Here is a list of the 10 most pro-gun Congress people, according to the Gun Owners of America:

1. Thomas Massie (R-KY)
2. Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
3. Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
4. Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
5. Jim Jordan (R-OH)
6. Chip Roy (R-TX)
7. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
8. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)
9. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
10. Andy Biggs (R-AZ)

These members of Congress have consistently voted in favor of gun rights and against gun control measures. They have also been vocal advocates for the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to own and carry firearms.

Notice that the 10 most pro gun congress people are Republican. They need to be voted out of office before the gun problem in the United States can reduced.

Trump's fascist troops have been deployed in American. They stormed the capitol on Jan 6, 2021. They attempted to kidnap the Governor of Michigan. They have stormed FBI buildings. The strut around carrying their guns. They all support GOP political candidates or they are one themselves. They are bullies and must be managed lest they gain power in our democracy.

The United Nations (UN) voted against the war in Iraq in 2003. In November 2002, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 1441, which called on Iraq to disarm its weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and allow inspections to verify their disarmament. The resolution did not explicitly authorize military force, but the United States and some of its allies argued that it provided a legal basis for the use of force if Iraq failed to comply.

In March 2003, the United States and a coalition of countries invaded Iraq without explicit authorization from the Security Council. The invasion was controversial and sparked widespread protests around the world. The Security Council held further meetings on the situation in Iraq, but no new resolution was passed explicitly authorizing the use of force.

In hindsight, the lack of evidence of WMDs in Iraq and the failure to find them after the invasion led to widespread criticism of the war and the decision to invade.

Some have argued that the war in Iraq was a war crime.

For more from Harper's March 2023.

There is no single factor that can fully explain why some people vote for narcissistic psychopaths, but there are several factors that have been suggested as potential contributors:

1. Charisma and persuasive communication: Narcissistic psychopaths can be highly charismatic and skilled at communicating their message in a persuasive way that appeals to people's emotions and fears.

2. Cultivation of fear and anger: Narcissistic psychopaths may also appeal to people's fears and anger, tapping into emotions that can override rational decision-making.

3. Simplistic and polarizing messaging: They may offer simplistic and polarizing messages that present complex issues as black and white, which can resonate with people who feel overwhelmed or frustrated with the status quo.

4. Populist appeals: Narcissistic psychopaths may also use populist appeals, presenting themselves as outsiders who will shake up the system and fight for the common people.

5. Disenchantment with traditional politicians: People who are dissatisfied with traditional politicians and feel like they are not being heard may be more open to alternative candidates who promise change.

6. Confirmation bias: People may also be more likely to vote for a candidate who confirms their existing beliefs and values, even if those beliefs are based on inaccurate or incomplete information.

It's important to note that not all voters who support narcissistic psychopaths are necessarily aware of the candidate's personality disorder or psychopathic tendencies. Instead, they may be drawn to the candidate's perceived strengths and promises for change.

What do you think about the future of democracy?

If you are worried about democracy's future, specifically what are your three biggest worries?

Having identified the threats to the future of democracy what can you do to minimize or eliminate them?

The sixth skill in spiritual intelligence according to Cindy Wigglesworth is awareness of our interconnectedness.

David Cortright has a great article in The Nation, 02/20-27/23 issue entitled "Why Protest Matters.

A few days after the February demonstrations, the New York Times reporter Patrick Tyler wrote that the huge anti-war demonstrations were indications of “two superpowers on the planet: the United States and world public opinion.” The Nation’s Jonathan Schell wrote of the movement’s “immense power” in winning the hearts and minds of the majority of the world’s people.

10 Million around the planet earth protested the U.S. Iraq war which the U.S. started anyway which has been called "criminal" by the U.N.

While the protests did not stop the U.S., 20 years later, increasingly, the Iraq war is a source of shame especially for politicians who voted for it and promoted it.

What have Americans learned from their blunder into Afghanistan and Iraq? In the short run very little, but in the long run we can be hopeful and Americans will learn from their military hubris.

In Texas and Florida today, state authorities are coming for the parents of trans kids. Red states that have been seized by fascist demagogues are purging libraries and schools of books, banning drag shows, and outlawing women’s rights to abortion and contraception.

Sexuality, race, and religion are universally weaponized by fascists. But it usually begins with sexuality/gender.

The ACLU is tracking 371 anti-trans bills across the United States: every one was introduced by Republicans. Most all include draconian criminal penalties. Erin Reed has compiled a map of them on Substack. Many are promoted as being necessary to “protect the children.”

That would be the same children who die by bullets every 2 hours and 26 minutes every day in America. Are injured every 10 to 15 minutes.

For more click here.

Makes you wonder what the heck is wrong with the people of Long Island who elected such a person (George Santos) to represent them? A running theme on this list which I take responsibility for keeping alive is the stupidity of the American voters. Allowing uninformed people to vote is the major flaw in democracy which the founding fathers were well aware of and took steps to try to mitigate. And then there is the media....

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