When rivers caught fire and bald eagles were poisoned: why we need the Environmental Protection Agency

I recently read a story about India’s Silicon Valley and problems there with pollution so bad that lakes and streams were catching fire. I’m old enough that I remembered it happening here, back in the dark days before the EPA. Companies were dumping toxic chemicals into the waterways and air, and we were all worried that the lack of clean air and water would lead to our destruction.
We got smart and made changes, and now people barely remember just how bad things were back in the 70s. We must not allow profits to outweigh preserving our existence. If we don’t take care of our world, it will no longer be able to support us.
We can’t let 45 and his band of wealthy robber barons rape our planet for profits. They must not be allowed to trade the future of humanity for their own gain.

http://bit.ly/2m2TKKx

Sanders mocks Trump on health care – CNN Video

You go, Bernie!
The important take away here is that Trump thought it was going to be simple/easy. That should be a tell as to how fucking clueless he really is. And, apparently, having all the smartest, richest and best advisers around you doesn’t necessarily make you any smarter or better at your job.

http://cnn.it/2m30qbN

When rivers caught fire and bald eagles were poisoned: why we need the Environmental Protection Agency

I recently read a story about India’s Silicon Valley and problems there with pollution so bad that lakes and streams were catching fire. I’m old enough that I remembered it happening here, back in the dark days before the EPA. Companies were dumping toxic chemicals into the waterways and air, and we were all worried that the lack of clean air and water would lead to our destruction.
We got smart and made changes, and now people barely remember just how bad things were back in the 70s. We must not allow profits to outweigh preserving our existence. If we don’t take care of our world, it will no longer be able to support us.
We can’t let 45 and his band of wealthy robber barons rape our planet for profits. They must not be allowed to trade the future of humanity for their own gain.
#EPA #KeepEPA #ImpeachTrump #Impeach45 #NotMyPresident

http://bit.ly/2m2TKKx

Trump grades his presidency: C+ for “messaging,” but A+ for “effort” and A for “achievement”

Yes, THIS is why we can do without “A for Effort” – this mentality goes right along with awards for participation, with which we delude our children with false success. You don’t succeed just because you show up and try hard. You get an A for doing EXCELLENT work. Perfect Attendance and effort doesn’t really mean shit unless you pass the tests and make the grades.

http://bit.ly/2m2JtxZ