And why we insist on blaming them for it.

By Jia Tolentino @ NewYorker. com and for their Dec. 4 paper issue, available online now

Is a well-written summary review of all major theories on topic, as in "fun to read," as well as of recent books on topic. So I would say: required reading for those interested in opining on same!

So they can finally watch Lawrence of Arabia...

If you dig maps, this post's for you.

https://decolonialatlas.wordpress.com/2017/12/09/back-to-the-land-us-map...

Of interest are the maps of water stress levels. I'm good for about the next 50 years or so. If any of you dag-o-la-dites need a glass of water, please stop by the house and get some because Mr. flower and I have plenty.

Bring your own dixie cup.

The commission could reduce the number of superdelegates by not making members of Congress automatic delegates. It could require the superdelegates not endorse any candidate until after the final nominating season contest. Similarly, it could recommend state parties to open their primaries to independents—just not anyone already registered with another party.

Some House Republicans believe that Congress should cut Americans off government anti-poverty programs in part to help grow the national economy.

“For us to achieve 3 percent GDP growth over the next 10 years from tax reform, we have to have welfare reform." Rep. Rod Blum (R-Iowa)

By Taylor Hosking @ The Atlantic, Dec. 5

Black Lives Matter and Donald Trump’s agenda are inspiring some police to more vocal advocacy. But their project—ending racial bias in the profession—is a decades-old one.