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Negseth's comments about the original Crusades show a curious ignorance of history for a guy who went to Harvard and Princeton, given fact that the victories were short-lived after the first on, as you note, and their impact was limited (though they did give us cinnamon, ginger, and pepper). And his call for “an American crusade” is, as you state, frightening for a guy ready to lead our armed forces. I honestly doubt it will be challenged in his hearings, though. I suspect, sadly, that they'll be more concerned about his drinking

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This is so disheartening but true. The wall is so full of leaks, I'm not sure which ones to plug to keep it all from collapsing against the force of MAGA.

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Who do you support? "I support my legs, 'cause they support me"

Truthful journalism mends the world, but only so far.. journalists invite the public to rise and do our part in mending. Thank you

In other primate societies, alpha males entertain themselves in part by dominating beta males, who then turn around and take out the stress of their indignity on weaker female and young members of their own group - leading to a stratification of both physical and mental health outcomes based on social status, with the alphas being healthiest

We call them "lower primates"... hmm

Malcom Gladwell spoke recently about a tipping point in America toward dignity ... may we dare to hope?

Does Glasgow offer a hopeful example?

Dunno, but Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart seems to have insight into the working man's soul

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5r3x

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