It seems Wednesday's inauguration was anti-climatic considering all the security resulting from the fallout of the Capitol Hill insurrection of January 6, 2021. The far right has begun to get a clue that Don was always a con leaving them in the lurch. I also note the delusions of some religious right notables who made failed predictions of a Trump re-election.
I want to add that in a recent episode of "The McFiles," where Mark Taylor makes frequent appearances, he claims YouTube zapped his "official" channel. The same is claimed for host Christopher McDonald, who now has videos under a different channel. Whatever.
#DanaChandler
#suicide
#crime
Correction: Dana Chandler actually lived in Denver, Colorado, at the time of the 2002 murders. The murders took place in Topeka.
A few thoughts about a few things in the news relating to women.
Dana Chandler verdict: https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/crime/2022/09/01/dana-chandler-2nd-murder-trial-double-homicide-charges-hung-jury-topeka/7937917001/
Suicide of Wisconsin anchor: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11174255/Wisconsin-news-anchor-took-life-fianc-called-wedding.html
Discussion of men, women, and porn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKiV7Qgr3kE
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#womenssports
#USACycling
#cheatinginsports
USA Cycling is being put under more pressure from other cycling outfits to be more aggressive in its stance in support of males cheating in women's sports, all in the name of "inclusivity," of course. Total hypocrisy given all the doping scandals and cheating in pro cycling.
Article: https://www.bicycling.com/news/a36130717/crca-usa-cycling-arkansas-anti-transgender-legislation/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=socialflowFBBI&fbclid=IwAR2mCfEi5Y3jt8hKZGh8IuJFdh3vi5_tasZtFDheVLKo94nLroZ9DmJQpB4
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfryoULxIsY
#Hearstkidnapping
#OregonSupremeCourt
In this brief video, I ramble about the Patricia Hearst kidnapping by the small terrorist group, the Symbionese Liberation Army, back in 1974, FIFTY years ago, and the bizarre saga of Hearst. In an unrelated topic, i welcome the unanimous decision by the Oregon Supreme Court abiding by the wishes of the voters when they told those Republican legislative crybabies who walked out of the chambers because they didn't get their way on various issues to go pound sand. These crybaby legislators are not allowed to run for re-election ever again because they had more than 10 unexcused absences from the legislature.
Oregon Supreme Court decision: https://www.opb.org/article/2024/02/01/oregon-supreme-court-rules-republican-lawmakers-walked-out-cant-seek-reelection/
Hearst kidnapping fifty years later: https://www.berkeleyside.org/2024/02/02/searching-for-patty-hearst-roger-rapoport
People magazine on Hearst kidnapping: https://people.com/patty-hearst-was-kidnapped-fifty-years-ago-tomorrow-everything-happened-shocking-case-8557045
Note that FBI poster in the article and the newspaper headline saying she had been arrested. This case has to be the most bizarre kidnapping case of all time.
Salon magazine on why some women are drawn to extremism: https://www.salon.com/2024/02/03/patty-hearsts-kidnapping-the-sla-and-january-6-why-i-study-ordinary-women-drawn-to-extremism/
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#COVIDstimulus
#stimuluschecks
#DonaldTrump
#USCongress
#MitchMcConnell
#NancyPelosi
Update: The original COVID bill with the $600 stimulus check has been flown down to Florida for Trump's signature. It's not unheard of for legislation to be transported for a signature. Of course, Trump will likely ignore it. Again, I will believe a stimulus check is in the works when I see it.
The federal government is scheduled to be shut down on Monday if Congress doesn't get off its ass and do something to keep it open.
Earlier:
A few months ago I did a video here talking about how I would believe a second stimulus bill would become law when I see it. Now with the antics of Congress and outgoing president Donald Trump, I have been proven right. It is all about gamesmanship and to hell with people who are hurting.
I doubt any stimulus package helping the American people will happen before Biden is inaugurated, and that is assuming we have the U.S. Senate.
Articles:
CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/24/politics/house-vote-stimulus-checks-government/index.html
Mediaite: https://www.mediaite.com/opinion/as-americans-wait-for-covid-relief-trump-starts-christmas-eve-tweeting-outrageous-voter-fraud-lies-from-mar-a-lago/
The Hill: https://thehill.com/policy/finance/531565-house-gop-rejects-unanimous-consent-on-2000-direct-payments
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlThWGDDjs4
#advertising
#Adidas
#sexism
What is Adidas thinking with that ad?
CNN Report: https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/10/business/adidas-bare-breasts-bra-campaign/index.html
Adidas Twitter page: https://twitter.com/adidas?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FNe0HK6LC0
#abortion
#womensrights
#havingitall
#LynnFitch
#RoevWade
In one of the most bizarre interviews in recent weeks, Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch gave incoherent reasons for her support and attempt to overturn the longstanding Roe v. Wade abortion decision. She thinks by forcing women to have children they aren't prepared to take care of or to want will "liberate" them to "have it all." I just can't even. I just can't. The stupidity just reeks.
Note: Helen Gurley Brown was married to her husband, producer David Brown, for fifty years, from 1959 until his death in 2010. She died in 2012, arguably the only figure from the sexual revolution from the 1960s who was not a degenerate or pervert.
Her official bio, which mentions no current husband although Wikipedia mentions she has three children: https://www.ago.state.ms.us/about/
Her interview is here. Note comments are shut off, and with good reason. Her remarks are even dumber than what is reported: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw3mONWPPqE
Vanity Fair article: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/09/lynn-fitch-mississippi-abortion-roe-v-wade
Mississippi Free Press article: https://www.mississippifreepress.org/16319/overturning-roe-will-empower-women-to-have-kids-and-careers-mississippi-ag-says/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MKHMYVymDg
What really riles me up is the current push by those who support "traditional values" to limit women's options in life because poor little dudes can't stand it women no longer need them. In a recent video, I talked about the scheme by the right to gut "no-fault" divorce laws, and now we are supposed to cry tears for men because they "suffer" from their wives, girlfriends, or one-night stands getting abortions. Male entitlement is the problem, and there is no solution as long as men refuse to see it or refuse to do anything about it and give up their privileges. Also, a brief mention about an opinion poll that gives little support for cross dresser rights and people also criticizing a man being allowed to cheat in women's cycling.
WP Poll article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/05/05/trans-poll-gop-politics-laws/
Another cycling cheater: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cycling/2023/05/09/tour-gila-director-cycling-trans-row-kill-sport-uci-rules/
Twist in Texas abortion lawsuit case: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/us/texas-man-suing-ex-wife-abortion.html
"Men's White Paper" about the "trauma" they experience when their significant others obtain abortions: https://supportafterabortion.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Support-After-Abortion-Mens-Research-White-Paper-VF2.1.pdf?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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#MetGala
#AlexandriaOcasioCortez
#AOC
The congressperson from New York has long overstayed her welcome in public life.
Article about the Met Gala where she made a dubious splash: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9987913/AOC-slammed-hypocrite-donning-custom-Aurora-James-dress-TAX-RICH.html#newcomment
Another article about it: https://www.vogue.com/article/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-met-gala-2021
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bgy-KH5tEs
#abortion
A couple of recent court rulings and other news on the abortion front.
Articles:
South Carolina ruling: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/01/05/south-carolina-supreme-court-rules-abortion-protected-under-state-constitution-00076576
Idaho ruling: https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/northwest/idaho/article270825387.html
FDA and Pharmacies: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/walgreens-cvs-abortion-pill-mifepristone-fda-rule-change/
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