Yesterday, I received 3 packages from UPS and one from USPS. The one from USPS was small and delivered to my mailbox, so since I had to go out to the curb anyway, I bindled up a bunch of plastic shipping material (“popcorn” and heavy duty bubble wrap mostly), took it to the trash, and then took the trash to the curb. Today or tomorrow I’ll break up a few boxes and do the same for the recyclables. Pickip os Thursday, and I don’t put stuff out every week. Otherwise, the day was pretty uneventful.
Cartoon –
Short Takes –
Department of Justice – St. Paul Woman Charged in Child Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
Quote – According to court documents, from May 2020 through December 2020, Gisela Castro Medina, 19, and co-defendant Anton Joseph Lazzaro, 30, conspired with each other and others to recruit and solicit six minor victims to engage in commercial sex acts. Castro Medina, who was arrested on August 12, 2021, in Okaloosa County, Florida, made her initial appearance earlier today before Magistrate Judge Hope T. Cannon, in U.S. District Court in Pensacola, Florida.
Click through for DOJ press release. This has taken a couple of weeks to surface, but I figured the DOJ version would be the least sensational, and it appears to be. Law & Crime has photos.
The Daily Beast – ‘Wacky Guy’ Angrily Confronts NBC News Correspondent During Live Hurricane Report
Quote – Explaining that the rain had stopped in the area and mail delivery had returned in Gulfport, Brewster reported that the mayor of the town was still enforcing a curfew as they surveyed the damage. At the same time, a pickup truck pulled over in the background of Brewster’s shot, with a large, middle-aged man jumping out of the vehicle and running towards the NBC News crew. Keeping his composure, Brewster attempted to continue to deliver his report on the hurricane’s aftermath, but the man eventually grew disruptive and began shouting at both the camera crew and the reporter.
Click through for story and video. This kind of thing just breaks my heart.
AP News – Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, partner wed in New Mexico
Quote – Haaland wore a dress designed and sewn by her sister, said Interior Department spokeswoman Melissa Schwartz. The ceremony incorporated elements honoring her Native American ancestry. The former New Mexico congresswoman is a member of the Laguna Pueblo. According to Schwartz, guests had to be vaccinated to attend and wear masks per CDC and New Mexico guidelines.
Click through for story and photo. She looks absolutely gorgeous. They both do.
Food for Thought –
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Somedays one can use an uneventful day. It does a body and mind well, imho.
Cartoon: Figures.
DOJ: These people make me ill, glad that they were arrested, and get a long sentence(s). To prey on young people like that. How sick can they be?? Pretty dam sick!!
DB: Yes, ‘there’s a lot of crazy out there!’ Glad that the young man is all right. What an experience for him.
AP: Congratulations! to the happy couple!
FFT: Yep and scary.
Had a good visit with my gal pals, and ate too much. (Why do I do that?) Anyway, it was fun and we plan to do it again on whoever’s birthday it will be next…Fun Times!
This just in: Q – “What’s your opinion of a Donald J. Trump State Park? A – “No go…how about a Donald J. Trump Sewage Treatment Plant?” ~ Tom Reznekervitz ~
2.”Judge Linda Parker has granted Michigan and Detroit’s motions for sanctions against the Kracken lawyers including referrals for disbarment against Lyn Wood, Sydney Powell, etc.” ~ Spiro Agnew’s Ghost ~
3. “Ron DeSantis, Greg Abbott and Kristi Roem are committing crimes against humanity.” ~ George Takei ~
4. UPDATE – “For those following along on our medical journey: Consult with ENT assisting on surgery tomorrow. CT scan of sinuses Thurs. Heart tests next Thurs. Hopefully then, we’ll get go-ahead, set a date, and get recovery started! Thanks again for the incredible outpouring of kindness. ~ John Pavlovitz ~
5. “41 years ago, my family fled political upheaval and war in Nicaragua. Like so many of us before, this Afghan family will find a new home, refuge, opportunity, and freedom in this country. It makes our country stronger, richer. Welcome to America, kids.” ~ Ana Navarro-Cardenas ~
Glad you had a good time. (You probably ate too much because everything tastes so much better when made by somebody else and shared with special friends.)
TJI #1 – Sorry, but the words “Donald J. Trump** Sewage Treatment Plant” cause me to enviovion raw sewage being sprayed all over the place. Bad idea. Only Democrats are successful cleaning up.
TJI #2 – Yes. And her 110 page opinion contains some of the choicest remarks you are likely ever to hear (see) from a Federal bench. Three cheers for Judge Parker!
TJI #3 – Yup. And they are not alone.
TJI #4 – Pat, thank you for keeping us posted on this. I might be able to find it, but I have a lot to look for already, and I care (as we all do.)
TJI #5 – Oh, yes indeed. If only everyone could see that that is so!
TJI #2 – Judge Linda Parker is really “Kraken” the whip on these Trumpkin lawyer scofflaws.
(You really didn’t think I was going to pass low-hanging fruit like that, did you?)
I would have been crushed if you had passed it up.
Hearts! ..
THIS JUST IN:
From John Pavlovitz:
Met with ENT assisting with my tumor surgery.5 to 10 percent chance of brain fluid leak which would mean 6-8 weeks extreme restrictions.5 to 10 percent chance of permanent loss of smell or taste. (I’d greatly prefer brain leak. )Should have surgery date within a week.
My grandmother (mother’s mother) had no sense of smell – I gather she was born that way, but I’m not positive. It made for her being – ummm – not the best cook (grandfather never criticized her, but he did put catsup on everything. Quietly) When the family took drives (in those days of no air conditioning and no climate change worries) she missed out on a lot – wildflowers, that scent just after a rain, even trees – I think it’s Douglas firs which smell like vanilla – but I hear tell you should have seen her smirk when they passed a dead skink on the road.
But I’d rather not have either, and I hope he doesn’t also.
St. Paul Woman Charged in Child Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
Sorry to disagree, but I definitely think you buried your lede:
Sure, GQPers having sex with underage children is commonplace enough – but I don’t want us to become inured to their depravity. This arsehole is a child predator!
And as plainly seen, Anton Lazzaro pals around with the same people that Epstein did.
But it’s good to know that the rich are not ALWAYS immune to our laws:
https://kstp.com/news/minnesota-republican-party-operative-donor-faces-federal-child-sex-trafficking-charges-lazzaro/6206758/
https://businessguideafrica.com/2021/08/13/who-is-anton-lazzaro/
‘Wacky Guy’ Angrily Confronts NBC News Correspondent During Live Hurricane Report
You’ll be glad to know that Benjamin Eugene Dagley of Wooster, OH has an arrest warrant out for
https://www.thewrap.com/ohio-man-faces-arrest-for-on-air-attack-of-msnbc-reporter-covering-hurricane-ida-in-mississippi/
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-warrant-man-interrupt-hurricane-ida-report-nbc-news-shaquille-brewster-20210901-gsj7jucxxrfivb22margeo3m5m-story.html
And since he’s on probation for another criminal conviction, he probably also faces parole violations for being in Mississippi.
My guess is he’s a Trumpkin who … saw a black man … reporting on MSNBC … & went ballistic!
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, partner wed in New Mexico
May the joy that is theirs on their wedding day last a lifetime!
Thanks for the updates! Do update any time. You must have noticed I don’t always. And,yes, I’m more than glad to know they have a warrant out fror Ben. I’ll be delighted when thay apprehend him.
I like uneventful days.
Cartoon: They would have come to an “I’ve destroyed so many American dreams” celebration, though.
DOJ: Republicans must be getting nervous now that their diversions of Clinton running a child sex-trafficking business from a pizza parlour is no longer working and the real culprits, associated with well known Republicans and English Royalty, are brought before judges one after another.
DB: Something tells me that this guy would have been far less crazy had the reporter been white. Kudos to Brewster for handling this so professionally.
FFT: Too much similarity there.
Cartoon: Like Father, like Son….Shameful.
DOJ: Despicable….Glad to see that they got arrested. I too hope that they’re hit with long sentences. Hope they continue finding others who may of been involved. Get them all off the street and behind bars for life.
DB: What a stupid fool. Glad the newscaster wasn’t harmed. Thanks to Nameless comment, I’m glad to hear they have a warrant out for the fool. Hopefully they catch and have him behind bars soon.
AP: Congratulations to the both. I wish them a happy life together forever.
Food for Thought: Gangs full of hate and violence. Wish they’d vanish from our planet.
Glad your packages have been coming in a timely manner. I like the “informed delivery service” the USPS, UPS and FedEx offers to let me know what day my packages are coming, especially now that I have appointments so many times a week. I try to make sure I get back home in time for the delivery.
Hope the rest of your day went well.
Take care. Thanks Joanne