by Carl Ballard — ,
Good morning. I trust a lot of people pushing for the delay of WA Cares. So I do trust that it’s a temporary thing. But it still stinks that the first bill Inslee signed this session is pushing back implementation of state run long term care.
Anyway, please wash your hands right now. And get vaccinated or boosted. Schedule your appointment today.
by Darryl — ,
Jon Stewart: Is money even real? An economist explains
Stephen: No, Kamala Harris is not headed to the Supreme Court
Robert Reich: How corporate greed drives inflation
Samantha Bee: SCOTUS Justice Stephen Breyer announces retirement
Vice News: Wildfires are coming to the suburbs
Asshats, Dotards, and Other Deplorables that Make Up the Трамп GOP:
Trevor: Stephen Breyer announces retirement & Joe Rogan questions the word “Black”
Seth Meyers: Biden gets a chance to make history with SCOTUS pick as Breyer retires
Robert Reich: Five ways your company may be exploiting you
Winlar: ♫ Illegal Immigrants! ♬
Chris Hayes: Biden delivered fastest economic growth since Reagan. So why don’t voters feel it?
This Week in ТрампPlague:
SNL Weekend Update: Biden Presidency enters year 2
Stephen: Breyer stepping down from the Supreme Court
Trevor: Congressional stock trading
Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
by Carl Ballard — ,
Good morning. People in many Washington jurisdictions have received a ballot in the mail. It’s probably a levy or bond issue. Just vote for them. It’s silly that we have to fund schools and other vital services this way. But we do, so vote yes.
Also, if you live in King County you can vote on the King Conservation District. I always feel a little blind voting on that, so if you’re passionate about anyone let me know.
Anyway, please wash your hands right now. And get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.
by Carl Ballard — ,
Good morning to everyone except the people selling and using fake vaccine cards. Honestly, what the fuck? Just get the fucking shot, you whiny asssholes. Seriously, I am rooting for them to be heavily fined. Heavily. Seriously, we’re trying to get through a deadly disease and here they are on the side of COVID-19.
And hey, the good news is that you can get a real vaccine card (and a life saving vaccine) for free.
by Darryl — ,
The Daily Show: Happy bad celebration of MLK Day to all who celebrate
Stephen: Biden at 1 year
SNL Weekend Update: Political news of the week
WaPo: How Biden has responded to “four historic crises”
Jon Stewart and friends: The FBI should sit MLK day out
The Deplorable Bunch:
Trevor: Dr. Bernice A. King—Continuing the King family legacy
Roll Call: Congressional hits and misses of the week
SNL: A message from President Biden
WaPo: Biden’s news conference, in 4 minutes
Stephen: Sen. Elizabeth Warren defends the existence of the U.S. Senate
This Week in ТрампPlague:
The Remix Bros.: ♫ Joe.I.Am’s Count The Vote REMIX ♬
The Daily Show: These people failed Martin Luther King Jr. day
Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow: Cliffnotes from Biden’s marathon press conference
Rocky Mountain Mike: ♫ Sinema Girl ♬:
Samantha Bee: Biden’s 1st Year as POTUS—The yays and mehs
Stephen: Rich people. They’re just not like us. Us pay taxes.
Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
by Carl Ballard — ,
This account of getting homeless people isolated after time in crowded shelters during the cold spell is amazing. I don’t know how we prepare for those sorts of events when the people act differently than usual. But clearly if people caught COVID-19, something didn’t work.
Anyway, please wash your hands right now. And Jesus Christ almighty get vaccinated if you haven’t yet.
by Carl Ballard — ,
Good morning. You can sign up for free testing kits from the government. Couldn’t be simpler. It took like 20 seconds. Boom. Easy. They’ll be good to have. Go do it right now. More is also available through your insurance.
And then wash your hands. And get vaccinated or boosted.
by Darryl — ,
Seth Meyers: Stacey Abrams on fighting for Georgia and her optimism for voting rights
Winlar: ♫ Are you really that stupid? ♬:
Robert Reich: Robert Reich reads more mean tweets
The Idiot Death Cult Called The G.O.P. and Their Deranged Leader:
Vox: Why the US photographed its own WWII concentration camps
Mark Fiore: The wonders of the filibuster
This Week in ТрампPlague:
Lewis Black: Screw the Chamber Of Commerce
Roll Call: Congressional hits and misses of the week
Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
by Carl Ballard — ,
You guys! King County rocks. More than 90% of people under 5 have received their first shot and more than 80% have had their full course. It’s been a lot, and it isn’t over, but this is truly great work by so many people.
Thanks to everyone who got the shot. Thanks if you are afraid of needles or were worried about side effects but did it anyway. Thanks to everyone, starting with Seatac voters, and eventually statewide, who made sure we have a sick leave to take a day off if necessary. Thanks for politicians who pushed state and local mandates.
Thanks to everyone who organized and participated in a vaccine event. Thanks to the people giving shots and taking information. Thanks for people who were there while we waited 15 minutes. Thanks to the private places that gave their space. Thanks to Lumen Field and Amazon for me specifically.
If you haven’t yet, please get vaccinated or boosted.
by Carl Ballard — ,
by Carl Ballard — ,
Nothing happened over the weekend. No news. Or it’s possible that I didn’t sleep well over the weekend and am half-assing this. Um, the legislature starts today. So that’s something.
Anyway, please wash your hands right now. And get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.
by Darryl — ,
Robert Reich: The big picture: How we got into this mess, and how we get out of it
Трампian Traitors:
Michael Spicer: David Bowie predicts the impact of the internet on Newsnight, 1999
This Week in ТрампPlague:
Vice News: The race to zero emissions, & why the world depends on it
Cracked explains: How Companies Undermine Your Right to Repair Their Broken Products
Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
by Carl Ballard — ,
Good morning to everyone who isn’t spreading disinformation (point 1) via SPD radio traffic. What a bunch of shits. Let’s figure out a way to escalate an already tense situation.
Anyway, please wash your hands right now. And get vaccinated or boosted. Do it. Make an appointment today.
by Carl Ballard — ,
Hey you! Yes, you. The legislature is meeting remotely. That means you, yes you, can testify without traveling to Olympia. So, you, yes you, should. We’ve had 2 years of learning how Zoom works, so go for it.
And please wash your hands right now. If you aren’t vaccinated, quit wasting time and make an appointment.
by Carl Ballard — ,
Another problem year in the books. Things got a lot better, especially after Trump left office. In King County, we have mostly returned to normal for healthy, vaccinated people. You have to wear a mask, but also otherwise it’s fine. Bars are open. Schools are mostly open. Restaurants are open. The library is open. I spent Christmas with vaccinated family. Public transportation is less used than pre covid, but it’s getting back.
But man, I know that’s not true everywhere. And it wasn’t true for most of the year. It has been slow, slow, slow.
Anyway, please wash your hands right now. And for goodness sake, get vaccinated if you haven’t yet.
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