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For obvious reasons, Jimmy Kimmel and his writers aren’t too popular with Trump supporters. But we all must admit that they have a gift for political humor.

Political Humor at its Best

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The Senseless War in Iran

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Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, wanted his masterpiece to serve as a philosophic direction for humankind, teaching intellectual curiosity, tolerance, and compassion.

At left is what he thought about war and its role in civilization.

If he could see what Trump is doing in Iran right now, he’d be rolling over in his grave.

The Senseless War in Iran

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The Limits of My Language

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“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”  — Ludwig Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico‑Philosophicus
I often think about this.  It does seem plausible that people who speak and read different languages experience their lives in ways that may be materially different than I do my own. This seems to imply that our conversance with our language affects the way we think.
But I wonder if this is simply a frailty of the Western world.  Do those who achieved Zen Buddhist enlightenment mentally pronounce each word of their thoughts, like I do my own?  I doubt it.
I used to know a polyglot who told me that when she travelled, it would take her a couple of days before she started to dream in the local language. That’s food for thought, isn’t it?

The Limits of My Language

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Trump’s Popularity on “The Continent”

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I can’t swear that the data at left is accurate, but it certainly rings true based on the considerable number of Europeans I meet each month. They tend to disapprove of lawlessness, stupidity, and wars that are unnecessary and illegal.

By comparison, Americans are uneducated savages.

Trump’s Popularity on “The Continent”

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