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Penigma
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A mystery under a pseudonym; a blog dedicated to the rational discussion of politics and current events
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1924 )
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RepublIcan Voter Fraud in Wisconsin - 13 Felony Counts
Looky looky, the radical right was engaged in multiple voting incidents in an attempt to steal the election for the GOP. No amount of voter ID laws in effect... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Proving Pen's Point
Earlier this week, there was another mass shooting, no surprise - in lax gun law state Florida, haven of ammosexuals. This quote from seems to sum up the proble... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Self-selecting Thinking
A person I know recently suggested that providing food for the poor was akin to feeding animals in federal parks and leads to a cycle of dependency where the... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
See Article Three, Section 3 of the Constitution.....
"Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
WHen Did the Term "Conservative" Become Synonymous with "out of Touch with...
Amanda Marcotte wrote an article that answers this question and makes some good points about that change: The thing is, shameless lying and ignorance works... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Is It Just Me?
Or does anyone else see the amusing irony of radical Islamists having the same name as an ancient egyptian Goddess? The ISIS extremists are horrible, repressive... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Jon Stewart, Brilliantly ON TARGET -- Conservative Smelling Turds.......
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Posted on 18 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
More Info on the Straw Purchase SCOTUS Decision
From USA TODAY: The 5-4 decision upheld two lower courts that had ruled against so-called straw purchasers, even though the justices acknowledged that... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
I Finally Figured out Where We Can Seriously Pin Some Serious Blame on Barack...
Kweisi Mfume The radical right in the US. They would have had to make him up if he didn't really exist. And even then they still make him... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
There Have Never Been Any School Shootings in the US.
They have been over 100,000 gun violence incidents since Sandy Hook of which between 7 and 74 were at or near schools. But, from what I understand, for a "schoo... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Not a Good Governor, Not a Good Dog Owner, Not a Good Human Being -- but VERY...
I despise Rick Scott's rotten 'conservative values'. He cares for nothing and no one other than his own personal profit. Every one else and every THING else is... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Fflag Day is Today -- Here is an Appropriate Repeat of One of My Favorite Posts
I like the history of our holidays, major and minor. So in honor of our flag and Flag Day, here is a brief description and history of our holiday. Read more
Posted on 15 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
An Opposing Opinion
I have to admit that it is quite nice of the people at this blog to allow a raging "gun loon" like myself the ability to give the opposite side of the issue.... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Once Again, Documented Proof -- Conservatives Are Wilfully Ignorant and Believe...
A h/t to the Daily Liar (aka the Daily Caller) for failing to inform their readers of accurate information. I routinely lament the fact that conservatives... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Tea and Toast for Eric Cantor - He Loses His Primary in VA, No More House...
Eric Cantor has lost the Virginia Republican congressional primary. He is currently on television making his thanks and giving his concession remarks. Read more
Posted on 11 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
"Personhood" and "Life Begins at Conception" is NOT Scientifically Valid...
How Republicans would LIKE Babies to Arrive Courtesy of Washingtonwatch.com H.R. 1091, The Life at Conception Act H.R. 1091 would implement equal protection... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
North Duh-kota and Whiz-sconsin Join the Rest of the 5 State Area in Coming...
Iowa has gay marriage. Minnesota has gay marriage. The remaining backward states in the region are being dragged into the 21st century, and real freedom and... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
En Point - Ballet and Bergdahl Now, Flint/Coburn and Ballet, Then
I am amused at the right wing anti-elitist (when it suits them) radical right which embraces and extols mediocrity in all its many manifestations. Read more
Posted on 07 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Yup
PENIGMA RULES 1. We are here for discussion and debate. Citing factual sources is encouraged, and critical reasoning is prized here. Spam comments will be... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY -
Busta Troll Busted?
I'll make no bones about it--I love a good goating. That is where someone infiltrates a "conservative" facebook page, becomes an admin, and then the page "owner... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2014 DEBATE, SOCIETY