The Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings should be understood in the context of earlier Japanese atrocities, notably the "Rape of Nanking" and the Manila Massacre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/… (View Post)

Off topic, but about an election: Today is primary election day in Washington state. We have a "top two" primary system, which can produce some entertaining results. Here's a quick summary … (View Post)

Unfortunately, the charge of "racism" is so powerful -- in some circles -- that it is used inappropriately more often than not. It should be obvious, for example, that neither Christians no… (View Post)

The push for "majority minority" districts in the US has helped the Republican Party, net. (View Post)

8,7! A tsunami watch is in place for the entire U.S. West Coast after an 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka region, with warnings also issued in Hawaii and Japan, where waves as h… (View Post)