“I have a fundamental right to be protected by my government, especially in times of war. My children and I deserve to return to the safety of the U.S.”
The post Americans Stuck in Gaza Sue the U.S. for Leaving Them “Trapped in a War Zone” appeared first on The Intercept.
(With thanks to Dr. Henry Gorman)
Aristotle: Be good for goodness’ sake.
Plato: To be “good” or “nice” is to cultivate one’s knowledge of Santa and to choose actions that make him happy. For these purposes, “Santa” can be defined as a bearded featherless biped in a red suit.
Diogenes: Pluck the fattest chicken you can find, paint it red, glue cotton balls to its chin, and say, “Behold: Santa!”
Epicurus: As long as you savor it, you can eat exactly one cookie off the plate you left out for Santa.
Marcus Aurelius: Worrying about whether Santa perceives you as “Naughty” or “Nice” is an impediment to your flourishing. Cultivate a state of indifference as to whether you receive presents or coal.
Thomas Aquinas: Sometimes, Santa brings you items with the accidents of presents, but the essence of coal (e.g., wool socks).
Biden is running out of time to stop another Trump execution spree.
The post Power of the Pardon appeared first on The Intercept.
