* Donald Trump continues to insist that the 17 intelligence agencies that say Russia interfered in our elections are all lying, presumably on the advice of his Russian handlers, who were proved to be in con tact with his campaign staff during the run up to the election. After all, who is he going to believe, people with actual facts or the foreign ( Read more... )

* "Newsweek: Trump business conflicts open US to foreign blackmail:"

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* There have been a series of bomb and arson attacks on the tourist areas in Thailand. Yes, I've heard the speculation, and incline towards what local experts are saying over other theories, but I'd rather wait for confirmation before venturing an opinion. Here is BBC coverage if you want details: "Thailand tourism: Arrests made over bomb attacks ( Read more... )

* "After I Lived in Norway, America Felt Backward. Here’s Why.:" http://www.thenation.com/article/after-i-lived-in-norway-america-felt-backward-heres-why/Read more... )

* "Texas' state run psychiatric hospitals are now gun friendly:" http://boingboing.net/2016/01/08/texas-state-run-psychiatric.htmlRead more... )

* Attn: MrBumblepants. Cheerful Canadian Election Stuff: http://lettersfromtitan.tumblr.com/post/132633485325/doctornerdington-becausedragonage-can-i

* "What is your Hope For Our Daughters?"

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* "John Kasich tells audience member they'd 'get over' his Social Security plan:" http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/09/politics/john-kasich-get-over-it-social-security/Read more... )

* Wow! The President's speech in Kenya really blew me away. His plea for LGBTQA rights in Africa was so important. It’s a shame President Kenyatta wasn’t supportive of that.

* "President Obama visits Kenya without inciting birther freakout:"

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* "Netherlands Close Prisons Because Of Lack Of Criminals:" http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/06/26/netherlands-prisons-close--lack-of-criminals-_n_3503721.htmlRead more... )

* "India's 2nd Deadliest Heat Wave in History Ends as the Monsoon Arrives:" http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/comment.html?entrynum=3011Read more... )