And yes, Trump had a duty to make sure the usual federal security contributions AROUND the perimeter of the Capitol were there. He knowingly "let it happen on purpose" (LIHOP).
Hitler replaced one "security" branch, the Sturmabteilung (SA) with another, the Schutzstaffel (SS).
Compare TFG's actions & omissions in response to the summer 2020 BLM protests that in places became riots with his actions & omissions before& on 1/6.
Not just rank hypocrisy. Aiding & abetting domestic terrorism. (#StandBackAndStandBy 1 yr ago today!)
We're not "transitioning to a decarbonized society" anytime soon. We can't.
Nuclear power for this purpose is far safer and cheaper than fossil fuel and most other sources. Failing that, smart hydroelectric power can provide for the world's aluminum smelting needs.
"[M]assive electrical currents to melt alumina, essentially the same substance that sapphires are made from"
is a ridiculously OTT way to express this information.
Diamonds are made of carbon, and so are humans...
You can tell a story was aimed at your emotion, not intellect, when it includes truly daft phrases like that.
Before speaking about the substances that are made from bauxite ore, folk should learn a bit about it. This is a quick read: aluminum.org/industries/pro…
Thread: The substance of what Clarence Thomas is doing here is an abuse of his power that aims to further undermine public confidence in institutions, especially in the free press as an institution.
He knows exactly what he's doing. And it is toxic to democracy.
Thread: I'm prolife and I agree with every word the VP says in this clip.
She refers to the law as it stands. If you want to make elective abortion illegal, you can seek a constitutional amendment. What TX did was wrong, including for the prolife movement itself.
Firstly, I love that a female VP is in office and can say these things at this time. Thank you to everyone who voted for Biden-Harris. You saved so many lives, and ensured the USA could start the long process of restoring democracy.
The abortion debate comes down to whether you support a woman's right to bodily autonomy, or the baby's right to same (incl 50% who are female.) I want to support both, but I can't. The issue forces us to choose the lesser of two evils. Like most of the big political issues do.
These 5 WaPo headlines are an insight into the state of play in the US and the world right now. I discuss them below.
Summary: Our opponents are far right fascism AND our own complacency.
We're now seeing at least daily stories like that of the school principal physically confronted and threatened by a far right fascist MAGA cult parent just for doing his job.
These people are dangerous. They are domestic terrorists and we must use situational awareness 24/7.
I advise reviewing all your personal safety and security arrangements with this in mind.
It's too late once an assailant is in front of you and able to do harm in a matter of seconds.
(1) 18hrs ago 6 innocents were seriously injured when an ISIS sympathizer stabbed them in a NZ supermarket. Police took out the terrorist. They were meant to watch him 24/7... the PM doesn't think they did anything wrong & won't say how many others are on a watchlist.
(2) I'm not criticizing the heroic rank and file NZ Police members who shot the terrorist, saving dozens of lives.
I'm criticizing their incapable Commissioner who cares more about making excuses for himself, and PM Jacinda Ardern who doesn't see her approach is the wrong one.
(3) What Ardern and the people she allows to be in charge of our public service agencies will never admit is that their actions are worsening the extremely challenging situation NZ is already in, with the pandemic especially.