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, personal matters, 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. My third book adds another 104 to my list. My fourth book adds 78 more. My fifth book adds another 85. My sixth book includes another 120, for a total of 647 essays, commentaries, notes, etc., all taken together as musings. As I’ve said throughout this series of books, I believe in an informed citizenry that relies on facts, logic, critical thinking, and reasoned judgment. At a time when too many people rely too heavily on social media and the misinformation from those sources; at a time when anger and rage too often replace common sense and critical thinking, it is hoped that the essays and social commentaries in this series of books on social media musings 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: 16 juillet 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9798823011419
• Langue: English

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SOCIAL MEDIA MUSINGS
 
 
Book 6
 
 
 
 
GEORGE WAAS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Published by AuthorHouse 07/14/2023
 
ISBN: 979-8-8230-1140-2 (sc)
ISBN: 979-8-8230-1141-9 (e)
 
Library of Congress Control Number: 2023912898
 
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CONTENTS
Introduction
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Forgot His Oath Of Office.
Darkness Or Enlightenment?
Is Jim Jordan The Modern-Day Joe McCarthy?
Sign The “Anti-Bigotry, Anti-Hate” Pledge
Fox’s Rupert Murdoch Can Do Damage Control, But He Doesn’t Have Much Time.
The Time To Fix The Social Security System Is Now.
Dumb
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Will Offend Republican Supporters Who Stand In His Way.
Three Examples Of Insanity; One Ray Of Hope.
Republicans Don’t Care About The Constitutionality Of Legislation.
Not In America.
Are We Still A Nation Of Law?
House Republicans Want To Protect Trump At All Costs—Even If Their Actions Violate The Constitution
Senator Rand Paul Should Be Ashamed Of Himself For Threatening The Trump District Attorney.
The Brazenness Of Donald Trump.
Conservatives Or Fascists?
To Know What The Republican Party Wants America To Be, Consider This.
It Can Happen Here: The Tragedy Of The “Big Lie.”
Waco Reprised: A Warning
History Repeats Itself: Is This The Future?
Sadness In America.
Typical Nonsense Every Time There’s A Mass Shooting.
The Great Irony.
The Fiasco That Is Concealed Carry In Florida.
A Path Never Traveled Before.
Here Is What Is Really “Un-American.”
“Biden, Obama And Hillary Have Gotten Away With Every Crime Trump Is Accused Of”—Garbage From The Far Right
The Trump Criminal Case: What To Expect
The Strawman Of “Socialism,” And The Real Threat.
What’s Taking So Long?
Lack Of Prosecutorial Coordination Could Be Costly.
The Accusation-Denial Blame Game Continues Unabated
Are Republicans Shooting Themselves In The Foot?
Compare What They Say With What They Do.
Ho Hum. Another Day, Another Mass Shooting.
The Republican Party’s Risk; The Democratic Party’s Burden.
The Myth That An “Armed Citizenry Is A Safer Citizenry.”
Three Points About Guns In America.
$787.5 Million Settles Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox News. Did Fox Learn Its Lesson?
Paranoia.
Do Fox Viewers Have A Clue?
It’s The Media’s Fault! It’s More Than That.
A Most Disturbing Pattern.
Florida AG Ashley Moody Is Puzzled Over Why Disney Named Gov. Ron DeSantis In Its Lawsuit. She Shouldn’t Be.
Sen. Rick Scott’s Solution To Mass Shootings In Schools: More Guns In Schools.
Two Fundamental Constitutional Rights: Inconsistent Treatment By Republicans.
Is Hillsdale College A Good Model For Education In Florida?
Georgia Law Allowing Removal Of Prosecutors Is Enacted As Charges Pend Against Donald Trump. A Coincidence, Or Something Else?
The Myth That We Are Safer When More Americans Are Armed.
If Republicans Want To Find A Solution To These Mass Shootings, Here’s An Easy Suggested Place To Start.
Is Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Immune From Congressional Investigation.
Welcome To Our Rapidly Changing Nation: A Warning.
“The Evil Men Do Lives After Them.”
The Blockbuster “Independent State Legislature” Case: To Decide Or Not To Decide, That Is The Supreme Court’s Question.
Where Is The Love?
Finger-Pointers And Those Who Mock Others Only Fool Themselves.
Will Gov. Ron DeSantis Have To Pony Up To The Republican Party’s Radical Fringe To Get Elected President?
Some Observations On Aging.
Consider The Source.
The Importance Of Humor In A Divided America.
Republican Slogan: “Make 2024 1984.”
Declining Club Membership: Another Example Of Isolation
Bits And Pieces: Short Comments/Reflections On Important Issues.
Kevin McCarthy Holds Hostage Increasing The Nation’s Debt Level; The Public Knows Why.
Chief Justice Roberts’ Ethics Reassurance Rings Hollow.
The Republican Party’s Plan For America Is Coming Into Sharper And Sharper Focus.
The Supreme Court Sharply Limits The Federal GOVERNMENT’S Ability To Police Pollution Into Certain WETLANDS
A Democrat, With No Apologies Or Regrets.
This Attack On Meteorologists Is A Part Of A Broader Attack On Intelligence.
This Lunacy Can’t Be Fixed. It Must Be Universally Rejected.
It’s Time For Reporters Covering The Supreme Court To Take Off The Kid Gloves And Do More Investigating.
The Biden-McCarthy Agreement To Avoid Economic Disaster Compels Extremist Opposition To Act In The Nation’s Best Interest, Not Just To Their Parochial Supporters.
It Would Be Helpful If Those Who Want Books Banned Know What They’re Talking About.
House Republicans Threaten To Hold FBI Director In Contempt: Rank Hypocrisy.
The Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Agreement Is A Teachable Moment. Seize It.
Republicans Will Cut Social Security, Medicare And Other Federal Programs, While Giving Huge Tax Breaks To The Wealthy. Don’t Vote Stupid.
DeSantis Snaps At News Reporter: A Preview Of Things To Come?
Republicans Are Leading A Systematic Attack On Education By Banning Free And Open Discussion Of Sensitive Subjects.
Thanks To Connecticut, We May Get Further Clarification On The Expanse Of Gun Laws Under The Second Amendment. Or We May Not.
The War On Woke Is A War On Democracy.
Who Are These Woke People Who Are Being Targeted By The Far Right?
Donald Trump Isn’t A Happy Camper, And Republicans Continue To Have Problems Governing.
Oh, Those Campaign Solitications!! I Get Them From Candidates All Over The Country.
Federal Judge Shoots Down Florida’s Ban On Transgender Care, Calling The Government’s Actions “Bigotry” Causing “Irreparable Harm.”
Two Different Worlds.
Trump Indicted For Mishandling Government Records. Supporters Shamelessly Call America A “Banana Republic.”
A Despicable Statement From The Speaker Of The House On Trump’s Indictment For Stealing Classified Records. The Danger Of The “America First” Movement Is Evident.
Prosecute Trump? Prosecute Biden!!
Republican Payback For Trump Classified Records Indictment Is All Talk From The Extremists.
Trump, Hillary Clinton, Joe And Hunter Biden. There Is No Comparison, As The Facts Clearly Show.
Gop Rallying Cry: “Stand With Trump.”
The “Joys” Of International Travel.
What Ethical Standards Does The Republican Party Adhere To? It’s Hard To Find Any.
Federal Court Action Blocking Florida Governor’s Right Wing Agenda Is A “Can’t Lose” Situation For Him.
What Do Evangelicals Really Believe?
The Extreme Right Wing’s March Toward A Take Over Of The Federal Government, Including An Obedient Judiciary.
Fox News Asks President Biden If He Lied About Conversations With Hunter Biden About Business Transactions. What A Travesty!
Rejection!!
Democracy Is “Imperiled.”
Mother Wants Billie Jean King Book Banned From Elementary School Library Because It Discusses Being Gay. Outrageous.
Supreme Court Issues Two Major Decisions, One On Affirmative Action And The Other On Religious Accommodations. Neither Decision Is Surprising.
House Extremists Forge Ahead With Plans To Impeach Members Of President Biden’s Cabinet. The Nonsense Continues.
Intrigue At The “Wheel Of Fortune” Palace.
Christian Business Owner Can’t Be Forced To Create A Message She Disagrees With. The Ramifications Are Stark.
People Doing Stupid Things. Stupid People Doing Stupid Things. You Can’t Fix Stupid.
Who Are The Real “Cancel Culture” Culprits?
Here Is Something That Is Unique To Baseball…And Other Sports, Too. Is It A Problem?
Chief Justice John Roberts Defends The Institution Of The Supreme Court. This Doesn’t Impress Those Who Oppose Its Conservative Decisions And Ethically Challenged Justices.
When Will The Extremist Republicans Join The Rest Of The Party And Call Out The Corruption Of Donald Trump?
Republican Party Plans For 2025 And Beyond: Separating Reality From Pie-In-The-Sky Empty Promises.
The Slippery Slope When Personal Beliefs Collide With Business Demands.
Legal Experts Will Continue To Have A Field Day With The Possible Consequences Of The Supreme Court’s LGBTQ+Religious Freedom Case.
Legacy Admissions To Institutions Of Higher Learning Are Now Under The Constitutional Microscope. It Didn’t Take Long For This To Happen.
The Religious Freedom/Gay Rights Case Redux: A Possible Factual Misrepresentation Undermines The Integrity Of Our Judicial System.
Another One Of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Anti-Woke Laws--This One Affecting Voting Rights--Is Tossed Out By The Federal Court. And Performers Remain Targets For Fans Throwing Objects. What To Do With These So-Called Fans.
The Strength And Vitality Of The First Amendment Is Confirmed In A Covi