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Daily throughts from Paul Harris
POTD: Tom Lehrer
Picture Of The Day: How does COVID-19 spread quickly when people don’t stay away from each other? The great Tom Lehrer knew!
Tucker And I
Holy crap! Here’s something I never thought I’d post. Tucker Carlson agrees with me about Senator Richard Burr.
Prosecute Him Now!
If we had a real Justice Department, it would be investigating how Richard Burr, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, sold off over a million in stock 3 weeks ago after telling a private gathering how bad the impact of Coronavirus would be on our economy. Here’s the story.
POTD: Cats and Dominoes
When I told my wife I was going to embed this video as Picture Of The Day, she said, “The one with the cats? You???”
Social, But Distant
Observations on recent events, from people at the library to Americans lining up for guns and cash, and why being a misanthrope in retirement is finally paying off.
Coronavirus Con
Jim Bakker is being sued by the Attorney General of Missouri for selling what he claims is a Coronavirus cure. Here is the story.
At Least They’re Trying
Thoughts on the late-night hosts trying to create new content from home while the Coronavirus keeps them — and their audiences — away from their studios.
Dairy Barn
Remembering a drive-through grocery store that was a constant in my childhood, but was long ago killed off by the expansion of convenience stores at every gas station. We sure could use it now.
Random Political Thoughts
Some thoughts about Coronavirus deniers, presidential responsibility, what Biden should say to Sanders supporters, and more.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today: The Briefing
Reading this piece made me face-palm so hard I’m now going to have to self-quarantine my forehead.
Out Of Town In A Crisis
Here are some stories about our trip to Florida last week, smack dab in the middle of the Coronavirus crisis.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
The TSA has changed the rule that banned taking larger bottles of hand sanitizer on planes. Dan Kois says that is proof the rule was never needed in the first place — and offers examples of others that should be eliminated, too.
As I Tweeted
Instead of praising the CEOs, how about thanking all the workers who will keep supermarkets and suppliers open and available? They’re the ones leaving their homes to ensure the rest of us have food to eat — probably without paid sick leave.
Sunday Covid Sunday
Random thoughts on stories related to the Coronavirus crisis, from jammed airport queues to closed casinos to the Americans who suddenly find themselves out of work. Plus what tonight’s Biden-Sanders debate SHOULD look like.
Symptoms Of Idiocy
Observations while watching Trump’s Rose Garden speech about declaring a national emergency over the COVID-19 crisis.
Marc Maron, “End Times Fun”
Since you’re gonna be spending more time at home craving great entertainment, here’s a recommendation: Marc Maron’s new Netflix special, with the perfectly-timed title, “End Times Fun.” Click for my review.
Maybe Not
I was thinking of going to play poker today, but perhaps this is not the best time to be sitting around a table in close quarters with a bunch of senior citizens. #pokervirus
Best Thing I’ve Read Today: Clever Billboard
Driving across Missouri on I-70, I spotted this billboard promoting the Fast Lane gas station/convenience store brand.