Social Media Musings

George Waas

Description

Since the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, I have posted numerous essays and other commentaries on Facebook. They are of varying length on matters of politics, law, history, and other subjects as well. My first book on social musings contains 142 Facebook posts. My second book is a continuation of my posts, an additional 118. This is my third book. I believe in an informed citizenry that relies on facts, logic, critical thinking, and reasoned judgment. It is hoped that the essay and commentaries in this my second book on this subject will inspire dialogue and further citizen involvement in their communities.

Sujets

• Media Studies
• Social Media
• Social Science
• Political
• Essays
• Sociologie, société et politique
• Thought
• Politics
• Facebook

Informations

• Publié par: AuthorHouse
• Date de parution: 18 septembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781665570886
• Langue: English

Extrait

SOCIAL MEDIA MUSINGS
 
 
Book 3
 
 
 
 
GEORGE WAAS
 
 
 

 
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Published by AuthorHouse 09/14/2022
 
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CONTENTS
Introduction
A Simple Solution To The Abortion Debate
Prayer On The 50-Yard Line—Supreme Court Decision
Trump Aide’s Testimony Damning
To Big To Jail?
Race Riots v. An Attempted Coup: There Is No Comparision
My List Of “160+” Greatest Vocals Of The Rock Era
Privacy Rights, Second Amendment And Honesty In Constitutional Interpretation
What Do We Really Think?
The Far-Right Wing’s Version Of America
They Have It All Planned For Us
California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom In 2024?
Government’s Greatest Responsibility: Keeping Us Safe
Interesting Data On Guns
Congressman Kinzinger Investigating January 6 Shares Threats Against Him And His Family
Another Nut With Weapons Of War
Sen. Lindsey Graham Refuses To Testify Under Oath
What Happens When Government Fails
Some Comparisons Between Conservatives And Liberals
What Makes Mr. Alternative A Better Choice?
The Legal Noose Tightens
“Lock Them Up”: Strict Liability For Parents, Etc., And Gun Manufacturers And Sellers
Are There Conservatives Who Can Relegate The Extreme Elements To History’s Dustbin?
More Secrecy From The Disgraced Trump Adminisration
A Fetus As A Person: “Unintended Consequences?”
An Incredible Story; An Unforgettable Weekend---Courtesy Of DNA
Despicable Them
Deflection, Deflection, Deflection
What About Joe Biden? Don’t Underestimate Him.
Where Is The Socialism?
What Are The Republicans Selling?
What Is Causing Inflation?
When Government Fails
A Possible Solution To The Abortion Dilemma?
Who Is Responsible For Social Security And Pensions, And Who Wants To See Their Curtailment Or Demise?
What Is Authoritarianism; What Does The Authoritarian Like And Dislike?
Conservative Guru Rupert Murdoch Has Had Enough Of Trump
Trump Wants To Eliminate The Federal Civil Service System; Another Attack On Democracy
Trump’s Loyalists Want America To Become Christian Nationalists
America’s Greatest Threat Is From Within
Indoctrinaton And Brainwashing
The Psychological Price We Pay For Mass Shootings
Hatriot And Hatriotism
No Person Is Above The Law: There Is No Functional Equivalency Between Hunter Biden And Donald Trump
Automobiles vs. Assault Weapons: A Flawed, Illogical Analogy
Democracy Is Facing A Crisis Of Confidence: Public Trust In Government Is Declining
Hunter Biden And Donald Trump: Another False Equivalence, Another Illogical Argument
This Is In The “Be Careful What You Wish For” Category
The Threat That Will End Democracy In America
“The Wheels Of Justice Turn Slowly, But Grind Exceedingly Fine”
Sen. Lindsey Graham Is Grasping At Straws
When Belief And Opinion Become Fact
80-Year-Old Man Proves An Assault Rifle Isn’t Needed For Self-Defense
Who Are The Great Conservative Thinkers?
Turning A Democracy Into An Autocracy
The Republican Party’s Goal: A Stranglehold On Federal And State Governments
How Do The Republicans Plan To Govern?
Trump And Biden Legislative Comparison—There Is None.
Not All Constitutional Activism Is Bad For Conservatives.
What Goes Around, Comes Around
America A “Banana Republic?” Shame On The Finger-Pointers!
Donald Trump, Who Refused To Testify Under Oath, Rails Against Those Who Did.
The Third Of Three Trumpgates: Why Would Trump Remove Classified Records About Nuclear Weapons?
If The President Does It, It’s Legal. Didn’t Work For Nixon, And It Won’t Work For Trump
Do Qualifications For Public Office Matter Anymore?
The Real Existential Threat
Is This What The Repubican Party Means By Law And Order?
Why Do People Vote Against Their Own Interests?
In His Latest Effort To Avoid His Day Of Reconing, Trump Wants A Federal Special Master To Review His Mar-A-Lago Records
This Is Not Leadership
Some Thoughts On President Biden’s Forgiveness Of Student Loans
Here Is One Reason Why Republicans Don’t Want An Informed, Aware Citizenry—They Can Engage In This Type Of Hypocrisy Without Being Held Accountable
More About President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Donald Trump’s Pity Party: He Has No One To Blame But Himself
The Trump Redacted Search Warrant Affidavit; Recall The Redacted Mueller Report
The Fearmongering Of “Tax And Spend”
The Search Warrant Affidavit Raises The Ugliest Of Questions About Trump’s Conduct
Questions To Ponder Regarding The Release Of A Redacted Version Of The Trump Affidavit
“I Fear For The Country.”
Senator Lindsey Graham’s Threat Of Violence Shows He Doesn’t Care About The Rule Of Law.
Trump’s Lawyers Are On A Legal Fishing Expedition Trying To Avoid The Consequences Of Taking Classified Records To His Home.
To Those Who Rely On The “Whataboutism” Defense To Trump’s Behavior, You Need To Do Better Than That.
Now, About Those Polls….
Biden Takes It To The “Maga” Crowd, While Trump Goes Off The Rails.
Those Horrible Democrats!
Is This Florida’s Success Story?
The Insurrectionists Among Us.
Tragedy In Jackson, Mississippi.
My Response To A Knee-Jerk Defense Of The Maga Republicans
“I Did Nothing Wrong.”
Republicans Never Play Partisan Politics. Another Myth From The Right.
My Response To “Throw All The Rascals Out” Claim.
Is Trump Being Played By Biden?
Dangerous Times, Fair Question.
Federal Judge Appoints Special Master To Examine Classified Documents Taken From Trump’s Home And Resort.
Reputational Harm To Trump. That’s A Laugher.
Some Observations About The Federal Judge Who Ruled In Trump’s Favor For A Special Master Appointment To Review What The Fbi Seized From Mar-A-Lago.
Explaining Donald Trump’s Popularity Among His Mllions Of Supporters.
Peeling Off From Donald Trump
As The November Election Cycle Draws Near, Some Food For Thought.
Pay Attention To This Case Before The Supreme Court; It May Change Forever How Presidents And Legislative Representatives Are Chosen.
Here Is The Central Problem Resulting From The Federal Judge’s Decision To Appoint A Special Master To Review Records Removed From Trump’s Residence.
Donald Trump’s Lament: “It’s Those %$#@% Democrats’ Fault”
The Myth That Inflation Is All Biden’s Fault.
Chief Justice Roberts Says Supreme Court’s Legitimacy Must Not Be Questioned. Nonsense.
The Myths Of Republicans’ “Whataboutism” And “They’re All The Same.” And Other Myths From The Right.
INTRODUCTION
In 2022, I wrote a book titled “Social Media Musings.” In the introduction, I said I am the product of two professions driven by inquiry and skepticism, journalism, and law.
I noted that both professions are founded upon logic, rational thinking, critical analysis, and sound judgment. So, when I see something that doesn’t make sense, defies logic, is irrational, or otherwise off-the-wall, I ask questions and search for answers.
I also confessed that I am a Facebook junkie, although not necessarily enamored with social media. There is certainly far too much misinformation, flat-out wrong information, etc., being spread on social media. And we know that “a lie travels around the globe while the truth is putting on its shoes.”
In that book, I said that, for the most part, I kept my opinions to myself, or shared them with family and friends, until the January 6, 2021, attack on our nation’s capital. Since then, taking to heart the note on the Facebook page that says, “What’s on your mind,” I’ve posted my thoughts and opinions about various situations on a variety of subjects. Many of my posts are quite lengthy, solely because of the importance I place on fact, analysis, reason, logic, critical thinking, and sound judgment.
I then included in my book, in chronological order from January 6, 2021, to February 2022, my posts on a variety of subjects, mostly—but certainly not all— on politics. Since that book was published in March 2022, I continued to post of Facebook, hoping to continue a national dialog on issues of great public importance, which resulted in Book 2, which was also published in 2022. But I didn’t stop there.
Here is Book 3 of my social media musings on Facebook.
 
A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO THE ABORTION DEBATE
Now that abortion is no longer a constitutional right, here is a simple solution that serves the interests of both the pro-choice and pro-life supporters.
Adoption.
The Supreme Court’s decision doesn’t require the birth mother to actually care for the baby after birth. She can simply give it up for adoption. All she has to do is make it clear as early as possible th