merrickgarland (35)in #news • 7 years agoNo delete button?I wanted to delete thismerrickgarland (35)in #politics • 7 years agoElon Musk Wants to Send Four People on a One Way Trip to Mars, Who's Going?Right now, there are thousands of people willing to head off to Mars forever on a one-way trip provided by oligarch donors. Total price? About six billion dollars. They will make…merrickgarland rebloggedleecamp (66)in #dtube • 7 years agoBREAKING: Bill Introduced For Paper Ballots & Open Source SoftwareThere's a bill to switch the US elections to paper ballots and open source software. By refusing to pass it, Congress will prove they have no interest in legitimate elections.…merrickgarland (35)in #history • 7 years agoThe 1914 Christmas Truce, newly posted documentaryHere is a dramatization of the legend of the Christmas truce, where Allied and Axis powers temporarily put down their warring to meet and celebrate Christmas right in the middle…merrickgarland (35)in #photography • 7 years agoNew Video on History of Photography, "Captured Light, The Invention of The Photography"I was looking for a long time for a good video on the history of photography, and particularly from the invention angle. This video, posted yesterday, is exactly what I was…merrickgarland (35)in #politics • 7 years agoDonald Trump's National Security Strategy of War Described in NYT is Full EstablishmentNew York Times is reporting that the Donald Trump administration plans to keep Russia as a rival, bucking his earlier claims that America should be 'friends' with Russia. This…merrickgarland (35)in #politics • 7 years agoPNAC Agenda for Multiple Mideast Wars Resumes Under Donald TrumpYesterday, United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley declared that Iran is violating the nuclear deal completed during Barack Obama's tenure. According to ABC News : The…merrickgarland (35)in #politics • 7 years agoSupreme Court Decides 5-4 That Donald Trump Can Withhold Documents From DACA CaseA 5-4 decision from the Supreme Court today protects Donald Trump and the government from revealing information that appears to be required under law for a court to decide on…merrickgarland (35)in #politics • 7 years agoThe More Accusers of Al Franken, The Less Likely The Claims Are TrueI've been hearing that Al Franken's accusers should be believed, and that the more accusers there are, the more credible the claims. This seems to make perfect sense. As the…merrickgarland (35)in #politics • 7 years agoThe Business Coup Against Franklin Delano Roosevelt, BBC VideoWhen Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to office in 1933, he was considered a fairly safe bet for the captains of industry. Although he was talking about taking major action to turn…merrickgarland (35)in #politics • 7 years agoHow Does the New Lower Inflation CPI Rule Under the Republican Tax Bill Work?Inflation is a fact of life. Nearly every year, prices and costs of living increase. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) keeps track of various inflation rates. One is the…merrickgarland (35)in #politics • 7 years agoReligious and Free Speech Rights Versus Public Accomodation. What is at Stake in the Cake Decorating Case?Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument regarding a bakery that refused to decorate a cake for a gay couple. State "public accommodations" law requires businesses to…merrickgarland (35)in #politics • 7 years agoA short history of Republican Tax Cuts compared to the Current ProposalHere is a short summary of the tax cuts and changes that have occurred since the "Reagan Revolution" and economic effects from them. BACKGROUND In the 1920's a Republican…