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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 ( 1924 )
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Hunter Biden is One Very Impressive Person
Чи розуміє Гантер Байден українську? Мало того, що українська мова - це інша мова. Він має інший алфавіт. Гaнтер зміг зрозуміти достатньо, щоб зробити гарну... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Dissenting Voice on Impeachment Which Got Missed by the US Media
This law prof makes it clear that he dislikes Trump, but he knows what the public seem to be missing and the Democratic establishment. I don't like Trump, but... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Russian Bots at Work?
Я не умер, трахая лошадь. И я определенно не трахал твоего осла после моей смерти. Вы думаете, я сделаю предложение о шоу ослов, если отцы-основатели добавят... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
All the News That's Fit to Print?
Or "The US media is as liberal as the large corporations that own them." Part of propaganda is to stir up the emotions. And no country does it better than the... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
What's the Alternative?
I hear a lot of people criticising Trump for the Syria thing, but I don't see any alternative solutions being offered. The problem is that this was a time bomb... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
If Barack Obama Made a Really Stupid Decision About US Troop Deployment: Wouldn'...
Something that Senator Lindsay Graham would describe as “the dumbest idea in the world.” What I am describing is something that would put the US into conflict... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Trump Was Right? Or Who Really Committed Treason?
Treason is the only crime defined in the US Constitution (Article III, Section iii): Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war agains... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Syria, Trump Derangement Syndrome, and the Media
I have to admit to being baffled by the current reaction to Trump's decision to remove 50-250 soldiers from the Kurdish held area of Syria. Read more
Posted on 14 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
More on the Kurds
Not sure how accurate this is, but it definitely changes the debate if true. But it does demonstrate that Trump Derangement Syndrome has infected the debate! Read more
Posted on 12 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Trump Derangement Syndrome is REAL!
OK, I'm going to preface this by saying I'm no fan of Donald Trump. On the other hand, you may now people who start frothing at the mouth at the mere mention... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Why I Went Green (and Sort of Silent on Guns)
“There was once a big atomic bombThat wanted to be a bullet.His friends all asked why, when he was such a big atomic bomb, he would want to be a tiny bullet."I... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Melt the Guns!
OK, the real problem facing any solution to the US gun problem is getting the guns off the streets. Yes, there will have to be a buyback which will be fun... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Can't Stop Thinking About Reparations
Let's start with: A 2016 Marist poll found 58% of black Americans were in favour of reparations, while 81% of white Americans opposed the idea. A 2018 Data... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
There Wouldn't Have Been a Problem Had the Dems Run Bernie.
Kyiv Post has an article on how the Ukrainians see the latest attempt by the "Democrats" to try to harm Donald Trump. Another one that will backfire bigly.... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
A Guess on Why Slavery, Indentured Servitude, and Transportation Aren't...
It makes people uncomfortable to think that someone's ancestors didn't come to the US willingly. Slavery, indentured servitude, and transportation run against... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
I'll Admit I Am a Confused White Guy When It Comes to Reparations.
Another big issue with this topic is that there is also no consensus on the Black (?) or African American (?) side. Case in point, Kay Coles James is President... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Slavery, Indentured Servitude, Transportation, and Reparations
There is a reason why the topics of slavery, indentured servitude, and transportation are neglected: because one of the United States' many myths is the myth... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Are Capitalism and Property Rights the Enemies of the Second Amendment?
United States v. Cruikshank, 92 U.S. 542 (1875), doesn't really address the Second Amendment, but it does say this: The second and tenth counts are equally... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Why Presser v Illinois is Important to Second Amendment Jurisprudence
Ignoring this from the "Second Amendment Jurisprudence" is totally wrong. The basic gist of the case: In Presser v. Illinois, the Court sustained an Illinois... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Glasgow University and Its "programme of Restorative Justice".
The major problem with talking about reparations, besides the time factor, is what form would they take? Glasgow Univerity found that donations to the... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY