These selected commentaries and news stories from various reliable sources will reflect my world as I observe it. Subjects cover a wide range, from natural and human-created disasters, war, crime, politics, murder and religion to love-hate relationships; from the wonderful to the horrendous to the somewhat silly; and often my personal thoughts. Links to real news and information. -- Toney Atkins
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Rodney Pugh, David Zeledon Attacked By Africanized 'Killer' Bees In Florida
Rodney Pugh, David Zeledon Attacked By Africanized 'Killer' Bees In Florida
From The Huffington Post
Number Of Radical Anti-Government Groups ‘Reached An All-Time High’ In 2012, Report Finds
Number Of Radical Anti-Government Groups ‘Reached An All-Time High’ In 2012, Report Finds: pThe Souther Poverty Law Center released a new report on Tuesday finding that “the number of conspiracy-minded antigovernment ‘Patriot’ groups reached an all-time high of 1,360 in 2012″ and that the number of hate groups has remained at “near record levels” of more than 1,000. The group is calling on the Departments of Justice and [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins writes: Thanks to those of you who have noticed that this and my other blog, in addition to my web site, www.toneyatkins.com/ , brought this and other Southern Povery Law Center reports about right-wing extremists/hate groups to readers' attention even before some TV cable news channels started paying attention to them. No, I am not presumptuous enough to believe any of them saw my blog postings. Like any other newsman, however, I sometimes feel good to think that I have "scooped" someone with my coverage -- even the reports I did not write myself. This hate group/militia issue is one which all citizens should take very seriously, because their actions possibly can lead to terrible consequences for everyone.
From ThinkProgress.org
Toney Atkins writes: Thanks to those of you who have noticed that this and my other blog, in addition to my web site, www.toneyatkins.com/ , brought this and other Southern Povery Law Center reports about right-wing extremists/hate groups to readers' attention even before some TV cable news channels started paying attention to them. No, I am not presumptuous enough to believe any of them saw my blog postings. Like any other newsman, however, I sometimes feel good to think that I have "scooped" someone with my coverage -- even the reports I did not write myself. This hate group/militia issue is one which all citizens should take very seriously, because their actions possibly can lead to terrible consequences for everyone.
Lindsey Graham: Hurricane Victims Need Assault Weapons To Shoot ‘Roaming Gangs’
Lindsey Graham: Hurricane Victims Need Assault Weapons To Shoot ‘Roaming Gangs’: pSen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) pushed back against efforts to limit the availability of assault weapons during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday by echoing the paranoia of the National Rifle Association and insisting that Americans would need access to AR-15s to protect themselves from “roaming gangs” during natural disasters. Speaking to Attorney General Eric [...]/p
From ThinkProgress.org
From ThinkProgress.org
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