James Randi, a magician and illusionist known as “The Amazing Randi” as well as a scientific investigator who debunked paranormal and occult phenomena through his organization the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, has died. He was 92.
The James Randi Foundation announced his passing in a tweet, saying he died of “age-related causes” on Tuesday.
Randi was remembered on Wednesday by magician Penn Jillette in a pair of tweets, which you can see below, as an “inspiration, mentor and dear friend.”
Trump says if Biden’s elected, “he’ll listen to the scientists”
I’m trying to stay away from the news as much as possible because it’s such a cesspool, especially given that the election is about 2 weeks away. But my god, what a headline.
Well, we certainly wouldn’t want to listen to anybody who may have some kind of snotty expert information and could help solve a problem would we?
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 19, 2020
Looks Like I Didn’t Miss Much From My News Embargo
As of the last 48 hours, the Trump re-election platform is:
?? Mr. Rogers sucks
?? I’m annoyed local TV covers severe weather but not a foreign politician talking about me
?? there might be a Satanic pedophile cult, haven’t found it yet
?? I ordered US Marshals to murder someone— Max Kennerly (@MaxKennerly) October 16, 2020
Ok, I admit, I’m kinda curious about the Mr. Rogers talking point.
In other news, I filled out my ballot, put it in the local OFFICIAL ballot drop box at city hall, and it has been accepted according to the website. And yes, of course I voted for Biden. Biden was not my first choice during the primary, nor my second or third, but compared to a pathological lying narcissist who was impeached in his first term, has said that white supremacists were very fine people, who has done everything in his power to make this pandemic far worse than it could have been by disregarding all of the science, who has fucked up everything possible, placed people in power not from their experience but their loyalty to himself, and makes every single thing about himself no matter how small of a slight, well, then Biden looks pretty damn good. Let’s just say, Biden, the only real competitor in this race, outclasses Trump in every single way possible and I’m pleased with my vote.
Chris Christie is a Horrible Human Being
A tale of two headlines. From:
Chris Christie says the country will just have to accept more deaths
to:
Christie Says He Was ‘Wrong’ Not to Wear Masks at White House
Republicans never believe that they will be the ones made to suffer from their callous and cruel policies. Suddenly when it affects them though, it’s a whole different story.
Sporadic Blogging for a Bit
Taking a bit of a breather before things pick up into the next gear as we inch closer to the election.
I’m peeking on the news every so often but I’m trying to stay away from the Supreme Court Justice hearings. We already know the outcome of this. Pacing myself to November 3rd.
When the Dog Whistles Become Air Raid Sirens
Lindsey Graham to ACB: “You’re not aware of any effort to go back to the good old days of segregation by a legislative body, is that correct?” pic.twitter.com/Ioj7GEfoFw
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 14, 2020
What They Do in the Shadows et Beurre: What I Learned Today – Tuesday, October 13
I stayed away from as much news as possible over the weekend. I’m not watching any of the sham hearing on that religious nut they are going to install on the Supreme Court despite their own rules that they wielded for Merrick Garland. At the moment I’m just trying to pace myself until November 3rd, after which I’ll either be completely inconsolable or see a spark of hope. Can you imagine waking up on a random day without having to deal with the narcissist in chief screaming for attention. And he’ll be screaming for attention no matter what happens, but if he is successfully kicked out of office, his wailing will be more easily ignored.
But, I did manage to find something new that probably most of you have heard about but it had slipped beneath my radar:
A little hurt that none of you mentioned this to me, but I forgive you.
Another thing I watched this weekend and enjoyed was the Spanish Netflix film, The Platform, which doesn’t even attempt to disguise the capitalist metaphor but still makes for a compelling film:
The California Republican Party has been placing fraudulent election ballot boxes around churches and schools. For the party that complains nonstop about election fraud, it seems that they really enjoy the frauding part. Hopefully there is some jail time for those responsible for this but I’ve given up hope.
A man attacked reporters doing a segment on masks. The man was so upset that he ended up knocking himself out:
I grabbed my phone to document it and told the man to leave my colleague alone. The man then punched my coworker. We got away, went to a safe location to call our managers and also called police. We’re okay. If you’ve seen this man or know him–please call MNPD. pic.twitter.com/OXtAdbL9lg
— Caresse Jackman (@CaresseJ) October 12, 2020
The ASSailant got away before police arrived.
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