APRIL 2022

 

Dr. John Campbell (RE: XE Recombination Arrives) uploaded to You Tube April 3 2022

I admit I got somewhat confused in the beginning (@4:5l) with X = Delta, but what helped was reading page 12 of the UK Health Security Agency (is 1st link in Dr. Campbell's description). I did not even open the link to WHO report. Admittedly I only read about 15 pages of the UK report, but as Dr. Campbell said right now the only difference is increased transmissibility. QUESTION: I am still curious to know if there are any "long COVID" cases from people who have recovered from an Omicron based variant. Some sites indicate extensive rest when recovering from COVID, others want to get you into physical therapy immediately (sorry I have no links). A HUGE thank you to Dr. Campbell for reading the UK and WHO reports in  their entirety. ❤️

Costuming Drama (RE: Starting 1780's White Stays) uploaded March 31, 2022

I am so not in the league of the level attained in these videos, but I find the sewing both calming and entertaining. It also helps instigate a teeny amount of creativity in me. When I score a buried treasure at thrift/recycle places I am thrilled. There are so many garments that are too long or too wide or bedazzled by seemingly thousands of people or have buttons that somehow have negative charisma. Seeing the "good bones" hidden amongst the chaos always gives me a boost.

Just watched the first episode of Moon Knight (Disney+) and LOVED it. Sadly it is being released as one episode per week (Total of 6 in season). As for Outlander, after 2 seasons I got a bit played out with the concept. Being curious though I caught up with some of the high points on You Tube of all places. These videos are short (5 - 6 minute) segments, that can basically take you up-to-date without the pain of long plaintive looks, some whining and people becoming overwrought in multiple timelines. Admittedly Outlander is the definitive guilty pleasure.

Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Body Language Analysts on Will Smith) uploaded April 3, 2022

Dr. Grande is correct in that different cultures, nationalities, have their own body language and informal verbal language (as in colloquialisms). For example not making eye contact does not automatically mean liar, it could mean Asperger's (a higher functioning form of Autism), a person who culturally has been trained that way or just someone who is tired. Body language analysis is useful, but at this point is not up to the Minority Report (2002 movie) level. It basically is just an additional tool in an investigation. When done by a professional the elements of body language, vocal tone and word usage is noted. These categories are more relevant for interrogators of criminals, people of interest to authorities and, ironically, job interviewees/interviewers. 

The Amber Ruffin Show (RE: Back To Work song) uploaded to You Tube April 1, 2022

Great song, but I give people one week back at their offices until they re-discover the claustrophobia (ironically also with a lack of privacy when discussing certain physical issues on your phone with your primary care) of cubicles, having your lunch disappear (or worse get 1/2 eaten) from the company fridge and the bathrooms that seemingly randomly decide today is a good day to flush up when you ate a burrito for lunch.

Jeremy Jahns (RE: Morbius - Movie Review) Uploaded to You Tube 03/30/2022

These days between expense, viruses and (yes, I will admit it) laziness, this is not a movie that would cause me to visit a theater. I will see it at home where I have powers...ff, pause and rewind. I am sure that the heavy editing by SONY did not help. They probably wanted a PG-13 rating and a movie that was easy to schedule at theaters. Jeremy's phrase, "MacGuffin blood" is an extremely economical and descriptive review. However, one that will not be placed on a poster or PR clip. Sorry Jeremy. BTW Great antihero hair.

Emily D. Baker (RE: Girardi Keese LawSuit) uploaded to You Tube 04/05/2022

So many QUESTIONS and clarification needed as I do not understand the self insured part regarding the law firm: (1) Attorney Firm "GK" simply informs State "C" we got insurance which makes everything ok with State "C" (Go try to install a pool or add on a room in State "C" without reams of paperwork and fees)? (2) State "C" Bar association is fine with firm just saying "yup we insured", also?  (3) Is that the same legally with all licensed professionals, even medical?  When a wound is putrid, often a surgeon will have to remove all contents in and around the wound to properly allow area to heal and regain proper use. Looking at you State "C" and State "C" - Bar association.

Philip DeFranco (RE: Elon Musk Buys majority [9%]share in Twitter) uploaded You Tube 04/04/2022

As for Elon Musk buying a majority share in Twitter, maybe I should be concerned but right now I am not. As for bringing back Trump in the name of free speech, I do not want to bring back my past migraines, I do not want to bring back a past health risk and I do not want to increase toxic waste. I will put it this way, let's say you live with 3 indoor-only cats in your home, now remove all litter boxes (metaphor spoiler:  remove Trump's lifetime ban). Now look around you, is this really how you wish to spend the rest of your life?

SimplyPodLogical (RE: Retirement) uploaded to You Tube 04/05/2022

Retirement Congratulations? Hmmm.  Both are still working so how about:  CONGRATS on adding more time in the day (without needing to locate a TARDIS, a Time Turner or an  Einstein–Rosen bridge)  for family, friends, Holo Taco creations and of course the at home supervisors (aka cats).❤️🎊🪅❤️

Smokey Glow (RE: Life Status Update) uploaded to You Tube 04/08/2022

Self-care is not selfish. Career stress along with planning a big wedding, buying a home and recently losing a loved one is probably the top tier of all stressors.  A "hi there" on Instagram while holding the puppies is probably enough of a reminder for subscribers that one is still out there. I do enjoy the long form videos, with past events, current status and a dash of "what if".  An additional way to monetize these videos is to self-publish an e-book or go through an agent. The plus side would be these "histories" would be copyright protected and saved in another mode. However on the negative side, some people love to sue for libel. I am sure the book could be vetted to avoid that legal pitfall. Simply storing these videos on a personal computer/cloud (not solely on You Tube channel) still has value as a portfolio to show an editor, book publisher or any potential client/employer a full skill set. 

Breakfast All Day (RE: Review of "The Bubble") uploaded to You Tube 04/08/2022

Maybe I was in the right mood, but I found it hysterical. (It has been a looong quarantine, quite possibly I have lost some vital neurons.) Is there a better, more intelligent, clever, even funny story to be told, sure. I took this movie as more of a bat***t crazy view of corporations that desperately desire movies to be highly profitable commodities that are only there to earn money for the stockholders and golden parachutes. Entertainment, creativity, story telling, nuance not in their job descriptions or goals. COVID issues were only the green screen, not the objective.

David Chen (RE: Review of "Morbius) uploaded to You Tube 04/03/2022

I appreciated this discussion,  Patrick and David are often far funnier and smarter than the movies themselves. I have been watching many reviews on this movie (I am waiting until Morbius streams rather than visit a theater). Critics are mostly coming up with the same complaint editing/continuity...for time, for PG-13 rating and of course to make a profit. Investors should make a profit, but had more time and (I really want to say blood)...ok blood into the creation of this movie perhaps they could have made that elusive unicorn appear in the form of a (new) successful film IP.

Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Depp vs. Heard Trial) uploaded to You Tube 04/16/2022

The only good that came out of the Depp and Heard relationship was that there were no children born to or adopted by the couple . At least that area of collateral damage has been avoided. Best result of this trial would be that both be given a long-term restraining orders against the other. Worst result would be a mistrial or no definitive end to this situation. Even more horrific, would be the creation of a movie or series featuring these 2 individuals and their relationship.

SimplyPodLogical (RE: AITA selections from reddit) uploaded to You Tube 04/19/2022

I do love hearing the discourse on AITA. Some posts seem to defy logic. My hypothesis is that some are a first draft of an assignment to be submitted to a class on creative writing. I mean the guy who locked up his clothing? I desperately wanted to know who was doing his laundry at that point. There is a high bar on weird regarding weddings, but still that story seemed really odd as finances and venue were not an issue. Anyway, these stories make me laugh, an invaluable commodity these days, so thank you!

Mia Maples (RE: Community Post about late video and Grandpa) uploaded to You Tube 04/21/2022

While I look forward to all the Mia videos (especially when Mom "co-stars"), You Tubers are people first and people have commitments in the real (aka non social media) world.  Dementia can vary in both the speed of its progression and its debilitating effect, but very often the oldest memories stay intact the longest. See if your Grandpa can tell you stories from his childhood and young adulthood. If he is comfortable, make a video recording or maybe if cameras scare him do an audio tape. This would not be for us it would be for you and your family. I think that there is even an online service (sorry I do not remember the site) which is set up to interview the person involved in a very unstructured, low stress way. Sending love to you all....

Dr. John Campbell (RE: UK, Groundhog day) uploaded to You Tube 04/22/2022

It is disconcerting that many governments are either too wound up in bureaucracy to do proper immunity testing or even worse, perhaps there is thought that if governmental agencies admit that natural immunity is equally good regarding Omicron infection that everyone will refuse to get vaccinations for anything ever again. I feel that we were advised properly through the original strain and into the Delta variant regarding masks, quarantining and vaccination. Omicron (excepting for those with comorbidities of course) changed that reality. I am guessing scientists knew that fact, but did not trust us with the truth. Now more and more people are questioning any science. Thought and judgement seems to be in rare supply. It is all so sad.

Smoky Glow (RE: Family You Tube Channels) uploaded to You Tube 04/24/2022

I would like to ask that family or anyone, what is their opinion on executions, universal health care, subsidized daycare and sex ed? Basically if you want EVERY pregnancy to never be terminated you have to involve yourself in finding effective solutions to those other issues.

As an ObGyn from Texas I am absolutely exhausted with all the government overreach into our exam rooms. I’ve considered addressing the misinformation in their propaganda piece a hundred times and just haven’t been able get my head in the mental space to deal with it yet. You made great points here, thanks for sharing.

(comment by Mama Doctor Jones on this video):

As an ObGyn from Texas I am absolutely exhausted with all the government overreach into our exam rooms. I’ve considered addressing the misinformation in their propaganda piece a hundred times and just haven’t been able get my head in the mental space to deal with it yet. You made great points here, thanks for sharing.

(my comment to her comment)

Stupidity and ignorance is trying and depressing. Thank you Mama Doctor Jones for making a difference by speaking truth and spreading knowledge backed by science.

MARCH 2022

 

Dr. John Campbell (RE: Putin's invasion of Ukraine) uploaded to You Tube 02/28/2022

Thank you to Dr. Campbell and Vlad for this informative video. Medical news presented fairly and clearly is clearly not Dr. Campbell's only skill!

While I knew that Putin was not insane, I felt that there was something off in him. Knowing that his global view is so binary is terrifying. He must view the United Nations or even food donations as treacherous and traitorous. Sadly this makes the Kursk incident (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kursk_submarine_disaster) make a kind of perverse sense. Hearing the words that "Putin is bombing and killing his own people" is chilling. I had been against all the media coverage of the war, thinking that it was making views and money out of tragedy. Maybe it is, however it will also flood so many electronic pathways into Russia that it just may cause a course change that the sycophants in Putin's government do not dare or care to suggest.

Molly Burke (RE: Q&A on Breakups) uploaded to You Tube 03/01/2022

  

POSTED TO MOLLY'S pinned Q:  Advice on breakups

Give yourself a "vacation" from the grief and pain, which are natural emotions but can be toxic if you get caught in a loop. Do something frivolous whether it is binging a season of a series, buying/using a way too expensive candle or literally a walk in the park where you can think of the here and now not the past or the what if. BTW I would love to hear about experiences regarding dating all kinds of people whatever their physical situation. My visual disability is relatively minor but does impact my daily life. Explaining the same thing repeatedly can become emotionally exhausting, when you do not "look" disabled. Makes me remember waaay back when Molly had videos on people who did not believe that she was blind.

POSTED TO MOLLY'S video on Q&A -- Breakups

Ghosting is hard to manage emotionally. You cannot have that final conversation giving answers with someone who emotionally and literally is just not there. Without malice or anger, I have blocked, muted or simply ignored news of the "ex", to save my sanity and my soul. If the two of you shared acquaintances, a neighborhood or even worse a workplace, get help from friends. Do not try to go it alone.

Let's Talk IBD (RE: Cooking and Meals) uploaded to You Tube 03/01/2022

I too have burned a pot in my time. I was hard boiling eggs and got a little too aggressive on the temperature controls while simultaneously being a little lazy on the water distribution. Fortunately the result was only comedic not catastrophic. I wonder if someone with IBD not being lactose-intolerant is rare, common or just the same as everyone else? I have to block out time and take a pill before I consume any dairy item. Human metabolisms are quite odd sometimes. I always blame it on our cavemen ancestors. We may have better nutrition and health than those guys, but basically we still are the same internally.

Philip DeFranco (RE: Where do you get your news) uploaded to You Tube 03/04/2022

I get news from (not in order of importance, except for THE Mr. DeFranco's channel):   YouTube (Philip DeFranco, Katie Couric, Dr. John Campbell, Neal Katyal, CNN, NY TIMES, BBC and sometimes a ( U.S.) national network like ABC), Apps (CNN, NY TIMES, BBC, WSJ) and occasionally news pieces from "vetted" individuals on TikTok and Instagram.

Molly Burke (RE: Vision Board/Book with life goals) uploaded to You Tube 03/04/2022

I love how Ben is into everything, like a toddler with Gallop sitting in solid civilized adult support while Lavender is keeping everyone in line by appropriately dusting all within her view with cat fur. I wondered why there wasn't accompanying braille slips along with the visible english tags? Probably space, but who says vision boards/journals need to be low in page count?😉 It was enjoyable hearing someone clearly state their life goals and repartee with "Mom" (Nieve, but that means snow in...Spanish not Gaelic ! Maybe Niamh?). Love to you all (animals and humans).

Dr. John Campbell (RE:  Review, Infections and Complications) uploaded to You Tube 03/07/2022

It is a pleasant thought that at least one thing that threatens us globally is slowly diminishing. I worry that we have not learned enough. We need more testing accompanied by more data, so that the next time (and unfortunately history shows that will happen) we are prepared with a scientifically accurate protocol concerning diagnosis, immunization and treatment. Adding to my "wish list" would be a thorough study regarding the efficacy of aspiration in injections. I know that I have been quite fortunate, health-wise, through the last 2 - 3 years, but this has been all so defeating, depressing and terrifying. A huge THANK YOU to Dr. Campbell for disseminating apolitical yet scientific data to help explain this pandemic.

Dr. John Campbell (RE: Excess Mortality data) uploaded to You Tube 03/13/2022

I agree with Dr. Campbell in that we will need a plan for the next wave, in producing vaccines, allowing hospitals to treat both infected patients while treating the patients with disease not related to a pandemic along with a plan to keep massive contagion at a more manageable (by health care workers and institutions) levels. We do not, and have never had, the time to keep "reinventing the wheel" whenever contagious disease spreads. This is a very small planet, what affects (or infects) one group leads to consequences for us all.

Chris Stuckmann (RE: Turning Red movie review) uploaded to You Tube 03/13/2022

I enjoyed Turning Red. While a few characters, were somewhat hedging into DSM–5 (mental disorders) territory there was an arc for those characters that made them more relatable. My only complaint was the way the school kept "The Panda" a secret for seemingly days, at least a week+ (in kid time that is over a decade). However,  most viewers of an animated film are probably shelving their "WTF" and choosing wonder so I was fine with that anomaly.

NatalieLawyerChick (RE: Jussie Smolett sentencing) uploaded to You Tube 03/15/2022

QUESTION: Can a defendant demand a specific closing statement by their attorney? If so, must the attorney accede to the client's wishes, in spite of reservations by said attorney? I agree with NatalieLawyerChick, the words of the defense's closing statement seemed to echo Jussie Smollett''s opinions rather than help him to avoid incarceration. 

Smollett, due to his fame (and infamy), will cause the implementation of additional security measures further draining budgetary amounts that would be better served elsewhere. Send Mr. Smollett to perform public service in homeless shelters, food banks and free medical clinics for a LONG time...along with an appropriate fee (above the $10,000 that was forfeited) being paid by Mr. Smollett to the city of Chicago.

Observe (RE: Jeff Wittke on David Dobrik) uploaded to You Tube 03/15/2022

Thank you for analyzing the Jeff Wittek video.  I feel that Jeff Wittek (age 32 as of this post) feels embarrassed and ashamed that he so blindly followed David Dobrik (age 25 as of this post) for so long. Perhaps it is that guilt, diminished self-confidence, that is showing through his body language as not being 100% honest in some topics such as "the roast".  Mr Wittek is correct, unless there is a substantial change in David Dobrik and his group, this, or something, will happen again. Sadly David Dobrik keeps bouncing back from scandals any one of which would ordinarily get an influencer "canceled", so I have doubts that he will change until a serious accident becomes something far worse. At that point, redemption may not be possible.

Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Jussie Smollett sentencing) uploaded to You Tube 03/16/2022

The lying, insisting on being correct, concocting an elaborately unbelievable story, reminds me of a 3 year old child who has been caught misbehaving.  Ironically Jussie Smollett wanted to be more, more famous, more wealthy, more loved. Being a recognizable actor on a famous show is what made the police over-react and most likely this notoriety is what put him into jail. He has done damage, the best punishment is to try to get him mentally healthy. Although if he did reach that level of self-awareness, he would probably need more therapy to handle the guilt and the shame of his past actions.

Rachel Maksy (RE: new hair color) uploaded to You Tube 03/18/2022

About 8 months ago, I felt that my solitary confinement needed an upgrade, so I went for pink hair. We are talking roots to the middle of my back...PINK hair. No one spoke to me, glanced at me or appeared appalled by me on my several forays into the wilds of the grocery store. Of course it helped that I wore a hoodie, a KN95 mask and appeared slightly crazed in my dash dodging viruses (yeah I know it doesn't work that way) through the store. So a little hair dye on a channel that I always find interesting is just another day. Appreciate all sharing with the home reno...seeing transformations (personal or architectural) is always fun.

LegalEagle (RE: Tucker asking for LSAT scores) uploaded to You Tube 03/18/2022

I am not a fan of Tucker Carlson, video clips of his broadcasts feature random, bizarre and nonsensical statements...even for a Tucker tirade. He is derivative, deranged and just plain dumb, but he knows self-promotion. My guess is that he expels these odd soundbites to get them replayed on other media organizations and channels for free advertising and material he can address on a future program. So, mischief managed ?

RedLetterMedia (RE: Bruce Willis movies/rumor of dementia) uploaded to You Tube 03/20/2022

For whatever reasons Bruce Willis is apparently making a movie every 3 weeks, as a film fan I feel that he deserves a "get out of movie jail forever" card for his participation in Die Hard, The Sixth Sense and (one of my favorite movies) The Fifth Element. Besides, look at his face, his eyes in some of these clips, he knows that he is in a c*** movie. As long as he is in on the joke, then I say keep making sarcastic, ironic comments about these movies of a lesser craft.

Dr. John Campbell (RE:International COVID disease spread ) uploaded to You Tube 03/20/2022

Thank you for mentioning that you are on the look out for "long Covid" cases from the Omicron variant. As far as I can determine, through casual not scholarly reading, all the statements regarding the damage left by COVID seems to be from the ones who got it before Omicron popped.  I wonder if anyone has studied whether people who have the Omicron (most populations) variant were free from the cytokine storm that put so many people on ventilators during the Delta portion of our pandemic? Perhaps an absence from Omicron variant, might lead towards effective treatment protocols for those who had Delta? I also would be interested in what kind of research and treatment is being done for those who actually had up a reaction to the vaccine itself to go on to develop myocarditis, pericarditis, or cardiac arrhythmias? We need to learn so much from this, because it will happen again.

Dr. John Campbell (RE: 4th Vaccine Dose) uploaded to You Tube 03/22/2022

I agree with Dr. Campbell in that wouldn't a test to measure our level of resistance to COVID be done first?  Perhaps those immunosuppressed due to ongoing medical condition(s) should be given an additional booster, along with anyone living in care home. However for the rest of us, why? Jessica's (Queensland, Australia) data was interesting and I think I see where the data is pointing. However as she said, this data should be reviewed by medical professionals and statisticians before the internet takes up its virtual torches and marches to the proverbial castle. 

BTW wasn't there at least a palliative effect to Long COVID suffers when given a vaccine (or booster)? I am not sure if that was proven to be a placebo effect, dismissed as apocryphal, or simply did not qualify as scientific data.

Morgan  Donner  (RE: LATEX gown) uploaded to You Tube 03/23/2022

What do they call that treacherous difficult form of athletic contests? Is this Ironman (no not the guy who has the red and gold smart suit) Sewing and Tailoring? The reveal was amazing, I never would have thought it possible that it would be so attractive. Love the way it twirls! The belt is "chef's kiss"❤️

NEXT LATEX PROJECT: Galadriel and Arwen gowns, from LOTR (specifically costumes from the 2001 The Fellowship of the Ring movie) or go in another direction with more tailored outfit such as what  Éowyn  wore into battle (The Return of The King) to--->SPOILERS---> kill the Witch-king of Angmar?  (Sigh, I am such a nerd.)

Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Death of Barbara Gustern) uploaded to You Tube 03/24/2022

I agree in that the issues of  this woman not playing well with others in second grade or derided by her neighbors, still is not enough of an explanation for me. Catching a taxi and potentially losing it may be annoying, but unlike that proverbial chicken we do know why Lauren crossed the road. I am sure Uber, Lyft and other ride shares were just minutes away from being acquired. Hopefully she gets more time in anger management class, community service then jail. The last thing that any community she may relocate to needs is angry person with fighting skills. Also I think Dad should spring for a considerable amount of restitution. Maybe a 4 year scholarship to Juilliard in the name of Barbara Gustern?  (The deceased,  Barbara Maier Gustern, was a famous Broadway vocal coach.)

Emily D. Baker (RE: Vanderbilt Nurse found guilty) uploaded to You Tube 03/25/2022

I am not saying that the Vanderbilt (now ex-) nurse should be imprisoned for this particular error, but a Google search (yes I know its the internet) mentioned that this nurse could not find Versed in the automatic medication dispenser. Her next action was to do an override which ended up with Vecuronium which she mistakenly administered to the patient. I think the override played a major part in her conviction. Yes she could have been exhausted, but made the override choice.  Prosecution also made the point that this nurse did not properly monitor the patient. That lack of monitoring might be blamed on staffing issues. QUESTION:  What if this automatic dispenser had a history of requiring an override, in other words is defective. If true that might give her attorneys a way to appeal the verdict. 

https://www.fox19.com/2022/03/25/verdict-reached-homicide-trial-ex-nurses-medication-error/#:~:text=When%20Vaught%20could%20not%20find,of%20care%20expected%20of%20nurses

Antphrodite (RE: Kitsune/killing stone opened in Japan) uploaded to You Tube 03/25/2022

I only know what a quick Google-search produced regarding the kitsune. Sounds like they are rather pragmatic in their treatment of humans. Basically you want the spirit on your side which can be accomplished with a good deed (not necessarily anything evil) benefiting the kitsune. 

This reading sounds probable as history is written by the winners. A powerful human outside the stone not the spirit within, would have been alive and in charge of the narrative. Judging by certain recent national and international events, the perpetrator (or monster/demon) might look just like us. 

SUGGESTION: While at first card reading on mythology and/or ancient history seemed odd, the readings seem to result in very plausible possibilities.I know there have been several readings on historical people and places, but there are countless myths and tales which resulted in literature, sculptures and even whole societies on which it would be fascinating to get alternate origin theories.

WFLA News Channel 8(RE:Boy who fell to his death on a park ride) uploaded to You Tube 03/25/2022

When I get into my car and do not engage seat belt, lights blink all over my dashboard accompanied by an annoying pinging sound. This is very old tech. So a device that could potentially kill multiple riders has its only safeguard being a probably underpaid, undertrained, bored and obviously unsupervised single human being? Images look like the harness was not engaged. Why wasn't there a safeguard within the ride's system to prevent engagement of ride without every (even empty) seats being properly secured? This child's death could have been so easily prevented with several lines of computer code.

Breakfast All Day movie reviews (RE: Will Smith slapped Chris Rock)  You Tube 03/28/2022

I agree you just don't hit another person because you do not like what they say. That was a lesson taught in my pre-school. Chris Rock told a bad joke, a stupid joke (referenced a 1997 movie?!), but there were other ways for Will Smith to "connect" with Chris Rock. Will Smith is (maybe was) a very powerful figure in Hollywood. I agree with Alonso, watching someone lose it on live TV and that someone be as media savvy and as self-aware as Will Smith, made me question my own perception of this event.  I thought that Sean Penn's statement would be the weirdest thing that happened regarding the 2022 Oscars. Mr. Penn spoke about melting down his Oscar if Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not invited or allowed to speak at the Oscars telecast.

https://www.thewrap.com/sean-penn-melt-oscars-boycott-volodymyr-zelensky/

Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Will Smith slapped Chris Rock) uploaded to You Tube 03/28/2022

QUESTION: The behavior shown by the Academy Awards audience is interesting. Is it also typical for a large group?  They were compliant, agreeable and even polite (clapping/standing ovation). Examining the behavior of large groups in a public setting during a stressful situation, might prove interesting. Why as a group would everyone be so acceptable with unacceptable behavior? Is it the safety and anonymity (in a group of mostly famous people perhaps being famous makes one in effect, anonymous) of the group?

Philip DeFranco (RE: response to pinned comment about "The Slap") uploaded to You Tube 02/18/2022

Chris Rock told a stupid, clueless joke referencing a movie that is over 20 years out of date with current times. I do not know who wrote the joke, but check Jada's IMDb, potential of Matrix jokes is immense. Obviously the G.I. Jane comment would also be a cruel joke if Mr. Rock knew about Jada's Alopecia (I did not know, but I hear it was discussed frequently on Jada's show, Red Table) Will Smith basically committed a felony when with his money and his influence he could have "educated" Chris Rock far more effectively (and legally).

Internet Today (RE: Oscar News) uploaded to You Tube 03/28/2022

I resent the fact that Australia and Japan are considered mature enough to receive an uncensored transmission of an Oscar telecast featuring an adult acting like a recalcitrant pre-k toddler and another adult making a random not funny joke referencing a movie not exactly in the current zeitgeist. This plus that Oscar Twitter poll and Sean Penn threatening to melt down his Oscar makes me feel that everyone involved needs to take an extended time out.

Legal Eagle (RE: Will Smith slapping Chris Rock) uploaded to You Tube 03/29/2022

QUESTIONS: Is there grounds for a class action suit against Will Smith? Could, for example, The League of Traveling Comedians (I just made that up) sue Will Smith for making their comedy performances now at risk for crazed copycats? Could, for example, The Confederation of Clubs and Pubs (also just made up) sue Will Smith for making them pay for broken crockery, extra security and higher insurance rates?  

As for the award, with the amount of questionable winners (did Harvey Weinstein lose his Oscar?) maybe let him keep it or better yet instruct Mr. Smith to regift the award to King Richard's director, writer or more ethically to the Williams family.

John Campea (RE: What should Will Smith's punishment be) uploaded to You Tube 03/29/2022

I do agree with Will Smith keeping his Oscar. However I disagree with the Academy not removing him from the audience immediately. The most significant punishment would have been to deny him being imaged on stage holding the Oscar AND making any acceptance speech. All they had to do was run a couple of commercials during which authorities could politely indicate that Will Smith depart immediately in the custody of his wife. Will Smith could have put his apology on his social media accounts in the limo going home. Since we cannot turn back time, Will Smith should lose his membership in the Academy for a period of time. Who knows what crazy copycats in the next 12 - 24 months will try to do a "Will Smith" in a club or theater. They have to make an example of him. If Smith was having a reaction to some medication, fine advertise the h*** out of that condition as an explanation. Otherwise he must be suspended from the Academy for a period of time.

Dr. John Campbell (RE: UK Surge Continues) uploaded to You Tube 03/29/2022

QUESTION: Could an entire program be devoted to the efficacy of a 2nd booster (aka 4th dose of COVID vaccine). I know that there has been brief coverage of this matter on this channel, but I could use a refresher with any new data. I have had 2 vaccines and 1 booster (Moderna). I am due to go to a convention in April 2022. I may have had COVID in its early days (would have definitely been the Delta variant).  I have a comorbidity (not diabetes, not obesity). I will try to do research on my own, however I would love to see a followup on this channel.

Emily D. Baker (RE: Community Page/Will Smith asked to leave) uploaded to You Tube 03/30/2022

I heard that also WOW! It depends how Academy asked Will Smith to leave:

(1) Mr. Smith, are you feeling unwell? Do you wish to leave? <---questions (too deferential, seemingly powerless)

(2) Mr. Smith, please come with us now. <---statement (more powerful, less room for misunderstanding)

No to (1)  is understandable. No to (2)  says a lot about Will Smith's mental health and sense of entitlement.

Obviously (2) would indicate that there will (should) be major consequences.

NatalieLawyerChick (RE: Civil Suit against Laundrie parents) uploaded to You Tube 03/30/2022

This suit may not be viable, legally. Most likely this suit will be expensive and probably is not even tax deductible. However, it may be the only punishment the Laundrie family receives and it does keep Gabbie Petito and her untimely death in the minds of law enforcement and the general public. How much money are those factors worth to Gabbie's family and friends? I would guess, priceless.

BTW Interesting showcase (on Laundrie dismissal lawsuit) of the First Amendment (page 13 @1:57) regarding to speak or not to speak. My private, uneducated, internet theory is that the attorney did not wish to emphasize the Fifth Amendment as most (non-legal) people mistakenly assume that the person must be guilty as charged if they plead the Fifth. This firm seems to be very media savvy. They are aware that internet access to this lawsuit is relatively easy. Most people would have pause seeing the Fifth amendment mentioned. Instead this particular amendment was placed further down in the paragraph mentioning   "...First, Fifth and Sixth..."

Dan Murrell (RE: Review of Moon Knight episode 1) uploaded to You Tube 03/30/2022

Loved Moon Knight. I disagree with Dan in one aspect only, I believe most Marvel series should be at an 8 - 9 episode length. Perhaps at the conclusion of episode 6, I will say that count is perfect. I would rather see a story breathe, a new world's details explored and the arcs of not only the superhero and villain, but also the important secondary characters. I wonder if a 6 episode season is something more due to the accountants rather than the creatives?

John Campea (RE: Advance Reviews of Morbius) uploaded to You Tube 03/31/2022

I also haven't seen this movie. It was never going to get me into a theater, I am waiting for it stream. 

The death knell (all puns intended) was rung on Morbius if the editors truly were instructed to remove all lifelines to other Marvel characters. It is sad to see Morbius suck, as he is such a long lived antihero (1971 intro in comics). What was the life span (last pun) of the deal with Sony?

Emily D. Baker (RE: Community Page/Will Smith sue for defamation?) You Tube 03/31/2022

Judging by all the he, she and they saids now out there, who knows who can sue for what? We don't yet know the full extent of the "what". (Guessing at least Aaron Sorkin and Adam McKay already have scripts in development.)

Let Smith keep his award, suspend him from the Academy for 2 years (reduced to 1 or less if he attends a substantial amount of  (non-Scientology) anger management classes. Chris Rock should write (or approve) better jokes, beyond a lazy tasteless joke he did nothing wrong.The Academy needs to hire a crisis management firm, a security training team and event producers with more sense and ethics.

Emily D. Baker (RE:  #shorts ----- Can Will Smith sue for defamation?) You Tube 03/31/2022

This thing is evolving like Rashomon (which ironically won an HONORARY Oscar in the early 1950's), but with less than epic acting, bad stunt work and an inferior soundtrack. I feel that "The Slap" will be a movie made by Adam McKay or Andrew Sorkin which will be filmed in late 2023 and released a month before ('cause these Academy people have memories worse than goldfish) the deadline for best picture 2024.

FEBRUARY 2022

 Posted to Internet Today - News Dump   (RE: Holocaust) video uploaded to You Tube 02/04/2022

I thought that Whoopi Goldberg (BTW that is her stage name) was smarter than her comments indicated. While her personal history obviously is different from mine, both of us learned (or should have learned) the same history lesson regarding Germany in 1930's-40's. As for her 2 week "time out" from The View, I am not sure it is not solely for her self-reflection and enlightenment (or reading a relevant wiki). Rather that period is for the network's legal department to pour over her contract regarding its application in this instance. Meanwhile that same network's marketing department is checking the "numbers " (ratings) for The View.

Posted to Dr. John Campbell (RE: Recent Economics Paper on COVID lockdowns) uploaded 02/05/2022

I always felt that sheltering in place was more designed as a method to not overwhelm our healthcare system (am in U.S.) or infect those with limited/damaged immune systems (cancer patients, the elderly, asthmatic) than anything else. So sorry about the death of Dr. Campbell's father during this quarantine. I cannot even conceive of the  massive amount of emotional pain inflicted on those ill and those wishing to visit ill friends and relatives. I hope that those who reference this paper, are as fair-minded and as logical as Dr. Campbell has been in presenting the information to his subscribers.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Whoopi and Holocaust ) uploaded to You Tube on February 7, 2022

I was disappointed in Whoopi Goldberg in that I thought she was smarter than to make such a grossly inaccurate statement. Historically the motives of the Nazis and implementation of the death camps are quite clearly documented. Also in those camps were gay people, Roma (Gypsies) along with any intellectuals who were at odds with the master race theory of the Nazis. Should she be canceled or fired, no. However the 2-week "time out" puzzled me as it  seemed odd. Rather than hoping for enlightenment or education by Whoopi, ABC (network) legal department is pouring over Whoopi's contract to see if there are any applicable measures that can be taken. Simultaneously ABC marketing department may be checking out the ratings for The View along with getting opinions from advertisers who pay for commercial time on The View.  Ethics? Morality? Education? Mental Health?...no Money will decide how this all ends.

Posted to Footless Jo (RE: being age restricted) Uploaded to You Tube on February 5, 2022

Complain often, loudly and even pull in favors from other You Tubers or any of Susan's co-workers to get this corrected. I have been a subscriber for several years and even the emotional/physical abuse stories are important to get out there. Giving these topics a protective layer of silence or invisibility will only keep alive misinformation and abuse. Be smart, be loud, be omnipresent on the screens of You Tube execs. This is not the time for gentility or acceptance.

Posted to Footless Jo (RE: You Tube Age Strikes) Uploaded to You Tube on February 9, 2022

Yes I am disturbed and it is BY: You Tube. 

Susan@You Tube, is this really the image that the corporation you represent and symbolizes wishes to portray? No compassion, ethics or fairness well then, let me appeal to your financial side. Lots of amputees (all ages) out there thanks to birth defects, disease, war and accidents, think of all the currency in ad views that represents? 

So sorry that Footless Jo has been "chosen" by You Tube as not appropriate for all ages. This is not the world view that I hold. I am sure that I am not alone. Do not stop posting, finances permitting. As was clearly pointed out in one of the recent videos, being minus a leg does not mean that you need less income. LOVE YOU, stay strong.

Posted to Dan Murrell (RE: The Book of Boba Fett) uploaded to You Tube on February 9, 2022

I agree with Dan in that Disney probably should have been more circumspect regarding the promises of this series. Also there was somewhat of a continuity issue in this series. However, Dan a BIG NO regarding the Sarkacc Pit option 😉. 

I did prefer the Tusken (flashback) portion of the story for the first half of the series. For the 2nd half, The Mandalorian/Grogu story line stood out.  I enjoyed how this series used a wide of group of characters and species from this universe. I agree with other comments, ditch those "Back To The Future" bikes belonging to the mods. The bikes should have looked more "aftermarket" or steampunk in appearance. A relatively minor complaint, but the appearance of these bikes did take me out of the story at every appearance. The old west shootout at the end with Cad Bane along with the convo with Fennec Shand gave me the motivation for the evolution of the Boba Fett. Think: (1) Boba watched his father die (2) Was trained by a psycho bounty hunter (3) became a psycho bounty hunter (4)was almost melted in acid (5) taken as a slave (6) fought his way to acceptance (7) faced with senseless the death of his tribe (8) had to almost die getting his armor back, I kind of think that Mr. Fett deserves his choice of a "retirement village".

BTW Loved the stinger in the closing credits.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: cryptocurrency theft) video uploaded to You Tube February 11, 2022

This subject/analysis worked very well with Dr. Grande's humorous observations. I am holding off investing in bitcoins until cryptocurrency utilizes NFTs featuring cryptids. Specially hoping for Loch Ness Monster, but Sasquatch would be a good backup.

Posted to John Campea (RE: Entertainment Weekly eliminates its print edition) February 12, 2022

I am sad, but I have not bought a print magazine or newspaper in years. So I have no right to complain. What I really miss is the editors and fact checkers. I find myself checking notifications on my news feed with other sources. These are not news alerts from WeGotNews4U.com (fake name as far as I know).  I fact check CNN, BBC, NY Times and Wall Street Journal. While I do not keep records, I would say the highest accuracy score on news of the day (both in article title, lead-in sentence and actual content) is Wall Street Journal.

Posted to The Behavior Panel (RE: Diane Downs) uploaded to You Tube on 02/10/2022

LAST RESPONSE (aka gift): The question by the parole board member was a relatively short (even disinterested/bored) version of...did you do it. However her response sounded as if she was reciting a speech learned for a school play and  a not very well-acted school play either.  Just answering "No" was not in her script.  Oddly her voice after so long in prison sounded the same as when she was arrested. That makes me think, her vocal inflections, tones are  frequently practiced and reviewed to be sure she is on point.  She is one of the most horrific monsters that I have seen on video. I use the word "horrific" as she looks just like us.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Joe Rogan Controversy) uploaded to You Tube on 02/13/2022

I cringe when I hear people accepting 100% of the information Mr. Rogan presents and cringe even more when people wish to cancel his show. I like Dr. Grande's points of proposing that Spotify not only insert multiple disclaimers, but actually fact checks the information and making those results as public as JRE is. Actually these days, doing a quick search regarding those news notifications all over our phones is not a bad idea either. Sadly whether it is JRE or a nationally known news organization, clickbait is out there. However it is up to us, to find the truth.

Posted to Jessica Kellgren-Fozard (RE: 8 Montessori Items for an 8-month old) - YouTube 02/15/2022

All the Montessori items and viewpoints seem so logical and natural. I love how the floor bed benefits both the parents and the child. The only hesitation I would have with the floor bed are in-house animals (aka "pets"). While I imagine the door is closed to keep out the dogs, although by the video at least one of the dogs seems smitten with Rupert, I have always had cats who seemingly have never met a closed door they cannot master (unless securely bolted by the humans).  Would love to see more Montessori toys, which efficiently are also learning tools, in future videos. I know that this may sound weird, but I think that the Montessori methodology would help in care homes for those with degenerative brain diseases.

Posted to Jessica Kellgren-Fozard (RE: Breakfast at Tiffany's ) - uploaded to You Tube 02/11/2022

I read the book and saw the movie as a child of approximately 11 years. Even at that age I puzzled at the landlord character. It is interesting that while everyone is rightfully horrified at the Mickey Rooney "character" (MR. Yunioshi, even the honorific improper) in this movie, there is far less mention of how the character of George Peppard (Paul) was changed. In spite of all that, my memories of the film are fond and positive. As an adult, I am guessing that my opinions were formed by the beauty and charm of Audrey Hepburn that song that became resident in my brain for months and months. I most likely will leave this film as a childhood memory intact and not re-watch this film.

Same upload--posted to pinned comment by Jessica K-F:

So when the film was completed, the studio executives all sat in a room watched the awful image of a Japanese man portrayed in a cartoonish manner by a white man and said "we're good". Seems to emanate from another universe a millennia ago. As for the sexual-orientation changes, Truman Capote was probably being pragmatic. Of course he wanted to be paid and also wished to get some of the message out there, even if it was not intact. The best way to remove a barrier is by poking holes, weakening it. While a sudden explosive change may be more tempting, avoiding collateral damage would probably make the final result have a better chance of being permanent.

Posted to Smokey Glow (RE: The Return of Creepshow Art....)  uploaded to You Tube 02/15/2022

My vision is wonky (minimal depth perception) so ignoring a hole and on another day falling while jumping over a non-existent hole, are not uncommon in my life.Basically I scare people and/or make them laugh, depending on the walkway condition! Any way I can relate to the literal fallout from a fall. Hope things return to normality soon. I was afraid the absence was burnout (am not on twitter, too dangerous in that jungle).

This is such a sad story. With Emily sharing painful issues to prove a point while the other individual is seemingly fixated on Emily. The internet has super short memories, so reinvention is relatively easy. Whether a stalker or not, she should find a new road, in a healthier direction and move on. If the pandemic deaths have proved anything, it is that life is way too short and way too random.

Dr. John Campbell (RE: Cases declining rapidly in number) uploaded to You Tube 02/15/2022

QUESTION (apologies if this has already been addressed on this channel): Where did Delta go, as in gone or  simply "in-active"? I understand that it has been replaced by Omicron, but does that mean that Delta has been (or will soon be) obliterated as a deadly foe in a Darwinian-style? Even Omicron will most likely subside to manageable levels, but what will come back in the Fall and Winter of 2022?  

I agree with Dr. Campbell, we need a coordinated global distribution of data that is scientifically correct, unemotional and apolitical that is accessible to all of us. I am weary of clickbait and pseudo-science.

Emily D. Baker (RE: Community Page post regarding Prince Andrew)  You Tube 02/14/2022

Sure in a movie he would be properly punished. However think about it, this is a man brought up to be 100% royal (no Diana to insist that the child be treated as "normally" as possible) who as an adult is now without all those perks. He has been left only with the sensationalism of being a royal. Did a close female relative perhaps contribute to the settlement? Probably, but I am sure it had to be done privately, as in not selling an 18th century crown or ancient sword. Losing his titles, his "place", but still out in the world is probably the worst punishment that could have been given. However as an American, my opinion is probably not relevant.

SimplyPodLogical (RE: Ottawa Occupation) uploaded to You Tube 02/08/2022

Thank you both for explaining the Ottawa Occupation to those of us from other countries. It pains me to think that our (U.S.) former president's followers may be (ironically) infecting Canada. Striping away politics, conspiracies, scientific facts and the inevitable rumors, we are left with an unimaginable amount of deaths, life with "long" COVID and global mental health issues. Perhaps my own solitary confinement has produced feelings that have affected my judgement, I will own that. Meanwhile here in the U.S. we face a national election in 2024, with the inevitable stupidity, unintelligible speeches and outright meanness by unprepared candidates in 2023.

Philip DeFranco (RE: News of February 16, 2022) uploaded to You Tube 02/16/2022

My comment to:

Emily D. Baker comment:

4 hours ago

The fact that Phil didn't clip in Monty Python witch scene from Holy Grail feels like a missed opportunity .... 'they put this nose on me'....

 

Mariko True (= 5th reply to E.D.B.)

18 seconds ago (edited)

I think that this way of getting numbers and money into his community of....., is even worse than the clickbait that haunts my phone. QUESTION: if one of these women (aka witches, btw do you think be meant the b-word?) get badly treated by someone who thinks it is 17th century Salem, can this "pastor" be named as a defendant in a civil suit?  Better yet can he be prosecuted for manslaughter by the state if someone dies as a result of his book barbecue and speeches?

John Campea (RE: review of S1 final episode of Peacemaker) uploaded to You Tube 02/17/2022

I screamed aloud when I saw the cameo. I could not believe it. I too wished that the cow did not have to die. I have no prior knowledge but here on Earth a regular cow can only give milk after it has given birth, so...? As for the White Dragon, the only way Peacemaker found the helmet was with the assistance of his father's ghost/body. This produces another so...? One way to tell is find out what Robert Patrick is doing in his career for the next few months.

Dr. John Campbell (RE: Natural Immunity) uploaded to You Tube 02/17/2022

Another Thank you to Dr. John Campbell and Dr. Pilz for making this complicated subject understandable (my science background is weak). I have had 3 doses of vaccine. While I think that I might also have had Delta variant, without an expensive test (I am in the U.S.) I will never know. However the vaccines have kept me safe so that I can get the statistically more survivable Omicron variant and probably get long-term immunity. I find the phrase "Hybrid Immunity" quite apt and hopefully apolitical! My first scheduled activity (a conference) is scheduled for April 2022. It has been a very long quarantine, I look forward to being with people in reality not just virtually.

Dr. John Campbell (RE: Adam/myocarditis) uploaded to You Tube 02/18/2022

I researched as much as I could before the first of my three doses of Moderna. I also kept track of my (minimal but observable) side effects. I knew the risks. I was joining the largest beta testing group of a vaccine in recent memory. Sadly, I have heard Adam's story before. The medical reactions of disbelief, sloppy diagnosis and a horrifically bad lack of focus on a patient's history is unconscionable. There is no excuse for ignorance, listening to a patient and talking history is something that is taught in a medical student's first year. I hope Adam recovers soon and can return to his life. Huge thanks to Dr. Campbell and Adam for publicizing and sharing this story.

Dr. John Campbell (RE: Bill Gates) uploaded to You Tube 02/20/2022

Yes, I heard it also, Mr. Gates used the word "Sadly" and then the word "sad" . I "rewound" to be sure I heard correctly. So odd, it is a miracle that we now have the potential for Omicron (at least BA.1, hopefully .2 also) plus vaccination to get us into the endemic phase. Thanks to channels such as Dr. Campbell's, I feel somewhat more informed and have already booked attendance at a computer conference in April, 2022.

Smokey Glow (RE: Birkin Bags) uploaded to You Tune 02/21/2022

I have also been fascinated with this topic. I own none of these bags, but their allure, cachet and just plain passion for the acquisition of these bags is almost worthy of a PhD thesis. I am not doing that. The next best alternative is watching a well-researched Smokey Glow video on Birkin bags.

As for the process of acquiring these bags, well there is a 9-part series currently on Netflix called "Inventing Anna" it is a very interesting portrait of rich and wannabe rich people. It gives a lot of context to the tortuous process of acquiring this bag and why people do it.

Observe (RE: Sienna Mae Gomez) uploaded to You Tube 02/21/2022

I do not know anything about this situation or the tone of Gomez's TikTok videos. SUGGESTION: Perhaps if there are any videos of sufficient length by Michael Rizzo and/or Jack Wright to analyze, that might bring more context for understanding her videos. 

Not a judgement, but Gomez has either memorized or is reading her script off of a prompter which probably affects her expression and her tone resulting in a kind of robotic rapid read. Whatever happened between Gomez and others, uploading scenes from one's "real" life as part of the content on social media is a gamble that should be very carefully thought through before attempted.

Dr. John Campbell (RE: Brendan and myocarditis ) uploaded to You Tube 02/22/2022

I am also shocked, the physician is not allowed to file an Adverse Event report? I wonder if that is just Australia. I hate to use this word, but that is insane to not accept reports from medical professionals and making the patient do the paperwork. Were I the pessimistic type I can imagine a scenario where the drug manufacturers later reject these patient reports saying that they are not going to be considered accurate as they are not verified/co-signed by a medical professional. I never minded (although I am female and not in the most affected group) being part of what is essentially the largest beta test ever done of a vaccine. However the way the COVID long haulers and people who have complications from the vaccine are being treated is both stupid and despicable.   Thank you Brendan and Dr. Campbell for sharing this story.

Internet Today (RE: news items such as: Ukraine, bear etc.) uploaded to You Tube 02/23/2022

Ricky and I have the same slant on Ukraine, Putin and The Inept President Who Must Not Be Named, so may we both be wrong, in all timelines of that pesky multi-verse.  

As for the real life version of Yogi Bear, remember Harambe (who btw has his own wiki page...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harambe) and do not execute this bear. Contact a local zoo, import a sufficient cage with FOOD inside, automatic door closure (maybe sponsored by ring.com?) and then truck this guy to a preserve where he will no doubt irritate all the other bears who were happy eating berries, fish and other forage with tales of human food (aka tacos, nachos, pasta and bacon).

Dr. John Campbell (RE: Denmark Study of Omicron) uploaded to You Tube 02/25/2022

I always leave these videos feeling more informed and thus less panicked.  For example (I live in U.S.) this is the first channel where I got the news and saw the supporting data, that hybrid immunity (2+ doses of vaccine plus actual acquired Omicron infection) is the immunity with the most longevity. 

QUESTION: I am a bit confused about the Denmark study which showed lineages of BA.1, BA.2 (which I am aware of) and then showed the lineage:  "BA.3. BA.1". Is the lineage of  "BA.3 BA.1" a trace (aka non-viable) version we need not worry about?  Apologies if this has been explained in a previous video.

Molly Burke (RE:  accessible appliances part 2) uploaded to You Tube 02/25/2022

I am not majorly handicapped ( I do drive a car), just have an issue with depth perception. I saw my first 3D IMAX movie when I was twelve and I also cried when I saw what the real world actually looked like. It is emotional, all those little and/or major struggles take a toll on your soul and self so happiness tears are very much understandable. Sorry I have no recommendations on appliances or  how to avoid the potential for hacking. However, the internet can work for good, so...keep looking, keep asking and most of all keep sharing. ❤️

The Dodo (RE: Abandoned Duck becomes member of the pack) uploaded to You Tube 02/27/2022

My 2 cats have their own pack that includes 1 guinea pig and 1 chinchilla (with me in attendance at all times just in case someone remembers the whole prey/predator scenario). After years of peaceful coexistence no one has eaten or bitten anyone yet. Unfortunately my 4 fish are still "food" to the cats so I have to carefully latch the aquarium top. It is amazing how if properly trained that animals can actually accept other species into their group to protect and to nurture.

Dr, Todd Grande (RE: Arguing with police) uploaded to You Tube 02/28/2022

QUESTION: Sometimes when a confrontation happens, the judge suspends any criminal punishment if anger management "class" is going to be attended by the defendant. Obviously there is a privacy factor, however I wonder attendance in such a program ever led to markedly improved behavior? I think that Alec Baldwin had this experience. Not sure if his behavior shows improvement, although he does seem to talk more (often to his detriment) and yell less.

Internet Today (RE: news items including more bad plane passenger behavior)You Tune 02/28/2022

I feel so so sorry for these attendants and of course the passengers who understand adult behavior. I agree with Ricky. The de-evolution of behavior has been going on long before COVID due to a variety of instances. For a while getting on a plane seemed more akin to being on Noah's Ark (albeit with less room). Airlines downsizing their "basic" seating to have less leg/seat room. Much less available food (I do not consider fossilized  pretzels as food for passengers). Seemingly random charges tacked on to bills when seemingly instantaneously the size/quantity of carry-ons changes . All this happened before the pandemic. Add in recent political chaos and the pandemic, the adult tantrums (picture a 2 or 3 year old about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds) proliferated.

JANUARY 2022

Posted to John Campea (RE: Episode 1 of The Book of Boba Fett) uploaded to You Tube 12/29/2021

While I appreciated the backstory, there was far too little of "current" Boba Fett. Plus Boba Fett made a real obvious error as the new crime boss in underestimating his new "clients". It might have helped along the plot, but not sure it made sense in this world.

posted to Abby Cox (RE: 2022 changes for channel and a move) uploaded to You Tube 01/02/2022

Glad to hear Abby is avoiding that "other virus" aka burnout. I know of many who are leaving California, Nevada and other Western states due to cost of living issues. Creativity is by definition not subject to human-made boundaries, so Indiana will be fine (and homes cheaper). As for expectation vs. reality, I believe that both factors equate to more of a partnership than a contest...you need both for creativity to arise (I have always wanted to use the word "arise" in an artistic context, so thank you Abby Cox). But OUCH driving that round trip twice in two weeks, download lots of books, music and pods. Bring at least one living being with you (of any species) for intelligent conversation. 😉

Posted to Observe (RE: Part 2 Alec Baldwin interview) uploaded to You Tube 01/07/2022

Alec Baldwin is a person who feels that HE is always in control, that HE is the smartest person in the room (or at a rural road interview in Vermont) and for him admitting to a mistake is just not in his DNA. So I guess, if only given 2 choices, liar? I do not know this person, but have seen him in countless interviews. He hates challenges to what he perceives to be directed to his intelligence, his status or even his parking space. When I learned of the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins,  I felt that Alec Baldwin, the actor (assuming he can control his ego) is not in trouble. Alec Baldwin, the producer however is most likely in trouble, especially if he cannot silence Alex Baldwin the actor from speaking extemporaneously.

posted to Emily D. Baker (RE: Alex Baldwin Instagram stories) uploaded to You Tube 01/13/2022

Yes Mr. Baldwin is a narcissist and thus cannot allow himself to look weak or wrong in public. A minimal Google search with: Alec Baldwin, disputes, press, will result in lengthy amount of reading and viewing material. "I have thoughts" (all copyright privileges to Emily D. Baker) as to why Baldwin's attorney is making law enforcement run through as many hoops as possible. Alex Baldwin the actor will be fine, but Alec Baldwin the producer could be in major trouble. My theory is that his attorneys are combing through all the data in that phone to see if there could be any liability in the inevitable mountain of civil law suits to come. 

BTW Perhaps my heart is harder the Grinch's before his story arc, perhaps my patience has evaporated as the viral variants spring forth, but I find this "Splenda" situation cringy and very very needy.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Prince Andrew losing royal status) uploaded to You Tube 01/15/2022

While not an alien lizard humanoid, the Duke of York (still has that title right?) does fulfill the attributes of the other two terms. Andrew was brought up, taught and treated quite differently from the majority of people living on this planet. While I am not blaming his DNA for his current problems, his detachment from the rest of us has led him to his current situation. Both sadly and ironically, I do believe him when he says he does not remember  Virginia Giuffre.

posted to Jessica Kellgren-Fozard (RE: Bayard Rustin) uploaded to You Tube 01/18/2022

I had known about Bayard Rustin, but had not realized that even within King's group there were those who felt Rustin should not participate. Freedom is one commodity that vastly increases its worth the more that it is shared and spread. I am so happy for these historical "lessons", as academically my education in that area is obviously lacking. Looking forward to more such "lessons". ❤️

Posted to Observe (RE: Jaime Lynn Spears podcast interview) uploaded to You Tube 01/22/2022

This a broken family that unfortunately for them, is also famous. I agree with Observe, Jamie Lynn is not lying. She is however clueless, confused and angry. Maybe there was a legal reason Jamie Lynn's book had to be released now, book tour begun and not delayed.There are too many variables to be sure. There is someone that can be absolutely blamed n this saga and he is still in court proclaiming his innocence concerning the mismanagement of Britany's estate and wiretapping her bedroom. Jamie Lynn is closer to an NPC than anything else. Now if James Spears is currently giving video interviews, which I highly doubt, that would be an excellent job for this channel.

Posted to Observe (RE: Prince Andrew BBC interview) uploaded to You Tube 01/25/2022

Prince Andrew uses so many words, so many generic sounding phrases that would probably be edited out of a Lifetime movie that this interview would be much more clear if he were muted. I agree that the interviewer is proficient and relentless (in a clarifying way). Everyone at the palace who allowed this interview to happen should be fired or banished. Oh yes he is guilty, but extremely overmatched regarding his interviewer, Emily Maitlis...and unbelievably clueless.

posted to Dr. John Campbell (RE: Omicron Reinfections) uploaded to You Tube 01/26/2022

With all this gathered data, I would like to think, maybe it is only a hope, that WHO, CDC and other health organizations will have a clear, scientific, practical and apolitical algorithm for handling the next pandemic.

Posted to Jimmy Kimmel Live (RE: News of the Day) uploaded to You Tube 01/26/2022

Congratulations on the anniversary and staying funny after all these years. Love the suggestion of Anita Hill as a new Justice. However she and President Biden literally have a "history" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/us/politics/joe-biden-anita-hill.html  

In case this article is behind a paywall, back in ancient times (1991) there was a hearing before Clarence Thomas' appointment to the Supreme Court. This hearing was regarding Clarence Thomas' sexual harassment of Anita Hill. The Democrats and Republicans came to some sort of compromise regarding his appointment. Guess who was the Senator in charge of the Judiciary Committee? Hint: he was (and is) a member of the Democratic Party with considerable political clout then and now.

Posted to Observe (RE: Prince Andrew BBC interview part 2) uploaded to You Tube 01/30/2022

One vote here if everyone wishes a part 3 and there is time for the analysis. This interview is so good, it could appear in an Andrew Sorkin movie. The interviewer's (Emily Maitlis) dialogue is absolutely on point along with followup questions. Physically, her appearance, even wardrobe is cinematic. Andrew's ("Prince"?) responses are perfect for the clueless, isolated and privileged royal. I still come back to one fact that I cannot reconcile, how did the Palace not try to stop Andrew from participating in this interview?

Posted to Chris Stuckmann(RE:The Book of Boba Fett-The Return of the Mandolorian ep5) 01/30/2022

I enjoyed the "history" parts of The Book of Boba Fett more than its current day story line. I wished that the story had been made more linear perhaps making this an 8 or 9 episode series rather than 7 episodes. Oddly my favorite character of the previous episode was  Black Krrsantan. Episode 5 (Return of the Mandalorian) is my favorite thus far. I know that it was part of this episode's story, but when you only have 3 members of a group left, is it wise for 2 of those members to potentially fight to the death? At least that is what I yelled at my screen. 😉

DECEMBER 2021

 

posted to Footless Jo (RE: #Shorts ... I am not a monster) uploaded to You Tube12/08/2021

That type of ignorant response to an amputee is exactly why early readers or audio books in kindergarten or even pre-k should contain or describe images of all types (races, abilities etc.) of humanity. Children are scared and/or curious about what looks "different" to them. The parent or guardian or teacher can explain in a controlled environment what is going on, why that person in their book looks "different". However when we don't inform children, they will ask/act out in public. Even more sad, is when these children never get to learn, to understand and grow up to be adults who are still afraid and suspicious of people who do not look like them.

posted to John Campea (RE: Matrix Resurrections) uploaded to You Tube 12/23/2021

All right I admit it, I did have a few laughs in the first 25 minutes and wondered what the **  I was watching. However this movie did hold my attention, all the actors seemed to be good, well-cast and yet I am still not sure if I can recommend it. I watched it at home, so perhaps that makes me an easier "critic". I did like the evolution of the machines, not sure AI would go that way, but that is the movie for which I might have had a stronger recommendation. Ironically for a movie where the 'bots outnumber the humans, this movie needed more time to breathe, perhaps in series format?

Posted to The Reel Rejects (RE: Matrix Resurrections) uploaded to You Tube 12/21/2021

Exactly how the movie left me (although full disclosure watched it at home on my MAC). I said to a friend, that I cannot 100% recommend it nor would I be negative about it. The first 1/2 hour almost seemed comedic, while the last 2 hours seem to move by way too fast. I wanted to see the evolution of some of the machines.  I cannot say more due to spoilers. I wanted more  backstory from Trinity. I also needed more (ironically) data concerning Neil Patrick Harris and even more cat time.Were some of those expanded, I would watch that movie. BTW yes I did wish for more clear action scenes. Hey Netflix!

Posted to Emily D. Baker (RE: Travis Scott Interview) uploaded to You Tube 12/30/2021

While Travis Scott does bear responsibility for this tragedy there are many others who bear a majority of the responsibility. Obviously Live Nation, the venue itself, the Houston police, stage managers and others paid by Scott to "run" the show. My take away from this interview, without knowing this individual, is that he is being medicated due to stress and shock. He could not seem to organize his thoughts and answer many of the questions directly. He was mostly slumped in his chair. Travis Scott deflected frequently with irrelevant comments. By not analyzing past Travis Scott concerts, those in charge of security and safety rightfully appear negligent, incompetent and reluctant to spend the money to prepare for surge behavior. It would have been so easy, admittedly more expensive, to prevent this tragedy.

https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/travis-scotts-rowdy-past-at-concerts-raises-red-flags-in-astroworld-festival-lawsuits-experts-say/

Posted to The Behavior Panel (RE: Dr. Phil interview w/Erin Caffey) uploaded to You Tube 07/15/2021

I think that I found the portion that the panel mentioned, around  1:22:19  there is the hint of a smile. She can never be let out of custody. At least until someone figures out how to jump start her amygdala.

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.

OCTOBER 2021

posted on 10/01/2021 to Footless Jo (RE: Forgiveness) video uploaded to You Tube 09/30/2021

I always felt first, forgive yourself. In the sense of not blaming yourself for being the subject of abuse or trauma. Second, accept what the person did/occurrence happened. This act of acceptance does not equate it to permission or forgiveness. It allows you to not obsess, get into a tortuous loop, to move away from this "thing". This horrific thing, this person-monster, does not define YOU. As for forgiveness, that depends on so many factors. I agree with Jo, ultimately bestowing forgiveness is up to the person who experienced the trauma.

posted on 10/01/2021 to Philip DeFranco (RE: daily news) video uploaded to You Tube 09/30/2021

Admittedly the reluctance to be vaccinated is due to education and information issues, but disasters like the Opioid crisis has had a second major negative result. Many individuals have come to the conclusion that government does not properly police corporate activity and corporations themselves are first and last only concerned with profit not our safety and well-being. Hence we find ourselves in a situation with less than a majority of our population believing in the efficacy and need for national (and global) vaccination against communicable, potential deadly disease.

posted to John Campea (RE: Disney/Johansson suit settled) video uploaded to You Tube 10/01/2021

I would pay (well not 20 million) to be an invisible entity in the room during the next board and shareholder meetings with Bob Chapek. Under his watch the "well was poisoned" with every future contract Disney is involved with being subjected to intense scrutiny by potential talent. Disney cannot survive without masses of creatives (in front or behind the camera/keyboard) in their employ. Thanks to Mr. Chapek and his convoluted and isolating management structure, Disney's inventory of talent just got more difficult to employ and retain.

posted to Phil DeFranco (RE: Texas/Billie Eilish) video uploaded to You Tube 10/04/2021

Were I a Texan, I must admit moving would be in my mind, however the only long-term solution is to VOTE. Leaving areas that have laws and politicians that we dislike and disagree with is one reason why our country is so divided. My advice would be to stay, fight by voting, fight by encouraging/enabling others to vote, fight by not running away. Texas is too great a place to let it stay under the control of unintelligent, illogical, irrational and uneducated politicians.

posted to Phil DeFranco (RE: Being Cancelled) video uploaded to You Tube 10/07/2021

Argh social media, here is a list to cancel (not in any particular order): politicians who pass laws affecting our health and bodies without even a rudimentary science background, pharmaceutical companies who release drugs without proper warnings to physicians, medical facilities/insurance that force people to choose between bankruptcy and life, oil companies who ship their product in vessels that are managed incompetently producing environmental damage and finally those who feel wearing a mask shows how you vote, not how you care about the health of others.

posted to Little Adventures (RE: Guinea Pig Fighting) uploaded to You Tube 10/16/2021

While it is sometimes hard to watch, I am so glad that this process is being explained as typical and shown. Having got by the critical moment of the boss pig meets new pig, my impulse upon seeing fur pulling and teeth chattering, would have been to separate everyone. I can now see that action would only prolong the squabbling. In a perfect fantasy world, I might say that an election could sort out the herd hierarchy peacefully. However since that process often does not work with humans, I am guessing the same would apply to all species.😉

Posted to Dan Murrell (RE: review of DUNE) uploaded to You Tube 10/22/2021

While I stayed away from trailers and reviews, I have seen the older films and read through two of the books. Sadly I watched Dune at home (the IMAX version must be breathtaking), but completely enjoyed it. While I knew that they would not (and should not ) make it through the entire book in one movie, the ending was a little abrupt. I consider that a minor complaint. Denis Villeneuve truly honored the themes that Frank Herbert set up in Dune.

posted to NatalieLawyerChick (RE: Rittenhouse trial) uploaded to You Tube 10/27/2021

Intellectually I can see the judge's point, especially from a judge who has been frequently overruled in the past. Certain individuals who were in Wisconsin that day could have been called protestors, rioters, looters, arsonists depending on the situation. However Rittenhouse as a non-resident of Wisconsin who is not a member of a security service or active military is at best a vigilante and at worst a murderer.

posted to AngryJoeShow (RE: review of DUNE) uploaded to You Tube 10/22/2021

I read several of Frank Herbert's books in the Dune series, saw the (1984) movie, do not remember the tv version (lol I barely remember tv as a concept) so I have many memories of Dune. The only things that (very briefly) took me out of the movie were, some of the VERY famous stars one almost unrecognizable. The 1984 film did have a certain sense of almost theater (as in stage) along with highly decorative costumes and sets along with an over-abundance of gravitas. This Paul, even Jessica is very relatable, very human albeit with fantastic martial arts skills. Unfortunately I had to see this movie at home, but I still loved it. A side benefit to a home viewing was that I could add cc to translate all those whispers. Maybe they will rerun this movie over the summer at an IMAX? That would be great PR for future installments.

posted to NatalieLawyerChick (RE: Rust film shooting) uploaded to You Tube 10/28/2021

I agree that the armorer and the AD have criminal liability with the producers, production company, insurer having civil liability. However the discovery of all the additional live rounds (beyond the one bullet which killed the cinematographer) on set is important. It indicates that individuals/companies cannot guarantee safety from an obvious danger. So what happens next...probably laws. No one likes being told what to do, how to do your job, what is permissible, but this incident will make "free choice" less of an option when running a movie set. That fact plus insurance companies (rightfully) hiking up premium payments on movie sets will force the film industry to comply.

posted to Philip DeFranco (RE: topics) uploaded to You Tube 10/28/2021

As with Gabby Petito, this latest murder (of Ana Abulaban and her friend) indicates that mental health professionals are as important as police and legal filings. A disturbed person will not suddenly spring back to sanity with the filing of a police report and/or restraining order. Interesting with that influencer posing in a sexy manner in front of her dad's body. What bothers me more than the fact that it is a body, is the fact that it is her DAD'S body.