I don’t know. It could be effective, but it’s kinda like blaming the consumers, while ignoring the producers, suppliers and dealers. Maybe we can charge a higher gas tax to the maker of each vehicle during each refill.

In many circumstances, those who became indentured servants belonged to races that weren’t considered white either, at the time. In fact, few nationalities (other than English, French and Germans) were considered white by Americans. Few of the individuals were considered equals - unless they were wealthy or famous.

If I understand correctly, a background check in Texas can fail you on mental issues only if you have been committed or a judge has declared you mentally defective. The felony crime conviction may trip a background check for her now, but a history of previous medical treatment probably wouldn’t mean squat.

If you’re unwilling to remove at least one object from your ears, you forfeit all right to complain if your order comes back incorrect. You chose to elevate that risk, you must live with the consequences.

Some Texas State Parks started programs a few years ago where you can reserve a spot for two nights and rent supplies: they will provide tents, firewood and various other gear, AND they will have someone greet you when you arrive and demonstrate how to set up your camp, including how to properly build and light a…

“All told, the Trump campaign and the Republican Party raised $1.2 billion with WinRed, a for-profit donation processing service, and refunded roughly 10 percent of it.” - NYT

The sad part: “All told, the Trump campaign and the Republican Party raised $1.2 billion with WinRed, a for-profit donation processing service, and refunded roughly 10 percent of it.” - The New York Times

LOTS of bad calls in the women’s tourney this year. I haven’t even bothered to watch the men’s game.

My favorite was a restaurant in the area that posted this sign:

‘Quintilius Varus, give me back my legions!’

Surely, you must concede that the Caffeinated King was funny as hell because he creeped people out:

You have to concede that the “Caffeine King” was funny as hell - mostly because he creeped people out.

ZSJL = not horrible, but a little less than meh. Not a single likable character except for Lois and Martha (WW was all work and no play. Even Barry’s lines fall flat). An improved backstory for Cyborg, but nothing original or innovative about telling it (even if it had been his own movie, there wouldn’t have been an or…

Is it urgent/must be dealt with today? Schedule a virtual meeting.

Comic book covers: The origin of clickbait headlines.

This podcast is further confirmation that advanced degrees don’t equate to intelligence.

My first reading of the headline woke me up:

Basically, yes and yes. If they know you’re stopping at $20, slowing the flow reduces the “water hammer” effect when flow cuts off completely, which reduces wear and tear on all parts of the system. Broken parts and even tiny leaks in lines cost money. It’s done more for expense reduction than safety, but both play a…

It’s starting to look like Beto O’Rourke is going to run for Governor, so please mention his name in any Cruz story from now on. I don’t know how skilled Beto is as a politician - his jump at the Presidency instead of tackling Cornyn made him seem pretty short-sighted - but the guy knows how to shine the spotlight on…

Denture check?