Tucker Carlson On Tucker Carlson

 Tucker Carlson, the FOX News commentator - and I'm being nice to call him that - has learned a neat new trick.

He gives his opinion, not in the form of a fact, but in pure Jeopardy style, in the form of a question. 

"What is  Kilimanjaro?"

"Sorry," would state a Katie Couric or perhaps a LeVar Burton, "But, no."

And that is the way the question is supposed to work. It doesn't have to be fact. The Jeopardy answer is more of a rhetorical question than anything else. 

The question is the answer. 

In fact, fact can just get in the way of the rhetoric. 

See? A very neat trick...

… but still, just a trick.

Tucker doesn't care. Without an  Alex Trebek to say, "Sorry, that's wrong," the question carries its own weight; its own gravitas, because... it really is the answer. 

For instance, when Tucker asks the question about voter fraud, Tucker doesn't really care if there is voter fraud, because the question is rhetorical. His claiming that there is is only meant to be his $500.00 question. 

I very neat trick … but still a trick.

So, I have to ask you, Mr. Carlson, a Jeopardy question myself. 

FOX commentators have...how do you say...have a …history of sexual deviancy. The network is full of your former colleagues that either have been fired, dismissed, demoted or simply not having their contracts renewed for this very reason. 

Inappropriate touching, naughty suggestions, exposing themselves, demanding sexual favors. 

Mr. Carlson, the list goes on and on and on.

Therefore, it seems - at FOX News - that sexual deviancy is not just part of what it takes to raise to the top at FOX News. Sexual deviancy is part of the FOX News culture - and one could even claim that it is even woven into the very fabric of the Fox organization itself. 

And you, Tucker, are the current king of the hill. Now, I wouldn't normally accuse someone with just circumstantial evidence, but considering your power and your base, someone has to ask the question.

How did Tucker Carlson get to the top? Because it is more than possible - because of this troubling culture at FOX News. It demands to be said that it is extremely probable that you, Mr. Carlson, are the cream of the crop. 

Knowing your drive and ambition, is it possible that you could have even taken things a step further than your former colleagues? 

Sir, are you a sexual predator? Are children safe to be around you?

I know this may seem far out. I myself, would have a hard time believing it. Mr. Carlson seems quite upstanding...but... but look where he is. Just how did he get there?

Nary a commentator at FOX seemingly has risen to the top without being some sort of sexual deviant.

Now, here's my Jeopardy question: Should Tucker Carlson be investigated for child molestation? 

Some people are going to hate me for asking this question. But that's because they are afraid of finding out that I may just maybe on to something. 

They should be afraid. If I were them: I would be afraid. 

Do you want someone - arguably a molester of our children - to not just be running amuck, but corrupting the minds of our good and holy, honest Americans? The good people? 

I would certainly hope not. 

If there is nothing there, Tucker Carlson has nothing to fear. So why is he acting afraid? Just what is he afraid of?

It is time to act and if they don't, I will stay on top of this. I won't let this corruption pass. 

Resign Tucker. Your evil ways are about to be exposed. 

And that is a neat trick - but still a trick. 

Have a good evening, America. 

Playing The Music That I Want To Hear

I was going to post a playlist via Spotify for all of you to enjoy while you were reading, knitting, or any other quarantine sanctioned endeavor.

I  came across a sharing issue that stopped me from doing so.

Censorship is a big issue. When it comes to art, I am not a big censorship sort of guy.

This brings me to the song, 'This Land,' by Gary Clark Jr.

It's a great song. 

The album is also titled, 'This Land'. Its version uses the 'N' word. It can be argued that the use of the word makes the song more forceful. More poignant. The song is about racism after all.

For my cd version of this playlist, I found the CBS Late Show version. It was what some people would claimed to be cleaned up for broadcast.

This version did change the song somewhat. 

I am not necessarily into censoring other people,  but I have no problem self censoring when I feel the need.

 I suppose, of copyright issues, Spotify wouldn't let me play the version of 'This Land', that I wanted to hear.

Therefore...do I play the version that I don't want to play? I love the song. But I don't want to play a version that I feel uncomfortable playing.

On my cd mixes, I sometimes shorten a song, lengthen one, add something or otherwise edit. I can't do that with Spotify (can I? )

I used to love handing out what I called my K-Tunes( I am on K-Tune 214!), first on 8-tracks, then cassettes, and cd's.

No more. I can't find a single way to share the music that I want to hear.

Not the way I want to share them.

I don't even know if I should be sharing. I don't want to take money out of artists, nor, record companies' pockets.

But, Spotify is a sharing platform, right?

Turing friends and family on to good music can only be a good thing? Right?

For now, I won't be sharing playlists on line.

I suggest finding some of your friends playlists. One nice diversion during or solidarity confinements.

Need For Strong Federal Leadership During The Coronavirus Crisis

Ohio governor Mike Dewine has been a shining example of bold leadership during the coronavirus crisis. This post is not about him.

This post is about Florida governor, Ron Desantis. His laissez-faire attitude was at first very puzzling to me until he stated, "When I talked to the president. "

Ah, there it was.

I love how the gov'nor tried to blame the city of New York for the influx of new cases of the virus into his state.

...says the man that singlehandedly allowed thousands upon thousands of spring breaker to party hardy on his Florida beaches for weeks before sending them merrily home potentially carrying their newly acquired Corona back with them...

According to Governor Desantis there are 190 flights from New York City to Florida every day. Each one with at least one coronavirus carrier on it.

What he conveniently left out is that the carrier is just as likely to be someone from Florida coming back home. I say this because there are twenty some large airports in Florida. That wasn't mentioned. People coming home.

And, since he did not say commercial flights. Some flights could be Fed-Ex, UPS, military.

Why mis-lead when you can lead?

Governor Desantis also pushed the idea that Shelter in Place is asinine. Granted, it is the Sunshine State and perhaps he feels that two thirds of the counties having the virus isn't enough to justify Shelter in Place.

But Ohio has initiated Shelter in Place with only a little of over half (46 of 88) counties with coronavirus cases.

Just saying.

While I personally believe Ohio has won the battle of the 'De' governors, others might believe just the opposite.

This is the exact reason that Federal leadership is so important. Some states are vigorously fighting the war on the virus, while other states seem like they are being forced to take any action at all.

The line is drawn on president Trump.

As he has repeatedly stated, he - while stating no facts (the statement that he is a smart man seems to be contrary to his other statements on the virus outbreak) - pushes his agenda that the coronavirus is clearly closer to media hoax than real.

Every pro- this is serious- comment that comes out of mouth seems like he is being prodded by his mom to speak.

Now, it seems, come hell or high water, Trump is pushing for the start of return to work starting April 7th.

Is this the strong Federal leadership that we need, or the beginning of the Walking Dead?

How Trump will be remembered will be based on the answer to that very question very soon

But like any good con man, Trump instead of leading us through this coronavirus crisis is hedging his bet. He is betting that everything is going to ok.

Eventhough I believe even if everything turns out alright it will be inspite of Trump's leadership.

I also believe he'll take credit for it.

Another Episode Of Paranoid Theater

The Republican said: This virus thing is just a ruse to try to take down Trump.

The Democrat said: How so?

R:Everyone thinks America is just getting the virus. Suppose that bad flu we had between Thanksgiving and Christmas where everyone got sick...you remember, schools were closed...what if America got it first? That's why most people will get a mild case. They got immunity. So the only people we have to worry about are the people that didn't get it the first time with compromised immune systems.

D: Er...what?

R: Come on. Do you know anyone that is actually sick? See. It's all to try and take out Trump.

D: That's ridiculous.

R: Oh, yeah? If Trump already knew that the worse was already over, why would he prepare test kits? Why wouldn't he say that it's overblown? And then, bam, he gets blamed for being unprepared.

D: The flaw in your plan is, yes, Trump would look bad at first, but as more people test positive, even with everyone and everything in quarantine, and very few people die, Trump could be considered a national hero for saving lives. In fact, this way, as has already been suggested, this quarantine could last until or past August.
Now, think of this. Just who benefits from the nation not being able gather together in August?

R: Don't tell me?

D: Trump. If you can't have a national convention how can you nominate a presidential candidate? If you can't nominate a candidate, how can you have an election? Can't you just see Trump delaying the election claiming a need for a fair election? Poof! Trump instantly stays president forever.

R: Finally, something we can agree on.

D: What?

R: A man that singlehandedly stops a pandemic is right to delay the election if it can't be run fairly and safely. What else is he supposed to do? What is more important, your Constitutional rights or the people's health and safety?

D: You're kidding right?  "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."

R: Of course you would say that. Delaying an election isn't the same thing as taking away our guns. 

D: It's much worse. Way worse. 

R: I don't see it that way. Trump is protecting us from the virus. If we can't protect ourselves how can we live in nothing but fear? If we are constantly afraid, how can we be free? Live free or die!

D: Most all businesses are shut down. How can you live free if you are locked in your house without a paycheck?

R: President Trump, the greatest president ever (the only thing that makes sense right now), is going to take care of us. He is going to cut each and every one of us an emergency survival check.

D: Oh, you mean that socialism redistribute the wealth check?

R: If you don't believe in Mr. Trump, just send your survivor check back.

D: Bernie Sanders doesn't look so bad now, does he?

R: Desperate times calls for desperate measures. I blame Obama. 

D: Bernie! Bernie! Bernie! 

R: I give up. You'll never be on the glorious Trump train.

D: Amen to that, brother. 

#Star Trek Discovery Guesses

Ok, I haven't yet seen pt.II of Discovery's season two finale, but here are a few the Great Andrew Predicts thoughts:

Since Spock is still with the Discovery crew, it will be him in the unexploded Photon torpedo tube stuck in the Enterprise's hull.

If time traveling is possible, why not go back to the past to stop Michael becoming an orphan. This could also help with the Red Angel and/or the Red Angel suit.

If this happens Spock will never have met his sister.

The Discovery short where the ship has been abandoned in the future foretells a Voyager like tale of the crew finally getting home(but not Discovery itself) as a show finale. WoWzer!

Come on, Captain Pike is just too damn good. And earlier interation of the Star Trek Enterprise with Pike as the captain would be a massive hit with the TOS crowd.

As of now, my favorite Star Trek captains- in order- are Pike, Janeway and then Kirk.

There must be a Pike/Spock Enterprise series.

I wonder what I will think after next week?

Today Was A Very Special Frog Applause

1/31/19https://www.gocomics.com/frogapplause/2019/01/31?ct=v&cti=335066

Trump Builds A Walmart

I know a good way for Trump to save face. "I will build a beautiful Wal-Mart. And this will be the best ever Walmart ever. And best of all the Mexicans will man it. It's a win-win. So let's build the Walmart."

The Top Ten Things Said About This Photo

10: MAGA hat? Because WWJD seemed  too Christian-ie.

 9: Is it just me or does this kid look just like Helga ogling Hey Arnold?

 8: I didn't know that the Covington Catholic school had a Slytherin club?

 7: Why wear a MAGA hat? No easier way to prove you are ugly on the inside.

 6: Still not deemed cool enough to score with the girls.

 5: Less soda jerk and more circle jerk.

 4: Careful kid, FOX News accused this native American of having a problem with alcohol: that's Supreme Court credentials!

 3: Why wear a MAGA hat? Your easier to find when you get lost.

 2: Someone is in need of more private time with the Father.

 1: Looks like he's daydreaming about being interviewed by Sean Hannity while wearing a summer dress.

A Quick Take On The Gun Issue vs. The Wall Issue

President Trump observed the other day that because an illegal immigrant killed an American citizen that there are terrorists at our border, so there is a devastating immediate need to build a border wall.

Yet, the greater terrorist threat to Americans is that of caucasian males with guns. Discussion ended- no need to talk about that now... just a  few loose end yay-hoos... no immediate action or concerns necessary.

Hippocrates.

Willing to screw the hard working Americans- letting them work on furlough... typical Trump, the art of the deal means deal in bad faith: tuff luck kiddo.

The true sadness of this wall fiasco is the amount of Americans that lets this imagination satan rule in the name of ...what?... making America great again?

Repubicans Bias Is Showing @ Brett Kavanaugh Hearings #Brett Kavanaugh

Let me get this right.

If I was Brett Kavanaugh( and for the sake of my argument, let us consider him thus) innocent, this is how I would have responded to questioning:
"Senator, this has been the most terrible 10 days of my life, my family's life, and, I'm sure, her life, but I am innocent. 
"Since the very beginnings of my judicial career I have worked hard to achieve my dream of becoming an United States Supreme Court Justice. 
"So, what is four more day, four more weeks, heck, four more months to achieve this dream.
"I demand a FBI investigation. Demand it! As a judge. As a man that aspires to the highest court of the land, justice must be served."

Of course,this is not what we got. We got partisan propaganda gobbledygook: from a judge!

But the worse is yet to come. Now, that there is going to be a FBI investigation, we get (not so) veiled threats from the Republican senators telling 'their' witnesses that if they change their stories that they ( the Republican senators)  will persecute them for purgery! Jail time!

This from an obstructionist party that refused to even discuss nominating a Supreme Court Justice. 

Yeah, this really makes me believe that Brett Kavanaugh is qualified to be an honest, impartially blind to the Constitution, Supreme Court Judge. 

Ohio State University : Urban Meyer vs. Jim Jordan

As an Ohio State fan, I have to admit that they have an abysmal record : abysmal - when it comes to integrity.

It seems every other year some kind of scandal covers one OSU program or another.

Yes, some are B.S. and some are overblown. And, yes, with competition within the high-powered schools, and the hype that goes along with such, I acknowledge that rules are being bent until some are broken on almost every college campus.

But, this in itself is not in anyway an excuse for any college getting away with misdeeds, up to including - especially including - The Ohio State University.

Okay, so just when is a coach responsible for the protection of other people from the actions of staff and players under his regime?

Whether you believe that Urban Meyer's punishment is either too lenient or too severe, everyone believes that an assistant coach's day to day job is more 'hands on' to the players he is responsible for than any head coach's.

That is why what Urban knew and did not know about his assistant coach Zech Smith is so important. Loyalty is one thing, but allowing kids - KIDS! - to put their trust and faith in someone whom is unworthy of such trust is appalling.

This is where congressman Jim Jordan comes into play.

As an assistant wrestling coach, Mr. Jordan probably had to had heard the scuttlebutt about how hands on the team doctor, Dr.Richard Strauss could be. Maybe, being part of the team, he had first hand knowledge. 

If, if, if, if, if.

If Urban Meyer knew. If Jim Jordan knew.

Whether you agree with it or not, Urban Meyer has been thoroughly investigated and punished.

Jim Jordan has not.

Snowflakes vs. ...

The right wing may be calling us snowflakes,  but if the right doesn't respond quickly to massive 'proven' corruption that is Trump and his swamp people, then it can be taken as fact that they don't care one iota about America, nor its government.

They won't, of course.

The right will continue to use propaganda and misrepresent because it is in their best interest, not America's.

That makes them- to use Trump's own language - a bunch of pussies. It's time to grab them and throw them out!

Points To Ponder

This is what I was thinking:

Donald Trump's decision to reimpose sanctions on Iraq has nothing to do with its nuclear program. I believe it has everything to do with Iraq's oil production lowering the price of Saudi Arabia oil. Funny how our gas prices keep going up, now.

If you want proof (or at least strong circumstantial evidence) that the Russians interfered in our last presidential election look no further then this little tidbit. It's no secret that Trump won just enough Electoral College votes to take the election. Now, think about this. How could the professional pole takers hit it so far off the mark on their predictions? With computer algorithms and such, do you really, really think that it was even vaguely possible for the whole pole taking community to all be that totally wrong?!?

Speaking of Russia, why aren't Donald Trump Jr. and his cohorts in jail? It has already been proven that they have met with high level commies to get or create dirt on Hillary. To think that Junior met them at a Trump Tower, and the then presidential candidate didn't know of the meeting seems utterly ridiculous. I mean, come on. Hasn't anybody not watched The Apprentice? Denial is not just a river in Egypt.

I believe we Americans as a group have become immune to the tragedies of mass shootings. Recently,  Eric Church told how he appeared in Vegas a week before the literal massacre there. He said that as an entertainer he felt like the bait that brought the victims in. 58 people [58! ] were murdered! Over 850 [!] were wounded! This happened only last October! Yet, until Eric Church, I can't remember the last time I thought or felt anything about this horror. I know that I am not alone on this.

And, lastly, think of this. What is morality? Is it relevant? Does being honest matter any more? Who are you going to be honest with? Google's watching. Facebook is watching. God is watching. Santa Claus is watching. Fox News is watching.

It's all us. It is all on us. If we let fear rule. If we let hatred win, we have no one but ourselves to blame. Root for the underdog. Screw the man. Live free or die.

President Trump is saying that if you don't stand up for the National Anthem that you shouldn't get paid.

Is he just Putin us on?

Trump Tomatoes

After today's mess, I overheard a person at work say to one of his fellow employees that it's time to start throwing tomatoes at president Trump... and he was a Republican.

The other person said that wasting food was sinful.

You can't make this stuff up.

What I've always wanted to say to John

Caution: Contains strong locker room language 

What good is it to gain the world, yet lose your soul?

I often think of this when I think about our president Trump. He seems to have everything, yet, nothing, at the same time. A Pontius Pilate on steriods: what is the truth?

Anything he makes it.

Oh, he's good at what he does. The master of the ruthless bluff. Lawyer the shit out of them. Make 'em an offer they can't refuse.

The ultimate modern American capitalist:   Amoral to a fault. Selfish to the nth degree. Greed is his compass. Like a general in a major war, people are his pawns. People are just numbers to be used and played.

Right and wrong are meaningless words to someone that creates truths out of  flim-flam salesmanship.

That is Trump's appeal. Lie with so much conviction; state with so much gall; look 'em straight in the eye with no gleam of guilt and tell them: the check is in the mail. I'll do it on Monday. Of course I will pull out, and people that need these assurances will gladly believe him.

A person at work actually  told me that President Trump is the only thing that makes sense. That is the true power of our president. He can sell a freezer to an eskimo... a monorail to the city of Springfield... a marching band to River City.

As George Baily said of Mr. Potter,"He's not selling: he's buying."

With each lie president Trump buys another soul into his cause.

I knew The Donald would win the presidency when he claimed he could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and not lose any voters.

And he actually gained voters.

When Trump doesn't actually have to do what he says, he just has to say it for folks to buy into it, he's the one buying.

One soul at a time.

At this point of time the the alleged Russian pee tape, the alleged Russian collusion are totally meaningless. Bring them on.Admit to them. His base would not care one iota. They would cheer the fact.

The president of lies will not be happy until he is fully realized to be the king of lies and the people cheer.

And the whole world goes to Hell.

Maybe then, just maybe, Trump supporters will wake from their slumbers and complain and be defiant. But by then, it will be to late.

Because as an old girlfriend used to tell me, you can't complain about a man not pulling out when you are already letting him screw you.

#HeyAmmosexual

Hey, Ammosexual, I know, I know that you love your AR-15 { and other semi-automatic weapons}. But what are they to you really? You can't hunt with them. It's overkill to protect your family and home with them { unless you want to shoot up both your and your neighbor's homes}.

Here's what they are: your favorite toy. You take it out to the shooting range, or out to the farm or quarry, and have a blast.

So, you are willing to let your sons and daughters die for a fucking toy!?!

A fucking toy!

Shame on you.

#HeyMarcoRubio

Hey, Marco Rubio, we get it. You are firmly in the NRA's pocket. No matter what your constituents think, you can't afford to have their best interests at heart. You aren't going to do anything concerning gun control.
But, hey, you can still do something. How about using federal money for drones to patrol school grounds? What about gun safety classes in schools? Hell... forcefields... kung fu... anything!
Just don't let the discussion totally end with, 'Ya ain't taking' away my toys, yo.'
Man up, dude!
Do something:anything!

#HEYTrump/ #ExplainTheHat

Dear Mr. Trump, before you throw the FBI under the bus and blame them for the Florida shooter, remember whose hat that filthy animal was wearing.

Mr. Trump, please explain why this murderer would be wearing your hat, and how you feel about it.

#HEYTrump/ #ExplainTheHat

#HeyNRA

Those saying in multiple ways that guns don't kill - people do, are being very disingenuous. While they quote their accolades to their love of weapons,  they offer no alternative solutions to ending mass shootings. They are just watering down the discussion - virtually destroying any attempt at finding a way to eliminate this violence.

This method of obstruction stalls any meaningful solutions to ending these tragedies: basically, by doing so, hinting that the only solution is banning guns.

I offer a word of heavy caution to the NRA brothers and sisters. Before it is too late, start offering other solutions than banning guns. Put your money where your mouth is. Be part of stopping this horror.

If you don't, soon it will be way too late, and 2nd Amendment or no 2nd Amendment American's guns will be taken away.

#heyNRA