January, 2021 archive
“Let the Science Speak” 0
An excerpt from Dr. Fauci’s remarks:
One of the things that was made clear as recently as about 15 minutes ago when I was with the President is that one of the things we are going to do is to be completely transparent, open, and honest. If things go wrong, not point fingers, but correct them.
The veiled criticisms of the recently departed federal administrator are subtle and striking. The comments at about the 17 minute mark are truly of moment.
This is a must-listen.
A Question of Unity 0
Sam and Emma are skeptical that “unifying the country” will be as easy and point out some of the reasons why (hint: the answer is foxy shady).
Shep Smith Is Not Holding His Breath 0
Shep Smith discusses why he left Fox News.
Lost in a Lost World 2
Boston.com syndicates a disturbing profile of a QAnon believer and self-styled “digital warrior.”
Afterthought:
I have seen a number of articles and blog posts recently theorizing that many QAnon followers are disillusioned by the failure of their prophet’s predictions to come true. For example and exemplar gratis.
This is not a cause for optimism. They are ripe for the plucking by the next snake oil salesman to come around.
Presidented 0
At The Roanoke Times, John Freivalds highlights some disturbing parallels between the recently departed federal administrator and a certain historical figure.
I’m not sure I agree with him, but methinks he makes some points not easily dismissed.
The Pardon Palooza 0
The Tampa Bay Times reports on the recipients of Donald Trump’s passel of pardons. There are no surprises here:
At Above the Law, Joe Patrice finds a common thread amongst the pardonees.
Stray Thought 0
It is worthy of note that the two greatest threats to have faced this country have come, not from external enemies, but from homegrown bigotry, greed, and hate.
Tales of the Trumpling: Snapshots of Trickle-Down Trumpery 0
Make no mistake. Trump may be gone at noon today, but the Trumpling will continue. He has given Trumplers permission to Trumple, and they will not stop easily.
As my brother said, that bunch is capable of anything.