March 2021

My comment to Dan Murrell (WandaVision Ep. [Finale] video uploaded to You Tube 03/05/2021

This finale was better cardio than any online YouTube exercise video. While I have a few nitpicks, none worth mentioning. Even regarding Evan Peters, I still think that there is more to come regarding him. THANK YOU to Dan Murrell for the professional and detailed analysis of that questionable Luke Skywalker quote attributed to Elizabeth Olsen. As for the quote attributed to Paul Bettany regarding a guest star he was looking forward to appearing with, well that is an obvious joke on all of us...he was referring to appearing opposite himself.

My comment to Chris Stuckmann (WandaVision 9 ep series) video uploaded to You Tube 03/05/2021

The ending did seem abrupt, but more in the sense that I wanted more rather than being disappointed. I have "theories" on Evan Peters so his reveal did not disappoint me. I also believe that the White Vision will return as Vision. Way back after Infinity War I expected to see him return. After all his traits and personality were downloadable. Judging by the 2nd stinger, I am sure he won't be the only "deceased" character to return. 

My comment to David Packman Show (RE: Jen Psaki)video uploaded to You Tube 03/08/2021

The weirdly phrased/loaded question regarding linking immigration from Mexico to high COVID rates, may be due to the Reporter's supervisor. Most likely comes from her producer. Depending on the reporter's status within the news division, a reporter may not be able say no to a provided question. In any event, it is SO refreshing to have a White House Press Secretary who is knowledgeable, willing to admit if further research is needed and is usually the smartest person there.

My comment to Observe (RE: Harry/Meghan Interview) video uploaded to You Tube 03/10/2021

While monarchies are basically anachronistic, I feel what will finally sink the English version won't necessarily be The Royals themselves. Their downfall will be due to  the tabloids and the keepers. I define "keepers" in this context as those whose importance and identity is their proximity to The Royals.

My comment to LegalEagle (what lawyer should be profiled next) YouTube video uploaded 03/10/2021

Two Categories Regarding Famous Lawyers: 

(1) REAL -- Per Google, 27 U.S. presidents were lawyers (I am not sure how many were trial lawyers, delegate and ask an intern). 

Using this group have a "legal pageant" and chose: (a) most ethical (b) most winning (c) most losing (d) best grades and (e) most wealthy.

(2) IMAGINARY -- there is a very obscure movie where, SPOILER ALERT, the attorney, whose client is accused of murder,  hooks up with a juror. That piece of forgotten cinema is entitled, SUSPECT (1987) starring (as the defense attorney)...Cher. The Cher I refer to, in her non-acting life, was formerly was part of a singing duo, Sonny and Cher.

My comment to FootlessJoe (prejudice) You Tube video uploaded 03/12/2021

Beyond being awkward in social situations, physically I can "blend in". In a way this makes it difficult for me (regarding perception) to ask for help when needed. As for labels indicating specific traits, issues or conditions, there is the good, the bad and the ugly. Our language is fluid, constantly evolving and changing. I am usually 2 steps behind what is current. I agree with Jo, changing opinions should not involve unforgiving behavior and isolation.

My comment to Farron Balanced Tweet (republished on You Tube 03/13/2021)

Trump]s appearance is the least of anyone's problems. His current physicality is due to his lifestyle, age and genetics. He could morph into Jabba the Hutt and not horrify, shock or surprise me. What does horrify, shock and surprise me is the hold he has on the Republican party. It also makes me quite sad.

My comment to LastWeek Tonight w/John Oliver --  uploaded to You Tube 03/15/2021

Mr. Carlson is a walking (actually I have never seen him walk), breathing (we think), living entity (less possible) whose main object on that Fox (oxymoron alert) News show seems to be human clickbait.

My comment to Observe (Re: Detective in Lam Case) -- uploaded to You Tube 03/15/2021

In a tragedy like this, it is human to want to know why. There are so many reasons for the failure to prevent Elisa Lam's death or even find her body. The failure is spread widely through (1)the LA county officials who by neglect allowed the neighborhood to become home to the mentally ill, (2) to the police, (3) hotel staff, (4) hotel owners and although understandable, by a family who did not want to admit their child was mentally ill. Humans want to make order out of chaos to get answers. Most likely no one lied, however most likely everyone felt guilty resulting in superficially suspect behavior.

My comment to Dan Murrell (RE: Zack Snyder's Justice League - uploaded to You Tube 03/20/2021

Dan's frustration with what was done to the theatrical cut of JL flew right off my screen. This is why I love watching this channel,  honest and passionate opinions. There is a place for accountants, attorneys and even corporate dilettantes in our world, just not in determining the creative direction of storytelling.

My comment to Late Night with Seth Meyers (McConnell Threatens "Scorched Earth") 03/18/2021

I will have to contact the educators who valiantly tried to teach U.S. history to me . Seems like the "scorched earth" section of the Constitution of the United States was omitted. When did many of the low level villains of super hero movies all join the Republican party. These individuals are now literally saying in response to why, is that they just want to see the Earth burn (literally and figuratively).

My comment to Rachel Maksy (Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff cosplay) You Tube video 03/20/2021

This video gave me comic-con reminiscences. Way way back, sometime in 2019AD  I cosplayed as Scarlet Witch - Wanda/Civil War edition. Most of my cosplay items were thrifted, a few Amazon items, black boots I already owned and I dyed my long hair a deep strawberry blond shade. This all sounds like a weird wedding to do list. Anyway fast forward (no Flash required, see I like DC also) to March 2021 and I am heavier, lonelier and currently vaccine-less. I love Rachel's snarky asides, fails not edited out and histories unfolded. It all cheers me up.  One thing, with all the paint, plastic, glueing and other hazardous materials, I hope that cellar is well-ventilated.

My comment to Mama Doctor Jones   (Re: David Dobrik scandal) You Tube video uploaded 03/21/2021

I would blame this situation on the fast forward of fame on social media sites such as You Tube which can propel young, immature people to positions of power, but then there is Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby and others. So I guess it just equates to the misuse of power whether you are 18 or 80 whenever said power is attained. To paraphrase many historical (and fictional) entities, with power comes responsibility. It is really that simple.

My comment to The Way We Wore (Re: Hubert Givenchy) You Tube video uploaded 03/21/2021

I always gravitate to clothing that depends more on architecture rather than excess frills, sequins and paillettes. Audrey Hepburn has been my fashion icon since I was a child. Hearing about her reaction to Givenchy losing credit for a movie's fashion design made me love her even more. Doris can use all the notes she wants (take my phone away and I have to pause to remember my own cell number). The history behind the designers is equally as fascinating and magnetic as the designs. ❤️

My comment to The Ring of Fire (Re: Leaked call/Ted Cruz) You Tube video uploaded 03/22/2021

Every time these leaked conversations/posts appear, whether due to apathy or stupidity of those who fall into the abyss, it is almost breathtaking to witness. In a movie we would not accept this "trope". In our reality this "trope" is rampant. While the Democrats are not 100% shining beacons of morality and intellect either, those will be the people that I hope prevail.

My comment to David Pakman (charges against an ex-President) You Tube video uploaded 03/22/2021

I will happily settle for charged... as long as it is in perpetuity. Seriously, long-term charges against his estate might diminish the unpleasant possibility of his progeny running for office.

My comment to TryPods/Sit With Us (Re: Laundry) You Tube video uploaded 03/23/2021

I found this pod fascinating. I never realized how central the concept and actuality of laundry is to my existence. So much to discuss regarding the why, when, how and put the jeans...where? Unless I become rich enough to buy my jeans their own freezer, these items will never see the inside of those walls. However, I will share a minor hack regarding jeans. I love dark wash and black jeans. In order to slow down the fading process, turn jeans inside out when washing (or even all the deities forbid, DRYING). I also safety pin the zipper in a  closed position as when unfettered my jeans have attached my tops. When it comes to washing machine agitation, it is always: Jeans 1 Tops 0.

My comment to David Pakman (Re: Jordan Peterson on Medical Care) YouTube video 03/23/2021

I think that a better statement concerning U.S. and/or Global healthcare would be the following:  for-profit hospitals and medical centers (at least in the U.S.) bankrupt more people than do stock market losses. Medicine itself is an art, a constantly evolving entity. Some facilities have excellent care, some have less than excellent care. As such, Mr. Peterson's original premise is inaccurate and over-generalized (was he talking about the U.S. or Global, private or public or government run?). I do respect Jordan Peterson. He can make excellent points and equivalencies, but not so much in the clip shown. If in the rest of the interview he repeatedly emphasized that he was stating an opinion not recounting a fact, then he is entitled to express that opinion. One can only hope that his audience will recognize the difference between fact and opinion.

My comment to David Pakman (Re: Fox News Trump Interview) You Tube video 03/23/2021

I keep thinking, yes we have heard the weirdest exiting a Fox News broadcast, yet it continues. It reminds me of what Alice said concerning her trip through Wonderland getting  "curiouser and curiouser". Labeling this channel as a producer of fake news is elevating their content. Perhaps a name change to something like, Fox Forum of Fantasy would be more apt and maybe even bump up their numbers.

My comment to Observe (Re: 2nd David Dobrik apology) You Tube video 03/23/2021

The quantity of all (not just Dobrik's) You Tuber apologies has officially lent itself to a need for EXCEL spreadsheet status. At least that would assist me to fully comprehend the when, where, why and how of it all. I read the text of David Dobrik's (2nd) apology. It does seem sincere. Perhaps as part of his personal "renovation" he should assist You Tube in setting an advisory/mentoring program to stop this cycle of new You Tubers who accelerate to fame quickly, but are too immature cope with its consequences. Two benefits: (1)keeps Dobrik relevant on You Tube and (2)stops this seemingly endless series of apologies coming from all corners of social media and streaming.

My comment to David Pakman (Re: Medical Insurance) You Tube video 03/23/2021

I know we should not expect administrative work from a doctor assigned to physical care, but the ENT specialist should have run the "extra" tests by the insurance carrier before performing them. Only at restaurant buffets do you pay one flat fee for all you can eat in one meal.

Yes our health care system is broken. Giant insurance carriers negotiate lower rates due to all the business they bring to a "preferred provider".  The irrational result is that the poorer you are, the more you pay for medical exams, tests and treatments. Our pyramid is built upside down so stability is not an option. Unless of course, you have your own BFG. I have to joke, or I will cry.

My comment to Farron Balanced (Republican Furious about Immigrants) YouTube video 03/23/2021

I really really hate it when Republican legislators start talking about history. Whether Democrat presidents were right, wrong or just confused, let us accept the past and move ahead. Were I a teacher, I would assign every legislator (Republican and Democrat) to submit an essay using a single side of a single sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper. The report would have to be written/typed in the halls of the Senate and the House by each member. No assistants allowed. No wifi. No cheating. Maybe use Barack Obama as the proctor. Everyone would have the same (but limited as no wifi) tablet with spell check, maybe also with a dictionary and thesaurus app included. The subject would be: why they decided to be in public service, what they have already accomplished and what they hope to accomplish. And then when USPS gets their equipment and staff back mail hard copy to all of us because we would really like to know who these people really are.

My comment to Legal Eagle (RE: Cuomo Scandals) You Tube video uploaded 03/24/2021

(1)RE: Harassment - I do not believe Cuomo       

(2)RE: COVID Death count - not sure

There many contradictions in media reports. However the practice of re-admitting a patient to a care facility when patient is positive for COVID infection to me is the worst crime among a group of horrible crimes. Following "Trump - administration guidelines" in re-admitting such patients to their care facility is the ultimate irony to be spoken by a Democratic governor who openly distrusted the Trump administration.

VERDICT (by someone with zero legal knowledge): Guilty.  SENTENCE: resign or be prosecuted

My comment to David Pakman (RE: Colorado Shooting) You Tube video uploaded 03/25/2021This is a quote I found using Google search regarding AR-15 : 

"Designed by American gun manufacturer ArmaLite in 1956, it was based on its AR-10 rifle. The ArmaLite AR-15 was designed to be a lightweight rifle and to fire a new high-velocity, lightweight, small-caliber cartridge to allow INFANTRYMEN to carry more ammunition."

The capitalization is mine. Why can anyone, not on active duty for the U. S. Military, have access to and ownership of such a thing?

My comment to Rebel HQ (Re: Senator quoting Bible) You Tube video uploaded 03/25/2021

I thought that "Remember the sabbath and keep it holy..." is Exodus 20:8-11 (maybe her Book has 20:18). However, it is also one of the ten commandments.  As for the Senator, would advise a re-reading of all 10 commandments. Perhaps she might add in Luke 6:31, Matthew 7:12 and most importantly Matthew 7:1-6. Lots of others for the Senator to Google should she find the need. I would especially recommend:  Proverbs 12:15.

My comment to Internet Today (Chet Hanks, son of Tom) You Tube video uploaded 03/29/2021

Are we sure that Chet Hanks isn't Tom Hank's secret agent set forth to remove Proud Boys' groups from popularity and power? Perhaps after that important mission is completed, he will appear in a bright blue hat labeled, "Make America Smart Again". You go Tom!!

My comment to LegalEagle (RE: adult w/child into elephant pen) You Tube video uploaded03/29/2021

This kind of idiocy from an adult who probably feels we live in a socialistic over-protective society is why my hair straightener instruction booklet was 8 pages long.  It included about 4 pages of "please don't sue us, don't worry you can't" data along with 3 pages of social media and warranty addresses (They have a FB account?!  Who says FB isn't cool any more?) Finally the data I was searching for encompassed a lowly one sided sheet with a rather cryptic "Ikea-like" drawing and a few actual real-world operating instructions...sigh.

February 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwRAxWlY1IM

The Dodo Cat Crazy uploaded to You Tube 1/302021

CAT TALK: (my 02/01/2021 comment)

Since quarantine began, one of my two cats has decided that the best way to socialize with me is by shedding (although I believe he feels it is sharing), all of his loose fur with me while walking across my keyboard totally blocking the screen and licking my face and/or fingers. We used to have respect for each other's personal space...sigh.

My comment posted on 02/09/2021 to Katie Couric You Tube video uploaded 02/09/2021-Impeachment Day One

The short answer to Katie Couric's question concerning the ease that rioters entered The White House...Trump.  He ignored the potential of a pandemic and dismissed (in 2018) the entire response team. Trump ignored the CDC then proceeded to fire anyone (should Fauci ever write a book we will find out how he survived Trump tantrums) who disagreed with him. The answer to why did the Capitol Police seem so unprepared along with the lack of National Guard presence until it was almost too late seems so obvious that it hurts when I hear certain legislators deny the obvious. My answer is hubris, cluelessness and just plain stupidity from the one person who should taken steps to help those police protect the capitol, its legislators and our democracy. That one person was watching the insurrection on video, enjoying the chaos. He is ill and the horrible result of a horrible parent. Unfortunately many current Republicans do not have that explanation for their past and current lack of assistance to their constituents and the rest of us.

My comment posted on 02/10/2021 to David Packman You Tube video uploaded 02/10/2021

Perhaps it is being in self-quarantine so long that has intensified my filter, but listening to Bruce Castor and Sarah Palin was SO painfully difficult and listening to Professor Hansen was SO easy to comprehend. Perhaps I should credit the internet which has brought us so much knowledge so easy to access, but has also magnified all those unpleasant things that we never knew (or wanted to know) was there all the time.

My comment posted on 02/11/2021 to Reel Rejects You Tube video uploaded 02/11/2021

RE: Gina Carano firing

I haven't done a lot of research on this subject. I read the tweet in question. Basically comparing the victims of a genocide to Republicans especially after the riot on January 6 2021 was not smart or accurate. Should she have been fired, probably yes especially if she was warned by Disney last year concerning her previous tweets. Will I miss her character, yes but not to the extent where I will stop watching The Mandalorian or subscribing to Disney+.

My comment posted on 02/11/2021 to David Packman You Tube video uploaded 02/10/2021

RE: Republicans SLEPT During Trump Impeachment Trial

Why doesn't the video also include the seating area (aka jurors)? Live video would take the "fake news" trope out of the equation when, for example, Kentucky citizens learn that their Senator (Rand Paul) doodled through relevant testimony. No matter the outcome, the absolute necessity of this trial is putting the reality of the Trump presidency leading to January 6 riot into all media. No network or streaming service that values the number of viewers it can report to advertisers can ignore this news. Sadly, it does come down to money as a motivating factor. The hoped for result, informing the people of the U.S. and abroad what happened here.

My comment posted on 02/12/2021 to Corey Ryan Forrester You Tube video uploaded 01/29/2021

Mr. Forrester you are one of the good ones, as in one of the good, intelligent and analytical citizens of THIS country.I listen to the wellRED podcast and I did not know about this YouTube channel, so I am feeling somewhat stupid. I am from a Northeastern (U.S.) state so I am sure that I have an accent that would cause others to profile me. However Ms. Greene is not ethnically or geographically or red/blue state crazy, she is universally crazy. The really sad thing is that I think she likes the social media coverage. After listening to a speech she gave after being removed from a committee, I get the sense that her primary ambition is to be a social media influencer...correction a super-famous, super-rich social media influencer.

My comment posted on 02/12/2021 to Late Night with Seth Meyers video uploaded 02/11/2021

I am not of the opinion that the Democratic Party is composed of only saints, heroes and members of MENSA, so it puzzles me as to why the Republican Party seems insistent on doing a "180" on anything and everything stated by any Democrat legislator as a way of separating the political parties. Actually that could be a good SNL sketch (hear they lookin' for ideas lately): with someone let's say Pelosi saying that about the parties. So the next scene is the legislators filing in with Democrats cosplaying as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Republicans as...well just guess.

My comment posted on 02/13/2021 to David Pakman You Tube video uploaded 02/11/2021

Being immersed in criminal investigations for the remainder of his (Trump's) life...couldn't happen to a more worthy person. What Republicans do not realize, or maybe do not care, is that impeachment has highlighted and enabled other entities to perhaps deliver the justice than probably will not happen at the conclusion of the impeachment process.

My comment posted on 02/18/2021 to David Pakman You Tube video uploaded 02/18/2021

It is most likely true, Trump is mentally ill. My money is on narcissistic personality disorder with the additional damage of both parental neglect and emotional abuse. I am guessing there are also cognitive issues affecting his reading, mathematical skills and vocabulary.  Trump is the perfect storm, a damaged child in the care of damaged parents, with inherited wealth and power. Time will tell if clinical dementia is in his future. 

My comment posted on  02/19/2021 to Farron Balanced You Tube video uploaded on 02/19/2021

What shocks me more than anything else is his self-awareness that there is so much out there that can produce lawsuits. This may mean that everything he did from day one:  touting the wall, separating parents from the children at the border, letting COVID explode, denying science and finally the riots and insurrection of January 6 2021; was all done with knowledge of what would result. I knew he was a narcissist with money and power,  but could he really be that evil?

My comment posted on 02/21/2021 to neurodivergent me You Tube video uploaded on 01/15/2021

RE: Autism traits in girls and women

While I have never been diagnosed as being on the spectrum, the noise aspect resonated (no pun intended) with me. Unexpected/sudden noise actually hurts as if something impacted with my body. This noise sensitivity reaction is not helped by the fact that I am legally bind in one eye. Socially, I have to concentrate in order to maintain eye contact when I am speaking. Although this may sound odd, maintaining eye contact wears me out as if I were holding something very heavy. As I result I alienate people who think of me as disinterested or bored. Thank you for clearly outlining the issues that have haunted me for years, believing I was "the only one". Information, easily accessed, is truly is the answer for all of us.

my comment posted on 02/21/2021 to Farron Balanced You Tube video uploaded on 02/21/2021

Should these insurrectionists actually show up, my dream team of "negotiators" would be Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Mitch McConnell, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rep. Lauren Boebert (without weapons as we all know negotiators are not armed) and just for the ** of it let's throw in this guy; Tim Boyd, the former mayor of Colorado City, Texas. The dialogue would be fascinating.

my comment posted on 02/21/2021-Being Patient Alzheimer's You Tube video uploaded on 03/25/2020

I wonder, it is probably in the medical literature, but it seems unusual to me for a disease to be one way today, maybe better tomorrow and then back again. Remissions can occur in patients with cancer, but those usually occur after drug and/or surgical treatment(s). I am also assuming that these people who bounce back and forth regarding their cognitive impairment, are not in a drug trial. So how/why is the brain operating differently on those "good" days versus the "bad" days?

my comment posted on 02/22/2021- CNN/Brian Stelter:...political storm...You Tube video 02/21/2021

The image I saw of the Cruz family's little white poodle looking forlornly out a pane of glass of the family home's front door is a great metaphor for Senator Cruz and his actual relationship with the State of Texas. The punchline to this wild reality of ours was dog's name..."Snowflake".  Perhaps it is my quarantined-altered brain, but shouldn't this story have been an SNL sketch not reality? Sadly none of this had to happen if the fiercely independent, but clueless legislators had learned from the 2011 storm disaster.

my comment posted on 02/22/2021 - Farron Balanced:Republican Donors You Tube video 02/22/2021

While the financial oligarchy in which we appear to exist in does make me uncomfortable, withholding money from Trump Republicans may be the only road exiting TrumpTown to SanityCity. Ironic, I just realized that sanity rhymes with Hannity. Maybe we do live in a malfunctioning Matrix?  😉

my comment posted on 02/25/2021 - Mike LIndell Sued for 1.3 billion You Tube video -02/25/2021

Are we sure Mr. Lindell is responsible for building a (until recently) successful company? 

I have an average IQ, got average grades in high school and even more average grades in college. Very often my mediocre grade got raised to a B or even an A due to professors grading "on a curve" or me being one of the few students who noticed the extra credit question at the end of a test. However even those sad students whose incomplete tests resulted in raising my grades, were not as stupid, clueless and vapid as the current clown parade that run in circles in the Senate at Washington DC and/or  hang out at Mar-a-Lago playing golf and visiting spas. Sorry for the rant. Sometimes I want to scream, but I cannot as it scares my two cats.

Chronic Pain - what to say

My 01/27/2021 comment posted to Footless Jo You Tube video uploaded 12/20/2020

I agree with Jo. I would forget the tropes, problematic comments and clichés...visit with scented candles, imported soaps and aloe hand creams while just moving on to another topic.  Maybe like Bridgerton, would I wear that, is that person attractive and most importantly will there be a season 2? I am not being flippant, having been (luckily) temporarily in that situation you need distraction not consolation.

Religion - January 2021

My comment posted on 01/18/2021 to Footless Jo You Tube Channel "Faith" uploaded 01/18/2021

Religion can be so comforting, providing ethical context to our interactions and yet be the reason a war starts or people die. Being on different paths does not mean we have to isolate only within our group. I respect all religions that respect all other religions. Tribalism does not suit us, it just divides us. BTW that cat is such a cat. I have 2 who also only cuddle according to their rules regarding when, where and for how long.

Hollywood and Disabilties

My comment posted on 01/18/2021 to Footless Jo video uploaded 09/14/2020

Should be a no brainer to have an expert in along with a person who has a specific condition, on set. Studios should start always using a varied/random group of individuals for background scenes. Just watch many mid-twentieth century movies and count people of color in the crowd, usually 1 or 2 right? Now take most films and try to spot people (extras) with canes, crutches, wheelchairs, guide dogs and prosthetics. The result here would be probably more towards zero. We humans are primitives, anything different or unfamiliar makes us fearful (and if one knows Yoda one knows where that leads). So get those secondary players to be more varied and maybe those primary roles will follow. Anything in video or print regarding this issue is headed in the proper (I would have said right, but too political 😉) so thank you Footless Jo.

WandaVision

My comment made 01/16/202 posted to Fandom Entertainment You Tube video uploaded 01/15/2021

I never thought that this series would work! However it has me quite hooked and absolutely riveted (spotting some Easter eggs both relevant to old sitcoms and to Marvel-verse). I am a little miffed though, why did critics get THREE episodes? So I am still tiptoeing around the internet to avoid potential spoilers. I have even avoided the trailer for this series.

SPOILER: anyone spot the watch face in ep 2?

January, 2021

 

My comment posted on 01/05/2021 to Late Night with Seth Meyers You Tube - uploaded 01/04/2021

If that phone call was a proposed skit for SNL, it would have been criticized as being repetitive, gibbering, irrational and just not funny. I would agree with some of those hypothetical descriptions except, not funny. That call was bats*** crazy and hysterically funny. What is not funny is sycophants who call  themselves Republicans supporting an EX-president's rage and rants due to low opinions of their own constituency. In other words, they think that we are all mindless fools. Prove them wrong, vote them out.

My comment posted on 01/10/2021 to Philip DeFranco You Tube - uploaded 01/08/2021

Twitter did Trump a favor by banning him. It prevents future tweets being used in any impeachment or state legal process. No my favorite media vs. idiot match was the one where Simon & Schuster cancelled Senator (ugh, please Missouri vote him out or issue a recall)  Josh Hawley's book. Being the uneducated idiot that he is, he compared this act to George Orwell's  novel, 1984.   https://www.newsweek.com/josh-hawley-book-simon-schuster-twitter-1560071

My comment posted on 01/14/2021 to Dr. Todd Grande You Tube - uploaded 01/14/2021

Assuming the information  is correct Trump's behavior when the riot began answers any doubt. According to information (which I do not have the source for):  (1) Trump watched the riot in progress (2) Took no phone calls (3) Did not request assistance from any security or military groups. The lack of any timely attempt to control the mob that was exhorted to march and to fight should provide insight into Donald Trump's state of mind on January 6 2021.

My comment posted on 01/16/2021 to The Late Show/Stephen Colbert YouTube-uploaded 01/15/2021

I am both relieved at the rioters' stupidity and depressed at their lack of any moral, never mind knowledge of criminal, code. Just a little FYI, you can delete, block or even mark it private, but EVERYTHING stays FOREVER online along with eager hackers available to crack open your "private" file. I hope that the FBI and NSA have comfortable chairs, they will be doing a lot of sitting and viewing.

My comment posted on 01/18/2021 to David Pakman (Will Trump Pardon Capitol Rioters?) 01/17/2021

I agree that Trump doesn't care about the people he incited to riot. However, pardoning these individuals might also encourage the base of his base (not a typo I am referring to those who like the Joker, just like to watch the world burn). So I agree that any formal indictments should be left until one hour after Biden's inauguration. I never had a problem with the election being in early November and yet the sitting president allowed to remain in power to do...whatever until January 21st. Now literally every hour after Biden's election has given Trump the time to further damage the U.S.

My comment posted on 01/19/2021 to Jimmy Kimmel Live YouTube video uploaded 01/18/2021

Having lived through a dystopian Alice-In-Wonderland for the last 4 years, I am guessing that Pardon-ball is probably fairly close to the truth. I mean can anyone picture Trump actually studying legal documents to find the 100 (even choosing that particular number is so telling about Trump's ego) most deserving incarcerated people. Innocence Project data anyone?...insert cricket audio here.    Also I know my college degree does not cover a vast amount of knowledge, but how can individuals like Trump progeny be pardoned before even being federally indicted or imprisoned?

List of all January 20 2021 Trump Pardons:

https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/transition/full-list-all-the-pardons-and-commutations-issued-by-president-trump-in-2021/

My comment posted on 01/21/2021 to The Humanist Report You Tube video uploaded 11/18/2020

This is horrible. Both the mishandling of the pandemic since literally day one ("...it will be gone by Easter..." that was Easter of 2020) and the resulting deaths.  However, it is possible that these final moments of these poor people is beyond "normal" denial. These are people who were/are not getting the quantity of oxygen that they desperately need.  As a result, there is significant impact on cognitive function. That being said, there is considerable denial going on out there with people who have plenty of oxygen yet do not wear masks and consider social distancing a myth not a need.

My comment posted on 01/26/2021 to LegalEagle You Tube video uploaded 01/26/2021

I was wondering about those "other" crimes. All deference to LegalEagle, but I had always felt that our courts were over burdened by lawsuits (aka SLAP suits) and overly ambitious DA's. Now I am smiling and hoping that Bannon and others get another chance to enjoy proper use of governmental expense in really big gated housing.

My comment posted on 01/26/2021 to David Pakman Show on You Tube video uploaded 01/26/2021

I knew that Peter Doocy was asking inane worthless pointless questions, but seeing them grouped is beyond cringe. I think that inadvertently Fox News has discovered another use for masks, they muffle the chuckles and giggles from the real...oops meant rest of the...reporters at the briefings.

The characters around Trump, if placed in a movie script, would be kicked out in editing for being unbelievable caricatures. It would all be funny, if we did not have so many people believing every word they utter.

I know not to challenge their beliefs (RE: Trump conspiracies) or try to talk them out of their views. That behavior makes them very defensive and highly argumentative. After that it becomes problematic. I usually default to silence and avoidance. I know that is not healthy or productive but when contact with these individuals is unavoidable I have no other option. I have the naive hope for time and daily news of improvements in the economy and health in healing the insanity.

My comment posted on 01/26/2021 to CNN on You Tube uploaded 01/25/2021

Whether fair or not it is the enablers who allowed Trump to continue in power. Our current situation is primarily their fault. Trump was the final symptom of the disease.  While it is nice to hear the denials of former supporters, trust in their judgement and their words will take a very very long time.

My comment posted on 01/26/2021 to MSNBC on You Tube uploaded 01/25/2021

It chills me to hear that there was such a concerted effort to downplay the virus. I will never understand how people can work so hard at obfuscation and misinformation. While they could have spent the same amount of time on science and truth that might have saved lives and livelihoods.