Free speech is central to democracy. It is also central to truth. The trumpanistas only care about power. Such Idol worship clouds all empathy, ethics and care and breeds cruelty. God is pissed off at the inhumanity and neglect of the trumpanistas.
"Several branches of the United States military have changed their policies governing pseudofolliculitis barbae, or PFB, a painful skin condition more commonly known as razor bumps or ingrown hairs, which affects more Black men than any other group...
"The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology says razor bumps resulting from shaving affect 60 percent of African-American men and other people with curly hair. The condition can cause severe and painful scarring. The AOCD says letting the beard grow is a 100 percent effective treatment for PFB."
So letting your beard grow can be viewed as a patriotic statement supporting curly-haired members of the military and opposing fascist racist policies.
I'm really happy to hear from Ben Wikler about specific things to do and ways forward. I phone banked for the Wisconsin supreme court set because of what he recommended as an action on another podcast. I hope he keeps his voice out there so we can all work together on some more good work we can do together.
I'm okay if people have beards or not, though. We need the big tent!
We the people of New Hampshire are not waiting till Oct 18 to protest!
We are going to the NASCR
At a local speedway this weekend Sept 21 that usually has 42,000 spectators. We are a bridge brigade and we will be on a couple of the roadways leading to the raceway.
It is always encouraging to hear Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen, and Ben Wikler speak about the current chaotic American (and world) situation. Of particular interest to me is the Constitutional foundation of our government, which under Trump's horrendous ineptitude and mismanagement and deliberate vindictiveness is being shredded piece by piece, it seems to me. Optimism rose as I listened to your discussion. My nagging question remains, though:
The SUPREME COURT seems to give rubber stamp approval to every illegal and immoral thing Trump wants to do. Will they step in yet again and let Trump complete his violent US Government takeover? Please address this with your assessment. Thanks Kate Delano-Condax Decker
Why are Fox News and JD Van exempt from spewing lies on TV?
Because they have the favor of traitor Trump’s FCC
Free speech is central to democracy. It is also central to truth. The trumpanistas only care about power. Such Idol worship clouds all empathy, ethics and care and breeds cruelty. God is pissed off at the inhumanity and neglect of the trumpanistas.
I think we're going to need a general strike.
Yes of course
hegseth wants to prohibit facial hair among the military
There is a racist component to that:
"Several branches of the United States military have changed their policies governing pseudofolliculitis barbae, or PFB, a painful skin condition more commonly known as razor bumps or ingrown hairs, which affects more Black men than any other group...
"The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology says razor bumps resulting from shaving affect 60 percent of African-American men and other people with curly hair. The condition can cause severe and painful scarring. The AOCD says letting the beard grow is a 100 percent effective treatment for PFB."
https://atlantablackstar.com/2025/06/02/branches-of-the-u-s-military-target-black-men-as-they-tighten-or-rescind-shaving-waivers-on-medical-condition-that-affects-more-black-men-than-any-other-group/
So letting your beard grow can be viewed as a patriotic statement supporting curly-haired members of the military and opposing fascist racist policies.
Thank you Jen, Norm and Ben. I enjoyed your conversation so much.
Want to get people’s attention? Any people? Start fucking with their bank accounts.
Beards never went 'out of style' anywhere..mine's over 50 years old.
I'll not discuss how unmanly anyone looked without one (childish?), during that time,..just because I'm not going to.
(or is it 'too', I forget?)
As always, it's TRANSTIFA. Only he can stop it. https://bsky.app/profile/opsan.com/post/3lzuk5hrojk2s 🤣
Use the word “Fascist” instead. Its 14-point definition enunciated by Umberto Eco sets the parameters of the defining factors. Use it as a checklist.
Jennifer Rubin is essential.
Please get behind AOC before it's too late.
Everyone has beards!
I'm really happy to hear from Ben Wikler about specific things to do and ways forward. I phone banked for the Wisconsin supreme court set because of what he recommended as an action on another podcast. I hope he keeps his voice out there so we can all work together on some more good work we can do together.
I'm okay if people have beards or not, though. We need the big tent!
na ) na tional socialist ( .zi Zionist )
Nazi
There are coins dedicated to union of these two groups . history is unbelievable. but propaganda program is not.
We the people of New Hampshire are not waiting till Oct 18 to protest!
We are going to the NASCR
At a local speedway this weekend Sept 21 that usually has 42,000 spectators. We are a bridge brigade and we will be on a couple of the roadways leading to the raceway.
Peaceful … ballots not bullets !
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It is always encouraging to hear Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen, and Ben Wikler speak about the current chaotic American (and world) situation. Of particular interest to me is the Constitutional foundation of our government, which under Trump's horrendous ineptitude and mismanagement and deliberate vindictiveness is being shredded piece by piece, it seems to me. Optimism rose as I listened to your discussion. My nagging question remains, though:
The SUPREME COURT seems to give rubber stamp approval to every illegal and immoral thing Trump wants to do. Will they step in yet again and let Trump complete his violent US Government takeover? Please address this with your assessment. Thanks Kate Delano-Condax Decker