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wnylib's JournalLet's get some perspective on Sinema.
Our goal remains the same. Instead of razor thin margins, we need enough Dems in the Senate to make "wafflers" insignificant. So instead of wringing our hands over Sinema's decision to go Independent, we need to gain even more people in the Senate.
Our chances of gaining the House back in 24 could be good, but only if we work at it.
I know that there are people on DU who can remember when we had solid majorities in Congress. That's still a worthy goal. Look at what Biden has accomplished in two years. Imagine what he could do with solid majorities in both chambers of Congress.
Covid can survive on groceries for days according to new study
Article in Fortune Magazine reports that the covid virus can remain viable on grocery items for days or hours depending on the type of food, packaging, and storage. It gives examples of cans, plastic wrapped foods, and fresh vegetables and fruits.
https://fortune.com/2022/12/02/covid-can-live-on-groceries-for-days-scientists-say-study/
Nova program on the history of cat domestication
This is the story of the evolution of wild cats into domestic pets, based on mtDNA studies. It covers domesticated cats in different cultures and time periods and how they spread from the Middle East to the rest of the world.
Nova program, Cat Tales - the history of cat domestication
This is the story of the domestic cat's wild ancestors determined by feline mtDNA studies, and their evolution into domesticated pets. It tells the history of domestic cats in various cultures and time periods and how they spread from their Middle East origins to the rest of the world.
Jordan Klepper traces the origin of the belief that JFK Jr is alive
In a podcast with two guests, Klepper discusses how this conspiracy theory started, who is most likely to believe it and why.
One guest is an expert on political conspiracy theories and the other is a doctor, but I didn't catch what type of doctor. They talk about the effect that believers have in real life, where Qanon might go in the future, and how many people are actually dedicated believers.
Jordan Klepper traces origin of belief that JFK Jr is alive
In a podcast, Klepper discusses with two guests the origin of the conspiracy theory about JFK Jr being alive and becoming Trump's VP so they can fight the Deep State together. One guest is an expert on political conspiracy theories. The other is a doctor, but I didn't catch what kind of doctor (PhD, MD, psychiatrist?).
They talk about why people fall for this belief and who is most likely to believe it. They also discuss how these believers affect real life, the future of Qanon, and how many people are actually dedicated believers.
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