Reading time – 1:22 . . . A while back a commercial caught my ear because of the music playing in the background. It was a piece of our music and it dawned on me that this was a most unwelcome tunes grab. Since that time I’ve noted more of that kind of thing and… [read more]
Potpourri v10.0
Reading time – 4:31; Viewing time – 7:49 . . . First, some stories you may have missed because of the torrential downpour of coverage of the primary elections and COVID-19. And don’t miss the BREAKING GOOD NEWS at the end. First Story: Drugs It is notable that our government is at least putting on… [read more]
What’s The Difference?
Reading time – 1:59 . . . Following Amy Klobuchar’s announcement that she was dropping from the presidential nomination race and indicated that she intends to endorse Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders was asked for his reaction. Reporter’s Question: Are you concerned about the moderates consolidating behind Joe Biden? Bernie Sanders: Look, it is no secret…. [read more]
Science and The New Police Squads
CAUTION TO SENSITIVE READERS: This post contains snarky descriptors that include a couple of words Mom told you not to say. Reader and viewer discretion is advised. ————————— Reading time – 4:05; Viewing time – 6:27 . . . We’ve had many years of various people denying science: It’s Sen Marco Rubio (R-FL) denying global… [read more]
Enough is Enough
Reading time – 1:56 . . . (Jack is standing behind the island counter in his kitchen. A sunny back yard is seen through the windows behind him. He pumps his right arm up and down for emphasis as he speaks.) We’ve heard this socialist, communist-sounding stuff for far too long. Bernie keeps pushing free… [read more]
How The Country Was Lost – in Retrospect
Reading time – 4:03 . . . It started well before the 2016 election. It started with birtherism. The formal start of Donald Trump’s campaign began with a vile slur against Mexican people coming to this country. That was the first clear indication of the torrent of hate mongering to come. It continued with his… [read more]
The Fine Points of Losing an Election
Reading time – 2:10 . . . Following the Nevada debate . . . Trump’s vile-sters will do all the opposition research – all of it – and they’ll have the ugly crap to sling during the general election campaign, so last night’s 2-hoiur display of said crap would come out anyway. But last night… [read more]
Potpourri v9.0
Reading time – 3:19 . . . I haven’t done the research, so I don’t know if William Barr is the most morally corrupt, Constitution flaunting Attorney General we’ve ever had, but surely he’s a strong contender for the title. How proud his mother must be. Lest we forget, Roger Stone was convicted on seven… [read more]
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? v2.0
Reading time – 1:21 . . . Trump drives ever more lawlessness; then career people resign in protest. I get it. Makes sense. They don’t want to be a part of his criminal activities or the destruction of our democracy, so they both make distance from Trump and make a public statement. The concern I… [read more]
Some Good News
Reading time – 2:10 . . . This is Maria’s story. Some facts and names in this retelling have been changed to protect the participants; however, this is a true story about real people and it is a victory on so many levels. Maria fled Central America after being branded a “traitor” by the violent… [read more]
