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That Quorum Court at it again

 in Current Events

Beth Coger’s drive to save the rule of law in Washington County Our Quorum Court is problematic in so many ways. Right now we can only roll our eyes at it. But that’s just not enough. The Q Court and parts of Washington County government have real authority over our lives, and they’re not doing a good job of exercising it. Their bungling and manipulation of money were disastrous during covid. The same dynamic is still playing out in other ways. The county attorney, Brian Lester, has demonstrated a lot of incompetence over the years with no accountability. That may […]

OMNI WAR WATCH WEDNESDAYS, #144, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023  

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https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2023/09/omni-war-watch-wednesdays-144-september.htmlWorld Beyond War.   Abolish War.Joe Lauria.   “9/11: Why Americans Are Never Told Why.”Katrina Vanden Heuvel.  “Putin, Prigozhin, and Russia’s Future.” RECENT (AND FORTHCOMING) WORLD BEYOND WAR ACTIVITIESSome find it hard to believe, but NATO is planning a big celebration of 75 years of itself, with meetings beginning July 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C., at which we can expect many presidents, prime ministers, foreign secretaries, and weapons dealers. We are planning a summit on Saturday July 6 and a rally on Sunday July 7, as well as various other actions in the days before and after that weekend — including working with allies planning […]

OMNI CLIMATE MEMO MONDAYS, #145, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2023/09/omni-climate-memo-mondays-145-september.html Jake Johnson.  US “The ‘Planet-Wrecker in Chief’.”Cristen Hemingway Jaynes.  Six Of Nine Planetary Boundaries Have Now Been Exceeded. Fossil fuel expansion in the U.S. Jake Johnson.  “The ‘Planet-Wrecker in Chief’.”  Consortium News (9-13-23).  Planned fossil fuel expansion in the U.S. accounts for more than a third of new oil and gas extraction projects through 2050, according to Oil Change International.  Read here… https://consortiumnews.com/2023/09/13/the-planet-wrecker-in-chief/   Common Dreams The United States was called “planet-wrecker-in-chief” by a report released Tuesday that points out the nation’s plans for a massive expansion of oil and gas production over the next two and a half decades even as it […]

Omni Vegan Potluck is back!

 in Current Events

Sunday Sept 17 – 6:00-8:00 pm – Omni Center Organized by Chip Balew Hi all! Come join us for a delicious dinner as we reunite after the summer break. I look forward to seeing friends there, catching up and meeting more members. If you’re new to the group, or haven’t been in a long while come on out!! We’re hoping to start having regular meetups again, if there’s enough interest. We had a good turnout/time at our Earth Day Potluck, so let’s keep it going! It’s SO nice to have these and connect with like minded/hearted folks. Please bring a […]

Holistically Green Living & Green Homes

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Combat climate change while creating monthly savings, tax credits and tax-free savings month after month. Holistically green living utilizes efficient, affordable and renewable energy solutions. A holistically green home is not only a healthier environment to live in, but it is also a smart financial investment. Orlo Stitt and Michele Halsell will share their knowledge of holistic green living for combatting climate change, and show homeowners how to create savings every month. W. Orlo Stitt, President of The Stitt Group, is an NAHB Certified Green Professional. He has led seminars on energy efficiency across the country, and has won numerous […]

Who is the Ward 1 city council candidate? Here’s an intro to both of ‘em.

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To Anybody in Ward 1, I’d like to encourage you to put the NOVEMBER 14 SPECIAL ELECTION on your calendar. I’m not telling you who to vote for, but one candidate stands out since he’s the spouse of our fine Quorum Court Justice of the Peace for District 12 Evelyn Rios Stafford, and that says something good about him. He has a platform that touches strongly on things we’ve identified as important to us. He’s not well known though, so he’s going to need every vote he can get. The other candidate is unknown to me. He doesn’t mention issues we talk […]

To fix climate change we must do something about the danged economy

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To Fix the Economy, Measure Something Better than GDP. Yes GDP. What’s beyond GDP and economic growth? (Oxfam report) Our addiction to economic growth is the foundational problem that keeps us from solving for climate disruption. But growth is just the way things work isn’t it? How can we stop that? Oxfam makes a case that it’s worth the effort. “… there is a strong case that this outdated metric should no longer be the dominant compass guiding policy making. It fails to distinguish whether economic activity is harming or benefitting people and the planet. Government policies and budgets should […]

OMNI WAR WATCH WEDNESDAYS, #143, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 

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https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2023/09/omni-war-watch-wednesdays-143-september.html Dick Bennett.  Two Books on the US Warfare StateDmitri Kovalevich.   “Class and Nation in the Conflict in Ukraine.” Chris Hedges Report.  “There Are Very Few Good Films About War.  20 Days in Mariupol is an Exception.”   Manufacturing Consentin the Warfare State    I am reshelving my books after a broken water pipe, and am finding books I want to read again. Fred Cook’s The Warfare State (1962)(Mullins UA23.C673) remains a good source of understanding the true nature of our nation—a bully in 1962 and 61 years later still a bully, including still “making verbal declarations of war on Russia.,” still “:less possible […]