Banning Books and Burning Heretics ~ The Imaginative Conservative

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Advocates of the liberal arts include “heretical” books in the great conversation, whereas political liberals seek to silence them as dangerous. As we have seen in Nazi Germany and in communist countries, the banning of “heretical” books ends with the burning of “heretics”… (essay by Joseph Pearce)
— Read on theimaginativeconservative.org/2019/01/banning-books-burning-heretics-joseph-pearce.html

Our system of higher learning has taken the low road of political correctness. Those of us familiar with history know where such thoughts and actions have taken us in the past, down a dark road.

Eva Brann, National Treasure ~ The Imaginative Conservative

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In a moment when the forces of ideology seem to threaten to overwhelm the voice of sanity and civility, Eva Brann’s imaginative conservatism offers another way—a way rooted in, as she has put it, “talking, reading, writing, listening”… (essay by Shaun Rieley)
— Read on theimaginativeconservative.org/2019/01/eva-brann-national-treasure-shaun-rieley.html

A fine example for all of us to follow.

Fukushima Tank Leaked 300 Tons Of Radioactive Water Since 2016 | OOSKAnews

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Tokyo Electric Power Company says it has determined that water containing radioactive substances leaked from a tank at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant for more than two years. The company says there is no impact on the environment. Officials later found that the water level of a nearby tank had dropped since around November 2016.
— Read on www.ooskanews.com/story/2019/01/fukushima-tank-leaked-300-tons-radioactive-water-2016_177580

We have poisoned ourselves

This Simple Money Trick Could Help You Stop Overspending

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You know that feeling as soon as you walk through the doors of your favorite store? You hear that little voice in your head all-out screaming, “I NEED ALL OF THIS!” Even though you definitely know that no, you do not need any of these tempting little tchotchkes catching your eye, you also know that you’re bound to walk out with a few. Soon enough, the buyer’s remorse sets in. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

— Read on curiosity.com/topics/this-simple-money-trick-could-help-you-stop-overspending-curiosity/

Donald Trump adds $1 trillion to national debt in 14 months – Washington Times

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President Trump has now amassed his first $1 trillion in debt, crossing that ignominious mark late last week — and analysts said it’s just a taste of what’s to come after the tax-cuts and spending spree of recent months.
— Read on www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/15/donald-trump-adds-1-trillion-national-debt-14-mont/

Trump promised to pay down the debt while he and Ryan made it worse.

Kenton County Prosecutor: We’ve Already Issued Subpoenas and Search Warrants against Online Abusers of Covington School Children (VIDEO)

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Kenton County Prosecutor: We’ve Already Issued Subpoenas and Search Warrants against Online Abusers of Covington School Children (VIDEO)
— Read on www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/01/kenton-county-prosecutor-weve-already-issued-subpoenas-and-search-warrants-against-online-abusers-of-covington-school-children-video/

Long overdue, these bullies need to pay a price.

Thomas Gallatin: Venezuela Tries to Shed Socialist Dictator — The Patriot Post

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The U.S. officially sides with declared president Guaido in direct opposition to dictator Maduro.
— Read on patriotpost.us/articles/60753-venezuela-tries-to-shed-socialist-dictator

How ironic when we just watched the Socialist Democrats get a strong foothold in our House of Representatives. Are we not able to learn from even the most recent history, or have we lost that ability altogether?🤔😮