Monthly Archives: January 2024
This was a catalog that many have recommended.
So, sometimes we all get busy and forget to check the mail. Yesterday, was one of many. However, while most of the mail wasn’t anything to write about, the catalog taking up space in the box was once a great source to look through for shipping boxes, bags, and things. I admit to having a tendency to go right to the back cos they sell what looks like random and fun or funny stuff.
Then there it was… a byline or whatever they call it. I was taken aback by the pictures of the late Ronald Reagan and his wife and then thought Oh shit, this clearly isn’t going to be good, and dang, I wanted to toss this thing out, but I just had to read the post, if not for the fact of being a Democratic Voter but for the new information given and maybe a change in where I buy supplies.
So, this post is just my opinion, but it was like reading what so many right and or extreme right conservative rich biz owners are doing … saying the quiet and unspoken thing very loudly.
The owners of this company have been a couple for years, but the wife was at one point in her young life, or as she states … politically active, she was very liberal during the era of Reagan. The byline she writes lists 3 things she misses or is currently upset about, and we can all agree, we miss some things like Democracy, and Equity, but, people should know overt Racism on any level is bad… she states that she was longing for days gone by, specifically the days during “the just say no,” campaign, “Three Strikes, and you’re out,” and for her, the worst thing for her currently, is the “No Cash Bail laws,” she includes quite a few criticisms about the laws and political movements of today.
While some or all of those programs were good attempts to redirect crime, and drug use… one must do some research into the effectiveness and impact of all of these programs on people of color. The other obvious thing would be to question the intent implied because the programs referred to were historically forced on Blacks by white privilege, who were clearly racists
President Reagan, a former POTUS, created the term “Welfare Queen.” !
The problem with the programs listed below is obvious… they only seem to be applied to People of Colour!
I am no expert, but, the “Three Strikes Law”, scared the police more than anything else. I have to admit, it seemed like a good idea that could decrease or eliminate recidivism. Apparently, not only did it not work, it did the opposite of what seemed to be the intended purpose…and yep, that depends on who was creating this law, but deterring crime and violence seemed directed only at black and brown men. The research found that innocent people, mostly people of colour were caught up, among other things, in a horrible web of making it fit… and wanting to lock folks up when they should have been asking… does the crime fit the punishment. Unfortunately, juries and judges were handing out a disproportionate amount of charges to people of colour and longer sentences even if the time given didn’t fit the crime, while white folks were getting less or little time for the same crime.
“D.A.R.E” might have been the program that started the School to Jail pipeline. It definitely brought cops into the classroom and unfortunately, certain kids were targets, mostly black and brown kids.
As for the, “No Cash Bail” law; the results are still not clear if, in fact, folks are re-offending more often or if it has managed to keep the discrimination down that allowed folks with money to get out while making the poor and possibly not guilty, stay behind bars.
Bottom line:
This somewhat liberal voter will not be ordering from their catalog… again. I am only one of thousands or more who were sent this catalog and while I have no idea what their value is in the marketplace, it is very important to research the companies you want to do business with…
- Nativegrl77
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1/9/2024 – Wind Advisory – Seattle and Vicinity
From Tues Jan 9, 3:42AM PST To Jan 9, 10:00 PM PST
What
Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Where
Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Bellevue and Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity.
When
Until 10 PM this evening.
Impacts
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Summary
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Issued By
NWS Seattle WA
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The War on Poverty at … a repost
What People Really Think About Poverty
On January 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced an “unconditional war on poverty in America.” “It will not be a short or easy struggle, no single weapon or strategy will suffice, but we shall not rest until that war is won. The richest nation on earth can afford to win it. We cannot afford to lose it,” said Johnson.
50 years later, many of the programs that were passed in that era still exist and have helped keep millions out of poverty. In fact, the poverty rate would be nearly double today without them. But without a doubt, poverty still exists in this country.
The perception continues to be that there is a wide ideological gap across the county of what government’s role is in extending the ladders needed to increase economic mobility and lift people out of poverty. On this anniversary, the Center for American Progress and Half in Ten commissioned a poll to ask Americans what they really think about poverty in the United States. The findings might surprise you:
1. Between one-quarter and one-third of Americans experience direct economic hardship. Sixty-one percent of Americans say their family’s income is falling behind the cost of living, compared to just 8 percent who feel they are getting ahead and 29 percent who feel they are staying even. Anywhere from 25 to 34 percent of Americans-and even higher percentages of Millennials and people of color-report serious problems in the past year falling behind on rent, mortgage or utilities payments; affording necessary medical care; keeping up with credit card payments; or having enough to money for food. Fifty-four percent of Americans say that someone in the immediate or extended families is poor — a 2-point increase since 2008 and an 18-point increase since 2001.
2. Americans blame economic conditions, not personal responsibility, as the reason people live in poverty in this country. Almost two-thirds (64 percent) believe that most people who live in poverty do so because of bad economic conditions like low-paying jobs, compared to only one-quarter who think it is because the poor make bad decisions. Even white conservatives believe by a 2:1 margin (63 percent to 29 percent) that poverty is driven by socioeconomic factors and conditions rather than poor personal decision-making.
3. There is almost unanimous agreement that government has a responsibility to fight poverty. An overwhelming 86 percent of Americans agree with the belief put forward by President Johnson 50 years ago.
4. There is widespread support for a national goal to cut poverty in half within 10 years. Seven in 10 Americans–including a majority of those identifying as white conservatives–support this goal.
5. Americans also express very strong support for a number of policies to help reduce poverty rates, particularly with jobs, wages, and education but also on more traditional safety net items. Among the proposals garnering strong support are emergency unemployment benefits, increasing the minimum wage, universal pre-kindergarten, and expanded nutrition assistance. Congress should take note.
You can check out the complete results of the poll HERE. Our colleagues have also put together a variety of other resources on the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty. Be sure and check those out HERE.
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First U.S. presidential election
Congress sets January 7, 1789 as the date by which states are required to choose electors for the country’s first-ever presidential election. A month later, on February 4, George Washington was elected president by state electors and sworn into office on April 30, 1789.
For the complete article… history.com
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