Greetings from Tyler, The election that determines the long-term state of the world is upon us, and the next four days may seem like an eternity. That’s assuming we know something concrete by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. If some of these states get their way, the results may take much longer. That would mean…
Many police departments hoping for the best, planning for the worst around Election Day. The backdrop of a summer of civil unrest in America’s largest cities and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic looms large as motivated voters prepare to submit their ballots for president in less than two weeks. Police departments – many of which saw days, weeks, and even monthslong…
Greetings from Tyler, “No, no, no,” said former Secretary of State (under Obama) John Kerry. If some one thought it would be possible to make peace between Israel and other Arab nations without first satisfying the demands of the Palestinians, they had another thing coming. It simply wasn’t possible, so why even try? But John…
An MSNBC journalist attempted to explain that the violence that erupted in Minneapolis on Thursday night was “mostly a protest” despite a building burning right behind him. Ali Velshi was reporting live from the Twin Cities amid the uproar following the death of 46-year-old George Floyd. Velshi attempted to explain that what he was witnessing was “calmer”…
Greetings from Tyler, Maybe the approaching hurricane will supplant the excited COVID-19 reporting for a couple of days. That would be a welcome respite. Every news report begins with “spikes,” “hot-spots” and concerns that some are not doing all they can to “keep everyone safe.” Talk about a divided country! You can get yourself hurt…
A viral video showed the couple in the act. See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwoM8Vmrb0U A couple captured on cellphone video painting over a Black Lives Matter street mural installation has been charged with a hate crime over the incident. Black Lives Matter supporters recorded a woman using a roller paintbrush to paint over the art…
We have to rename everything now, in deference to the violent mob. If they don’t get what they want they’ll, “Burn down the system.” After the fires they’ve set, the looting they’ve done, we’re supposed to believe that’s just a metaphor, open to interpretation. It’s a “symbolic taking.” No one dares talk back, let alone…