The Crown (season 4 - 2020/Netflix)

comment posted to Observe on YouTube episode uploaded 11/19/2020:

Along with probably everyone (except the Windsor royals), I noticed the discomfort and lack of emotion during this interview. However, until this video I had not noticed how much Diana was trying to make herself look subservient, subdued and even physically small.  As for Prince Charles, growing up royal is its own lifetime PR lesson. No doubt he was even given a list of possible questions from his staff to allow for his study. It is all so sad. The marriage of Diana and Charles should never have taken place. 

As for this video's copyright strike, I would love to have the reasons explained to me by mega-studios, streaming services and especially YouTube. I cannot understand how these entities do not see these videos as free advertising, free PR and and ultimately beneficial whether positive or negative. Usually people only remember the "buzz" not the facts. As recent history as proven countless times, we humans have short attention spans and even shorter memories.

Philip DeFranco Show published 11/11/2020

My soul is sick, but thus far my body lives. Glad Philip DeFranco is alive, well, (and in my selfish view) producing content. 

As for Hong Kong, yes it is terrible, but does not surprise me. China is a very old civilization that has for centuries (far longer than the U.S. has been autonomous) demanded loyalty, conformity and unquestioning service. Since the return of Hong Kong to China (in 1997), I have felt that what is happening now would be China's end game. Why did it take so long? China always plays the long/generational game.  They are patient, pragmatic and practical. Will what is happening now hurt Hong Kong 's economy, sure it will. However, before bemoaning China's financial future remember who makes almost all of our medical supplies, medication, clothing, tech and now even big blockbuster movies. They will be just fine. As for freedom and the state of this planet, those pages have not yet been inked in.

U.S. National Election November 3 2020

I agree with Conan and Nicolle Wallace. I have never been angry at Trump as he is an undiagnosed and untreated sufferer of a severe personality disorder. What is more of a deep hurt is the behavior of most members of the Republican party who allowed themselves to be so obviously used to spread ignorance and chaos. However, I am most angry at myself, I used to vote for the best person for the job whether Republican or Democrat. I am no longer that person.

The Mandalorian -- Season 2

 Season 2 will have 8 episodes

As of November 7, have only seen 2 episodes

(1) The Marshall

(2) The Passenger

It is so hard to rate just one episode as it is only one of a series of 8 parts. I will say that I am happy with Season 2 thus far. I feel that Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are piloting this ship on a more coherent path than certain other Star Wars films have traveled...and they are doing it in great style.