NOVEMBER 2021

posted to Jimmy Kimmel Live (RE: News) uploaded November 2 2021

Maga-Libs is best hypothesis that I have heard to date concerning the origin of conspiracies along with those wacky announcements concerning the reappearance of those who cannot (or should not) come back.  BTW kudos to JKL for not identifying the party of some of the "braintrusts" currently occupying the House and the Senate as no one should encourage hate...talking to you FB (part of META) CEO.Spoiler: at least 75% of the names mentioned were NOT Democrats.

posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: News- crash caused by Henry Ruggs) uploaded November 3 2021

The average speed at 2021 Indianapolis 500 was 190.69 mph. The average speed at 2021 LeMans was  210.5 kph (130.7 mph). Mr Ruggs was clocked at 156 mph on a residential street with impact at 127 mph per data from the corvette's airbags. I would advise the court and its judge, do the math.

Posted to John Campea (RE: Lawyer regarding Rust shooting) uploaded November 3, 2021

I am not saying intentional sabotage happened or did not happen, we live in a crazy, senseless and violent world.  However the job of your attorney, if you are accused (or about to be accused) of a crime, is to create reasonable doubt; by suggestion of an alternate possibility, cross-examination of witnesses or by using social/news media.

posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Death of Mitrice Richardson) uploaded November 2 2021

I agree with Dr. Grande that what we are asking police to do in these cases, will always be lacking a satisfactory conclusion. Admittedly this happened years ago, but it proves that the police are clueless (at best) and negligent (at worst) when handling mental health issues. Police Departments need to have officers who are trained in mental health issues working along side them 24/7. This evolved police department might have saved both Mitrice Richardson and Gabby Petito.

posted to Today (RE: Rust film shooting) uploaded November 4 2021

While I would not rule out anything at this point, a defense team/attorney's job in a trial (and these social media days, in a pre-trial situation) is to prove reasonable doubt in regards to the crime/perpetrator. I believe negligence, carelessness, production's low budget (they would not even put up employees in a hotel close by set), incompetence and just plain stupidity wiped Halyna Hutchins from her life and destroyed the life of her family.

posted to Nicole Rudolph (RE: Worn historical shoes for 10 years) uploaded 11/07/2021

I live in a community that is rightfully proud of its history. Unfortunately with great history, comes great casualties. Yes, I just mangled that famous Spiderman (along with less recent individuals such as Voltaire and Winston Churchill) slogan. My area contains lots of uneven pavement ("its historical"...ugh), the dreaded cobblestones and even gravel driveways. Not sure how historical shoes would manage, but I am guessing a lot better than the destruction of various pairs of my black leather heeled boots.

posted to Observe (RE: Travis Scott) uploaded November 7 2021

Mr. Scott has had trouble at his concerts in the past. This "trouble" could have been averted with warnings by Mr. Scott to his fans and adequate security prep to investigate past concerts. This article (most were behind a paywall) mentions the 2017 concert issues https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/travis-scott-show-devastated-for-houston-astroworld-1254325/      So even without watching his body language and listening to his vocal tones and words, I believe he is sorry that he has some responsibility for this tragedy, however I wonder if he has learned anything from the 8 horrific deaths of his fans and who knows how many injuries which happened at his concert. However most of all I blame the individuals who hired him to perform without doing due diligence to provide proper security and emergency vehicles.

posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: Travis Scott) uploaded November 8, 2021

While Travis Scott has a portion of the responsibility for this tragedy so do others. Why did the concert bookers, the venue, its security force and the police of Houston not do a simple Google search of past concerts.The bad behavior and evidence is there to study. For whatever reason, Travis Scott seems clueless, this is not a defense it is just that he has not learned from past concert problems. Judging by his video apology and his girlfriend's posts they appear to live in their own reality far away from the one in which 8 young fans died so tragically and so unnecessarily. These deaths were not accidents, they happened due to negligence by people who should have known better.

Posted to Jimmy Kimmel Live (RE: Jan. 6 rioters) uploaded November 9 2021

Hearing interviews with January 6 rioters, is fascinating. After doing a weak imitation of The Purge (movie) regarding The White House, listening to the clueless, vapid, self-entitled and illogical comments from these soon to be incarcerated felons is both hysterically funny and utterly sad. Perhaps they will find their epiphany during long hours in a room without wifi, eating meals whose components are usually found in the soon to be expired food sale section of superstores and having more roommates than they have had in their entire narcissistic lives.

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: News) uploaded November 10 2021

I know I am "preaching to the choir", but we vaccinate and wear masks not just for ourselves, but for the health of others especially the young unvaccinated ones and the immunosuppressed ones. So so tired of politics being used to deny science. The Better Health alliance with Travis Scott and his people does make me feel a little icky. Yes every single person at the concert whether ticket holders or employees need therapy. However all this caring language and attitude was suspiciously absent BEFORE the concert happened in spite of the "rage and rush the stage" themes of Mr. Scott's previous concerts. No need to link, a Google search will bring up this history in seconds with the words: "Travis Scott past concerts crowds". Really simple, sad that the venue, Houston police, concert organizer and of course Mr. Scott himself did not educate themselves.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Aaron Rodgers football player & is anti-vaccination) 11/11/2021

Wonder if all the people at that Halloween party and news conferences will take the "full responsibility" comment at its dictionary meaning and send Mr. Rodgers any medical bills that occur as a result of being exposed to Mr. Rodgers.

BTW He attended 2 colleges and did not graduate from either (sorry may be behind a paywall)

https://www.distractify.com/p/did-aaron-rodgers-graduate-from-college

While maybe this remark may be prejudiced, unkind, unenlightened and cancel-culture oriented; I highly doubt that Mr. Rodgers is an autodidact or even knows what that term means.

Posted to Smokey Glow (RE: background of E! story participation) uploaded 11/13/2021

Good on Hannah for being such a reliable and coherent source that E! would use her so frequently throughout their show. I also like Hannah's matter-of-fact attitude in not taking anything personally and being able to laugh at herself. 

QUESTION: Is showing clips of this E! show on this You Tube channel permissible regarding copyright law or would it be claimed by E! ? It would be highly ironic if the old Smokey Glow clips (free to E!) was the reason for the claim.  

QUESTION: Did E! screen this show for a focus group (usually composed of mixed ages, sexes and ethnicities)? If so I would LOVE to know what impressions were left on the comment cards!

Posted to NatalieLawyerChick (RE: Rittenhouse Trial) uploaded 11/10/2021

I agree with other comments that the basic facts seem unassailable. A teenager brought a loaded gun, which he was neither licensed or properly trained to use, to a conflict. My assumption of insufficient training is due to the fact Mr. Rittenhouse knowingly entered an area of danger brandishing a loaded weapon as if he were a character in the game Grand Theft Auto. Pointless remarks made about the judge's abilities by the media and less than stellar casework done by the prosecution could result in Mr. Rittenhouse avoiding all charges. When prosecutors make mistakes, people like Bill Cosby go free. Having Mr. Rittenhouse appear triumphantly bounding out of the courthouse free from any criminal liability would be the last thing that this country needs.  Potentially, vigilantes could go jumping from state to state to get into confrontations as if they were jumping from level to level in a video game. It is ironic because as misguided and as unprepared as Mr. Rittenhouse was, he seemingly went there to protect not to hurt. However if he is found innocent of all charges, one can only imagine the unhinged damaged people who will follow in his footsteps.

Posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: News, Taylor Swift) uploaded 11/15/2021

Any creator, singer, artist whomever uses their lives to create art. Taylor Swift is a beautiful talented young woman. She goes on many dates. So her art is reflective of that aspect of her life. Her fans need to take a breath and get back to Defcon5. Economy, pandemic, crazy politicians and even deaths in an entertainment setting, lots of stuff to ignite a passion for change.

Posted to  A Charming Abode (RE: Lewy Body Dementia) uploaded 11/16/2021

Thank you for sharing. It is beautiful how both of you still have a sense of humor. The disturbances in sleep patterns bothers me as that deficit would exacerbate "negative" behavior in anyone, whether suffering Lewy Body Dementia or not. Delete and block the trolls, but never take them seriously. They are stuck in the terrible 2's of development and sadly may never mature. However, maybe if ignored they will go back to their caves?😉

posted to Emily D. Baker (RE: Saturday Night Life--Rittenhouse etc.) uploaded 11/18/2021

As I post this comment Rittenhouse jury is beginning their 4th day of deliberation. I am just getting Cosby prosecutor-error deja vu. The best result would be a mistrial. Get a different judge and for the sake of all that is holy get a better prosecutor. My guess is that if Rittenhouse is found guilty of any of the charges it might be: COUNT 3: FIRST-DEGREE RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING SAFETY, USE OF A DANGEROUS WEAPON (RE: the skateboard throw). I cannot make sense of the prosecution strategy unless it is some cabal to have a mistrial?  Simply because politicians cannot get any weirder, I read this:

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/474466-matt-gaetz-said-he-may-offer-internship-to-kyle-rittenhouse/      I realize this may be untrue, but sadly I believe Matt Gaetz is more than capable to doing this being totally tone-deaf as to the bigger picture of what rewarding a confused teen vigilante might unleash.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Rittenhouse verdict) uploaded to You Tube 11/19/2021

The wrong charges were filed by the prosecution. The area was full of violence with a chaotic mixture of police, protestors and rioters. This was no place for a teen fascinated by police, security guards and guns. When the charge concerning an underage person possessing a gun was dismissed, I had little hope for a guilty verdict on any of the remaining charges. With all the prosecution errors, I thought maybe a mistrial would be declared. What would have been a good outcome was a sentence of probation. This would have given a neutral party permission to officially watch and check in on Rittenhouse's habits and behavior. While his motives to go to Kenosha may have been to protect, it was a massive error. He needs structure and guidance which he obviously did not get at home or at school. Now the court considers him innocent with no further legal involvement. My hope is that he matures intellectually and emotionally enough to reconsider his actions and the consequences which led to his arrest.

posted to Smokey Glow (RE: "Going Viral") uploaded to You Tube 11/23/2021

I think that any who posts a video, unless it is privated, should expect people to comment. Where it goes off the rails, is as was said, are the cruel comments, death threats and opinions about physical appearance and/or intellect of the creator. There probably is no quick cure. Perhaps elementary schools could develop courses regarding understanding the power of social media. For the "adults" who post irrelevant and dangerous comments, I would say please be careful. If we cannot control ourselves on the internet, we may end up with a bland MySpace type social media full of legal restrictions.