September 22, 2022

Are these guys going to prison going to come out even more militarized?

A Jan. 6 rioter and alleged Nazi sympathizer who once likened the attack on the U.S. Capitol to the Civil War has been sentenced to four years behind bars, according to CNN.

Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, an ex-U.S. Army reserve officer, was convicted this past May of five charges related to the events of Jan. 6, including a felony obstruction charge. In addition, Hale-Cusanelli will serve three years of supervised release following his sentence, and must also pay $2,000 in restitution.

During the sentencing, Hale-Cusanelli begged the judge for forgiveness, according to CNN, saying that he had "disrespected my uniform," and that the judge would "never see [his] face again."

Seems to me he has to admit tfg is a con man and has done great harm to our country and its Constitution. Then, maybe, he could be believed.

https://www.rawstory.com/timothy-hale-cusanelli-sentenced/

September 21, 2022

What to make of expatriot millionaires?

MAGA violence' and 'domestic terrorism' are driving 'dual citizenships' among America's wealthy: report

"...... Mechanic, in an article published by Mother Jones on September 21, reports that the United States’ “societal dysfunction has progressed to the point where many well-heeled Americans are looking for an escape hatch.”

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2022/09/trumpism-maga-midterms-elections-2022-2024-wealthy-americans-dual-citizenship-escape-expatriation/

https://www.alternet.org/2022/09/maga-violence-and-domestic-terrorism/

September 16, 2022

Renegade L.A. Sheriff vying for Putin-like status

When sheriff's deputies Wednesday morning carried boxes and paperwork out of the Santa Monica home of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, the search reignited claims of Sheriff Alex Villanueva using the powers of his office to target his critics....."

More at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/la-county-supervisor-sheila-kuehl-criticizes-sheriff-villanueva-over-lasd-search-of-her-home/ar-AA11SZuQ

Sheila Kuehl, for those boomers who recall "Dobie Gillis" played Zelda Gilroy. A part she was brilliantly suited for. Such a trailblazer. Needs her own documentary/movie.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheila_Kuehl?wprov=sfla1

Meanwhile, this arsehole...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Villanueva?wprov=sfla1

September 1, 2022

A delightful win in Alaska

Democrat Mary Peltola Makes History As First Alaska Native Elected To Congress
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mary-peltola-alaska-congress-special-election-democrat_n_630e6fdae4b0da54bae37dda

And she beat Palin!

August 23, 2022

Crimea tourists helping Ukraine

This war makes "Doctor Strangelove" seem old fashioned. Truly horrific and yet filled with weirdness

It's rather amazing how helpful Russian tourists in Crimea have been - for Ukraine. This man's snapshot in front of a S-400 Triumph mobile missile system likely resulted in the loss of a piece of high-tech military equipment that costs around $400m USD to produce.

More...
https://crooksandliars.com/2022/08/russian-tourist-helpfully-gives-location-s

August 19, 2022

Ukrainian long game includes taking back Crimea

BBC News - Ukraine's Crimean fightback having 'psychological impact' on Russia

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62608526

God, I hope this helps jettison Puty-put.

August 17, 2022

Al Franken hosting Jimmy Kimmel's show...

July 18, 2022

Westworld Season 4 - Anybody watching?

Given all that's happened in our dystopian world and theirs, hard to say which is more disquieting.

I have to read recaps to know exactly what has happened. I gather there are at least 3 timeliness by episode 4. But why Dolores is Christina and who the heck Teddy is now is far beyond my comprehension.

July 16, 2022

I think this needs to be listened to 24/7 post Uvalde.

July 12, 2022

the Carina Nebula looks like a Christmas Card.

Doesn't it?

BBC News - James Webb: Nasa space telescope delivers spectacular pictures
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62140044