August 2022

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August 8, 2022

[ Voting ]

Voting in local, state & nationwide races became so much easier in the last few years.

The choice is simple now:

Do I want to vote for Democracy or do I want to vote for Fascism.

August 8, 2022

[ Whatcha gonna do when the cops don't come? ]

With all the street violence and attacks on law enforcement, choosing this career is far more risky than a decade or two ago.

'We're triaging': Cops combat violent crime as ranks dwindle in US citiesIn major American cities, police departments are losing officers and can't find enough recruits to replace them. Pandemic burnout, budget cuts and anti-police protests after George Floyd's murder have combined

August 8, 2022

[ New LA Bridge ? Oops ]

New Los Angeles bridge opens, then quickly closes amid chaosLOS ANGELES (AP) — The newest bridge in Los Angeles, a $588-million architectural marvel with views of the downtown skyline, opened to great fanfare on July 10. It has already been closed, to great dismay, several times since then amid chaos and collisions.

August 8, 2022

[ Ken Griffin, IL's Richest Man ]

$54 Million to defeat a Rich Man's Tax

Ken Griffin Spent $54 Million Fighting a Tax Increase for the Rich. Secret IRS Data Shows It Paid Off for Him.The ultrawealthy poured money into a successful campaign to defeat a graduated state income tax. For the first time, we can reveal the scale of their return on this investment.

August 8, 2022

[ Shakman Decree from 1-9-6-9 ! ]

Is FINALLY OVER !

August 8, 2022

[ Watts Of Love ]

Interesting story.

Axios Finish Line: Ordinary people do extraordinary thingsA lesson in leadership and entrepreneurship from Malawi.

August 8, 2022

[ Good News Story ]

16-year-old boy hailed as hero after jumping into river to rescue 3 girls, police officer"I was just like, 'I can't let none of these folks die. They need to get out the water,'" 16-year-old Corion Evans said.

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