Social Media Musings

George Waas

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Since the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, I have posted numerous essays and other commentaries on Facebook. They are of varying length on matters of politics, law, history, personal matters, and other subjects as well. My first book on social musings contains 142 Facebook posts. My second book is a continuation of my posts, an additional 118. My third book adds another 104 posts to my list. My fourth book adds 78 more. I believe in an informed citizenry that relies on facts, logic, critical thinking, and reasoned judgment. At a time when too many people rely too heavily on social media and the misinformation from those sources; at a time when anger and rage too often replace common sense and critical thinking, it is hoped that the essays and social commentaries in this my fourth book on social media musings will inspire dialogue and further citizen involvement in their communities.

Sujets

• Media Studies
• Social Media
• Social Science
• Political
• Essays
• Sociologie, société et politique
• Thought
• Politics
• Facebook

Informations

• Publié par: AuthorHouse
• Date de parution: 07 décembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781665577410
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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SOCIAL MEDIA MUSINGS
Book 4
GEORGE WAAS


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Published by AuthorHouse 12/06/2022
 
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CONTENTS
Introduction
 
A Comment On Presidential Leadership.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Prides Himself On Sending Two Planes Of Migrant Workers To Massachusetts On Taxpayers’ Dollars, Saying “We’re Not A Sanctuary State.” Heartless.
Trump Threatens Violence If He’s Indicted For Stealing Classified Government Records. Is He Worth It?
About Those Presidential Records.
Indict Trump Now? Let’s Rethink This.
Revulsion And Reality
The Republican Party’s Disinformation Plan Continues
DeSantis Calls Trump A “Moron.” Welcome To The Club
The Supreme Court’s “Shadow Docket” Further Erodes Its Legitimacy
Gadsden County Commissioner Appointed By Gov. DeSantis Resigns After KKK Costume Photo Emerges
Trump Doesn’t Have To Prove That The Fbi Planted Evidence At His Mar-A-Lago Estate.
After Voting Against Storm Aid As A Congressmen, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Is Pleading For Federal Money For Hurricane Relief: Rank Hypocrisy.
Donald Trump Sues CNN For Damaging His Reputation. Is The Possible?
“When You’re Rich, They Think You Really Know.”
The FBI, Hunter Biden And Donald Trump: Reverse “Whataboutism”
Why I Am A Democrat, Part II
The Supreme Court And The Voting Rights Act: How We Got To Where We Are.
The Evil Of Two Lessers?
Is Bigotry Becoming Mainstream?
This Is The Latest Example Of What The Rule Of Law Means To The Republican Party.
House Committee Subpoenas Trump To Testify Under Oath
Trump Responds: “Loves The Idea Of Testifying.”
People Are Kind….Until You Disagree With Them.
Another Mass Shooting. Here’s A Suggestion That Might Work.
What Is A Cult?
Does Donald Trump Have A Mental Health Issue?
It’s Not Strength, It’s Weakness.
Why?
Time To Get Off The Trump Train?
Are There Both Sides To All Issues? I Hope Not.
“Getting Old Isn’t For Sissies.”
On The Republicans’ Threat To Impeach Joe Biden, Merrick Garland And Christopher Wray—And Anyone Else.
It’s Time For That “Common Ground” Discussion, But First….
The Raging Debate Over The Rule Of Law And Requiring Top Government Officials To Testify Under Oath.
Microphonitis
Pence Advocates Religious Intolerance.
The Time-Worn Issues Again: The Economy And Crime. The Cure Could Be Worse Than The Illness.
“Love Will Keep Us Together”: Songs Send A Powerful Message
Republicans Continue To Rely On A Warped, Revisionist View Of The Real History Of The Two Major Political Parties, And The Perception Of Increased Crime.
Florida Is A Leader In Banned Books. Is This Leadership?
Tom Brady Washed Up? Hardly.
Frustration Mounts.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Must Testify Under Oath Before Georgia Officials Investigating Attempts To Influence The 2020 Presidential Election Results.
The Deep State And “American Resistance.”
Interesting Historical Information About Our Presidents Over The Past 100 Years.
An Election Like No Other
Republicans’ Campaign Is Based On Three Myths.
The Sad State Of American Print Journalism--And A Personal Story.
Ending The Vicious Cycle Of Fear To Suffering Before It’s Too Late.
The Democrats’ Campaign Disconnect And The Republicans’ Non-Existent Plan To Fight Inflation.
Where Do We Go From Here?
This Is The Pot Calling The Kettle Black.
Who Controls Social Media Content? No One.
No Red Wave, But The Promise Of A Battle Royal In Florida As The Parties Gain Their Footing.
As The Dust Settles, Speculation Abounds.
A Subtle Message To Republicans: Proceed At Your Own Risk
Politics Is A Blood Sport. Just Look At The Battle Between Trump And Desantis.
The Answer To The Voters’ “Rigged Election” Rejection Is Republican Party Tone-Deafness.
Do The House Republicans Have A Political Death Wish?
The Republican “Plan” To Fight Crime: The Devil’s In The Details.
Welcome To The Wacky World Of The “New” Republican Party
Eight Billion People.
Out Of Touch With The Rest Of The World; In Touch With The Republican Party.
Be Careful What You Wish For.
High Crimes And Misdemeanors Isn’t Whatever The House Of Representatives Says It Is.
A Note About Tax Cuts, Welfare Programs, Crime And Immigration.
If The Russians Crossing The Ukraine Border Is An Invasion, Why Isn’t The Mass Of Humanity Crossing America’s Southern Border Also Called An Invasion? My Answer.
Immortality: Plant A Tree, Have A Child, Write A Book
“It Was A Time When Strangers Were Welcome Here.”
Should The Trump Special Prosecutor Consider Filing All Charges For A Single Trial, Or Divide The Charges For A Second Trial?
Is Mass Shooting The Price Of Freedom In America? Perhaps It’s Time For A Form Of Strict Liability.
Dealing With Hate: Universal Condemnation And Ostracization, And Universal Compassion.
“Live And Let Live” Or “Mind Your Own Business.”
“What Can Professors Expect From Their Students? Apparently Not Much.”
The Sad State Of Mass Shootings In America.
It’s Joe Biden’s Fault For The Nation’s Political Divisiveness: What Utter Nonsense!
How Does Donald Trump Remain A Political Force Despite His Bad Conduct?
The Importance Of Pets In Our Lives.
Perfecting The Plan.
Interminority Discrimination Plays Into A “Divide And Conquer” Mentality.
A Dialogue On The First Amendment’s Freedom Of Speech, Right To Assemble And Petition For Redress From Grievances.
It’s All Coming Out In The Wash.
America Already Has Socialist Programs—You Probably Benefit From Them.
The Free State Of Florida.
INTRODUCTION
In 2022, I wrote a book titled “Social Media Musings.” In the introduction, I said I am the product of two professions driven by inquiry and skepticism, journalism, and law.
I noted that both professions are founded upon logic, rational thinking, critical analysis, and sound judgment. So, when I see something that doesn’t make sense, defies logic, is irrational, or otherwise off-the-wall, I ask questions and search for answers.
I also confessed that I am a Facebook junkie, although not necessarily enamored with social media. There is certainly far too much misinformation, flat-out wrong information, etc., being spread on social media. And we know that “a lie travels around the globe while the truth is putting on its shoes.”
In that book, I said that, for the most part, I kept my opinions to myself, or shared them with family and friends, until the January 6, 2021, attack on our nation’s capital. Since then, taking to heart the note on the Facebook page that says, “What’s on your mind,” I’ve posted my thoughts and opinions about various situations on a variety of subjects. Many of my posts are quite lengthy, solely because of the importance I place on fact, analysis, reason, logic, critical thinking, and sound judgment.
I then included in my book, in chronological order from January 6, 2021, to February 2022, my posts on a variety of subjects, mostly—but certainly not all— on politics. Since that book was published in March 2022, I continued to post of Facebook, hoping to continue a national dialog on issues of great public importance, which resulted in Book 2, which was also published in 2022. But I didn’t stop there. I also published Book 3 that same year. But I didn’t stop there.
I hope that by this time, it is obvious that social commentary makes up the overarching theme of my posts. The purpose of social commentary is to provide discussion, including analysis, on social, cultural, political, or economic issues that affect all of us. A major theme of social commentary is to implement or promote change by informing the general public about a given problem and appealing to people’s sense of justice.
And from what we’ve experienced over the past few years, we need change.
You don’t have to be a famous entertainer or athlete to engage in social commentary. All too often, we equate fame and notoriety with intelligence and depth of thought. Having a social conscience doesn’t depend on fame or notoriety; in fact, there are some whose opinions are influential solely because of fame or recognition; the reality is they haven’t a clue what they’re talking about. Further, as the 2022 election campaigns played out, there were several candidates who repeatedly demonstrated ignorance and stupidity, yet garnered millions of votes. Ignorance and stupidity must never become fashionable or acceptable. Enlightenment must always trump darkness.
What allows a person to offer meaningful social commentary is being sufficiently educated to comment rationally and reasonably on relationships among people and between people and their government.
At the heart of any social com