Reading time – 3:34 . . . Trump isn’t an idiot for all the stupid, vacuous drivel he spouts. He’s a damned idiot because he refuses to know truth and act properly to save lives, reduce suffering, protect our nation, honor our values and all the rest. Cases in point: – The damned idiot dissolved… [read more]
Thinking About Long Term Ramifications
Reading time – 4:33; Viewing time – 7:08 . . . Ed. note: Read to the end – there are two treats waiting for you there. —————————– First, a heads up. I talked with a woman who is involved with supply at our local hospital. I offered supplies I have on hand, including a handful… [read more]
Fact Checking And What It Means
Reading time – 3:51 . . . In his presser of March 19 Donald Trump said things that are factually untrue. Sad to say, they have enormous impact. For example, From STAT: Trump ” . . . said a new drug for Covid-19, yet to be proved safe and effective, was now ‘approved or very… [read more]
Flash Message for Joe Biden and All Democrats
Reading time – 3:32 . . . Even the most casual observer knows that Donald Trump will spin everything about coronavirus so that he looks good. He will lie, he will try to force revisionist history on us and he will declare in unambiguous terms that only he can lead us out of the pandemic…. [read more]
Destiny
Reading time – 2:46 . . . President Trump has not just bungled facts, spewed false happy talk and continued to lie his way through his presidency and this pandemic. He has also made clear that he is not responsible for anything that’s happening if he thinks it might make him look bad. He told… [read more]
Consequences
Reading time – 3:55 . . . Caution: There’s just a little bit of snark at the very end. Please practice safe snark. We’re still in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, although if they were able to speak for themselves the over 5,800 people who have died of the illness might describe this… [read more]
Brats and Beer
Reading time – 1:47 . . . On March 8 I gave a heads up about what we can expect from Republicans in the upcoming general election campaign. I wrote, The Democratic nominee can expect filth, lies, false associations, fear mongering, muck making, more lies, voter suppression, plus nonstop lies. And it has already begun…. [read more]
Music Musing and Someone You Didn’t Know You Knew
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]
