Democratic senators are calling on the DEA to completely deschedule marijuana, and I couldn’t agree more. The current system has caused harm and has been ineffective in addressing the issue of marijuana prohibition. It’s time to legalize it and allow people to grow it, just like tomatoes. The fact that alcohol, with its addictive potential and known carcinogenic properties, is legal while marijuana is not is mind-boggling. The excise taxes that could be generated from marijuana sales alone are a strong argument for descheduling.
It’s frustrating to think about the wasted years, lives, and money that have gone into the failed war on drugs.… Continue reading
As I sit here, attempting to process the sheer audacity and cruelty of the words I have just read, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of exhaustion. How did we get to this point? How did we reach a place where Republican congressmen are openly discussing the idea of throwing migrants from helicopters? It’s almost too surreal to comprehend.
But then again, when I reflect on the current state of our political climate, perhaps I should not be entirely surprised. This is a party that claims to uphold “Family Values” while advocating for policies that tear families apart. This is a party that prides itself on being “Pro-life,” yet shows a shocking disregard for the lives of innocent migrants seeking a better future.… Continue reading
As I sit here and read the latest news about Boeing’s ongoing troubles with their 737 Max planes, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of disappointment and frustration. This once-great company, known for its skilled engineers and commitment to safety, has been overrun by the influence of accountants and MBAs. The results have been disastrous, with hundreds of lives lost and a tarnished reputation that may never be fully repaired.
One of the key issues that led to this situation was the decision to ramp up production to unsustainable levels. Instead of focusing on quality and safety, Boeing became fixated on pumping out planes at an alarming rate.… Continue reading
As someone who has been following the saga of Donald Trump’s potential prison sentence for years, I can’t help but express my skepticism and exhaustion. Time and time again, we have been promised justice, only to have those promises fade into thin air. The headlines shout, “Donald Trump likely going to prison for a long time,” but where is the action?
I understand the frustration of those who are eagerly waiting for Trump to face the consequences of his actions. Our justice system should hold all individuals accountable, regardless of their wealth or power. But the reality is that the rich and powerful often evade punishment, and Trump seems to be no exception.… Continue reading
The recent sentencing of a former CIA software engineer to 40 years in prison for leaking classified information to WikiLeaks has raised many questions and sparked intense debates about government transparency, privacy, and the significance of whistleblowers. While some may argue that this individual deserved such a harsh punishment for committing acts of treason, others question the motives and hidden agendas behind his prosecution.
It is truly remarkable, and perhaps even shocking, to think that there are individuals who are either courageous or foolish enough to attempt to remove and disclose highly classified material from some of the most secure environments within the government.… Continue reading
The recent trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Michigan shooter, has brought forth shocking revelations about her negligence and apathy towards her son’s alarming behavior. As I read through the multitude of red flags that were ignored, it becomes painfully clear that this tragedy could have been prevented if proper attention and care were given to the signs of impending danger.
The disturbing details that have emerged paint a chilling picture of a mother who dismissed her son’s cries for help as mere jokes or trivial matters. From his hallucinations of demons to his drawings depicting violence and his struggle with mental health, all the warning signs were there.… Continue reading
Trump risks backlash as MAGA world zeroes in on Taylor Swift
The recent uproar over Taylor Swift’s potential endorsement of Joe Biden in the upcoming election has shown us just how absurd our political discourse has become. It seems that Trump and his MAGA supporters have fixated their attention on Swift, creating a storm of baseless accusations and assumptions. From conservative activist Charlie Kirk warning of a potential “tsunami” if Swift endorses Biden to Fox News host Jeanine Pirro telling her to stay out of politics, it’s clear that Trump and his supporters are terrified of Swift’s influence.
But what exactly has Swift done to garner such fear and anger?… Continue reading
This Lawmaker Wants to Jail People for Watching Porn. Oklahoma lawmaker Dusty Deevers is a hardcore Christian nationalist who believes the government should “terrorize evildoers”.
In a world where personal freedoms and privacy should be valued and protected, it’s disheartening to come across individuals like Dusty Deevers, a lawmaker who wants to jail people for watching porn. I can’t help but wonder what motivates someone to be so obsessed with dictating how other people live their lives. Is it jealously? Is it their own deep-seated unhappiness that leads them to want everyone else to be miserable too?
The irony here is that a man with a name like Dusty Deevers could easily be mistaken for a porn star himself.… Continue reading
Russia finds ‘errors’ in paperwork of candidate hoping to stand against Putin
As I read about Russia finding ‘errors’ in the paperwork of a candidate hoping to stand against Vladimir Putin, I can’t help but roll my eyes in disbelief. It’s so transparently absurd, it’s almost comical. The error they found? The date of death field was left blank. How convenient. Who could have possibly foreseen such a complication?
But really, what did we expect? Putin is a coward who will do anything to maintain his grip on power. I’m not at all surprised to find out that there are improper paperwork submissions in his establishment.… Continue reading
As a Ukrainian, the news of Putin’s plan to integrate the occupied regions into Russia by 2030 is extremely bleak. It suggests that the war will continue for another 6-10 years, which is beyond grim. I can’t help but wonder if this plan will be as successful as the “special military operation” he authorized two years ago.
Russia has always portrayed itself as a powerful and impressive nation, with grand military parades and displays of new generation weapons. However, what we have witnessed is a display of embarrassing incompetence. Oligarchs committing suicide, generals being killed, and a failed “special operation” resulting in the deaths of almost 200,000 Russian soldiers.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood