast paced thriller and seems to be a great deal. When I looked today, the Kindle version was 99 cents. It was free for those with the kindle unlimited program.