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TreasonousBastard

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September 22, 2021

Graham Norton Part Deux

The last 30 seconds is the best.

September 21, 2021

Scariest thing I heard today- some guy wrote another book and...

said Pence asked Dan Quayle about stopping the Electoral College vote count.

Quayle said it can't be done, which is great except it means our republic was saved by Dan Quayle.
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September 21, 2021

Another reason why I listen to NPR instead of cable news

https://kilhambearcenter.org

They rehab bear cubs found in the wild and he explained many things you have wrong about them.

He mentioned most orphaned cubs become orphaned because mama bear was shot.
September 20, 2021

Oh shit...

Felt lousy last nigh and had trouble getting out of the chair.

Temp of a little over 100.

Gettimg better now.

September 20, 2021

Mayor demands BoE resign over "porn" assignment



I'll admit I have a few very minor qualms about this myself, but the concept of "education" is a broad one, and I betcha half these seniors already know more abut sex than their teachers, or the mayor.

September 17, 2021

Somehow, I subscribed to Fast Forward, a Boston Globe newsletter, and this is from today's...

It's kinda long, but worth it:

I must say, you are completely fed up with the willfully unvaccinated. Your anger is evident in your e-mails. Here are your comments. (Since some of you didn't want your name used, I haven't used any.)

"I have said for years that stupidity is the inability to learn, while ignorance is the conscious choice not to. The willfully unvaccinated are ignorant."

"Perhaps the only good thing about them is that some of them have removed, or will remove, themselves from the gene pool. Darwin strikes again!"

"As a senior fully vaccinated, I, like Howard Stern, am sick to death of having to remain inside and cautious so they can run around acting as if there is no COVID and, heaven forbid, mask wearing. Disgustingly pathetic. They get their life; when do we get ours? Shame them all."

"I am angry and frustrated with willingly unvaccinated individuals and propose the following: Invite them to some interesting event. Then lock the doors and have them first watch a video of someone gasping for breath and then being intubated; up close and personal. Maybe interview a grieving family member. This would be supervised by people (such as the trusty National Guard) in N-95s standing 10 feet away. Then put on the event only for those who choose to get vaccinated first. If people decline the vaccination, they don’t get to attend the event. I am historically a pacifist, but I am close to the end of my last nerve."

"My sacro-cranial chiropractor is an amazing and kind healer who cured my sciatica a few years ago. However, today she revealed that she is not vaccinated, and it is on purpose. I was flummoxed! She is pretty convinced that her supplement regimen and excellent immune system are going to help her avoid COVID. (She 'never' gets the flu!) Fortunately, we are in California, so her odds are better than if she lived in, say, Alabama or Mississippi. But I am just shocked, confused, and frankly, a little freaked out.

"How can one of the best people I know make this choice? And what am I going to do about it?

"For now I have not canceled my appointments, because I'm vaccinated and feel relatively safe (for myself). I'm not sure I can stay calm if we have a conversation about it again, and I'm not sure I can NOT have a conversation about it again, either! This is not just about one's self. I believe it is our responsibility to do this for the greater good (our community). I always thought she was much smarter than I probably am, and I am just so disappointed."

"I came home to the sound of wailing and crying from my 41-year-old daughter. She just heard her best friend in SF died of the virus that day. They both gave birth to their two children four years ago, shared everything and with great care and friendship. She was ill for five days and died that morning when her husband came home to check on her. No vaccination and two children, a 4- and 10-year-old, and a loving husband. God help us."

"I'm not angry, I'm furious! Furious at the refuseniks for whom, let's face it, there's no downside of NOT being vaccinated until they get sick. After which all hell breaks loose because they need an ICU bed, ventilator etc.

"And then, of course, they wake up and want the vaccine.

"Meanwhile, they've caused goodness knows how many people to be infected and get sick, including small children. Their ignorance and selfishness knows no bounds. It's a dumbdemic.
The problem is that in their minds, they don't have to get vaccinated because they can get by just fine without it.

"I think we need to take some measures to force them to rethink:
1. Insurance companies need to raise premiums on those who choose to be unvaccinated.
2. Hospitals need to prioritize the care for vaccinated patients.
3. Unvaccinated people cannot enter public buildings, sports stadiums, public transit, or airports.
4. Like in R.I., if you don't comply with your employer's demand to get vaccinated and lose your job, no unemployment payments for you.
5. Religious exemption? That’s fine, as long as your church picks up the cost of treatment.

"Let's see how that works. Cuz oh boy, miss the football game?"

"Angry at the willingly unvaccinated? Damn straight I am. We have 3 granddaughters ages 2, 4, and 8 who are put at risk by these imbeciles. Our 16-year-old grandson got vaccinated as soon as he became eligible, as did everyone in our immediate family. Still, way too many out there who are a danger to everyone."

"Anyone who refuses to be fully vaccinated has no commonsense. Obviously, some people must think they are immortal. With all the horrific stories about unvaccinated people infecting others and people needlessly dying, they must think it won't happen to them. I truly do not understand them and their lack of logic. Since I am the exact polar opposite of them, I can't wait to get my booster shot this fall!"

"When the unvaccinated get COVID, no medical care will be provided, NONE. No docs or hospitals will treat them. They will receive no medical benefits of any type. If they are allowed to return to work, they will get tested every morning before entering the workplace, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. If they test positive, their pay will be immediately suspended and they will not be eligible for any company, state, or federal benefits; no sick time, no short-term (or long-term) disability, no unemployment, no food stamps, etc. If it can be proven that the person did not quarantine, they can be fined and put under house arrest for a period of time. If they infect someone else, they will be held financially responsible for the sick person's expenses.

"Until we play hardball, we will never contain this virus. It's time to stop being polite, and kick some ass."

"Everyone has the right to remain unvaccinated if they choose. I reserve the right to request they be exiled to an isolated island so the only people they can infect and kill are themselves and people who think like them."

"I am angry and confused about the willfully unvaccinated. There appears to be many reasons, besides ignorance and stupidity. So many people today (esp. the young) have a strong sense of entitlement. There is also a lot of selfishness! A letter to the editor appeared in today's Albany NY Times Union about the 'Selfish Generation.' In brief, it states that so many lost their lives in WWII, but were very willing to sacrifice. The country was willing to deal with short rations and supplies for the war effort. And so many firefighters willingly sacrificed their lives on 9/11 trying to save others. But today, so many are selfish, thinking only of themselves. I couldn't agree more!"

September 16, 2021

If you leave your kid in a car while you're shopping, you risk arrest...

If the kid dies, you will likely see manslaughter charges, or worse

So, how fucked up are we that parents who demand their kids not be protected from covid are seen as heroes by so many?

September 11, 2021

If anyone cares, NY channel 7 sez giuluani will meet today with...

ex Guv Pataki and "police and fire officials" to talk about 9-11.

Enlightening, I'm sure.

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