If you don't support Black Lives Matter, you're fired- [thefederalist.com]

coalburned comments on Jun 11, 2020:

I guess I should be glad I'm retired. I don't need to support a far-left, fallacious ideology to prove I want to see blacks (or anyone else for that matter) treated fairly and thrive in accordance with the freedoms every one of us is guaranteed.

‘Endangered’ NYT Staffers Submit List of Demands to Leadership BY: Washington Free Beacon ...

coalburned comments on Jun 10, 2020:

I suspect it's legit, but I don't find it worthwhile. People like this crave attention. Best to just ignore.

Ingram Angle, Chicago is screwed.

coalburned comments on Jun 10, 2020:

Democrats care one thing more than any other...controlling votes. And they've gotten very good at controlling the black vote in particular. There is no way they'll give that up without a vicious fight. I guarantee you...if blacks tended to vote conservative, we'd be hearing crickets on the left right now. The good news is more and more moderate/libertarian/conservative blacks are speaking up, challenging long-held sterotypes, and it gives me hope.

If you make less than double than I make....you are gross. ....Wow Really ??? [youtu.be]

coalburned comments on Jun 10, 2020:

All I can say is one thing I like about getting older is it's easier to laugh at people's stupidity. Which these days means you have a pretty constant stream of laughter. And that's a good thing.

Do you feel guilt and shame due to the color of your skin?

coalburned comments on Jun 10, 2020:

I have absolutely no shame for being white, and people who try to offer black and white solutions (trust me, no pun intended) to complicated issues do far more harm than good. I have no desire to stop people from writing such books because they have their right to freedom of speech. I do have a desire for the people reading them to be smarter, act smarter, and exercise good judgment.

I find it kind of funny that the left digs up people’s past to “cancel” them but now when we ...

coalburned comments on Jun 9, 2020:

The Left never met a double-standard it couldn't embrace.

Seems like the ONLY people who see how badly the left has exploited people of color are people of ...

coalburned comments on Jun 9, 2020:

They've been doing it for decades. It's all about votes.

[youtube.

coalburned comments on Jun 9, 2020:

Not kneeling Not apologizing Not feeling guilty

Minneapolis City Council majority announces plan to disband police department - UPI.com

coalburned comments on Jun 8, 2020:

So what exactly is "community-based public safety"? And how do they intend to invest in the public instead of the PD? Does anyone else here envision gangs, career criminals, and drug dealers salivating at the prospect of no real law enforcement?

Meme time!

coalburned comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Yep, the knee pads win the day. 😄

Dumb and Dumberer [youtu.be]

coalburned comments on Jun 8, 2020:

I'm not saying Omar hasn't made an intelligent statement before, but I've yet to hear one come out of her. I've heard several sources proclaiming their desire for "reimagined public safety", and the examples of what that might look like are pretty scary. If we want to live by a set of laws, someone has to enforce them. Send pretty straightforward to me.

The 7 most anticipated Supreme Court decisions [thehill.com]

coalburned comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Interesting stuff, especially the Faithless Electors ruling.

This is Disturbing .

coalburned comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Yeah, that video is the worst case of moral smugness I've seen in a while. To infer that I should be on social media in order to speak my part on any topic is insulting. When people speak out on a subject on social media it often comes off as pontificating or unsolicited advice. Is there anyone here who actually likes either of those?

Hmmm.

coalburned comments on Jun 8, 2020:

Dr. Mikovitz got roundly smeared by a number of "experts", but when i listen to her take on this virus, I find her very believable. She has an axe to grind with Fauci, and understandably so, but that doesn't make her wrong.

Nolte: Dr. Fauci Is Either a Liar or a Fraud

coalburned comments on Jun 8, 2020:

I've pulled up short of calling him a fraud or liar because I'm no scientist, but I've believed all along Fauci was misleading us. Like millions of others, I've sensed something was amiss with the pandemic narrative since day one. I still don't know what the underlying reasons are, but I know we've all been played by the media, elected officials, and most embarrasingly, celebrity "experts".

It's simple, everyone!

coalburned comments on Jun 7, 2020:

Amen....

EVERYONE WAS WRONG. EVERYTHING WAS A LIE. We were played. [redstate.com]

coalburned comments on Jun 7, 2020:

A lot of thruth there, I believe. Still doesn't answer an important question....who is responsible? I agree we're being played, but by whom? A person? A group? A mindset?

The price of wokeness: view the devastation in three US cities- [redstate.

coalburned comments on Jun 7, 2020:

If Black Lives actually Matter, defunding the police is the last thing they should want. When you look at black-on-black crime, one can only imagine how bad it would be if there was limited law enforcement. Education and restoration of the family unit are critical needs in the black community. Of course, the Left doesn't want that because they then lose control of a sizable voting bloc.

The last I heard Jordan was recovering from an illness. Has anyone heard anything more recent?

coalburned comments on Jun 7, 2020:

There are a few articles out there that discuss what Jordan has been dealing with. I would caution against reading too much into them, but his daughter confirmed that it has been quite a struggle. I'm sure his detractors will try to discredit him because of it, but I actually admire him more for doing something to address a serious problem. Very Jordan-like.

The left's normalization of collective guilt is ripping America apart- [thefederalist.com]

coalburned comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Interesting angle I haven't thought about much. Thanks for the post.

[youtube.com] Candice Owens speaks about George Floyd

coalburned comments on Jun 5, 2020:

Candace is awesome, isn't she? Damn....everyone needs to see this video.

For anyone who uses Google PlayStore to download mobile apps, have you noticed a banner at the top ...

coalburned comments on Jun 5, 2020:

I don't like it, but it's their website and they can do what they want. What aggravates me is Google has such a stranglehold on web-based services that it's hard to rely on market pressure to bring about change. They'll continue to do whatever they please, knowing there's little we can do about it other than switch to Apple products, which would create an even bigger problem. Even so, we would still rely heavily on Google services like YouTube and Waze.

Would you report your neighbor to the federal government for terrorism if you knew they were ...

coalburned comments on Jun 4, 2020:

No. It's not about what we ARE. It's about what we DO. I don't give a flip about your skin color, gender, sexual orientatation, or ideology. Throw a brick through my window or threaten my family? That's a whole different story...

The Coronavirus lockdowns were one big scam- [redstate.com]

coalburned comments on Jun 4, 2020:

I agree completely. This whole lockdown mess smelled fishy, and now the staggering hypocrisy of politicians and health officials confirms what many of us suspected. What a disgrace...

SO ANGRY at the LIES that this was a "white nationalist" group! [nbcnews.

coalburned comments on Jun 3, 2020:

I routinely dismiss everything coming from NBC news these days. They're nothing more than a slightly slicker version of MSNBC. Does any of their regular programming promote conservative values? I'm guessing no, but I don't watch prime time tv.

Hi, i thought you may be interested: [archive.

coalburned comments on Jun 2, 2020:

His points make a lot of sense. The stats he cites agree with what I've seen elsewhere. The conclusions he draws between ideology, education, and the effects of being spoon-fed certain narratives (whether or not they have anything to do with reality) are on the mark. Thanks for posting.

Read it properly then comment! Who is DA Donnelly

coalburned comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Is it legit? That's my first question, and I don't know any good fact check sites that might shed some light.

What Is Blackout Tuesday: 5 Things To Know About Music Industry Event – Hollywood Life

coalburned comments on Jun 1, 2020:

No, you're not alone. The blackout sounds so trite...

Whatcha fishing for?

coalburned comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Lol... Here's your sign.

4th of Juliy

coalburned comments on Jun 1, 2020:

My guess is fireworks stands will do a booming (no pun intended) business this year.

JP has called out the academics and the school teachers.

coalburned comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Good article. Your point about mental health providers filling the gap left when a secular society marginalizes its elders deserves further thought. It seems any time society tolerates a void (e.g. fatherless families), the world has a way of filling it with garbage. I like JP for the simple reason he's breathing new life into old school values. I've heard a number of testimonies from people who have benefited from his lectures and books. I've yet to hear anyone claim that following his advice made their life worse.

Let's laugh at TYT [youtu.be]

coalburned comments on Jun 1, 2020:

I don't care what this ignorant piece of excrement thinks. It's his company, he can do what he wants with it. Companies make all kinds of decisions on where to operate, based on various financial and political factors. Just ask AOC.

Few people set out to be purposely thoughtless.

coalburned comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Absolutely. As I just posted in another thread, intentionality is so important. Showing up every day, putting forth the effort, letting your partner know you're all in. And you're right, it's hard to do when you're dealing with ton of other stuff. I think that's why more and more people are embracing minimalism, or at least a modified form of it. Shedding the excess in your life, from possessions to relationships to whatever adds stress to your life, can be very freeing and gives you time to focus on what matters most.

What is the "thing" that keeps relationships going for decades?

coalburned comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Comittment, although that alone doesn't make for a GOOD relationship, only a long one. The secret to a great relationship, I believe, is to understand that women need to feel loved and men need to feel respected. Most know they are loved by your caring actions and kindness, but that doesn't make them FEEL loved. Men need to feel respected. That's not something we can command or demand. It has to be given. So, I guess there isn't one thing that keeps couples together for decades, although I think most couples could tell you the one thing unique to their relationship that was a major factor.

Blissfully ignorant of the fact that Susan Rice’s fifteen minutes of fame expired on the morning ...

coalburned comments on Jun 1, 2020:

She must think Russia has a monopoly on evil.

If ANTIFA is designated a terrorist group, there are alot of possible charges coming- ...

coalburned comments on Jun 1, 2020:

Let's hope charges are swift, beginning with what's going on right now.

If that's true that fucked up [youtu.be]

coalburned comments on Jun 1, 2020:

The preliminary report only rules out strangulation (which obviously didn't happen) and traumatic asphyxia (which involves severe compression of the cavity...again, doesn't appear applicable in this case). The "findings" are pretty meaningless imo, and it seems there was no point in releasing them. Expert medical pros are going to have a field day debating the cause of death when this goes to trial. Even if George Floyd was in A+ condition, a guy's knee on the carotid artery for 8 minutes while being pinned to the ground and unable to take full breaths can't be a good thing.

There have been a lot of questions about race & oppression on here.

coalburned comments on May 31, 2020:

Outstanding work, and I appreciate the time and effort you put into this. Your last statement is so important. I hope readers take note.

Bouaaahahahaha be careful what you wish for [youtu.be]

coalburned comments on May 31, 2020:

I don't know which is more priceless, the utter transparency of this guy's hypocrisy, or that he complained about the "animals" destroying a Starbucks. Can't make this stuff up....

Hmmmm... 🤔 Does this surprise anyone?

coalburned comments on May 31, 2020:

Veeerrrry Interesting.....

Rebel News: INSANITY: Toronto paints CIRCLES in popular park for “social distancing” Thanks to...

coalburned comments on May 31, 2020:

Might be my best laugh of the day. I love how Napoleon wants the mic 6 ft from his face. Or should I say 2 meters. I hope this was just a spoof.

Now the narrative of Minnesota riots being the result of out of state agitators is unravelling- ...

coalburned comments on May 31, 2020:

"...white supremacists, members of organized crime, out of state instigators, and possibly even foreign actors.." No, no, probably, doubtful. It only takes a relative handful of instigators to fuel this kind of chaos. No surprise that most of the arrests are locals....they would constitute the overwhelming majority of the rioters. To be honest, I'm surprised any outsiders were arrested. But to suggest this was fueled by white supremecists or organized crime is, sadly, so damned predictable...

The experts who cried wolf- [redstate.

coalburned comments on May 31, 2020:

Good points. I've been suspicious of the numbers all along, but didn't do the leg work you did. I'm anxious to see what the narrative is pushing toward. Is it as simple as unrelenting hatred towards Trump, or is it something bigger?

Fed up Minneapolis woman gives interview that every riot apologist in the mainstream media should ...

coalburned comments on May 30, 2020:

The MSM and the Minneapolis mayor are the latest installment of Dumb and Dumber. What's happening there is senseless, illegal, and no one in a position of authority has enough of a backbone to put an end to it. It's pathetic. The instigators, many (most?) of whom appear to be outsiders, know this. I have no idea what they expect to accomplish, but until the local community wises up and rises up, don't expect a quick solution.

CityJournal: Minneapolis Mayor's orders to avoid conflict with rioters encouraged violence.

coalburned comments on May 30, 2020:

We can't control them, so by being nice guys we'll win them over. Yeah right....

GQ columnist compares Minneapolis looters to armed protesters in Michigan- [bearingarms.com]

coalburned comments on May 29, 2020:

I know some people think with their emotions instead of their head, but I don't understand how someone can be so devoid of logic. It is GQ, though....

The UK is thinking on how to wean itself away from Chinese The Spectator article is about ...

coalburned comments on May 29, 2020:

Interesting idea. Too bad they didn't think of it years ago. Of course, the same could be said for most countries that rely heavily on Chinese goods and services. China's behavior around the pandemic simply threw more light on its well-known reputation for lying, cheating, and stealing where international trade is concerned. Oh, the things we do when it's convenient. We reap what we sow, though, don't we?

Protests ERUPT As Minneapolis Razed And Protests Spread To Other Parts Of The Country - YouTube

coalburned comments on May 29, 2020:

I need someone to explain to me why this is appropriate, how it resolves a complicated issue, or what long term benefits are to be realized. Rioting only hurts the community.

Biden gets confused again in his basement: mixes up D Day with Pearl Harbor Day- [redstate.com]

coalburned comments on May 28, 2020:

Two points. First, they need to come up with headlines that don't look like they were written for a Babylon Bee article. :D Second, I'm not sure the article is correct when it says Biden's memory fails him. It's possible he's just not that bright. Maybe they're giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Gym Owner & USMC Veteran Harassed & Criminally Charged By Police Chief In NC - YouTube

coalburned comments on May 28, 2020:

I want to know when all this nonsense is going to stop. The lockdown has been unnecessary, and with the exception of people on the far Left, I don't know anyone who believes we needed to go to the length we have, much less continue to be pushed down by the government. I can't help but think this has become a big control game. On a side note, this fellow mentioned that his income came to a screeching halt, but his financial obligations didn't. Since the government literally forced business owners to shut down, why didn't it force downstream parties...i.e. landlords, utilities, insurers...to suffer from this, too? Make them all feel the pain...

Michael Moore Is SHOCKED That The Left CENSORED His Documentary Challenging Climate Change Activism ...

coalburned comments on May 26, 2020:

The Left doesn't care who it is...if you don't follow the narrative, there are consequences.

A few days ago, a member posted the following graphic which contains anti-Semitic and other ...

coalburned comments on May 26, 2020:

Banning content is a slippery slope. The only exception is if it's personal against individual members. Otherwise, I'm inclined to let the members deal with it. There are 100x as many reasonable voices here as there are lunatics.

My brain hurts.

coalburned comments on May 26, 2020:

Stop watching MSM. :D

These days far too many are satisfied to remain in a state of constant fear.

coalburned comments on May 25, 2020:

Very true. Those who would have control over us know fear is a tremendous motivator. Advertisers have used it for decades, the media leverages it every chance they get, and the government is all too ready to play knight in shining armor. Every time we give in to fear we allow others to chip away at our freedoms, whether it be freedom of thought, freedom of expression, or physical freedom.

Now there's a shocker, a Democrat doing something that even I could get behind.

coalburned comments on May 25, 2020:

Wouldn't you think warrantless monitoring of our web browsing would be a given? And people wonder why so many of us don't trust our government.....

Mainer v. Pritzker Transcript – Let Liberty Ring – Illinois Leaks

coalburned comments on May 24, 2020:

Great post. Thanks. Some good points there.

GBN News: EXCLUSIVE: Kayleigh McEnany's Emotional Tribute To Ravi Zacharias.

coalburned comments on May 23, 2020:

Ravi's passing is sad, but I can't call it a loss. He left his mark, it will live on, and the world is better because of it. I can only imagine the joy he is experiencing...

Who , when you were enjoying whatever happened to be your situation on New Year's Eve.

coalburned comments on May 23, 2020:

These two make some good points. Personal accountability should be towards the top of everyone's list of character traits. These guys get that.

Uncle Joe... [politico.com]

coalburned comments on May 22, 2020:

Joe is like a human voodoo doll, and his own words are pins. What's the level below complete disgrace? I figure he's about two sound bites away from that.

Truth in advertising! To be honest when I saw this it took me minute to see the punch of this meme.

coalburned comments on May 21, 2020:

LMAO....very good.

Jake Tapper calls Obamagate 'crackpot conspiracy theory'.

coalburned comments on May 21, 2020:

It has become almost comedic how so-called news analysts think they can cause something to be true just because they make a declaration. Most of these idiots (and not all are on the Left) make me want to go off the grid. If only I wasn't so old.....😄

Wretched Gretchen strikes again.

coalburned comments on May 21, 2020:

I hope Biden picks her....surefire way to sink that ship. Whitmer has been all about one thing....garnering as much attention as possible. A true narcissist.

It's time to let America back to work for the sake of its sanity- [thefederalist.com]

coalburned comments on May 21, 2020:

Amen. The impression I get from friends, family, and sometimes strangers is that we overreacted and allowed overreach. Even those I know who have been extremely cautious about coming into contact with others are saying it's time to ease up and get back to our lives, not this whatever-it-is we've been living. I'm sure the future will be different, but it shouldn't include millions of unemployed and billions unable to enjoy the simple pleasures of human existence.

BabylonBee: Press horrified when Trump takes off his shirt to prove he's not obese; ...

coalburned comments on May 20, 2020:

I can't stop laughing. This definitely belongs in the Bee's Best file.

Youtube is fucking up again. [youtu.be]

coalburned comments on May 20, 2020:

As a Spotify subscriber, I'm not complaining! Joe has a great podcast. I've heard him complain about YouTube arbitrarily pulling stuff, so good for him if he leaves the platform.

PopularMechanics: Magnetic North is a blob of molten iron sliding towards Siberia.

coalburned comments on May 20, 2020:

When I got my captain's license a while back we had to learn to account for this difference because the USCG didn't want people to be unable to find their way if their GPS broke. Bear in mind, this was before smart phones were ubiquitous, and GPS technology wasn't a given on every vessel. It was on mine though, lol, and I'm glad it was because I never trusted myself to accurately factor in magnetic variation.

Alan Dershowitz says the state has every right to ‘plunge a needle into your arm’ and forcibly ...

coalburned comments on May 20, 2020:

I understand his point of view, but it won't go unchallenged. Enforcing laws that prevent me from harming others is a lot different than forcibly injecting crap into my body. If safeguarding society from literally anything that can kill us is that important, flu vaccines should have been mandatory before now. Smoking would be illegal. Alcohol would be banned. Granted, tobacco and alcohol are not contagions and their use is optional, but their effects on other people isn't. At some point we, as a whole, have to decide where to draw the line when it comes to personal freedoms.

I realise that there are many variations of anarchism. 1. What is your definition of anarchism?

coalburned comments on May 19, 2020:

My definition of anarchy is simple: lack of a governing authority. It would look like hell on earth. No, it wouldn't work. I'm speaking, of course, of societal anarchy. At the global level, we do have anarchy in the sense that there isn't a singular governing authority over all countries.

Is there evidence that face masks have any value? Spoiler: not found here: [teaparty247.org]

coalburned comments on May 18, 2020:

I haven't seen any health care workers wearing masks outside of work. That tells me what I need to know. I heard someone say that using a mask against the virus is like throwing sawdust through a screen. a little bit of it might get blocked but most of it's going right on through. I think for some they've become somehow symbolic. Pretty silly imo.

The reason is clear

coalburned comments on May 15, 2020:

Ain't it the truth!! Maybe they just like the smell of their breath?

Think your immune? [youtu.be]

coalburned comments on May 15, 2020:

I want to know if this stuff just happens randomly and goes "viral", or is there a single source these folks tap into? This is nuts!

I'm not that bad - honest!

coalburned comments on May 15, 2020:

You mean you only spend 20 minutes?

CBN: a wave of churches will open for in-person services this coming Sunday.

coalburned comments on May 14, 2020:

Hard to imagine we have to have a movement to go to church, isn't it? I can only imagine the stories millenials will tell their grandchildren.

Seems Legit.. [babylonbee.com]

coalburned comments on May 14, 2020:

We knew it would happen. Is anyone surprised? :D

VDH: It's a free country, Brother.

coalburned comments on May 13, 2020:

I had to smile as I read that. So much truth there.

Tucker Carlson has become our explainer in chief, cutting through the fog and smog to illuminate the...

coalburned comments on May 12, 2020:

Sometimes I think the Democratic party needs to just hit the reset button....you know, delete trash, clear memory (theirs is notoriously bad these days), get rid of stuff that's been sitting around forever, and start over.

I’ll never vote blue, especially after this: 2nd “Relief” bill funding leftist causes costing ...

coalburned comments on May 12, 2020:

So let me get this straight. They're going to extend this lockdown as long as possible, but come to the rescue with another handout that will be paid for with money they don't have, plus give a bonus to those who are fortunate enough to be working through all of this. Wow, election years are great!!!

Post Mortem Directives

coalburned comments on May 12, 2020:

Love it...best one I've seen this week. :D

What’s the most needed thing for a panic demic ?

coalburned comments on May 12, 2020:

Common sense.

No, sixty-eight percent of Americans did not say they would avoid 'normal life' until there's a ...

coalburned comments on May 12, 2020:

CNN is such a joke. Too bad news outlets can't catch coronavirus.

And on a lighter note.

coalburned comments on May 12, 2020:

Hmmph...left the toilet paper. Go figure.

Hilarious, poor fools! [fxn.ws]

coalburned comments on May 12, 2020:

LMAO....Awesome

Why is that???

coalburned comments on May 12, 2020:

Can anyone say "election year"?

Time for Some Commonsense ‘MommySense’ on COVID-19 and Freedom. [dailysignal.com]

coalburned comments on May 12, 2020:

Great article. Thx

The Charro (a Greeley, Colorado restaurant) has opened for limited dine-in service.

coalburned comments on May 12, 2020:

I hope it shatters...soon.

BabylonBee: Benny Hinn miraculously removes a lump from a woman's purse... [babylonbee.com]

coalburned comments on May 11, 2020:

The Bee is the best. Hilarious....

Screen New Deal [theintercept.

coalburned comments on May 10, 2020:

Not a future I'd want to be a part of, but I'd be interested in hearing what people half my age think. They're the ones who would be most affected.

??? [youtu.be]

coalburned comments on May 10, 2020:

I read the bill, but didn't see any language stating the govt can forcibly enter your home to administer tests or require you to divulge your contacts. Having said that, I'm highly distrustful of our govt right now, so I'd rather not take any chances, especially when all but one of the sponsors are Democrats. The "other purposes" part is the biggest red flag. Ambiguity should be an automatic No for any bill.

Bubble-Wrapped Americans: How the U.

coalburned comments on May 7, 2020:

Thought-providing article. Thanks.

What Hating Jordan Peterson Tells You (about yourself) | Annette Poizner | The Blogs

coalburned comments on May 7, 2020:

Great piece. Thanks for posting the link.

Our Rights Under Attack: EXCL Public would back crackdown on social media amid wave of Covid-19 ...

coalburned comments on May 7, 2020:

An absurd proposal. How do people know which information is misinformation? Are they so foolish as to believe that everything they hear from Fauci, Gates, CDC, and MSM is true? Social media is the only widely-used alternative to the MSM. If one thinks it's wise to exclude certain points of view, better make sure the ones that remain are 100% accurate.

Why are some willing to trade freedom for Corona-safety?

coalburned comments on May 4, 2020:

Give me freedom over safety any day. I heard a brief interview with Heather Mac Donald the other day and she described what many people have fallen into as safety-ism. And she's right, because to many of its followers, it's like a religion. Everything in the name of safety. Is life so precious that it's worth living under total control of the state?

Facebook Will Ban Lockdown Protesters. [twitter.com]

coalburned comments on May 4, 2020:

If we would all acknowledge we've willingly given one man a shocking amount of personal information, and consider for a moment the power he has as a result, maybe FB would be relegated to it's proper place. I left FB a year ago...one of my better decisions. It's a poisoned well of misinformation and disinformation.

Mike Rowe tells AOC, Cuomo there's 'no such thing as non-essential workers', warns about effects of ...

coalburned comments on May 4, 2020:

Mike makes a good point (as usual). These days, working in a grocery store, restaurant, hospital, Home Depot, Walmart, etc doesn't make you essential. Or a hero. It makes you fortunate. Just ask the millions sitting at home stressing over how to make ends meet.

Good Questions

coalburned comments on May 3, 2020:

Great questions. Are we being deceived and manipulated? Is this a test run to see how the public responds to government imposed sanctions that trample our constitutional rights?

And people still talk to me like I'm a conspirator whack job when I talk about how blatantly obvious...

coalburned comments on Apr 26, 2020:

If Hillary were to run and lose again, can you imagine what we'd have to listen to you for another four years? But to your original comment, I'm less concerned about fake news than I am about the blatant bias of the MSM and their complete failure to report stories that are of vital importance.

Why do many people love conspiracies? Critical Thinking in the Fake News Era 092170 006 A - YouTube

coalburned comments on Apr 26, 2020:

I tend to be skeptical of conspiracy theories, but I do agree with one of the posts here that stated "people do conspire". That in itself is caused for concern, but what I find far more troubling is the number of powerful people who, in a heartbeat, will take advantage of a crisis in order to further their own agenda. You don't have to look hard to see it happening right now. Sometimes I worry we spend too much time looking for conspiracies in all the little nooks and crannies, while the greater threat is in plain sight.

Andy Ngo.

coalburned comments on Apr 26, 2020:

Fear truly is like a virus, and let's recognize the success of the MSM in making sure it spreads far and wide. Nothing keeps people plugged in more than fear (when was the last time you turned to your favorite news source for good news?), and our media outlets are loving covid-19. For them it's like 9/11 on continuous loop.

Article by Dr. Walter E. Williams including reference to 5 mph speed limit, etc. [dailysignal.com]

coalburned comments on Apr 25, 2020:

I like his point about the power we've given govt. To those who want even bigger govt and are willing to give them even more control over our lives, be careful what you ask for. As for our current situation, I find it interesting that we've gone to mind-boggling lengths to avoid covid-19 and hopefully arrest its spread, yet we turn a blind eye to tobacco and alcohol, which kill many thousands every year. Of course, if there was a way to place a tax on covid-19.....B-)

God and Jesus reject earthly authority But when they said, “Give us a king to lead us,” this ...

coalburned comments on Apr 25, 2020:

The Bible isn't anarchist, but it records many instances of people living in anarchy. People have rejected the one true Authority for thousands of years. Our "reward" for that is a myriad of governments, dictators, kings, etc, most of which have inflicted countless miseries on the masses. But, should we expect any different? Jesus came the first time not to rule, but to suffer and die for us. The next time he comes, he's going to be kicking butts and taking names. Be ready.