Friday, August 30, 2019

Going to be shooting for Gonzo today, so fair warnings. I've communed with the front yard & I spent time with everybody, so I'm in a positive, healthy frame of mind. Again, fair warnings.  If you spend anytime online & especially on Twitter, there is a subculture of people who get off on being complete … Continue reading Friday, August 30, 2019

Group founded by Nixon’s infamous ‘Jew counter’ attacks Democrats for supporting anti-Semitism — ThinkProgress

Hope I'm doing this right. If I'm screwing up, let me know. https://www.youtube.com/embed/DviHRs2e6Aw?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent A conservative political action group has debuted a series of new ads attacking Democratic candidates for tolerating what it describes as Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN) “anti-Semitic slurs.” The attack ads were released by the American Action Network, a group founded by President … Continue reading Group founded by Nixon’s infamous ‘Jew counter’ attacks Democrats for supporting anti-Semitism — ThinkProgress

A quick guide to avoiding hoaxes and false news about Dorian (or any other hurricane) — Poynter

On Wednesday, Hurricane Dorian was approaching Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands as a category 1 storm. American meteorologists forecasted it would become a category 2 and hit Florida a few days later. Just like any other life-threating natural phenomenon, strong winds are usually felt on social media long before they really affect people’s life.… via … Continue reading A quick guide to avoiding hoaxes and false news about Dorian (or any other hurricane) — Poynter

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Toots & The Maytals are the best, & that solo record he did, Toots In Memphis is sublime. Getting older sucks. Sitting on a hard metal chair all day yesterday, pounding out my usual gibberish, & wrestling down some sort of update conflict with my computer last night wiped me out. No kidding, I was barely able to function today & didn't really start … Continue reading Wednesday, August 28, 2019