Paris (AFP) - A study of nearly 100,000 coronavirus patients has shown no benefit in treating them with anti-viral drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine and even increased the likelihood of them dying in hospital.Hydroxychloroquine is normally used to treat arthritis but pronouncement from public figures including US President Donald Trump -- who announced this week he is … [Read more...] about Trump touted drug shows NO coronavirus benefit, raises death risk: study
Crip Camp (Netflix Documentary)
There is an amazing new documentary on Netflix that is definitely worth watching. It is called “Crip Camp” about a summer camp open only to those kids with disabilities. I attended a similar summer camp in Minnesota, called Camp Courage, when I was a kid, open only to those with disabilities. The whole idea behind these kind of summer camps was to provide an environment for … [Read more...] about Crip Camp (Netflix Documentary)
Trump’s Coronavirus Performance Through the Eyes of Political Cartoonists
Millions of words have been said and written on how Trump has handled the biggest health crisis to hit the nation in more than a century. To adequately summarize the dismal results thus far, would take another few thousand words. While the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” is true in many cases, today’s political cartoons, when done well, can convey ideas so … [Read more...] about Trump’s Coronavirus Performance Through the Eyes of Political Cartoonists
Trump says he won’t close the country if second wave of coronavirus hits
Donald Trump says the won't close the country if a second wave of coronavirus hits. CNBC: President Donald Trump said “we are not closing our country” if the U.S. is hit by a second wave of coronavirus infections. “People say that’s a very distinct possibility, it’s standard,” Trump said when asked about a second wave during a tour of a Ford factory in Michigan. “We … [Read more...] about Trump says he won’t close the country if second wave of coronavirus hits
American billionaires got $434 billion richer during the pandemic
Guess who benefited the most during the pandemic? Forbes: America’s billionaires saw their fortunes soar by $434 billion during the U.S. lockdown between mid-March and mid-May, according to a new report. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg had the biggest gains, with Bezos adding $34.6 billion to his wealth and Zuckerberg adding $25 billion, according to … [Read more...] about American billionaires got $434 billion richer during the pandemic
Guest Editorial: The Obamagate fake out: Bill Barr helps write the GOP’s ‘cry corruption’ playbook
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. Attorney General Bill Barr — who famously whitewashed the Mueller report ahead of time and who just two weeks ago dropped the Justice Department’s case against Michael Flynn — isn’t suddenly practicing objectivity.At a press conference Monday, Barr addressed U.S. Attorney John Durham’s review of FBI behavior in its investigation … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: The Obamagate fake out: Bill Barr helps write the GOP’s ‘cry corruption’ playbook
Right-Wing Tribalism Seems Implacable
One would have thought that the Covid 19 pandemic would have brought Americans together, given all the death, suffering and comparison to a war. Instead it has merely exacerbated the partisan divide between the left and the right. The right simply disregards scientific and medical information and advice and is now aggressively trying to open up the country, notwithstanding the … [Read more...] about Right-Wing Tribalism Seems Implacable
SUCKY MEDICAL ADVICE (Cartoon, Column and Video)
So when Donald Trump boasts about taking Hydroxychloroquine, a drug most medical professionals say doesn’t help fight Covid-19 at all and is probably more harm than good, he’s prescribing it. That’s dangerous. It’s reckless. I’ve said it before and Donald Trump proved it yesterday: Donald Trump does not care about you. There’s much speculation as to why Donald Trump is … [Read more...] about SUCKY MEDICAL ADVICE (Cartoon, Column and Video)
SDSU prof, Ruderman Foundation: How to triage during pandemic
By Jacob Kamaras A newly published paper co-authored by a San Diego State University professor and commissioned by a Jewish foundation provides recommendations on best practices for triage guidelines during the coronavirus crisis. SDSU Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. Joseph Stramondo is one of the three authors of the Boston-based Ruderman Family Foundation’s “Fair … [Read more...] about SDSU prof, Ruderman Foundation: How to triage during pandemic
Report: Trump refuses to unveil Obama’s official White House portrait
Isn't it really time to just come out and say it? President Donald Trump is the pettiest person to ever serve in the Oval Office. His latest escapade will most assuredly be something mentioned in history books to show his capacity for resentment and hatred of those who oppose him. According to reports, in violation of decades of Presidents holding a ceremony for the … [Read more...] about Report: Trump refuses to unveil Obama’s official White House portrait
The Great Trait Debate
When it comes to your health, defined in 1948 by the World Health Organization (c’mon keep reading) as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity,” here’s a little secret. The more your doctor knows about your psychological make up, your personality, the more likely s/he will be able to develop an effective … [Read more...] about The Great Trait Debate
There’s a history of white supremacists interpreting government leaders’ words as encouragement
A leader of the Three Percenters militia movement, Matt Marshall, speaks at an anti-lockdown protest, April 19, 2020 in Olympia, Washington. Getty/Karen Ducey Shannon M. Smith, College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University White supremacist and militia organizations are exploiting the government’s chaotic response to the coronavirus for … [Read more...] about There’s a history of white supremacists interpreting government leaders’ words as encouragement
Trump is right: ‘OBAMAGATE’ is ‘the biggest political crime in American history’
The White House press corps often gets accused — and sometimes deservedly so — of tossing softball questions at President Donald Trump, but on May 11 The Washington Post’s Philip Rucker threw one at the 45th POTUS that looked like one of Jamie Moyer’s late-career 60 mph “fastballs” that hung right over the plate, middle-in.“You appeared to accuse (former president Barack) Obama … [Read more...] about Trump is right: ‘OBAMAGATE’ is ‘the biggest political crime in American history’
Are the GOP Worms Turning? Nah!
In the “WOW!!!” but “Is it real??” section, certainly belong the following developments: Attorney General William Barr is "waving off" Trump’s repeated accusations that President Barack Obama committed “the biggest political crime in American history, by far.” Barr said on Monday that “that he doesn’t expect criminal charges will be brought against the former … [Read more...] about Are the GOP Worms Turning? Nah!
The Lincoln Project’s New Video on Trump: This week (VIDEO)
Here is the latest video from The Lincoln Project which states its mission is "Defeat President Trump and Trumpism at the ballot box." It's title: "This Week." … [Read more...] about The Lincoln Project’s New Video on Trump: This week (VIDEO)
Report From The Hot Zone: Manhattan
For some reason a sound truck drove up a silent and empty Eighth Ave the other morning below my window loudly blaring Frank Sinatra's “New York, New York” which echoed up the windy canyons. I thought that was rather cool. There are a lot of little weird things like that here, mid-May in the year two thousand and stayed at home. Manhattan is deserted looking in large part … [Read more...] about Report From The Hot Zone: Manhattan
Fired watchdog was probing Mike Pompeo’s ’emergency’ arms sale to Saudi Arabia
Mike Pompeo may have had more than a dog-walking scandal on his mind when he got President Donald Trump to fire the State Department inspector general.Steve Linick, the ousted watchdog, had flagged Pompeo’s improper use of aides to do personal chores, like walking his pooch.But the former IG was also wrapping up a critical report on Pompeo’s controversial decision last year to … [Read more...] about Fired watchdog was probing Mike Pompeo’s ’emergency’ arms sale to Saudi Arabia
Retrospective: Donnie Darko: The Director’s Cut
Donnie Darko, the affirmed classic with an immensely passionate fan-base and a cult following. It has been nearly twenty years since its release and it is just as beloved today as it was then. A few years following its theatrical release, the director's cut released to include deleted scenes, added visual effects, and a revamped soundtrack. But this version has received a lot … [Read more...] about Retrospective: Donnie Darko: The Director’s Cut
Is Trump Succeeding in Destroying our Government, our Democracy? (UPDATED)
"When passing laws and changing regulations prove onerous, the Trump administration simply guts the government of expertise so that basic functions wither away, the well-connected feed on the remains, and the survivors keep their heads down , until the day comes when they face the same choice as McCabe and Yovanovitch: do Trump's dirty work or be destroyed" - George … [Read more...] about Is Trump Succeeding in Destroying our Government, our Democracy? (UPDATED)
How to Make COVID-19 Lemonade
You’ve heard the goody two-shoes saying, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” It was initially used by writer Elbert Hubbard in a 1915 obituary he wrote about actor Marshall Pinckney Wilder, when he said, “He picked up the lemons that Fate had sent him and started a lemonade-stand.” Many attribute Dale Carnegie in his 1948 book, “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living” … [Read more...] about How to Make COVID-19 Lemonade