I dunno, Bill. It seems to me that if Congress doesn't keep this nomination from happening so quickly, then Congress isn't strong and the Judiciary is compromised. Can you be more specific?
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) delivered a pretty devastating comeback to President Trump after his dog-whistle attack on her Somali origins at his Pennsylvania rally Tuesday night, the Daily Beast reports.
Said Trump: “She’s telling us how to run our country. How did you do where you came from? How was your country doing?”
Responded Omar: “Firstly, this is my country and I am a member of the House that impeached you. Secondly, I fled civil war when I was 8. An 8-year-old doesn’t run a country even though you run our country like one.”
I ventured to go grocery shopping midday at the little market near our house. Our town has had 14 cases total, the last few over a month ago. So, even though there were probably 15 cars in the parking lot between the shop and the bank, I went in. The store asks folks to wear masks (even provides them and hand sanitiser) and it’s all marked off for 6 feet of separation everywhere with one way aisles. I’ve never had a problem there before.
But this time a guy came in after me, who cut in front of me and was dithering picking out his items. I waited. I was mad he wasn’t wearing a mask, but didn’t say anything. When he moved over, I started shopping again, but he kept coming back over to get something, cutting right in front of me such that I had to back up. Three times. I made an exasperated huff sound the last time and he says to me, “What’s your problem?” So I said, “I’m just trying to stay healthy.” And he grumps back at me, “Well, you’re the one who’s paranoid…” I bolted out of that aisle so fast that I couldn’t make out the rest of the stuff he was saying as I left.
I was so shaken by it that I very nearly abandoned my cart and left. But it wasn’t the store’s fault and I didn’t want to make work for them. Still, the whole time I took care to avoid him and got out of there as fast as I could.
I don’t know what I could have done to deescalate the situation other than what I did. And I definitely got too angry in the moment. I still feel frustrated that I didn’t handle it better. . . even though I have no idea what I could have done differently, other than leave as soon as I saw him. I may well do that in future if I see someone being so selfish and foolish.
But, really, under it all and over-arching it is this terrible feeling that DT has so emboldened his base, and if he wins re-election there will be lots more of this, and far worse.
I have joked before about moving out of the USA, but I find myself fantasizing about Prince Edward Island or New Zealand. Recently, our Youngest said something similar. Hey, if the grands move, I’m there.
He was definitely not a gentleman. I doubt he would have spoken so freely to another man. He was carrying a cloth bag from a store a few times north of here, which is very rural. So I’d guess he’s what folks here refer to as “a real Vermonter” ~ someone who probably grew up farming or working a trade, isn’t educated beyond maybe high school, is low income, overweight by a lot, probably a bit achy in the joints, and definitely can’t be convinced of anything new.
Mind you, there are some “real Vermonters” who are intelligent and very good with native wisdom. This man wasn’t one of them.
But, so I don’t stew, I need to put this behind me, forgive him for his lot in life, and ensure I don’t get put in that situation again.
What I could have done differently: * Only shop when there are fewer than 10 cars. * If someone isn’t wearing a mask, my choices are to leave or to go to the other end of the store and start from there, being careful not to be in the same aisle with that person.
Once I got out of his vicinity today, I did go to the other end of the store. But I kept tabs on him. He left before I got to the register.
Just to add that I understand that there’s a small percentage of people who cannot wear a mask for health reasons. While they ought to have someone else shop for them or do curbside pickup, that may not always be possible. But this was a wanton disregard for others. Besides not wearing a mask, he kept cutting in front of me, within a foot or two, which is just plain rude even without a pandemic.
No, I’m not paranoid. I know that, because I’m fine most of the time. But I’m careful and smart enough to recognise danger.
The first time is always the hardest for us introverteds.
OHIO: As of Wednesday afternoon, there have been at least 146,753 confirmed or probable cases in the state, 4,687 deaths, and 14,977 hospitalizations, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Air quality seems pretty good today, considering. We went for our walk late and most of the sky was clear blue. Nice little breeze out of the west. To the east the view was impaired by buildings and trees, with nice cloudy-looking clouds up to about 40 degrees. From our house we have a clear view to the north, and could see the smoke on the horizon up to about ten or maybe fifteen degrees; as the day has progressed it has become more obvious.
And we got our sample ballots today. I have figured out my votes on the local races; the twelve propositions I figured out the other day; and I have yet to hear or think of any significant argument for why I shouldn't vote for Howie Hawkins. The mail circulars probably won't begin to arrive until after I have voted.
I can’t imagine having all that smoke around every day on top of the pandemic. Does it make you feel more isolated?
We had some of the smoke in the upper atmosphere here yesterday. It turns the sky milky, but that’s about it.
We have, though, had an underground forest fire two hours south of here! It’s because the northeast is now getting way too dry. We didn’t have enough snow last Winter, then had very little rain over the Summer, so everything is a bit too dry.
It's getting to be a drag, but when we have blue sky we appreciate it all the more. I don't recall the name for the effect, but a while back I posted a note about how decreasing humidity combined with rising temperatures sucks water out of the ground and everything growing in it, and the effect is exponential rather than linear with rising temperature. Underground forest fire = burning peat beds?
I see Schumer rather than Feinstein as the natural leader of the Democratic effort in any case. Feinstein becomes important if there are actually Judiciary Committee hearings, but I'm expecting McConnell to try to skip them.
Pro-Trump Activists Plotted Violence Ahead of Rallies September 23, 2020 By Taegan Goddard
“Leaked chat logs show Portland-area pro-Trump activists planning and training for violence, sourcing arms and ammunition and even suggesting political assassinations ahead of a series of contentious rallies in the Oregon city, including one scheduled for this weekend,” The Guardian reports. [Click]
I read this and all I could think was “Is this America’s future?”
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No. Even though Trump doesn't really believe it, democratic institutions in the US remain strong and firm.
DeleteI dunno, Bill. It seems to me that if Congress doesn't keep this nomination from happening so quickly, then Congress isn't strong and the Judiciary is compromised. Can you be more specific?
DeleteThere are simply too many people who believe in elections. I can't imagine even a packed Supreme Court saying election results don't matter.
DeleteAs memory serves me, Calvin Coolidge took the oath of office in his parents' parlour (or something like that) by lamplight.
DeleteRep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) delivered a pretty devastating comeback to President Trump after his dog-whistle attack on her Somali origins at his Pennsylvania rally Tuesday night, the Daily Beast reports.
ReplyDeleteSaid Trump: “She’s telling us how to run our country. How did you do where you came from? How was your country doing?”
Responded Omar: “Firstly, this is my country and I am a member of the House that impeached you. Secondly, I fled civil war when I was 8. An 8-year-old doesn’t run a country even though you run our country like one.”
ReplyDeleteHey friends, mind if a vent a little?
I ventured to go grocery shopping midday at the little market near our house. Our town has had 14 cases total, the last few over a month ago. So, even though there were probably 15 cars in the parking lot between the shop and the bank, I went in. The store asks folks to wear masks (even provides them and hand sanitiser) and it’s all marked off for 6 feet of separation everywhere with one way aisles. I’ve never had a problem there before.
But this time a guy came in after me, who cut in front of me and was dithering picking out his items. I waited. I was mad he wasn’t wearing a mask, but didn’t say anything. When he moved over, I started shopping again, but he kept coming back over to get something, cutting right in front of me such that I had to back up. Three times. I made an exasperated huff sound the last time and he says to me, “What’s your problem?” So I said, “I’m just trying to stay healthy.” And he grumps back at me, “Well, you’re the one who’s paranoid…” I bolted out of that aisle so fast that I couldn’t make out the rest of the stuff he was saying as I left.
I was so shaken by it that I very nearly abandoned my cart and left. But it wasn’t the store’s fault and I didn’t want to make work for them. Still, the whole time I took care to avoid him and got out of there as fast as I could.
I don’t know what I could have done to deescalate the situation other than what I did. And I definitely got too angry in the moment. I still feel frustrated that I didn’t handle it better. . . even though I have no idea what I could have done differently, other than leave as soon as I saw him. I may well do that in future if I see someone being so selfish and foolish.
But, really, under it all and over-arching it is this terrible feeling that DT has so emboldened his base, and if he wins re-election there will be lots more of this, and far worse.
I have joked before about moving out of the USA, but I find myself fantasizing about Prince Edward Island or New Zealand. Recently, our Youngest said something similar. Hey, if the grands move, I’m there.
One of the arrows in my quiver is "Ask Herman Cain how not being paranoid worked out for him. OH...you can't. Covid killed him."
DeleteThat guy obviously has serious problems other than coronavirus. Maybe one is simply living in Vermont (if indeed he does).
DeleteHe was definitely not a gentleman. I doubt he would have spoken so freely to another man. He was carrying a cloth bag from a store a few times north of here, which is very rural. So I’d guess he’s what folks here refer to as “a real Vermonter” ~ someone who probably grew up farming or working a trade, isn’t educated beyond maybe high school, is low income, overweight by a lot, probably a bit achy in the joints, and definitely can’t be convinced of anything new.
DeleteMind you, there are some “real Vermonters” who are intelligent and very good with native wisdom. This man wasn’t one of them.
But, so I don’t stew, I need to put this behind me, forgive him for his lot in life, and ensure I don’t get put in that situation again.
What I could have done differently:
* Only shop when there are fewer than 10 cars.
* If someone isn’t wearing a mask, my choices are to leave or to go to the other end of the store and start from there, being careful not to be in the same aisle with that person.
Once I got out of his vicinity today, I did go to the other end of the store. But I kept tabs on him. He left before I got to the register.
Just to add that I understand that there’s a small percentage of people who cannot wear a mask for health reasons. While they ought to have someone else shop for them or do curbside pickup, that may not always be possible. But this was a wanton disregard for others. Besides not wearing a mask, he kept cutting in front of me, within a foot or two, which is just plain rude even without a pandemic.
No, I’m not paranoid. I know that, because I’m fine most of the time. But I’m careful and smart enough to recognise danger.
The first time is always the hardest for us introverteds.
Thanks for your kind companioning. 😊
DeleteSpray bear repellent would have been over-reaction.
DeleteBut boy what a doozy of an encounter!
DeleteYeah. Unexpected. And I didn't have a thing worth saying. Nothing would have been received.
Delete"Never wrestle with a pig
Because you both get dirty
And the pig likes it."
VT: 1722 (+1)
ReplyDelete58deaths (57days)
98 active cases
Recovered:1565 (+8)
In Hospital 2 ( 0)
Tests 157,263 (-78?)*
* Oddly, today’s test total is lower than yesterday’s. I anticipate a correction due to a typo.
OHIO: As of Wednesday afternoon, there have been at least 146,753 confirmed or probable cases in the state, 4,687 deaths, and 14,977 hospitalizations, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
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DeleteAir quality seems pretty good today, considering. We went for our walk late and most of the sky was clear blue. Nice little breeze out of the west. To the east the view was impaired by buildings and trees, with nice cloudy-looking clouds up to about 40 degrees. From our house we have a clear view to the north, and could see the smoke on the horizon up to about ten or maybe fifteen degrees; as the day has progressed it has become more obvious.
ReplyDeleteAnd we got our sample ballots today. I have figured out my votes on the local races; the twelve propositions I figured out the other day; and I have yet to hear or think of any significant argument for why I shouldn't vote for Howie Hawkins. The mail circulars probably won't begin to arrive until after I have voted.
DeleteI can’t imagine having all that smoke around every day on top of the pandemic. Does it make you feel more isolated?
We had some of the smoke in the upper atmosphere here yesterday. It turns the sky milky, but that’s about it.
We have, though, had an underground forest fire two hours south of here! It’s because the northeast is now getting way too dry. We didn’t have enough snow last Winter, then had very little rain over the Summer, so everything is a bit too dry.
It's getting to be a drag, but when we have blue sky we appreciate it all the more. I don't recall the name for the effect, but a while back I posted a note about how decreasing humidity combined with rising temperatures sucks water out of the ground and everything growing in it, and the effect is exponential rather than linear with rising temperature. Underground forest fire = burning peat beds?
DeleteDemocrats Worry Feinstein Can’t Handle Court Battle [Click] Consider the source: Politico, AKA DemocratsInDisarray.com. But it could be so. And Feinstein has always been pretty right-wing for a Democrat.
ReplyDeleteI see Schumer rather than Feinstein as the natural leader of the Democratic effort in any case. Feinstein becomes important if there are actually Judiciary Committee hearings, but I'm expecting McConnell to try to skip them.
DeleteWe’ll see what Pat Leahy says about that! Last I knew he was the ranking member on Judiciary.
DeletePro-Trump Activists Plotted Violence Ahead of Rallies
ReplyDeleteSeptember 23, 2020 By Taegan Goddard
“Leaked chat logs show Portland-area pro-Trump activists planning and training for violence, sourcing arms and ammunition and even suggesting political assassinations ahead of a series of contentious rallies in the Oregon city, including one scheduled for this weekend,” The Guardian reports. [Click]
Proof helps!
DeleteSo what’s being done about that?
Good question. Law enforcement should be in the process of identifying the people and investigating their online activities.
DeleteDavid Litt: Republicans will replace RBG but Democrats hold the trump cards – no, really [Click]
ReplyDelete‘You can win this!’: how Beto O'Rourke is becoming Joe Biden’s greatest ally [Click] Boy, some of the things they say about the Dems in the Rio Grande Valley sure sound familiar out here. . . Maybe I will send Beto a little love. I notice that Rev. Warnock’s polls are moving in the right direction, too.
ReplyDeleteLatest poll: Loeffler, Collins and Warnock tied, 23% each.
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