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I have an interest in the distribution of misinformation particularly as it relates to political issues. I write frequently about political issues on Facebook and recently I ran afoul of Facebook’s concern for misinformation. AS you can see, I contested … Continue reading →

I was working on my computer as I assume many of us are doing now. All at once, my online activity froze and a screen refresh brought up this announcement. We have not paid our access subscription fee and we … Continue reading →

There is no way anyone should make light of our present circumstances. Our near future is uncertain and there is no way to know what the coming months will bring. I have been trying to think how present circumstances might … Continue reading →

I had this view while sitting on the lanai a few days ago. Cindy brought her iphone and captured the image. The normal bunch of nenes and a snow goose. This seems the type of photo that might be the … Continue reading →

As I understand the problem of identity politics, people are willing to ignore facts that contradict what they see as a party linked position because party affiliation is part of their personal identity. Like religious affiliation, gender identity, and perhaps … Continue reading →

The label of “socialist” is being deployed as a political weapon despite the lack of sophistication in having an understanding as to the meaning of the word. Fighting a pandemic must be a “socialistic” effort. It is essential to protect … Continue reading →

I read in the Tribune that the Minneapolis area housing market is the fourth hottest in the country. I can believe it. For the past several months we have been constantly bombarded by offers to purchase our home. The requests … Continue reading →

A recent study suggests these classes could be increasingly important. Researchers at Princeton and New York universities found that Facebook users 65 and over posted seven times as many articles from fake news websites, compared with adults under 29. Fellow … Continue reading →

I wrote this three years ago. Facebook recommends you of past posts and this is what came up today. I continue to hold this position and may be even more concerned that others see the country and world in a … Continue reading →

So much regarding the future of this country seems to come down to who it is we are willing to trust. The execution of many government functions depends on employees who work across different administrations and are there to do … Continue reading →