Note to readers:
As we face one of the greatest crises in our lifetimes, led by one of the most incompetent leaders in our history, as we “shelter in place” in California and undoubtably soon in other states and cities, as we sink deeper into this dystopian reality that is not fiction, we still need to smile, laugh (but alas, not hug). Hopefully my little bit of satirical humor will help. I hope so. Because if we can’t laugh in the face of adversity, we’re doomed.
At the encouragement of many readers, I sent the attached letter to my Congresswoman, Lois Frankel. In the letter, I forwarded the latest Around the Block, 2020 Election: American Nightmare?
I had a terrible dream about the upcoming 2020 election that I needed to share. But because, my dear readers, the retelling of my nightmare might cause you angst, apprehension and dread, let me start off with something lighter (or, in this case, heavier).
A friend sent me a picture depicting the unintended consequences of “sheltering in place.”
Restaurants all over the country are doing their part to ensure that Americans who can’t go out get access to food, get fed.
Two of those restaurants stand out.
Shout outs to these restaurants and to the man who’s turning out to be our best elected leader.
News with a Twist + Commentary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in every U.S. state except West Virginia.
Reporting the announcement, the hosts of Fox News morning show, Fox and Friends, Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Brian Kilmeade joked that perhaps West Virginia was spared because of “coal dust in the lungs” is “apparently the antidote” to the virus.
This is serious!
This is not funny!
This is not “News with a Twist.”
This is an crisis in leadership!
When the email showed up in my inbox, I was quivering with anticipation.
“My announcement regarding party unity” was the subject line.
The sender was Barack Obama!
Was this it? Was this finally the moment when Barack Obama took his rightful position as leader of the Democratic party?
A second term for Trump seems more possible than ever. But what would it look like? NY Magazine knows. And it’s not pretty.
The results are in from New Hampshire and Iowa. (Actually, not sure if the results are really in from Iowa. Does anyone know where Steve Kornacki is? Oh, never mind.)
The small number of voters in those two states have spoken and from this perch it appears that Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg are building momentum, Amy Klobuchar is strengthening a bit, and Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden are seriously fading.
Last week, prior to the Senate vote, I mailed a letter to Florida’s senior senator, Marco Rubio (R-FL), regarding Trump’s impeachment and removal. I also sent a summary email to him.
I’ve received no response.
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