History Will Judge You..

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One of my favorite shows is CBS Sunday Morning, and who couldn’t love Jane Pauley?? She is the ultimate in truthful journalism. In the January 9, 2022 episode historians ranked the orange prez with one giving him a D, and another a “failure.”

These historians comments will be published shortly in The Presidency of …. :A First Historical Assessment. They stated any accomplishment by this individual will be eclipsed by his bizarre behavior which as a psych nurse I attribute to mental illness or use of drugs. There were

30,573 “untruths”

by this man beginning with inauguration crowd numbers, and continuing daily throughout his presidency.

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The historians stated the judgment of this presidency will come from 2 items: his handling of the Pandemic, and the insurrection. While he got the vaccine done, the failed rollout from lies regarding scientific evidence caused hundreds of thousands of deaths.

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And the second…the insurrection. He came into power with an agenda to disrupt democracy and sadly this was accomplished by aligning with racists emboldening them. Who could ever forget Charlottesville, Virginia? The big lie continues to be broadcast without any merit, and he is the only president who refused to honor democracy in the peaceful transition of power.

Which leads me to one final comment and concern. There should be financial restitution from these insurrectionists, citizens should not have to pay for their actions. These individuals have businesses and money. A surcharge by the courts is needed. Check out the equation..

40 million divided by 738 insurrectionists found= $52,400. surcharge

We could do a 10 year plan.. Doubtful the orange prez or the RNC would offer to pay, but why should we?

Brooklyn Museum 5th Floor

What a phenomenal Museum this is! And it’s free, but give a donation. Don’t forget your mask, and vaccination card..

Started on the 5th floor, here are some of the beauties located there.

The Luce American Collection

Brooklyn natives painted by Samuel Lovett, (1783-1861), with a Box Sofa from 1830.

A Pic-Nic Party, by Thomas Cole, one of the Hudson River School of Painters, 1801-1848. If you ever get the chance visit his home, what a treat.

Found this an interesting one..

All Talk and No WorkFrancis William Edwards 1805-1868

This oil on canvas depicts one white and one African American in conversation outside a barn.

They both in tattered clothing are engaged in productive talk.

Interesting dynamic for this era.

Refreshing to see.

Winter in Brooklyn by Francis Guy, 1760-1820, view from his studio on Front St., which is now the Dumbo area of Brooklyn..

Some others..

The Luce’s also contributed Visible Storage – what a fascinating spot. Take some time and savor the gems in this area. It is like visiting an attic of history.

Another stop on the 5th Floor: Climate in Crisis: Environmental Change in Indigenous Americas

This collection had artifacts from Indigenous Americans and mentioned how global warming will affect their ability to survive.

And one final stop on the 5th Floor.. A Tribute to one of the greatest Brooklyn natives of all.

More Broadway: Utopia and Company

Utopia is a play currently at the St. James Theater. On the night of my attendance half the performers and stage crew were out with covid. Because the show must go on David Byrne threw together a concert of his music. Since I know little of his music I stayed for an hour. While I appreciated the chatter and sincerity of this man, the music did not stir me, however his fans were over the moon. And for those die hard Byrne fans it’s a must see and a cheap concert of his tunes narrated by the pleasant actor/musician chap.

Liked the voter registration going on in the St. James lobby. Nice touch..

Some of the billboards outside the St. James Theater

Here’s what the show claims. It won a special Tony this year.

And next show…

Company

What a tour de force this play was! Stephen Sondheim who died this year at 91, shortly after his updated work was begun, must have been proud, and gleeful to have seen this before departing. The cast was superb and each song/dance routine phenomenal. The story follows a NYC single gals 35th birthday party with her married friends encouraging her to get hitched. What fun!

This is a certain Tony winner. It was sublime and A MUST SEE. Prices are good with box office tickets on the day of the performance starting at $43., what a steal. After loosing $500 on stinkers like Diana, Utopia, and Freestyle Love Supreme, maybe my loosing streak has ended!

Enjoy!

Devin Nunes – One Down more to Go

Today heard of the resignation of Devin Nunes from California. He will be in charge of the orange prez media company. A loyal follower it is good to be rid of him, and he will have his $150,000. a year pension with full health care benefits to sustain him, just in case this media company goes belly up.

Caveat: Any media company needs FCC*, approval to operate, and we definitely need compliance especially when the owner has been removed from every communication platform available.

Good luck Devin Nunes, and don’t let the door hit you in the ass as you depart, so glad to be rid of you.. One down, more to go…

Cheers, Pleasure, Poor, Community
I can hear the cheers from California now..

*Federal Communication Commission

Tomorrow, as with every weekend, we will be on commercial break, and discuss what a 65 year old does, no thinking allowed. Stay tuned.

January 6th, A Day of Shame

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One year ago today our country went through enormous trauma brought on by a fascist president. Our forefathers predicted this to occur, and despite the constitutional safety nets, it occurred. The saddest thing regarding this day is that many Americans still believe a lie promoted by this fascist and his scoundrels.

FACISM – FAR RIGHT DICTATORIAL POWER FORCING SUPPRESSION OF OTHERS

When in DC during the election we were in a hotel where the Proud Boys also stayed. These individuals were ignorant, class less, smoking marijuana throughout the hotel, and in over hearing conversations, (you couldn’t miss them they were so loud and unruly), they worked at minimum wage jobs. We were in a quandary how these folks could afford to fly from all over the country, stay at a “nice” hotel, order food., and drink galore, and party. We wondered, “Who is funding these individuals, and WHY?”

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WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM?

The repair to the Capitol from January 6th insurrection cost tax payers $40 million, however, this does not factor in the physical and emotional toll the brave Capitol Police who bore on this day much calamity, which they continue to bear. To hear of legislators who actually planned this event during secret meetings is despicable.

And the Capitol Police protected them.

The republicans involved in these plans:

  • Jim Jordan of Ohio
  • Scott Perry of Pennsylvania
  • Louie Gohmert of Texas
  • Bennie Thompson of Mississippi
  • Paul Gozart of Arizona
  • Lauren Boebert of Colorado
  • Mo Greene of Alabama
  • Andy Biggs of Arizona
  • Madison Cawthron of North Carolina
  • Marjorie Greene of Georgia

Not only should these individuals be stripped of their positions, they should also loose their $150,000. a year pension which each congressman or senator receives whether they serve one day, or 50 years….. Don’t get me going on that one.

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Let’s hope those investigating the insurrection are able to ascertain who is funding these groups and bring them to justice, and better yet have them pay the $40 million.

Joe Manchin: A Walking Conflict of Interest

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This 74 year old senator, a democrat from West Virginia, is worth between 5 and 8 million. He has served as their senator for 11 years, and Governor from 2005 to 2010.

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His wealth comes from the coal industry. He founded Enersystem, a coal brokerage business of which he made most of his wealth, and $491,000, last year. His son now controls this business. Coal, a dirty energy, is in direct conflict with clean energy. No wonder he blocks climate change proposals.

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He has several grandchildren, guess he isn’t thinking of their future in his greed.

Mitch Mc Connell: Where were you?

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On December 17, 2021, a devastating tornado ripped through Kentucky killing 77. It was the most devastating storm in the States history. I watched the footage constantly not believing my eyes but knowing it was coming. Climate change is here. Governor Andy Beshear gave frequent updates often close to tears, President Biden visited shortly after the tornado, and FEMA was on the ground within 24 hours.

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In watching the coverage there was no mention or comment made by Senator Mitch McConnell. Quickly I googled his name, and, yes, I was correct he is the senator from Kentucky. Then I recalled he is busily working day and night to block any climate change legislation as it is proposed by a Democratic president. This was his same agenda with President Obama.

COVID-19 in Seminole County

Today as I sit in my Brooklyn apartment I read the outrageous Florida covid numbers, the highest since the pandemic began, and was grateful to be in New York. I came across an article, “Governor Ron De Santis, where are you?” His office stated that he was on a well deserved vacation then it was mentioned President Biden is in Rehoboth Beach on vacation. Curious, I googled Biden today. The picture displayed was Biden on a call with Putin from his Rehoboth Beach home.

Enough said.

Covid Spike

Covid

As we enter the third year of Covid we have lost 824,000 Americans. While this is bad for our economy in many ways it is a change agent as the deceased would have voted against what our country needs most – climate change legislation, election freedoms, immigration reform.

What I will never understand is why republican legislators endorse what is killing off their base, but then again when I hear red states I think communism.

So don’t believe me, but take a look at the statistics. And for those who believe as I do follow the science, and get all the boosters Anthony Fauci recommends.

February 4, 2022: A Day of Joy and is DeJoy next?

On this day, an orange president appointee is resigning as the Chair of the FDIC, Jelena Mc Williams. She has been busily blocking all President Biden has been promoting. With her departure the Biden administration will now have another seat at the 5 member table, moving it from 3 to 4 votes.

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What does this mean for the common folk?

Reversal of orange man regulations which gave banks breaks. The FDIC* will now be better able to explore community lending rules, and cryptocurrency without this woman blocking their agenda. This gal was placed to reverse the Obama protections which ensured another housing market collapse did not occur.

Remember that one – I won’t, nor would you if you lost $100,000. on a house.

And no one went to jail.

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If only it was so easy to rid Postmaster General DeJoy, but President Biden is working on it. However, one wonders how someone with millions in private mailing company stock ever got the position anyway..

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*The FDIC protects consumers bank deposits against loss if a bank fails.