by Rebecca Ralston Is voter suppression killing democracy? In the past week Donald Trump said Republicans would ‘never’ be elected again if it was easier to vote. In Georgia, Georgia house speaker David Ralston (not related to this writer), said widespread use of absentee-by-mail voting in the primary would hurt Republican candidates,” because it would drive up … [Read more...] about Is Voter Suppression Killing Democracy?
Brutal Daily Show Video Supercut “Heroes of the Pandumbic” Shows what Fox News and GOPers Really Said (VIDEO)
"The Daily Show" has created a supercut video of what Fox News hosts and some other Republicans really said about the coronavirus: These Fox Newsers and Republicans are now generally dealing with their commments in two differnent ways:' 1. I never said it.' or 2. Move along, there's nothing to see here. Still, in a sign that they know they have problems, Fox … [Read more...] about Brutal Daily Show Video Supercut “Heroes of the Pandumbic” Shows what Fox News and GOPers Really Said (VIDEO)
Washington State Group Is 1st to Sue Fox News for Calling Coronavirus a ‘Hoax
by Ken Stone Times of San Diego An obscure Washington state group has become the first in the nation to sue Fox News over its coronavirus coverage, asking a state court to keep the cable network from airing false information about the pandemic. The 10-page complaint — filed Thursday in King County — also names as defendants Fox News Corp., owner Rupert Murdoch, AT&T TV … [Read more...] about Washington State Group Is 1st to Sue Fox News for Calling Coronavirus a ‘Hoax
Crowds vs Critical Thinking
Crowds and critical thinking tend not to go hand in hand. That observation has been made by scholars throughout the centuries. Take for example this passage from the 1914 work Cyclopedia of American Government: "The conditions under which crowds gather are commonly unfavorable to reflective and critical thinking. Hence, it comes about that the level of intelligence to … [Read more...] about Crowds vs Critical Thinking
Playing Through COVID19?
by Michael Mantell, Ph.D. Sure, we’re all quarantined, hopefully wisely respecting the directives to stay home and not expose ourselves and others to COVID19. Indeed, someone posted this stark wake-up call recently in social media, “Coronavirus patients die alone in a hospital bed without a family member to hold hands with. Think about that before you go out.” Whew! And this … [Read more...] about Playing Through COVID19?
‘Comfort’ and ‘Mercy’ During the Pandemic (Updates)
UPDATE II: For various reasons, as of today — Thursday – only 20 patients had been transferred to the 1000-bed hospital ship USNS Comfort docked at New York Harbor since Monday. Let us hope that improves. Read more here. (Thank you Susan R.) UPDATE 2: The USNS Comfort arrived in New York March 30, above, and the USNS Mercy accepted its first … [Read more...] about ‘Comfort’ and ‘Mercy’ During the Pandemic (Updates)
COVID-19 could lead to an epidemic of clinical depression
Jonathan Kanter, University of Washington and Katherine Manbeck, University of Washington Isolation, social distancing and extreme changes in daily life are hard now, but the United States also needs to be prepared for what may be an epidemic of clinical depression because of COVID-19. We are clinical psychological scientists at the University of Washington’s Center for … [Read more...] about COVID-19 could lead to an epidemic of clinical depression
Liberty University: A Beacon of Enlightenment in Dark Times (Parody)
by Daniel Sherman Welcome to Liberty University! Our motto is Knowledge Aflame. We invite you to consider an education at our beautiful Lynchburg, VA campus or online, where we will stoke the flames of curiosity, learning, and faith in a Christ-centered environment. Founded in 1971 in response to the godless over-reaches of the Civil Rights Movement, Liberty … [Read more...] about Liberty University: A Beacon of Enlightenment in Dark Times (Parody)
HANNITY SNAKE OIL (Cartoon)
Boris Karloff in a time of pandemic, Isle of the Dead
By Doug Gibson Isle of the Dead, 1945, RKO Radio Pictures, 71 minutes, black and white. Directed by Mark Robson, Produced by Val Lewton. Starring Boris Karloff as General Nikolas Pherides; Ellen Drew as Thea; Marc Cramer as Oliver Davis; and Katherine Emery as Mrs. St. Aubyn. Schlock-Meter rating: 8 stars out of 10. The mid 1940s was the beginning of a transition … [Read more...] about Boris Karloff in a time of pandemic, Isle of the Dead
The Least Bad
In the 2016 presidential election, many Americans who voted for Donald Trump did not really vote for Trump. They picked the lesser of two evils and voted against Hillary Clinton. Clinton had engendered tremendous animosity among working people who perceived her as arrogant and attempting to be above the fray. When her speeches to the Wall Street banks were revealed with their … [Read more...] about The Least Bad
Coronavirus drives 6.65 mn to file for US jobless benefits
Washington (AFP) - Another 6.65 million US workers filed for unemployment benefits last week, the most ever recorded, as the coronavirus forces businesses to shut down nationwide, the Labor Department reported Thursday.The number of first-time applications for jobless benefits for the week ended March 28 was double the amount registered in the previous week, which was revised … [Read more...] about Coronavirus drives 6.65 mn to file for US jobless benefits
Grandpas, and Others, Against Trump
There is nothing more American than Americans of all walks of life formally or informally organizing, forming political or social movements and groups or just getting together to support causes, people, issues close to their hearts or to oppose those that are far, far away from what they consider to be good or decent. We have Americans for Prosperity, for tax reform, for … [Read more...] about Grandpas, and Others, Against Trump
MYPILLOW FACETIME (Cartoon, Column and Video)
There’s been a lot of debates over whether the networks should broadcast Donald Trump’s daily press conferences on the coronavirus. While there is pertinent information provided with these conferences, the majority of the time, they’re just replacements for Donald Trump’s hate rallies where he and everyone else speaking praises Donald Trump. But one aspect there should not be … [Read more...] about MYPILLOW FACETIME (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Coronavirus and You
I thought it would be interesting to read about how the coranavirus is affecting the individual lives of our TMV group. In my own case it has been a busy and interesting couple weeks of events. First, as many of you know I have been having a number of health problems lately, particularly heart related. It started a couple weeks ago as I was meeting my cardiologist at Morristown … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and You
US should focus on pandemic, not politics: Global Times editorial
Few people are seen on a street in New York City, the United States, March 19, 2020. (Xinhua/Wang Ying)According to data released by the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University, the COVID-19 death toll in the US reached 4,081 as of press time, surpassing China's. The US reported more than 900 deaths in 24 hours, leading other countries in terms of new daily … [Read more...] about US should focus on pandemic, not politics: Global Times editorial
Out of toilet paper? We’ve got some solutions and some precautions
TP or not TP?That is the question many of are asking as we contemplate shelves empty of toilet paper.Even though the use of toilet paper hasn’t increased because of the coronavirus crisis, there’s been panic buying, hoarding, empty shelves at the stores and even reports of theft from rest stops and restaurants, when they were still open.There shouldn’t be a … [Read more...] about Out of toilet paper? We’ve got some solutions and some precautions
Gratitude: The Medicinal Mental Supplement
by Michael Montell Mantell, Ph.D. Hey Dr. Mantell, this may be the latest "health supplement" on the block but it's been around for thousands of years, hasn't it? You bet it's been around for thousands of years. In Psalm 100-4, we read, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.” Even during these “sandpapering” … [Read more...] about Gratitude: The Medicinal Mental Supplement
Dance in the Time of the Coronavirus
How the Ageless Goddess Acts Resiliently, Courageously, and Wisely by Jane Knox SETTING: A place reminiscent of the Kingdom in Sleeping Beauty. A strange spell has been cast and is blanketing the land. ACT ONE: STARTING TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS I had a vision, a waking dream. My deceased sister, Annie was floating over my ballet, belly dance and Tango studios in a … [Read more...] about Dance in the Time of the Coronavirus
Trump warns US headed for ‘very, very painful two weeks’
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned of a "very painful" two weeks as the United States wrestles with a coronavirus surge that the White House warns could kill as many as 240,000 Americans."This is going to be a very painful, a very, very painful two weeks," Trump told a press conference at the White House.Trump described the pandemic as "a plague.""I … [Read more...] about Trump warns US headed for ‘very, very painful two weeks’