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Penigma
http://penigma.blogspot.com/
A mystery under a pseudonym; a blog dedicated to the rational discussion of politics and current events
LATEST ARTICLES ( 2020 )
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The Real History of the Second Amendment: Debunking the Individual Right Hoax
OK, I pretty much agree with him, but he neglects the complaints in the Declaration of Independence were:He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armie... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
The US NEEDS to Become a True Multiparty Democracy.
This comes from a quote from Brent McKenzie's When Separation of Powers becomes a Suggestion in Fulcrum, where he says:The Framers assumed ambition would... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Sunday Laws in a Secular Society
There's a reason that the US is a secular nation. And it happened because the religious people who founded this country knew the mischief that comes from... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
The British Judge's Black Sentencing Cap (AKA Black Cap)
I thought I did a post on my own blog about this, but this odd, little relic of court dress still exists in judicial garb: despite the abolishment of the death... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Stop Israeli Destruction of Christian Holy Sites!
I've been posting about this for a while. Israel persecutes Christians, yet the Christian Zionist community doesn't stand by their fellow Christians. I mean if... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Libertarianism: Live Free...OR DIE!!!
Anyone familiar with me knows I have a low opinion of libertarianism. Like its leftwing twin, anarchism, it is a utoppian idea which falls apart quickly. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Amelia Isn't Going to Cut It in the US. She Supports ICE.
I am going to change my previous post where I said " I think she would be more of an ICE supporter." No think about it: she DEFINITELY supports ICE.She's not a... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Not Sure What to Think About Amelia.
Although, when George describes a television presenter as "That posh bird that gets everything wrong" in Hard Day's Night seems appropriate. Read more
Posted on 06 February 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Don't Forget Palestinian Christians
And this comes from the Instagram page forgotten_christians:Palestinian Christians living under Israeli occupation face daily hardships: movement restrictions,... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
The Real History of the Second Amendment.
Let's start this with this precursor to the Second Amendment from the Virginia Bill of Rights of 1776 for a good idea of what the founders' mindset happened: 13. Read more
Posted on 30 January 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Can One Peacefully Protest While Armed?
Something that is annoying me is watching British commentators condemn ICE for shooting Alex Pretti.My usual question to them is "what would be the reaction of... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Smile, You're on Camera: Facial Recognition Becomes Widespread in London...
I tried to write a post about the differences in US and Europan Union privacy laws which somehow got trashed, but the gist of it is that the US doesn't have... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Sheriff Warns Bystanders...
OK, I've made it clear that you're taking your chances if you bring a weapon of any kind to any form of protest. Something I said in another post on police... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
More Uruguay
I posted about this last December, but I am posting this again since part of Trump's insane expansionism is based upon a continued reliance on fossil fuels. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
What We Can Do—Starting Now | A Daily Civic Action Plan
I've been thinking this for a while, but I will let this guy speak. He has another, longer video out, which I haven't seen, but I am interested in seeing. Read more
Posted on 22 January 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Donald Trump Demonstrates That the US Constitution is in Serious Need of an...
Trump has gone well beyond what should be legally acceptable for a US elected official, yet he has somehow managed to remain in power despite an strong lack of... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Why Did Canada Refuse to Join the American Revolution?
I like to point out how we already have a British North America: Canada. This points out some of the ways that the War for Independence could have fizzled:... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Cooperatives in Italy: the Alternative to Monopoly, Vulture Capitalism
I posted about these previously here, and just had the experience of visiting one recently on a trip to Italy: La Cooperative di Cortina. Not sure if you have... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
We Found A Solution To America's Inequality. It's Not Where You'd Expect.
"Often we accept something because it is part of our culture. They make us think it's the only possible world. The factory is closed and you have to look for... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Start the New Year Right with a Syrian Christian Explaining Islam
Yep, the arabic word for god is indeed Allah.I think it's better that this Christian speaks for himself, but it's something which needs to be heard. Read more
Posted on 01 January 2026 DEBATE, SOCIETY
