Category: ethics

American Nazis – Hate Rising

On By Rick McIn ethics, GOP USA, governmentLeave a comment

Trump is nearly gone — retreating to one of his evil billionaire lairs.

But his fleeting success has inspired these A-holes.

… upcoming documentary “Hate Rising,” for which he traveled across the U.S. to speak with white supremacy groups, including Neo Nazis and Ku Klux Klan members, as well as Muslims, Latinos and children who have been victims of what The Southern Poverty Law Center calls “the Trump effect.” …

“The Trump effect” is full of negative connotations and it’s twofold. On one hand, it has given permission to white supremacists and Neo-Nazi groups to express their biases and prejudices. And on the other hand, it has created a lot of fear and anxiety …

Jorge Ramos Exposes Hate Groups’ Rise In The Age Of Trump

Click PLAY or watch it on Vimeo.

Bob Dylan deserves the Nobel prize

On By Rick McIn ethics, musicLeave a comment

Bob Dylan has become the first member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to win the Nobel prize in literature. …

Guardian – Why Bob Dylan deserves his Nobel literature win

Click PLAY or listen to Hurricane on YouTube. My favourite Dylan song.

related – Are these the lyrics that won Bob Dylan a Nobel prize?

In honour of him winning the Nobel prize for literature, we pick out some of Bob Dylan’s greatest lyrics

I subscribed to the Washington Post

On By Rick McIn economics, ethics, government, product endorsementsLeave a comment

The Washington Post has been killing it in recent months. The best U.S. election coverage by far. Even better than Politico. Or the NY Times.

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Like all print media the Washington Post are trying to find a way to survive while switching customers to digital.

I paid $9.99 for the first 6 months – digital edition. U.S. Amazon Prime members can get those same 6 months for free. They hope we get addicted to the service over that period … or forget to cancel the subscription. 🙂 Mine renews at $150 / year, more than I’m willing to pay.

It’s easy to bypass the Washington Post paywall if you don’t want to pay. But I’d like to support them.

No doubt the Washington Post will offer me a lower price when I go to cancel my subscription on April 12th, 2017.

I now subscribe to Economist magazine and the Washington Post. The only two old media companies getting cash from Rick McCharles. So far.

“the knotted gun”

On By Rick McIn ethics, firearms, governmentLeave a comment

The sculpture Non-Violence is also known as “the knotted gun”. It was originally created as a memorial tribute to the legendary singer and songwriter John Lennon, after he was shot and killed outside his home in New York City on December 8, 1980.  …

Here are the final lyrics of his most famous song, “Imagine”:

“Imagine all the people living life in peace
You may say that I’m a dreamer
But I am not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will live as one.”

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(via Mashable)