“Two states and two Disneys—California vs. Florida—and their radically different approaches to dealing with the pandemic.”
“It sounds like Disney and the other theme parks in California have had enough. It sounds like they are starting to put some pressure on the state to get some REAL guidelines for reopening parks. CAPA, an organization representing California theme parks, has sent a formal request for these guidelines so that Disneyland and other parks can prepare for reopening...like nearly everything else in the country.”
Official figures from Ireland belie the narrative.
“It's a scary time in America. In the last few weeks, we've seen police violence, protests, riots, snitch lines... all framed by the backdrop of a viral pandemic. It's not hard to see that a lot of people are hurting and angry. It's also not hard to understand why.
“As families flock to virtual charter schools and "pandemic pods," California blocks the money from following the child. ”
Yes, America is doomed. Yes, America is failing. And no, election games won't save it.
Adapted from a long discussion on another site.
I didn't think it was possible. Me, the self-proclaimed political junkie. And I am burned out on politics.
“Our lovely and unbiased healthcare professionals are here to explain why your job and family are stupid and not a worthy reason to put lives at risk, but rubbing shoulders with 10,000 strangers to shake signs and burn cars is!”
Biden's team tightens grip on state use of Covid antibody treatments
“The approach is likely to cut into shipments to GOP-led states in the Southeast that have made the pricey antibody drug a central part of their pandemic strategy, while simultaneously spurning mask mandates and other restrictions. That threatens to heighten tensions between the Biden administration and governors like Florida’s Ron DeSantis, who have emerged as vocal opponents of the federal Covid-19 response.”
If Government Concern for Your Health was Real (and not Political)...
“Mandates are not for health; they’re for coercion and reinforcement to the idea that government knows best and you should obey. Same concept for lack of formal mask standards. The size, variety, and “seal” evidenced even in clinics beggars credibility. But this is, again, about obeying … and to predispose the population to obey ever-more constrictive rules, regulations, laws, taxes, and penalties down the road for any manner of things government deems “necessary.””
‘Science,’ They Said
“Science is dying; superstition disguised as morality is returning. And we all will soon become poorer, angrier and more divided. ”
Tyler Cowen changes his mind on crypto
“The influential thinker says he is no longer a sceptic”
Bitcoin: 'A Weapon for Us To Fight Oppression'
“Senegalese app developer Fodé Diop sees bitcoin as a way to end "monetary colonialism" in the developing world.”
Of course AOC went to the Met Gala
“What passes for ‘left-wing’ politics has perhaps never been more palatable to the mega rich.”
First Jan. 6 rioter sentenced for a felony seeks to unwind plea deal
“Paul Hodgkins is claiming through a new attorney that his signature on the deal was forged.”