Oh, I should have said auto and home insurance.
Hey, I'm on Medicare!
Misc posts on topical issues
Is the book Night by Elie Wiesel Fiction or NonFiction. Its said to be nonfiction and that's what I believe but recently someone pointed me to some sites saying he is not who he says he is and that he wasn't in a concentration camp.
Could what they are saying be revisionist history? I can't believe it's not true, going to dig to see what I can find. Anyone familiar with this story or non story?
Could what they are saying be revisionist history? I can't believe it's not true, going to dig to see what I can find. Anyone familiar with this story or non story?
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bpatters
- And got the T-shirt
http://www.today.com/id/10896258/ns/today-today_books/t/more ... .VdJBlvlViko
http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/books/article/Amazon-recategorizes-Elie-Wiesel-s-Night-as-1192963.php
Sounds like it got misclassified somewhere, and the sellers are making changes to be sure it's classified as nonfiction.
http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/books/article/Amazon-recategorizes-Elie-Wiesel-s-Night-as-1192963.php
Sounds like it got misclassified somewhere, and the sellers are making changes to be sure it's classified as nonfiction.
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snowflakey
- E's Moriarity
Going back to the first page, here is what Ken Burns has to say about the Civil War.
Of course, the motives of *individuals* and personal stories may or may not coincide with the official political statements, articles of secession, etc. But as Burns points out, the issue of slavery was kicked down the road when our nation was formed, and it didn't resolve itself. It still hasn't resolved itself.
The for-profit prison system (much like the "chain gangs" of yore) is still slavery. Overwhelmingly people of color are caught up in the justice system and there is a structural cultural bias that puts them there. They're building your office furniture (or your expensive panties, if you watch Orange is the New Black) for pennies on the dollar (more like fractions of pennies on the dollar).
Of course, the motives of *individuals* and personal stories may or may not coincide with the official political statements, articles of secession, etc. But as Burns points out, the issue of slavery was kicked down the road when our nation was formed, and it didn't resolve itself. It still hasn't resolved itself.
The for-profit prison system (much like the "chain gangs" of yore) is still slavery. Overwhelmingly people of color are caught up in the justice system and there is a structural cultural bias that puts them there. They're building your office furniture (or your expensive panties, if you watch Orange is the New Black) for pennies on the dollar (more like fractions of pennies on the dollar).
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Bookfan
- For the Love of Pigs
My library has "Night" classified as:
940.5318 W651N
which is non-fiction. I was just entering it on my Goodreads list and the fiction/non-fiction thought crossed my mind, cause I thought I'd seen it in the fiction section. But even if it had been fiction inspired by real experiences, it doesn't mean Elie Wiesel didn't experience those things.
Erinspigs -
Anyone who says he isn't what he says he is & wasn't in a concentration camp sounds like a holocaust denier to me. Sounds like they have an "agenda"
940.5318 W651N
which is non-fiction. I was just entering it on my Goodreads list and the fiction/non-fiction thought crossed my mind, cause I thought I'd seen it in the fiction section. But even if it had been fiction inspired by real experiences, it doesn't mean Elie Wiesel didn't experience those things.
Erinspigs -
Anyone who says he isn't what he says he is & wasn't in a concentration camp sounds like a holocaust denier to me. Sounds like they have an "agenda"
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snowflakey
- E's Moriarity
Fascinating article about the demographics of Neo-Confederates in North Carolina.
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snowflakey
- E's Moriarity
It is really disturbing, but facts are helpful if you want to fight ignorance, bigotry and prejudice.
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Lynx
- RESIST
This is a pretty horrifying look at the Patriot Act and how it could be used to seize the assets of protesters:
https://www.aclu.org/how-usa-patriot-act-redefines-domestic-terrorism
"The definition of domestic terrorism is broad enough to encompass the activities of several prominent activist campaigns and organizations. Greenpeace, Operation Rescue, Vieques Island and WTO protesters and the Environmental Liberation Front have all recently engaged in activities that could subject them to being investigated as engaging in domestic terrorism. "
Seizing assets without a conviction - man, this is so unfair! There have been numerous instances of its misuse by police departments.
The ACLU would like the classification of a domestic terrorist to be redefined.
https://www.aclu.org/how-usa-patriot-act-redefines-domestic-terrorism
"The definition of domestic terrorism is broad enough to encompass the activities of several prominent activist campaigns and organizations. Greenpeace, Operation Rescue, Vieques Island and WTO protesters and the Environmental Liberation Front have all recently engaged in activities that could subject them to being investigated as engaging in domestic terrorism. "
Seizing assets without a conviction - man, this is so unfair! There have been numerous instances of its misuse by police departments.
The ACLU would like the classification of a domestic terrorist to be redefined.
I’ve landed a contract position that will take me to Kenya in the next couple of years. 3 months this year beginning in August, 2 trips of 3 months next year, then 2 months 3 times year after.
Through a security company I’ve done work for, I will be going with 4 other people to assist in the training of some field techniques and training in the use of new equipment the government is receiving to aide in the capturing, or otherwise, of poachers.
Apparently, several large companies have recently contributed some large amounts of money to prevent poaching of elephants and the government is serious about stopping it, as well as the graft and corruption in government that has plagued prior efforts – I hope so.
It will have its difficulties but It feels like the best thing I have ever done. It feels like a chance to make it all right and worthwhile, a real chance to do something, to maybe make a difference.
The being away stinks but next year around the second trip my family and I are going to arrange about a month long vacation in Africa. Africa, the most beautiful place in the world. I will send photos for sure.
Through a security company I’ve done work for, I will be going with 4 other people to assist in the training of some field techniques and training in the use of new equipment the government is receiving to aide in the capturing, or otherwise, of poachers.
Apparently, several large companies have recently contributed some large amounts of money to prevent poaching of elephants and the government is serious about stopping it, as well as the graft and corruption in government that has plagued prior efforts – I hope so.
It will have its difficulties but It feels like the best thing I have ever done. It feels like a chance to make it all right and worthwhile, a real chance to do something, to maybe make a difference.
The being away stinks but next year around the second trip my family and I are going to arrange about a month long vacation in Africa. Africa, the most beautiful place in the world. I will send photos for sure.
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bpatters
- And got the T-shirt
This is the funniest thing I've seen in a while:
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/low_concept/ ... ly_here.html
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/low_concept/ ... ly_here.html