A family member's struggle for a heart transplant highlights the shortcomings of the U.S. healthcare system, emphasizing the need for universal healthcare to ensure access to quality, affordable preventive care for all.
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Are We Prepared
Are we prepared? As we know, January 6th was enacted by left wing operatives that were sent there to……disrupt the proceedings. Luckily for them, Trump has promised to pardon them. I’m not sure why he would do that. Why would he want to pardon his enemies that broke the law? I guess he is just … Continue reading Are We Prepared
Redefining Patriotism: A Call for Inclusivity
The post emphasizes that true patriotism involves supporting all citizens, not just those who succeed by chance. It argues that a nation's greatness lies in caring for the suffering and recognizes that societal upliftment will benefit future generations. True pride in a nation requires ensuring respect and safety for everyone, or it remains meaningless.
Tony Robbins for President
The United States needs to set goals. There is a nonstop debate about where our country went wrong. Then we cleanse our pallets by telling ourselves how great we are, just before returning to our pointless tug of war of who is right and who is wrong. Who is right about abortion, poverty, drugs, healthcare, … Continue reading Tony Robbins for President
organized religion does more harm than good
The post describes a Facebook exchange where the author reposted a meme about worrying about the Supreme Court instead of Tik Tok ownership. An elderly lady responded with concerns about the country's state and equated pedophiles with homosexuals. The author defended the LGBTQ+ community, criticized the comparison, and discussed political and moral issues.
Why Are Some White People Afraid?
The post discusses a person's anger at Trump's characterization of white supremacy as America's biggest challenge. The writer argues that internal threats, like white supremacy, are more dangerous than external ones. They point to recent attacks, like the one at the Tree of Life synagogue, as evidence. They also refer to a statement by Biden.
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Trial by Public Opinion- A Short Story
Tamar Cosgrove testifies in court, grappling with her past decisions and the consequences of a recent crime. Despite her lawyer's guidance, she faces the jury while struggling to defend herself against accusations of complicity due to her substance use. Ultimately, she admits she was raped, overwhelmed by shame and guilt.
Teach Men
It’s like that meme, don’t teach girls how to defend themselves, teach men to keep their hands to their selves. How do we do that?
A Little more BS in Your Life
I am sure that there is some marketing research that a human response leaves people satisfied. However, they are not really going to do anything, except read from script promising to do better.
Our Friends Made Us Do It
I have been thinking about how our culture works right now. With social media, people are attaining power and money over us by making us angry. That anger divides us. Making people angry simply works for people and organizations that don’t want us to think reasonably. Facebook makes money and political groups fire up their … Continue reading Our Friends Made Us Do It
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