My comment (made 06/02/2021) to The Ring of Fire (RE: Arizona vote audit) uploaded on 05/27/2021
If Arizona Democrats were smart, in every single print or video ad for Republican seats whose term is ending within the next few years, add the following in uppercase bolded font..."Arizona taxpayers will have to absorb all the expenses for the unnecessary recounts, audits and court cases initiated by Republicans regarding the 2020 Presidential election."
My comment to Internet Today (RE: Autonomous Killer Robots...TechNewsDay) 06/04/2021
Forget about those drones being used by foreign terrorists. Guess where extra military tech often goes...local law enforcement agencies. You know those guys right? They are the ones who cannot (or will not) tell the difference between a taser and a gun? Meanwhile, Tony Stark would not be pleased with that tech being used for war. Oh wait, that is Marvel not America. Never mind.
My comment to David Pakman's "YouTube Comment of The Day" posted on 06/07/2021
Actually wearing the mask can alleviate some allergies and avoid catching "normal" colds. I am fully vaccinated, but still wear a mask when shopping or going to an enclosed location where there are strangers. When I visited Japan in 2012, I noticed many people wearing masks. They do it for a variety of reasons like allergy, protection but most importantly to prevent their cold from spreading to others. In other words to not be dishonorable by infecting others. Somehow I do not believe dishonor, never mind science is in the hearts and minds of those who have politicized a simple, effective and inexpensive health measure.
My comment to David Pakman (RE: Alex Jones) uploaded to You Tube June 14 2021
Alex Jones is a walking, talking and (I believe) breathing, cartoon. If he announced that the earth revolved around the sun, I would spend a good 30 minutes on the internet...just to be sure that my memories of science class data was accurate. Admittedly my hyperbole is overdone, but then so is Mr. Jones. He has proven time and time again that he is more into fables and fantasies than reality and real events.
My comment to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Covid Vaccine Magnetism Conspiracy Theory) 06/13/2021
That is an excellent point by Dr. Grande. Instead of being furious at these outliers who believe that we are all being turned into X-Men (not an uncomfortable thought at least for me), we should spend our energy producing critical thinkers. For the next local, state and/or national elections we should all be voting for candidates who support schools, science and sanity. Well, at least our lists will be short. 😉
My comment to David Pakman (RE: Trump emails show pressure on DOJ) You Tube 06/16/2021
While the term, "ethical politician" is almost an oxymoron, really is anyone surprised, shocked or appalled at this point by those who worked in the Trump administration, from top to bottom? Everyone and everything being so consistently wrong almost seems like a bad B movie, not reality. All we can do is vote very very carefully. Unfortunately that means trying to avoid voting Republican. Unfortunate, because having only one party in power will not end well for anyone. However with Republicans still thoroughly immersed in a cult of Trump, what else can voters do.
My comment to The Late Show w/Colbert (RE: The Patient Still Recovering) You Tube 06/16/2021
I always felt that it was plausible that the COVID-19 virus could have"escaped" from the lab. However further investigation was necessary to make that a provable fact.. I groaned when I heard Trump referring to the virus in a racial context repeatedly. I am guessing that rant was not conducive to any sharing of data. We basically live on one ship so what hurts one will eventually hurt all.
My comment to LegalEagle #Short (RE: Pledge to Allegiance) You Tube 06/20/2021
Religion has given us an ethical code of conduct to live by along with divisive tribalism. Sorry for that noise, it was me metaphorically beating my head against a virtual wall. None of that is legal, but my head hurts, so I wanted to share...😇😉.
My comment to Breakfast All Day (RE: review of Luca) You Tube 06/20/2021
I did not even check Disney +. There is so MUCH streaming content out there. I just assumed Disney was going to try to wring some of that "I can't wait 2 months so I will pay $29.99 now" cash. I will check it out right after this video. Thanks!
Just watched it. I loved it. It is a simple story, but it does not pander to anyone. It creates a world without a lot of expository dialogue. Stay for the credits as the accompanying images are kind of an epilogue to this story. There is a very funny zinger at the end of the credits, especially if you recognize (or IMDb) the voice actor. There is a funny explanation towards the end of the credits regarding the creation of this movie. It was both hysterical and quite apt.
My comment to David Pakman Show (RE: COVID rising among unvaccinated) You Tube 06/20/2021
It is so depressing to see the statistics showing that most of the highly vaccinated places in the U.S. are in blue states. Even after 4 years of hell with the former president accompanied by a pandemic, I still can not get my mind to accept that about 50% of the United States is so poorly informed and tribal that they will risk death. Or even worse to become a vector that transmits the virus to an immunocompromised adult or child.
While I would like to blame Trump for it all, I think that it started earlier than 2016 with education budget cuts and news sources going for clicks not facts.
My comment to The Ring of Fire (RE: Arizona Recount to a Montana forest) You Tube 06/20/2021
And when the ballots are finally returned from that Montana forest undisclosed location, the winner could be almost anyone from that witch in Hansel and Gretel to some random fire watcher in a Montana fire lookout tower. I wish to also declare that I intend no disrespect towards witches, fire lookout towers or fire watchers. However regarding certain politicians from Arizona, well....
My comment to PossessedbyHorror (RE: ReWatchable Horror Movies )You Tube 06/16/2021
I also only watch "good" horror movies once. Maybe because I remember the particular scares along with the timing, also you know the survival and/or kill count. However "bad" really really bad horror movies can amuse me. This category of horror movies can provide free entertainment at parties. They are eminently re-watchable with the proper snacks while doing a MST3000/RiffTrax-type running commentary. My comfort movies change with the years. My current comfort movies (none of which are ever of horror genre)are: The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021), The Addams Family (2019) and the Marvel (2021) series LOKI (as of this post only 2 out of 6 episodes are up).
My comment to The Ring of Fire (RE: Capital Rioters Did Not Vote) uploaded to You Tube 06/19/2021
Actually I kind of hope that the not-registered to vote or did not vote contingents are statistically small. Knowing how the Republicans view January 6, if this group is statistically significant it might feed into the delusion of certain Republicans that most of the mob was primarily composed of non-Trump supporters/voters.
My comment to CNN (RE: Arizona vote audit) uploaded to You Tube 06/19/2021
I appreciate CNN finding this individual. Mr. Broomhead is a conservative Republican who voted for Trump...twice, yet he appears to be coherent, intelligent and self-aware. He is right. There are important elections in the near future. Citizens of Arizona should be furious that money is being squandered on a process that will not gain their state or the U.S. any substantive result. To add a third ring to this circus, ARIZONA voting system data is being transferred to "A LAB IN MONTANA". So their endgame is to drive everyone insane?
My comment to Dan Murrell (RE: Charts with Dan!) uploaded to You Tube 06/21/2021
I can only speak for myself, but I still feel tentative about revisiting the movie theater experience. Even being fully vaccinated, when I walk into a grocery store "unmasked" (sounds like demoted super-hero 🙄) I do feel like I am doing something ill-advised. Before the pandemic I was a frequent (several times a month) movie goer using AMC and Showcase Cinema discount programs/days. Not sure what will finally get me into a theater. I suspect it will be time passing, not movies debuting.
My comment to Doctor Mike Hansen (RE: origin of COVID-19) uploaded to You Tube 06/21/2021)
As with any novel disease or virus, careful research needs to be done to confirm the origin. That being said, I do agree that the lab origin theory is plausible, but not necessarily the entire event. My hypothesis (obviously unproven) is that the security at the lab (in other words what can be brought in or taken out) at the lab was lax, safety protocols may not have been followed (as in possible improper disposal of bio-hazard items) or even a low-paid maintenance worker looking at certain items casually thrown away to be a possible food or income (local wet market) source. Add human error to the reluctance of a local/national government to share details with the outside world (aka WHO) and a pandemic could arise. Blame is not productive, sharing knowledge, research and data among scientists globally is the best course.
My comment to Philip DeFranco (RE: Billie Eilish, et al) uploaded to You Tube 06/22/2021
While I am not excusing any comments made by Billie Eilish which are currently problematic, we have to factor in her age when the comments were made and how her behavior has been in the last few years. If those factors were translated into numbers, the solution to this "mathematical equation", would most likely equate to a positive (not negatively random) number. Just saying....😉
My comment to Emily D. Baker (RE: Giuliani suspension from NY bar) You Tube 06/25/2021
Missed the live stream, my fault. Listening to the usual Emily D. Baker opening warning for all of us to not besmirch, disparage or cast hate at anyone. Text of Mr. Giuliani's speeches, especially on the morning of January 6 2021, precludes the need for any of us to do any of that. Seriously though I too wonder, what happened? Maybe the NYC mayor and attorney of decades ago was the doppelgänger and what we have had since 2016 is the "real" one? Either way, it is sad and shocking.
My comment to Ring of Fire (RE: Prediction Trump Would Sacrifice His Children)YouTube 06/26/2021
I am not holding onto any hope of imprisonment, it would not bring back the over 600,000 people who died in this country nor of course the millions who died worldwide. In a perfect reality where justice and intelligence always prevails; the ideal conclusion would be that no one in Trump's gang/mob (continuing the Mafia analogy) ever runs for public office or has the power to influence elections ever again. In certain groups, I believe it is called, "shunning".
My comment to Mia Maples (RE: Going out shopping wearing princess dresses) You Tube 06/27/2021
Due to last minute plans, my friend and I had to visit an ATM...located in the front of a store. Sure always moderately stressful when trying to remember your pin or pw. However there was an added level of stress as my friend and I were dressed head to toe in medieval cosplay. Maybe it was my imagination, but all I remember was that we were in a store full of customers, sales people and those perennially honest and outspoken humans; children. You could hear the proverbial pin drop. We departed quickly with our 21st century cash (often at this particular faire there was a cash discount) and 14th century outfits. So I am having a bit of PTSD even before this video begins.
My comment to Philip DeFranco (RE: Brittany and Jaime Lynn Spears) You Tube 06/29/2021
I really do not know Jamie Lynn Spears or the mom, Lynn 's part in this 13 year ordeal. Perhaps they were blackmailed into being quiet, threatened with loss of contact with Brittany should either speak up in media or in print. However, I was not impressed with the recent Jamie Lynn Spears statement. This conservatorship law needs to be changed. It should help the permanently impaired, not imprison those who simply need guidance regarding their meds. Google indicates that the penalty for "voluntary manslaughter consists of fines, 10 years or less in prison, or both". Brittany has been "imprisoned" for 13 years, while still earning millions which went directly to the conservatorship. Whatever her past and current issues, her situation is onerous and should be reduced or eliminated.
My comment to same show/date but the pined comment regarding use of social and news media:
My usage has actually slightly increased due to Twitter and FB finally shutting off the most prolific source of untreated sewage in the U.S. The COVID pandemic and quarantine did get me watching news, to a certain extent. Admittedly I am avoiding clickbait that contains the term "Republican" as it is never productive or informative, just depressing.
My comment to Farron Balanced (RE: MyPillow CEO) uploaded to You Tube 06/28/2021
While the MyPillow guy may be a few pillows short of a dozen, the Republicans stonewalling most legislation presented by anyone not in their group do not have that excuse. They do possess the seemingly overwhelming need to be re-elected at whatever cost to their constituents and the citizens and residents of the U.S.
My comment to The Ring of Fire (RE: incompetence of Congressman Gosar) uploaded 06/29/2021
Censuring, while symbolic, would at least give the Democrats running in Gosar's state details that can be provided to voters who vote Republican no matter what the candidate's character, intelligence and abilities are. Incumbents, irregardless as to their party affiliation, should be held accountable for EVERYTHING that they do (or did not do) as a member of Congress or the Senate during their elected term.
My comment Doctor Mike Hansen (RE: Death of Jacob Clynick-born 2007 after 2nd dose)06/29/2021
QUESTION FOR DOCTOR MIKE HANSEN: Did this child have Down Syndrome? His image reminds me so much of my cousin. Along with many other factors in this syndrome, can be heart issues. These heart defects may not be obvious at birth. This is a tragedy. The family deserves to know how this happened as soon as possible, for them and for any others who may be at risk.
