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| Jacob Blake with one of his children. Blake was shot seven times by police for being black. |
In July I came up with the brilliant idea of posting some of the day's headlines from various news sources and following them with comments that were either pithy, snarky, wise or brilliantly on point (or a combination thereof). The response was so overwhelming (thank you Isadora Humpback of Yankton, South Dakota) that I offered readers two more editions in August. Since no protests (at least no violent ones) have resulted, I am continuing the series with part four presented right here and now.
From the New York Times:
Federal Government Relaxes Rules on Feeding Low-Income Students
I'm so accustomed to callousness and disregard for the under privileged by the current administration that I read this wrong the first time thinking it said "tightens" rules. The story says that this is through December at which point, presumably, the poor and malnourished will be on their own, bah humbug very much.
Liberty Will Investigate University’s Operations Under Jerry Falwell Jr.
I've been loving this story and watching all the chickens come home to roost. Exposing the rank hypocrisy of evangelicals is something I'm all about.
Family Accuses College of Forcing Ailing Son to Play Football
This is one of the most American stories I've ever seen. Many American football coaches are missing links to the neanderthals. They can be cruel, sadistic and about as sensitive as a hungry badger. There are far too many stories -- and have been for decades -- of coaches forcing players to take the field when injured or ill thus inflicting more pain and discomfort on young men and sometimes causing the young person permanent physical or emotional damage.
From CNN:
Trump's Heading to Kenosha Today
Any moron can tell you that Trumpy's visit isn't going to do anyone the slightest bit of good. Trumpy himself should realize (but he's too much of an idiot to) that this visit isn't going to do him any good either. He usually at least acts in his own self-interest (he sure don't care about anyone else's) but not this time. Stupid.
Wedding Announcement Goes Viral after Groom's Ex Publicly Reveals he Cheated on her when he met the Bride
This is news? Who gives a....Baffling what people care about.
Two Huge Snakes Fall Through Kitchen Ceiling in Australia
Remind me to stay the hell out of Australia. According to the story the snakes were pythons. One was nine and half feet long the other just over eight feet. Nope, not going to the land down under until they reach an agreement with their snakes about staying out of kitchens.
From SF Gate:
New Trump Adviser Pushes Herd Immunity, Worrying Officials
Note to all Trump advisers: please shut the hell up, you're only making things worse.
Trump says Plane of 'Thugs' Threatened GOP Convention
Ladies and gentlemen here is yet another example that our current commander-in-chief is delusional and paranoid and wholly unfit for office. Either that or he's intentionally just making shit up in an effort to get people to vote for him. In any case we need this basket case out of the White House.
White South Carolina Cop Suspended for Repeating the N-Word on Camera
Suspended? They need to fire his ass.
From The Washington Post:
Wall Street Reports Best August in Decades
Great news for people who own stocks, particularly those who own a lot of stocks. Wonderful for the rich that they're getting richer. But dare I ask: When is this going to trickle down to the jobless, the homeless and those working two jobs to make ends meet? I understand from other stories that the coronavirus has not only not cut into the profits of our richest one percent, but they have been making even more money. Capitalism at work.
A Florida ‘Antifa Hunter’ Violently Threatened a BLM Activist. Now he’s going to Prison for Three Years
Sounds about right. We need to lock up more of this right-wing vigilantes. To make space for them in our prisons, we can release people who are still locked up for marijuana charges.
Pandemic-Related Cooking and Eating Habits Could Help Curb Food Waste — If Consumers Stick to them
I've been saying that there could be a lot of good things that come out of the pandemic and this is one example. People may end up being more mindful, cleaner, less wasteful and follow health protocols more closely. The Black Plague helped create more equality within society and was a contributing factor in the Renaissance. There are doubtless positives that will come out of the pandemic that we can not now predict. Assuming of course that we survive this damn thing.
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