Yesterday, I got serious about getting ready to go see Virgil tomorrow. Even though I’ve done it once recently, it still requires thought and preparation. But I think I have it pretty much together. As the weather cools down, which I assume it will eventually, it will be easier … there are things I cannot put into the car a day ahead without risking heat damage to them at this point – unless I do so after dark, whidh has its own downsides.
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Short Takes –
The New Yorker (Borowitz) – New Law Requires Texans to Have Counselling Before Being Allowed to Vote
Quote – “Sometimes, a person is upset with their situation and thinks that voting is the only answer,” the Governor said. “A counsellor can sit with them, pray with them, and help them make the right choice.”
Click thgough for deets. For a split second I believed this was straight news.
The Hill – Colorado officers, paramedics charged in 2019 death of Elijah McClain
Quote – An independent probe submitted to the Aurora City Council in February determined that the police and paramedics involved were were at fault in McClain’s death, saying there was no reason to stop McClain, who was walking home from a convenience store. That report also concluded that no crime had been reported when McClain was stopped and he wasn’t exhibiting any threatening behavior.
Click through for a little more. Democratic AG + grand jury = results (sometimes.) You may remember that Elijah used to play the violing in animal shelters. As an animal lover and a former violinist, I took this personally.
The 19th – Even if Texas’ six-week abortion ban is overturned, clinics will close
Quote – “This law will end legal abortion in Texas. Allowing the state to do that and effectively close all abortion clinics — even if the law is ultimately struck down — will give the state what it wants,” said Leah Litman, an assistant professor of law at the University of Michigan and expert in constitutional law. “Just allowing this law to go into effect is ending abortion in Texas.”
Click through for story. In case you missed this (and had no idea what Andy was satirizing) this is it.
Food for Thought –
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Your preparation for your visit sounds well thought out…and I’m sure that all will go well for you. Best to you & Virgil. Take care, and safe travel to & fro, Joanne.
Cartoon: I agree.
NYer: Makes me ill. Yep, counseling for voting in Texas, AND ban(s) on abortions in Texas, and vigilantes (policing), on the lookout. Geez!
TH: What a tragedy for Mr. McClain, glad that his Memory is being remembered. Lady Justice is taking care of these police officers and paramedics, as she should.
19th: How depressing that this is even happening. Access to and closures of clinics and vigilante citizens watching. Going backwards instead of forwards…sad.
THIS JUST IN: RT now if @GOPLeader McCarthy should condemn Rep. Cawthorn for threatening political violence.” ~ Eric Swalwell ~
2. “And this is precisely what happens when our law enforcement authorities refuse to TIMELY hold criminal politicians accountable. It encourages further crime – like McCarthy criminally obstructing a congressional proceeding. Hey DOJ – start enforcing the d@mn law!” ~ Glenn Kirschner ~
3. “So someone told me the dangerous despicable dilettante Tucker Carlson attacked me on his show because of my standing up for President Biden. I will wear it like a badge of honor. Onward.”~ Matthew Dowd ~
4. “The fact that Kevin McCarthy has not called for the immediate expulsion of Madison Cawthorn from the United States Congress says only one thing – The GOP has fully embraced facism.” ~ Rob Reiner ~
5. “Beginning to think the one star on the Texas flag is it’s ‘Yelp’ rating.” ~ Meidas Touch ~
TJI #1 – Well, condemnation should be a start. But it won’t happen. McCarthy would rather do some threatening of his own.
TJI #2 – AMEN! x 1000
TJI #3 – Good. He should – since that’s what it is. (Can he possibly be any relation to Maureen?)
TJI #4 – Rob is not late to the party as this sounds. But he is speaking to people who are. I wish I thought it would be effective.
TJI #5 – LOL! How clever and appripriate!
TJI #1 & #4 – Yep, the GQP has fully embraced hypocrisy AND fascism.
TJI #2 – I’m looking forward to Qevin McCarthy testifying under oath!
TJI #3 – I respect Matt Dowd more and more.
TJI #5 – That’s clever!
New Law Requires Texans to Have Counselling Before Being Allowed to Vote
Instead, I think they should require a heartbeat. If they don’t hear one, we’d know they were Rethuglicans.
Colorado officers, paramedics charged in 2019 death of Elijah McClain
https://www.upworthy.com/elijah-mcclain-police-investigation-death
Even if Texas’ six-week abortion ban is overturned, clinics will close
Truly a sad, sad day. And you just know this will be the blueprint the GQP states will try to replicate – and probably w/ the blessings of SCOTUS.
*sigh*
Cartoon: Agree.
TNY: WTF??? I think the rotten R’s or whomever created this laws need to the counseling in the Mental Ward/ Hospital.
The Hill: So tragic, especially seeing what a pleasant loving person Elijah McClain was. I hope they prosecute them to life in prison for what they did to him.
The 19th: Sad indeed. After all that was done prior to keep it safe, now the creeps tRump had placed in the Supreme Court has destroyed it. Shameful.
Food for Thought: Taking away another Women’s Right… Truly Shameful.
Best of luck with your journey to see Virgil tomorrow. Sounds like you have it all planned out perfectly. Please be safe. Will be praying all goes well for you and Virgil. Tell Virgil “Hello”. Take care. Thanks Joanne
I hope you get everything you planned to get done before visiting Virgil tomorrow finished so you can start the drive as relaxed as possible, Joanne. I hope you have another good visit.
Cartoon: They regret the cancellation to this day.
TNY: I could just see it: a white councillor, preferably a man of the cloth, trying to talk a young black man out of voting. Don’t give those Republicans any more ideas, Andy.
TH: I hope the George Floyd trials have set an example and the Colorado police and paramedics get what is coming to them.
19th: Texan Republicans are turning their state into a monstrocity. When will the first refugees from Texas arrive in neighbouring states?
The first refugee I know about posted on Democratic Underground last night that she is on Zillow looking at New Mexico. I can respect those Democrats who choose to stay and fight, but I certainly cannot blame those who choose to leave.