Wednesday, May 21
Robert Reich
Office Hours: What the hell do Trump and his regime really want?
What's their motive for trying to destroy America?
Friends,
I was struck by something J. Michael Luttig, a former federal appeals court judge appointed by President George H.W. Bush, wrote recently to columnist Thomas Edsall.
Referring to Trump, Luttig said there has never
“been a U.S. president who I consider even to have been destructive, let alone a president who has intentionally and deliberately set out to destroy literally every institution in America, up to and including American democracy and the rule of law. I even believe he is destroying the American presidency, though I would not say that is intentional and deliberate.”
I’m not questioning Luttig’s conclusion. There’s far too much evidence for it. But the deeper question remains: Why do Trump and his regime — and Republicans in Congress who are complicit with them — want to destroy every institution in America?
At A Glance
Newly discovered bright blue frog with copper legs.
Michael Jordan '90s Bulls jersey sells for $2.6M.
A mysterious perfect sphere in space.
Study finds "aha" moments can double your memory.
A short history of US homeownership. (via YouTube)
The 30-second rule for conversations.
A history of the minivan and its recent decline.
How to survive a Komodo dragon. (via YouTube)
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In The NEWS
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Business & Markets
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Politics & World Affairs
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Easting Smart ^ Healthy - Part II
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Yes, it is true that I change my eating habits at age 40, but those changes did not prevent me from having a triple bypass level heart attack, that was corrected with 5 stints as opposed to open heart surgery and recovery.
So, twenty years (age 60) after I stopped smoking and stopped eating red meat and began exercising, I had this profound heart attack while walk on the treadmill. However, the Cardiologist said that if I had not been so damn healthy, that heart attack would have killed me right then and there. My body created its own bypass with the creation of dozens of extra arteries that would not have been done, if I were unhealthy.
Also, at the age of 60, I contracted cancer, and three years later and due to the type of treatment I had been given, I contracted a second cancer. My good health did not stop that from happening, but my good health did keep the cancers from killing me. My healthy body kept the TOXIC TREATMENTS from damaging my body to the point that I never contracted any other serious disease so far (17 years later).
I also discovered that all my exercising and strength training, caused my spine to deteriorate to the point that three years ago, I had surgery to FUSE L2-L3-L4-L5-S1 disks together. That sort of pissed me off when I found out that exercising did that, but the orthopedic surgeon said had I not done the exercising my back problems would have been much worse.
So, the lessons from all of this is that YES, you should maintain a healthy body both by what you eat and how you exercise but it may not prevent bad things from happening however your healthy body may keep you from finding yourself prematurely DEAD!!!
Scientists unlock the secrets of the Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza has stood guard over the desert for thousands of years. Carved from limestone and towering beside the pyramids, it remains a powerful symbol of ancient ingenuity. With its serene gaze and monumental scale, it continues to stir debate and awe in equal measure.
Throughout history, sphinx-like figures have appeared in many cultures. But none have left a mark quite like the one in Egypt. Here, the Sphinx represents strength, wisdom, and divine protection—a guardian carved in stone.
Shaped with the body of a lion and the head of a ruler, the Great Sphinx is thought to reflect the might of a pharaoh. Scholars link it to the sun god Ra, suggesting a blend of human insight and animal strength. Its design may have been a message to the heavens—and a warning to foes.
Elsewhere, the Sphinx takes a more sinister form. In Greek stories, it becomes a beast that tests wanderers with riddles. Those who fail pay with their lives. This version represents the edge of the unknown—where knowledge meets danger.
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