Well, the attitudes and actions of the Evangelical do support one theory. Being self-righteous and gullible in this country is not contributing to its health and happiness. (Enlighten Prisoner comment of 12-31-21)
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Friday, December 31, 2021
Ted Cruz's campaign fund manipulations were obvious attempts to game the system. It has become patently apparent that our methods of buying a candidate into office represents naught but the interests of the money source and totally violates our Constitutional efforts at representative government for all the governed.
Saturday, December 25, 2021
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Americans widely distrust Facebook, TikTok and Instagram with their data, poll finds
Thursday, December 16, 2021
According to every historical document I'm aware of, Jesus Christ was described as a liberal-minded, apolitical, active contributor to the welfare and healing of the poor and feeding indigent members of society while actively usurping demagoguery leaders and the monied heretics.
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The conduct of Trump's attorneys in their challenge for excluding his records from disclosure is a total farce. It totally ignores the already established precedents of the Nixon years that acting as a public office holder means the records and actions taken while you occupied a tax-supported office are accessible because you are totally accountable to those who elected you.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
80 looters simultaneously broke into a Nordstrom near San Francisco, police say: ‘Clearly a planned event’ (On 11-22-21 the Enlightened Prisoner commented thus)
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Many are the times in our country's history when political correctness meant divorcing yourself from the unhinged policies offered by either of the organized parties. This is one of those times. The difficulty becomes finding a place to put your money where it'll have the most impact for your voice. Quality leadership for selection of your "ship-of-state" cause is a difficult thing to find when the media's occupied with chasing those who make little but headline grabbing pronouncements of negative about others, and little of their own credentials, while promoting media profits. But it serves little purpose for the education of the electorate. Sad. (Enlightened Prisoner comment of 11-21-21)
Friday, November 12, 2021
Kyle Rittenhouse is nothing more than a silly mutt. Without a weapon he would have been completely ignored and by-passed by the crowd. He came with an attitude of wanting attention and when he got it couldn't deal with it. His provocation of the situation makes him guilty of causing the outcome. This trial has clearly demonstrated what happens when you put a weapon in the hands of an unregulated militia. If it's an undeclared war, then it's murder. (Comment by the Enlightened Prison on the trial of Rittenhouse 11-10-21)
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Education has always been about the discovery of things you didn't know about before. Taking that information and turning it into opinion or conclusive action is determined by what you are and how you want to see and impact the world. For an outsider to try and control your exposure in order to think like them is little more than a violation of your space. They deserve your shame. (Enlightened Prisoner comment on article describing how Texas Governor Abbott was going to ban and destroy certain School Library books he considered pornographic. 11-10-21)
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
So again the evidence just continues to mount and those who have the capacity to affect justice seem to be in limbo?
"If we do not maintain justice, justice will not maintain us" Francis Bacon
(Enlightened Prisoner comment of 11-3-21 on Washington Post story about evidence that Trump staff gathered at a Washington DC hotel as a command center for efforts to overturn the 2020 election)
Monday, November 1, 2021
One term, vote-defeated, guilty as anyone has ever been, our 45th, the absolute worst example of administrative leadership in our history, and a liar to boot. Morally corrupt and a scam artist for paying his fair share of taxes. And now we find he sought to overthrown our legal process for the smooth exchange of office for no other reason than his bruised ego. What a idiot. And what an Un-American attitude. (Enlightened Prisoner comment of 10-31-21)
Sunday, October 31, 2021
"If two or more persons in any State or Territory, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, conspire to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States, or to levy war against them, or to oppose by force the authority thereof, or by force to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States, or by force to seize, take, or possess any property of the United States contrary to the authority thereof, they shall each be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both."
Friday, October 29, 2021
Until everyone of you who protests a government action that finds a way to care for the elderly can show me you've been directly involved in the current expensive care and support of an elderly family member for a protracted period of time and understand the costs and effort involved, please take you protest and put it where the sun don't shine. You've got no business putting your petty political opinion into this realm of humanized endeavor for those who have paid their dues and are unable to fully care for themselves any longer. And, have found themselves without sufficient savings nor family willing to sacrifice their comfort zone and assist in those life-maintenance demands. We are humans and known for empathy. Well, maybe not all of us. Like that former President we just fired. (Enlightened Prisoner comment 10-29-21)
How come this race to equality on paying taxes is always centered on income tax based on annual salary? Why don't you folks acknowledge that the daily tax burden in this country falls on the folks trying to earn a sufficient annual salary. It comes in the form of Sales Taxes on almost everything they buy, Surtaxes on things they already support through their State's Income Tax, Sales Tax, or property taxes, the excise taxes on car license fees, communication devices, cable, gasoline and tires, alcohol, believe me the list would fill pages. Where's the figures on just how much tax a working person actually pays on a daily bases before we even get to an annual income tax. Believe me again, it's the inconvenient truth about where the real burden of taxation in this country really lies. (Enlightened Prisoner comment of 10-26-21)
Saturday, October 23, 2021
(In answer to the Washington Post story about the Nevada man (a Republican) who was shocked someone had cast a vote in the name of his deceased wife, and now he's charged as the one.)
Lordy Lordy, so there was a plan to steal the election. But it seems the Republicans had some problems finding enough sophisticated party members to pull off the extra voter cadre.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
It's sad to see folks who took an oath to protect and serve, (in this case the Chicago Police Union's anti-vax call), acting out as pimps for political nonsense. History is not on their side. We grumbled through mandatory seat-belt requirements, then again when indoor smoking was abolished. But hey, in the end we had to admit they were in our best self-interests, weren't they? And besides, media attention makes fools out of the best of us. (Enlightened Prisoner comment of 10-14-21)
Friday, October 8, 2021
"Given Trump’s long-running distrust of the FBI’s handling of the 2016 election, the report says, it was “reasonable that President Trump maintained substantial skepticism concerning the DOJ’s and FBI’s neutrality and their ability to adequately investigate election fraud allegations in a thorough and unbiased manner.”
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Donald J. Trump was a misrepresented candidate for qualifications to serve as President. His elected service was chronologized by his personally arranged tweets that became the official record of his mindset. We have reviewed those records representing his intellectual acuity and find there is no logical reason for affording him recognition as an intelligent being. Questions? (Comment by the Enlightened Prisoner in re the news story that Trump was attempting by court action to reinstate his Twitter account. 10-2-21)
The biggest joke in this country right now is that a cadre of angry old white men have the gall to pretend an opinion of how a woman should treat herself on a question of providing a new life that she alone is responsible for raising. It's politics at its worst and a conflict of interest at best. (Comment by the Enlightened Prisoner on 10-2-21 in re the Roe V Wade argument)
Monday, September 20, 2021
This is just an amazing development. The current Republican leadership cadre will issue statements that speculate on the fault of Democrat's legislative actions, but remain silent on the totally confirmed lies being told by their own members. If the motive of that kind of behavior isn't obvious, you need to take another look at your sense of values. You're in a corner with a bunch of dishonest people. And, if you're continuing to vote them into office you're prolonging the problem, not offering a fix. (Enlightened Prisoner comment of 9-20-21)
Saturday, September 18, 2021
It's becoming obvious that the Republican party has no function in our government any longer. They spent 4 years of Trump time looking the other direction in matters of reckless and irresponsible expenditures, and now have not found a way to reduce government's debt, only a device to cause political hatred for the nation's second political party. A party that is legalized by the Constitution as a partner in providing for "We the People". They're membership has become naught but a self-serving cancer on our nation's domestic tranquility. (Enlightened Prisoner comment 9-18-21)
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
But the critical point being offered by elected Republicans is that the public should feel no confidence in their present government.
Sunday, September 12, 2021
I'm sure the FBI's entire investigative documentation has been properly edited to show how effective conclusions could not be reached by the agency who has the charter for detection and prevention of threats to our internal security that the 911 attack represented. But then, what else to expect from an agency who's primary recruitment is directed at the legal community.
When you accept that a tax-supported agency has the absolute right to withhold a record of its activities from disclosure, (in this case the FBI), you've entered the portal of denial for freedom being a right, but rather a choice best left to others.
The socially unfit have always been attracted to the institution of politics. It's an atmosphere of power and influence where swagger and charisma attract those of weak social skills and needy of attention. Then, to make matters worst, they employ little method for vetting undesirables so long as they create theatre and can produce contributions for unrestricted use to foster and further the power base.
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
I resent an unqualified member of the print media assuming an ability to assess our highest authority on matters of Constitutional decisions affecting US citizens and seeking to treat it as an emotional tool. Any decisions by the Supreme Court will be accompanied by a statement representing the discussions and analysis that resulted in their finding. And, it's put in clearly worded print.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Trump of course, is an intellectual midget, But, what he mostly has lost face on was the fact that US Citizens run their government, the government does not run them. And in that there's a lesson that must again be outlined for white privileged elitists.
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Trump and his policies were given four years to demonstrate their collective benefit. Then, along came an election and a very sizable portion of US Citizens said, "you're outta here". I guess I miss the daily excitement surrounding his theatre of continual lies, operational chaos, and the constant blame game.
The hypocrisy of the cadre of elected Republican Congressional representatives that are in denial of the Trump implemented January 6th insurrection, can only be described as aiding and abetting an act of sedition against the Constitutional authority of the government they were elected to represent.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Like me, are you getting concerned with these revelations that more and more secret investigations are being directed at Journalists? So why are government's, (and those who practice criminal behavior), so intent on getting in the way of journalists practicing their trade?
(On 7-20-21, the Enlightened Prisoner said thus)
Government secrecy for investigations already are at the height of absurdity. There was a premise in the formations of this country that the common sense of the electorate deserves as much respect as judicial decision. Isn't the Justice Department aware that time and again the electorate has opted for greater expansion of Sunshine Laws. The rules of discovery are a fragile path to ensure the effectiveness of a democracy and their administration are too important to be left totally in the hands of lawyers. But yet, here it is happening again. And so it goes.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Apparently conservative radicals in the Republican Party believe they have bought and payed for the government they want. And then somehow, put their belief in a leader that has stiffed or cheated on his business contracts, has an amazing capacity to lie incessantly, has no moral empathy for naught but his self-interests, and harbors a fear of intellectual honesty and those who are credentialed. Why? What possible motive drives this blind venture towards the destruction of our Republic? (Enlightened Prisoner comment given on 7-11-21)
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Any elected official or candidate who espouses the Trump Big Lie of fraud elections needs to seriously study the Muller Report to realize the 2016 election was the result of interference by a foreign hostile government. If there is an election to be declared fraud, that's the one. Recall also, it was an election that Trump also lost the popular vote. So, you are backing one of our county's most prolific liar's to every come down an escalator and claim an underserved title. (Enlightened Prisoner comment offered on 7-6-21)
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Beginning to look like an organized insurrection, eh? You know these things still must be accredited to a proposed reason. United States citizens don't just up and physically attack other United States citizens because of being unhappy their favorite guy got his due. (A comment by the Enlightened Prisoner on 7-1-21)
Monday, June 28, 2021
I have lived through 8 decades of United States history and cannot recall during that time the absolute idiotic and insulting remarks being made by petty politicians and news analysist about our military until Trump came along and empowered the most crass element of society we're ever known. (Enlightened Prisoner comment made on 6-28-21)
Friday, June 25, 2021
I am completely mystified at the rigidity of allegiance so many conservative Republicans have for Trump; a failed businessman, an uneducated man, a person of low (or no) morals, a person with no family values, a person of no religious faith, and a person who time and again has manipulated and misused rules and norms for personal gain at the expense of others. His campaign that led to election was a staged media event and his administration of government before the overwhelming rejection of his public service was unremarkable. And now, he and his cult seem unable to take no for an answer. And why then is so much time, expense and effort being wasted to prove the disprovable?
Friday, May 28, 2021
Actually, a Congressional committee looking into anything is a waste of time and offers little but a platform to serve an elected official's agenda. The January 6th Insurrection is criminal activity in its worst form. Let's keep the pressure on those investigative agencies presenting evidence for indictments and let the (now honest and competent) Justice Department report to Congress what laws were broken and what stronger legislation is needed to prevent future assaults on our Democracy.
And for god's sake, let those investigative agencies draw the necessary conclusions to hold Trump accountable for his contributions to that Insurrection and justify appropriate indictments.
His criminal intents on creating this mess is the elephant in the room that the Republican party ignores but the majority of the electorate endorses. (Enlightened Prisoner Comment of 5-22-21)
Sunday, May 16, 2021
Liberty and justice for all. Remember the words folks? It's what this nation used for its justification.
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Monday, May 3, 2021
Apparently the professional world of newscasting is unregulated. I understand there's a Journalistic Code of Ethics somewhere but, it's apparent there's also no enforcement when the tenants of professional conduct are violated.
Probably the most serious conduct that's being violated daily is how media personalities on display for profit will curry favor with obnoxious personalities to gain obsequious advantage over competitors.
A favor that also reflects on the obnoxious person granting that favor. This conduct alone is enough to question the rights we afford journalists in our Constituted pledge of non-interference with the "free" press.
But that's the problem isn't it? When does pay for news become a foil for the transgression into news that's scripted and edited for content instead of impartial reporting? Where does it say that accusing all other news sources as "liberal" gave conservative news sources the right to treat what they don't like to hear as "fake news"?
I believe the world of news reporting in this country is in need of the same "reform" attention we're giving the policing profession. (An Enlightened Prisoner comment offered on 5-3-21)
Complicity in Insurrection. Certain Republicans wear that label and deserve the disrespect that goes with it. To thoughtlessly ascribe their name to a disregard for the words and values of our Constitution and deface their responsibilities as members of the People's House in support of the proven lie is disgraceful. (An Enlightened Prisoner Comment offered on 5-2-21)
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Senator Warren has paid her dues and deserves our respect for her opinions and for her efforts as a statesperson of our internal affairs. Her proposals are not that radical and her continued compassion for American's working class exceeds anything offered by the opposing party for sure, and her own party's leadership for certain.
She is, an American of true mettle. (Enlightened Prisoner comment 5-1-21)
Sunday, April 25, 2021
It's been said that the honor of mankind is not how they regale themselves, but how they treat their duty to others.
And that, my fellow citizens, is exactly why our societal stands a better chance with elimination of the pontificating, aggrandized, turbulent regime of Trump. A man who could only provide a spectacle for his bewildered herd. (Enlightened Prisoner comment on 4-25-21)
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
I know, I know, it may be old news but, isn't it about time we again remind the electorate just which party holds the unsurmountable lead in Party members who occupied governmental positions and were removed, indicted, or convicted of criminal activity while holding official office or serving as internal advisors?
Want a hint? Trump's administration alone holds an almost 3 to 1 lead over his other Republican Presidents of modern history, even Nixon. Surprised? (Enlightened Prisoner)
Friday, April 16, 2021
None of us would ever succumb to a totally socialist form of government and the only reason ever given for it happening is in the false narrative of Republican naysayers. But, what if we find out they really do have socially friendly plans for making things better? And the false narratives again prove to be fabrications of political hyperbole?
We've given the Republicans several shots at governance during the recent decades and I'm not remembering anything happening of value, do you?
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Trump was elected because he created a sensationalized image that the media bought into. Then when the media begin getting feedback from staff that Trump was a nothing burger for governance they couldn't admit they'd been taken so, they continued to publish the Trump trademark, blither and blame. And, they were fearful of calling Trump out for this theater because he so personalized threats and blame and this would reflect badly with shareholders.
That's my take on the big picture that put Trump, the Con-man from Queens, in a seat he had no experience, or ability to occupy. It also sadly reflects how we the electorate depend so much on truthful media and they let us down. (Enlightened Prisoner comment of 4-6-21)
Monday, March 29, 2021
When the efforts of you and your ancestors have made the contributions necessary to create and maintain the economy and social structure of a nation-state, and the governing rules are still being made by the limited membership country-club set who would deny your right to participate, it certainly flies in the face of our preamble of equality and justice for all, doesn't it?
In South Africa they called it Apartheid. How say you Georgia?
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Wouldn't it have been nice if we had had a National Recall Referendum available to deal with removal of Trump, the most incompetent, corrupt, and socially inept and uncompassionate President we've had in our lifetimes? And, every Republican Congressional office holder who voted to empower him and the miserable state of our Union, its economy, its disrespect from other world countries, and the disregard for confidence in government that he created?
Steve Bannon is truly the Poster Child for what the Trump Cult had plagued on our country and its moral fiber. The long list of people pardoned by Trump have earned reputations as community misfits and blights on our social order.
The legacy of Trump's regime would be best served by regular publication again and again of the criminal activity history behind their convictions. No better example exists of the monster we put at the helm of our government to serve naught but a criminal enterprise.
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Each Man, Woman, and Child in this world is created in the image of what our religions all call a Supreme Being. It matters not what name they give that Being, what matters is that they continue to hold a mistaken belief (promoted by Religious Leaders and Politicians) that pretend some do not fit or deserve respect because my religion (or political belief) makes me superior to them??? And then the trouble begins.
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Excuse me, did I just read that the most popularly electorate supported piece of legislation in recent history was the 2007, (read 14 years ago!), raise in the Federal wage level?
Could we hear that again, and again, and....
Because I don't believe there's many Congressional Representatives that have much of a clue about what's needed in this country to level the playing field of wages and the chance to share in the richness of our economy's products.
Or is it just the ones from a certain Political Party that begins with a capital "R"? (Enlightened Prisoner comment 3-5-21)
Saturday, February 27, 2021
I don't know who's doing this but I can tell you this much. I've never been so embarrassed for my fellow citizens as has occurred these past months since the mouth of that idiot Trump has sounded off. His phony calls for a nationalized attitude are so hollow and misaligned for anything I grew up with in respect for a World War that rid us of another phony tyrant are just inexcusable.
How he entrances is easy to explain. We have those in our society that want to distrust because they must lack an ability to see for themselves and must be led. Get a clue folks, Trump is a phony. Always was, always will be, and has no redeeming traits of character that deserve our respect. (Comment of the Enlightened Prisoner 2-26-21)
And once again our judicial branch of government in this country is proving its worth over our spineless elected Congressional representatives who hide behind the skirts of an Administrative Branch committed to a dialog of hate, misinformation, and a cowards way. God save our Democratic Republic from the Trump reign of tyranny. (Comment of the Enlightened Prisoner 2-24-21)
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Senator Murray deserves our respect and apologies for the frightful treatment she received at the hands of the Trump-induced mob of insurrectionists while performing her public servant duties. Since her election Senator Murray has been a steadfast supporter of legislative actions that benefit our military, (and their families), and has shown remarkable skills as a bi-partisan chamber member that works to promote fiscally responsible budgetary legislation.
This Impeached Former President innocent of incitement behavior? Nay, his actions were a proven fact. His corral of cowards just happened to be sufficiently stocked with the same people who were sworn to try the facts of this proceeding but, who chose to ignore them in favor of continuing Trump's manifesto of lies, misinformation, and totalitarian style of governance.
The very Senators who swore to uphold and defend the US Constitution, not the man who has dishonored its noble traditions. My Gawd, is there no shame in their wretched souls?
The Trump dynasty was the result of a media blitz filled with manipulation and disinformation that happens when you have no rules in place to provide fact-checking or guardrails preventing interference from those with faulted agendas.
We are electing Public Servants for God's sake and their opportunity to represent their qualifications and motives should not be the result of monetary superiority. Let's find a way to return control for our governance put in the ability to hear directly from candidates, not those who dress them. (Enlightened Prisoner comment 2-14-21)
Monday, February 8, 2021
Today on Face The Nation, Senator Linsey Graham declared the House attempt to Impeach the President as not legal because Trump is no longer a siting President. If he has committed crimes the House should not sit as a judicial court to judge that.
How absurd he becomes when tribal politics are used in an attempt to hold harmless a President who has so offended the oath and obligations of his elected office. Trump has done everything in his grimy power to avoid taking responsibility or being held accountable for his 4 years of misadventures.
Trial by the People's House for his actions that have so cost the taxed revenues provided by those very People? Damn you Senator Graham and any others who would try and thwart the People's right to address our grievances. (Comment by the Enlightened Prisoner 2-7-21)
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Thursday, February 4, 2021
So, was that January 6th assault on our Congressional enclave conducted by our "well-regulated" Militia historical? Well, with Captain Bone Spurs in his self-appointed leadership role it went about as expected.
The chaotic assault did nothing to influence the outcome ordered by the Captain.
The chaos failed to produce a general upraising by the unimpressed and non-supportive public.
Many of the profound patriots were seen to commit acts of silly display, or commit assaults on non-combative targets like doors and windows.
No element of combative greatness surfaced that was sufficient for the 11 O'Clock news.
And, there was no statement offered by Capitan Bone Spurs that promoted any need for continued comic performance.
Which is about how the entire silly, assault on doors and windows non-productive Administration of Trump was conducted. Questions? (Enlightened Prisoner comment of 2-3-21)
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Putting a proven failed businessman, (numerous bankruptcy and collection filings), with judicial court's condemnation of both his attempt at education, (Trump University) and charity, (Trump Family Charitable Trust), in charge truly proved the adage "a fox in the hen house."
And, not only Trump's maligning influence, don't overlook the negative impacts on the CFBP by equally insidious Republican Congressional Representatives. If there is one agency in government that means more to United States citizens than good representative law enforcement and judicial relief, the CFBP was most in need of a new Sheriff in town.
Good luck and Godspeed Director Chopra