Expanding Your World

 "We had always thought polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were primarily formed in the atmospheres of dying stars," said Brett McGuire, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Project Principal Investigator for GOTHAM, or Green Bank Telescope (GBT) Observations of TMC-1: Hunting Aromatic Molecules. "In this study, we found them in cold, dark clouds where stars haven't even started forming yet."

Societal disciplines seem to get all the attention. Don't they? I am including entertainment and celebrity....

Okay, clumsy intro. My real point is how uttering fascinating  are the discoveries of science. Not that I am capable of following every term and concept, but there is so much we don't understand. Getting even a reflection of the advances and discoveries into your world is a good thing.

Scientists uncover

In 1868 We Still Cared For Civil Protections

 Posse Comitatus Of 1868

A search result page, just links about an important measure taken to ensure the military does not rule the people.

Roger Kimbal Discusses The Merits and Foibles of a Reality Czar

 To the sane people I know the idea causes a sense of relief until they think about it the wrong hands. Then they become stressed. Because, who among us is at once wise enough and impartial enough to act as the arbiter of truth from fiction? I am sure you think about yourself in this moment, can you honestly say to yourself in those quiet moments that you have the qualifications. Of course, we all, each of us, rely upon our own judgement ultimately. But, are we always fair? Could the presence of an attractive person influence a decision, could a benefit sway a choice? Before I get too far afield, let me introduce Mr. Kimbal's take.

Not for the first time, I found myself wondering why it was that a certain species of progressive regarded books such as “1984” and “Brave New World” as how-to manuals.

Inspired by the NYT

Echoes of Nuremberg- Not All Military Orders Are Legal

 "In March 1968, a U.S. infantry platoon under the command of 2nd Lt. William “Rusty” Calley conducted a raid of a hamlet called My Lai"

The first line from a 2017 article discussing When A Soldier Can Disobey an Order. 

Posted as a reminder, and as proof, of the essential goodness of our Nation in spite of the occasional actions of the few.

Mark Steyn Remembers Rush Limbaugh

 The linked article is from February, 2021 and is a tribute to the late and great radio host. I should have posted this a long time ago.

Btw, it seems longer than twenty one months since Rush left this world. His voice is missed.

Agreeing To Disagree On Comment Boards

 So, to introduce this, let's start with the premise that comment boards, messaging boards, social media in general are fraught with danger if you disagree. Many people are not equipped to listen, and if they are putting their thoughts out for all the world to see, do not want to be shown up.

That said. Sometimes you come across someone who has a genuine respect for the well presented notice of a differing view. I believe that is what happened in the comment thread posted below. I down-ticked a remark, then offered a brief ownership of my potential insult. The original commenter took notice, and even rewarded me for engaging politely. You'll see what I mean.

(Note: Pay attention to the timeline as referenced by the "hours ago" attached to each post)

Perhaps it should have ended there, I was happy to have such a response as he gave initially. (Shown at the bottom of the below section because of the way he selected his response options, a separate thread within the tread). Having received his "At least you gave a reason, so I upvoted your reply." I was already grateful for his exchange.

 Then an hour later he offered more.(See the section above "13 hours ago") Like an invitation to discuss. I guess we can say I accepted the invite.

 

 I will add further thoughts about this experience later. Perhaps he will have more to say as well. 'til then.