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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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Too Much Confusion About Immigration Laws All Around.
OK, this is one of the more complex aspects of law and most people have no idea that some things are a lot more complex than they appear. Read more
Posted on 18 August 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
American English: Racist?
One thing that makes a nation is a common heritage and culture, which is often shown by a common language. After all, communicating is what language is all... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Reparation for Slavery is Not a Simple Topic.
As I said before it was the Transatlantic Slave trade, which means it goes beyond just the United States: especially if you are discussing the people who... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
What If Capitalism and Free Market Forces Worked to Regulate Firearms in the US?
The Constitution protects you against governmental actions. it doesn't protect you against the actions on non-governmental bodies. Read more
Posted on 15 July 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Wolves in Sheepdogs Clothing.
Funny how this myth seems to have caught on with the gunloon population (and fans of the military system, which includes cops). So much is wrong with it. First... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Sheep..and Sheepdogs
I was going for my shepherd's crook to use it. That brought back memories of growing up on a farm. With Sheep. And, sheepdogs as well. After all, I am a total... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Why Knowing a Second Language is a Good Thing.
In this case, the person should learn American Sign Language (ASL) Because the gesture he is making is the one for "asshole" in American Sign Language. Read more
Posted on 11 July 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Hey, Ta-Nehisi Coates: This is Why Your Argument for Reaprations is Nonsense.
OK, first off, we are talking about the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, which goes a lot further than just the 50 US states and Territories. Slavery was... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Would Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor Qualify for Slavery Reparations?
Serious question. Would a member of the British Royal Family who has an African-American heritage qualify for reparations if it was proven he was descended... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
What Really Bothers Me About Russiagate and the Mueller Report
The fact that Trump looked as if he didn't want to be President. That was a common theme from journalists and other outsiders who spent time with his campaign. Read more
Posted on 24 April 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
They Just Won't Shut Up!!!!
Some people need to get the concept of "rights" and "due process". One of which is the concept of innocent until proven guilty, which some people are happy to g... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Maybe the Mueller Report WASN'T a Witch Hunt: Or Be Careful What You Wish For!
While the Democratic Partisans are upset about obstruction and incorrectly accusing Trump of treason, they seem to be neglecting that one of the casualties of... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
More Election Rigging
Now if you were an environmentalist group and going to endorse a candidate, which one of these would you choose? The person with the 100% (or 92%): Bernie... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
It Only Gets Worse from Here
A little honest, self-examination would have been a lot more helpful than trying to blame all this on the Russians. it will be even more amusing when the... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Mud! Mud! Glorious Mud!
Here's the only collusion that was significant in 2016 https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/fileid/1120/251 One of the pundits said that the Democrats see the... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
The Mueller Report is In: Are You Guilty of Collusion?
Exhibit 1. Memo of Russian Operatives from Wikileaks https://wikileaks.org/podesta-emails/fileid/1120/251 it seems that Russia's attempt to influence the 2016... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Navigating the Disaster That is Brexit
Brexit and Donald Trump have one thing in common: They were intended to be alternatives which were so repugnant that no one would vote for either one. Read more
Posted on 15 April 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Obstruction of Justice..or Exercising His Rights?
There are a couple of things wrong with this meme. Let's start with the most egregious. No one has to testify or "cooperate" with an investigation according to... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Julian Assange Arrested
A couple of disclaimers here: RT (formerly Russia Today) is a Russian international television network funded by the Russian government Julian Assange... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Marbury v Madison Or Why the Heller and McDonald Decisions Are Wrong
Scalia fucked it. I'll say it again. Scalia fucked it as does anyone who buys into the bullshit which is comprised by the Heller and McDonald decisions. In... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2019 DEBATE, SOCIETY