CASE IN POINT:  More of why trust in institutions is a thing of the past.

YOU KNOW, IF THEY DIDN’T INSIST ON LYING TO US ALL THE TIME, DENYING WHAT WE KNOW AND SEE, PERHAPS THERE WOULD BE LESS ROOM FOR CONSPIRACY THEORIES?  Maui wildfires spark conspiracy theories about space-lasers, Oprah land grabs, and suspicious trees.

Even insane ones. And yes, this one sounds insane, but after the last three years of Clownworld, who can blame those who believe in it?

WHAT ELSE S THE TALKING MOP DOING THAT BELONGS TO THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH?  ‘Historic’ Biden Spox Makes Surprising Announcement.

NO. HE REALLY DOESN’T CARE:  Biden’s Response to Question About the Maui Fire Was Even Worse Than We Initially Thought.

I FOUND OUT RECENTLY OUR CHURCH’S PANTRY HAS BEEN DISPENSING THREE TIMES WHAT IT WAS LAST YEAR. MOSTLY TO WORKING, MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES:  Middle Class Meltdown: Thanks To The Reckless Policies Of Our Leaders, ‘Average’ Americans Are In Huge Trouble.

BEING HIDDEN BEHIND THIN AND UNCONVINCING FAKE NUMBERS. DUH:  Rickards: Where’s The Darn Recession?

ON SUNDAYS I HOST A PROMO POST FOR (MOSTLY INDIE) AUTHORS:  Book Promo and Vignettes by Luke, Mary Catelli and ‘Nother Mike.

There is also a vignette writing challenge.

FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON YOU; FOOL ME THIRTY-SEVEN TIMES …  New COVID vaccines are on the way as ‘Eris’ variant rises.

I READ IT FIRST:  Review: The Fourth Bear of God by Denton Salle.

NEW SHOWS ANCHORED BY CHRIS WALLACE AND CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR? SURE, THAT’LL STAUNCH THE BLEEDING:  CNN reveals major anchor overhaul in sweeping bid to lift sagging ratings.

There isn’t enough silicone to fix that sag.

OVERDUE:  Introducing Contempt of Public.

SOMEONE THROW SOME SANDBAGS UP THERE:  Joe Biden’s Race Against the Truth.

NOT WHOLLY UNEXPECTED:  Today’s Blacklisted American: Best Buy joins the bigotry crowd.

SOME RATS CAN SMELL SALT WATER:   Seven prominent Democrats turn on Biden over soft border policies: ‘federal crisis of inaction’.

But… but… but… children in cages!

REMEMBER WHEN THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE GAVE GUIDELINES FOR EXPLOITING LOOPHOLES IN SUPREME COURT RULINGS?  Biden Admin Releases Diversity Guidance for Colleges After Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling.

If you don’t it could be because apparently (so called) “Fascists” don’t try to get around the law for more power. Funny that, uh?

BEING DEMOCRAT MEANS NEVER HAVING TO KNOW ANYTHING:  WH spokesperson botches names, gender of Hawaii Democrat senators.

Biden wants to make sure the “joy” of affirmative action hires goes on and on, in everyone else’s purview.

THEY’LL USE THE INVESTIGATION TO DEMAND HE RECUSE HIMSELF FROM ANY CASE ARGUED BY THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT:  Top Democrats Demand Justice Department Investigate Justice Clarence Thomas.

Since they took down Sarah Palin with law-fare they’ve gotten ambitious.

SO THIS IS WHAT IT’S COME TO …  Supreme Court May Intervene in Pronoun Issue, Says Expert.

First amendment. You can neither control nor compel other’s speech. The end.

THEY’LL CITE THE FAILURES AS REASONS TO ADOPT THEIR PLANS:  New Climate Regulations Could Destabilize Grid, Electricity Operators Tell EPA.

“WHEN SOME ONE TELLS YOU WHAT THEY PLAN TO DO, BELIEVE THEM”:  Japan and Australia Enter New Era as Defence Deal Comes Into Force.

BUT BUT BUT…. THAT’S WHITE SUPREMACY:  San Francisco Parents Call for Algebra 1 to Be Returned to 8th-Grade Curriculum.

ARGUABLY THAT, SINKING THE ECONOMY AND STEALING THE ELECTIONS WAS THE PURPOSE OF THE WHOLE THING:  Many lost during pandemic, but Fauci and others made bank.

GIVEN THE REPLICATION CRISIS, YOU ABSOLUTELY SHOULD DISTRUST AND VERIFY: Distrust the science.

SOMETIMES COMPANIES ARE FORCED TO MAKE BAD DECISIONS:  It’s the Accounting Rules, Stupid!

THAT’S NOT WHAT THE TREATY SAYS:  WHO Pandemic Treaty Will Not Override Sovereignty, Australian Government Says.