his new rule segment “time for a national divorce” was kinda chilling about the county’s seeming desire for secession or civil war. his solution: “If we want to halt this descent into civil war, we have to stop hating each other.”
[…]
As the stabbing of Amess makes all too clear, the problem of politicized violence is endemic around the world. But in the United States, this problem is exacerbated by our tragically lax gun laws.
Gun violence has surged across our country in the past two years, with an estimated 45,000 gun deaths in 2020 — an increase of 15 percent over 2019. Gun sales have similarly skyrocketed. If more guns made people safer, as the gun lobby claims, we would have much less gun violence than other developed nations, such as the United Kingdom. Instead, we have much more.
If more of the insurrectionists who stormed the U.S. Capitol had been armed on Jan. 6, I fear the outcome could have been much worse than it was. The District’s relatively strong gun laws likely played a role in limiting the firearms brought into the Capitol — for which I’m exceedingly grateful, because one of those inside the building was my husband, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.). I feared for his life then, as he had feared for mine 10 years earlier. Both of us went into public service because we were eager to do just that: to serve. We never imagined that by answering this calling, we would be risking our lives.
If we want to encourage the next generation of leaders to pursue public service in its many forms, we must take violent threats and harassment seriously. We must take steps to curb armed intimidation of the sort we saw at state capitals and peaceful racial justice protests throughout 2020.
[continues]
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/22/weather/weather-bomb-cyclone-pacific-northwest-california-rain-snow/index.html
“A “bomb cyclone” with hurricane-like strength and a chart-topping “atmospheric river” will coincide Saturday night into Sunday to unleash flooding rains, wet snow, strong winds and coastal surf across the western US.“
“In addition to the bomb cyclone, California will have to contend with a rare level 5 atmospheric river event.“An atmospheric river marked as a category 4 or a 5 is capable of producing remarkable rainfall totals over three or more days, likely to exceed 10% to 15% of a typical year’s precipitation …”
It doesn’t help that the IRS regularly targets low income people because it is easier to attach their wages for fairly minor infractions rather than face the army of lawyers if they go after the big guys.
the horrible prop gun tragedy in yesterday’s news reminded me of some old theatre plays and movies (like the one back in 1932 “the death kiss”) whose plots revolved around such accidents actually being pre-meditated murders by various folk seeking revenge.
my theory is more along the line of that old quote:
never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity
“These polos make [the Proud Boys] look like preppy Young Republicans, rather than scary bikers . . . in order to win converts and blend into mainstream society.”
“Because of his seniority, when Roberts is in dissent and Thomas is in the majority, it is Thomas who will assign the opinion. That fact alone, could shape the Chief Justice’s thinking going forward.“
This is one bar tab Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) may regret not paying.
Faced with an onslaught of accusations that he engaged in underage sex trafficking—and bracing for criminal charges—Gaetz allowed his license to practice law in his home state of Florida to lapse this month.
On Friday, The Daily Beast revealed that Gaetz had not paid the fees he owes to The Florida Bar, which regulates lawyers there. That mistake prompted the organization to deem him “delinquent” and “not eligible to practice law in Florida.”
Gaetz’s office initially chalked it up to a career change.
“Congressman Gaetz is no longer actively engaged in the practice of law. He is focused on representing his constituents in Congress, not the courtroom,” said his office’s communications director, Joel Valdez.
But after our story published, Gaetz on Friday morning rushed to file a signed petition to get reinstated and pay the $265 fee—plus another $200 in late fees, according to the professional association.
Four attorneys who spoke to The Daily Beast noted that it is extremely rare for lawyers to do what Gaetz had initially claimed—stepping back from his legal career. Instead, attorneys taking a hiatus normally pay a smaller $175 fee to remain “inactive” but still a “member in good standing.”
“A potent system in the central US is stirring up severe weather this weekend that will move eastward early next week, impacting more than 50 million people.“
Garland and them……I think the adults are sifting thru the trash. It’s big and they’re playin’ it close to the vest. This thing is gonna be a Monster. It’s still him and russia and it’s a certified Monster.
A study, published Friday in medical journal JAMA Network Open, says nearly a quarter of individuals who’ve been infected with the coronavirus have problems retaining information and focusing months after contracting the disease. Researchers, examining 740 patients at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York, found that it’s relatively common for people who’ve had COVID-19 before to struggle with things like multitasking.
“In this study, we found a relatively high frequency of cognitive impairment several months after patients contracted COVID-19. Impairments in executive functioning, processing speed, category fluency, memory encoding, and recall were predominant among hospitalized patients,” Jacqueline Becker and other researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York said, according to the study.
The patients were tested between April 2020 and May 2021, the study says. They were all at least 18 years old and had no history of dementia. Researchers found that the patients, about seven or eight months after having contracted the disease, exhibited signs of cognitive impairment.
That includes problems with memory recall and the ability to store new memories, the study says, as well as with making judgment calls and planning.
Some of these patients “cannot function,” psychiatry professor Dr. Helen Lavretsky told NBC News. “They can’t think; their memory is impaired; they get confused when they drive places, that they don’t know how they got there.”
My coworker has lung damage and some memory problems, but says her husband’s memory is just gone. Early 40s, athletic, previously healthy; they went on a vacation last January.
“People who got Covid-19 vaccines were not only less likely to die from the virus, but they were less likely to die from any cause over the following months, researchers reported Friday.”
Part of this is probably because people who get vaccinated tend to be healthier than people who don’t the researchers noted.“
bill last night on halloween:
“… great costumes coming up: rudy giuliani is going as a lawyer, tucker carlson’s going as a journalist…, kyrsten sinema is going as a democrat”
his new rule segment “time for a national divorce” was kinda chilling about the county’s seeming desire for secession or civil war. his solution: “If we want to halt this descent into civil war, we have to stop hating each other.”
along those same lines in wapo today, but without the jokes:
Opinion: Gabby Giffords: The stabbing of a British MP is another example of how violence eats away at democracy
I prefer the Schitt’s Creek version of “Money.”
blueINdallassays:
October 22, 2021 at 11:00 pm
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/22/weather/weather-bomb-cyclone-pacific-northwest-california-rain-snow/index.html
“A “bomb cyclone” with hurricane-like strength and a chart-topping “atmospheric river” will coincide Saturday night into Sunday to unleash flooding rains, wet snow, strong winds and coastal surf across the western US.“
“In addition to the bomb cyclone, California will have to contend with a rare level 5 atmospheric river event.“An atmospheric river marked as a category 4 or a 5 is capable of producing remarkable rainfall totals over three or more days, likely to exceed 10% to 15% of a typical year’s precipitation …”
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/23/entertainment/alec-baldwin-rust-shooting-saturday/index.html
“The “cold gun” remark was meant to indicate that the weapon did not have live rounds…”
“Even blank ammunition can be deadly if fired at close range.“
Hmmm, maybe “prop” guns should not have a chamber capable of fitting any ammo.
Better yet, maybe stop making movies that glorify violence. No guns, no gun accidents, no deaths.
Yes I am a Calvinist.
BiD,
if you can find and link for us the schitt’s creek “money” version, i’ll happily delete the minnelli/grey version and substitute yours.
Play em both…..we got time…..
And for all the bigot piggies
It doesn’t help that the IRS regularly targets low income people because it is easier to attach their wages for fairly minor infractions rather than face the army of lawyers if they go after the big guys.
the horrible prop gun tragedy in yesterday’s news reminded me of some old theatre plays and movies (like the one back in 1932 “the death kiss”) whose plots revolved around such accidents actually being pre-meditated murders by various folk seeking revenge.
my theory is more along the line of that old quote:
never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity
SC “Money” The rehearsal-
BiD & sturge, couldn’t find a full production of the SC version but here are the performers talking about background on schitt’s creek caberet dance
https://youtu.be/E_fIevgcQV
and starting at 2:10 show’s parts of the dance as finally staged
https://www.fastcompany.com/90560741/why-the-far-right-proud-boys-co-opted-these-polo-shirts
“These polos make [the Proud Boys] look like preppy Young Republicans, rather than scary bikers . . . in order to win converts and blend into mainstream society.”
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/22/politics/justice-clarence-thomas-supreme-court-influencer/index.html
“Because of his seniority, when Roberts is in dissent and Thomas is in the majority, it is Thomas who will assign the opinion. That fact alone, could shape the Chief Justice’s thinking going forward.“
It’s just the rehearsal and I love it for all of its clunkiness that ends with them sucking wind.
it’s a rich man’s world…
There shouldn’t have been a live round anywhere near that set, armorer is getting charged (is my prediction)
Everything we own is taxed on assessed value, why not Bezos’ $60 billion paper-fortune?
I wonder whether Baldwin shooting was filmed since he shot the woman running the camera.
Insanity. Miami private school forcing VACCINATED students to stay home.
https://t.co/E0cbtW8OqI
‘Delinquent’ Matt Gaetz Blocked from Practicing Law (thedailybeast.com)
Watching Obama at Terry rally. He’s almost completely gray headed.
The ~brain trust~ running that private school, yikes! Vaccinated kids’ parents will be yanking them.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/23/weather/midwest-weather-severe-storms-weekend/index.html
“A potent system in the central US is stirring up severe weather this weekend that will move eastward early next week, impacting more than 50 million people.“
This is a very handsome blog.
Bat shit crazy Nevada gov candidate:
https://youtu.be/FZJ0Dl_wMiA
Garland and them……I think the adults are sifting thru the trash. It’s big and they’re playin’ it close to the vest. This thing is gonna be a Monster. It’s still him and russia and it’s a certified Monster.
Another Boomer slides off the bell curve. Jay, of Jay and the Americans dies.
I heard he died in a little cafe just the other side of the border.
so that explains why rant paul has been more of an ass than usual.
People Who Had COVID-19 Have Memory Problems Months Later: Study says “They can’ think”(businessinsider.com)
Anyone wanna go in on a Picasso?
Are things so bad that the Bellagio needs cash?
My coworker has lung damage and some memory problems, but says her husband’s memory is just gone. Early 40s, athletic, previously healthy; they went on a vacation last January.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/23/politics/obama-virginia-terry-mcauliffe/index.html
“Don’t boo, vote. Booing doesn’t do nothing.”
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/22/health/covid-vaccines-death-rates/index.html
“People who got Covid-19 vaccines were not only less likely to die from the virus, but they were less likely to die from any cause over the following months, researchers reported Friday.”
Part of this is probably because people who get vaccinated tend to be healthier than people who don’t the researchers noted.“
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