It's hard to believe but I was there and saw it with my own eyes - Walter read the news and people ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 29, 2020:

I remember the only two times that I am aware of when Uncle Walter made any kind of editorial comment. Both times he made it very clear that they were editorial statements. Many of you probably remember his February 27, 1968 comment about the war in Vietnam: “[I]t seems now more certain than ever that the bloody experience of Vietnam is to end in a stalemate . . . [I]t is increasingly clear to this reporter that the only rational way out then will be to negotiate, not as victors, but as an honorable people who lived up to their pledge to defend democracy, and did the best they could. This is Walter Cronkite. Good night.” The other one, that you probably don’t remember, but I doubt I will forget happened a year and a half earlier on August 1, 1966. Charles Whitman had taken a rifle to the top of the Tower at the University of Texas and shot and killed 14 people. I was very much aware of what had happened because my grandmother had called us in upstate NY from Austin and spent five minutes telling us about being at the lunch counter in Woolworth’s across the street fom the campus and hearing the shots. [For those who don’t remember, a five minute long distance phone call was a really big deal in the ‘60s.] That evening Walter Cronkite reported the story. Then he swung his chair 90 degrees, faced the other camera, loosened his tie, set down his pipe, and stated that what would follow was a personal comment. He then told about when he was the editor of The Daily Texan, the campus paper at UT, that he had written an editorial against building the Tower, and went on to say, I”m sorry it has come to this, but I told you so.” He then tightened his tie, picked up his pipe, swung his chair back around, and went on with the news. BTW, my father was a student at UT when Cronkite wrote that editorial and confirmed that the editorial said the administration would regret building the Tower.

Less of a dog whistle and more of a bull horn.

mcgeo52 comments on May 29, 2020:

Donald Trump isn’t exactly Mr. Subtlety.

Amy Klobuchar didn't prosecute officer at center of George Floyd's death after previous conduct ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 29, 2020:

Living in California I am much more familiar with Harris than most of you. About the best I can say for her is that she wouldn’t be quite as bad a pick for VP as Sarah Palin.

George Floyd was accused of trying to pass a fake $20.

mcgeo52 comments on May 28, 2020:

The most just thing that can happen to the four cops involved is to be thrown into prison, and turned out in general population with the guards' backs turned.

Yep that's him.

mcgeo52 comments on May 28, 2020:

Thank you for pointing out his better qualities.

Trump executive order would challenge Section 230 protections for Facebook, Twitter and Google - The...

mcgeo52 comments on May 28, 2020:

Yeah, take it to court. Better yet, since Trump declared war, just withdraw (his accounts) and declare victory! Shut down his social media accounts until he rescinds the order.

Finally a wig that fits trump

mcgeo52 comments on May 28, 2020:

Perfect fit all right.

What a clown. I wish Twitter would shut down his account

mcgeo52 comments on May 28, 2020:

Trump can bluff, bluster, and bullshit all he wants. There is no Executive Order he can issue regarding social media that can be enforced. Apparently Donnie wasn’t paying attention in Civics class when they taught the First Amendment. The government cannot tell the owner of the press what they cannot or must publish.

Trump to Executive Order Against Social Media Companies

mcgeo52 comments on May 28, 2020:

Trump can bluff, bluster, and bullshit all he wants. There is no EO he can issue regarding social media that can be enforced. Apparently Donnie wasn’t paying attention in Civics class when they taught the First Amendment. The government cannot tell the owner of the press what they cannot or must publish.

I don't know if there is anyone from PA on here, but I was in tears watching this.

mcgeo52 comments on May 28, 2020:

Fortunately the Pennsylvania Attorney General is a Democrat. There may be justice.

“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 28, 2020:

..or even by those who are working for or serving him.

They're starting pretty early with the conspiracies for when trump loses! Saw this on FB and loads ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 28, 2020:

The fraud was done by a Republican. So was the fraud in the 2018 election in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. That was so bad that the court threw out the election. I guess the real reason the Republicans are against mail in voting is that they keep getting caught when they try to cheat.

The Real Objection To Vote By Mail [sheilakennedy.net]

mcgeo52 comments on May 27, 2020:

I would think the Republicans would favor vote by mail. Maybe it's the fact that they got caught cheating in the 2018 race in the 9th Congressional District of North Carolina that has got them so against mail in voting.

On a serious note .

mcgeo52 comments on May 27, 2020:

Good to have you back.

I MUST tell you all something! I'm a cell phone person.

mcgeo52 comments on May 27, 2020:

Thanks, but you are far better looking than I am.

Found a delightfully detailed future front page for the NY Times...

mcgeo52 comments on May 27, 2020:

"Ex-President Trump Refuses Inauguration Ceremony. Flees Capital [sic] in Disguise." If it is obvious that he has lost and will be replaced as President, I would not be surprised to see him leave the country before the inauguration.

History, it's a harsh mistress.

mcgeo52 comments on May 27, 2020:

I hope there is no violence, but if the herd needs thinning...

This HAS to stop.

mcgeo52 comments on May 27, 2020:

Glad to hear you are home and well enough to post. Not sure if elevating your blood pressure helps fight the virus. Looks like you are being the test study. As I posted elsewhere, the civil law suits on this need to start going after the officers' pension funds. That would put a stop to this shit in a hurry.

[thenation.

mcgeo52 comments on May 27, 2020:

If Biden really wanted to unite the party he would drop out and endorse Bernie Sanders.

😢 Another Eric Garner.

mcgeo52 comments on May 26, 2020:

The civil lawsuits need to start going after the officers' pension funds. That would end this shit in a hurry.

Really? You mean he lies? I'm shocked I tell you, shocked. [huffpost.com]

mcgeo52 comments on May 26, 2020:

Lets hope so friends

mcgeo52 comments on May 26, 2020:

Over 100,000 dead. If Trump had not destroyed everything Obama left in place to prevent this, what would that number be?

I truly think when we start disrespecting Indian burial ground, it will be the beginning of our ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 26, 2020:

The burial ground and the cacti mean nothing to the idiot in the White House. Unfortunately they probably mean about as much to many of his followers. I'm wondering if it is worth staying in this country? Of course now you can't get a passport.

You may have heard of Shelley Luther, the woman sentenced to jail for contempt of court for opening ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 26, 2020:

My nephew lives in Irving (a suburb of Dallas) and told me about this a week ago. Thank you @glennlab for posting a source that I can cite.

finally explained ... [agnostic.com]

mcgeo52 comments on May 26, 2020:

Don’t forget that he did a better job than Trump.

Some religions ban pork...

mcgeo52 comments on May 24, 2020:

One is a fascist pig, the other is an intelligent animal.

How much you wanna bet that Trump will unveil his own portrait before leaving office?

mcgeo52 comments on May 24, 2020:

I never thought a racist like Trump would miss an opportunity to hang a black man.

Please help Kentucky get rid of Mitch McConnell!! Mike is a Great candidate! [rollingstone.com]

mcgeo52 comments on May 24, 2020:

Looks very interesting. I will be watching that election.

YES! GOD BLESS ALL AMERICANS, ONLY BELIEVERS THAT IS!

mcgeo52 comments on May 23, 2020:

If the herd wants to thin itself, I can't stop them. I just hope we are smart enough to maintain safe practices so they don't take us with them.

Why to wear a mask.

mcgeo52 comments on May 23, 2020:

Too many Karens. Not enough signs.

I'm gonna say the quiet part out loud.

mcgeo52 comments on May 22, 2020:

They might have a case against the mother. They definitely have a case against the cop. Unless they charge and convict him they should drop the charges against the mother.

So Precious, out of the mouths of babes. :D

mcgeo52 comments on May 22, 2020:

This is a classic!

1.

mcgeo52 comments on May 21, 2020:

Wouldn't be surprised to find out the F@@@@@ is typical Republican projection. Maybe he just couldn't spell "Sincerely" so he left it out of the signature.

I live on a world, and try to live in a world, with a bunch of fucking idiots.

mcgeo52 comments on May 20, 2020:

I realized years ago that 49.99% of the population is below average. I had pretty much adjusted to that until the advent of social media where they get the opportunity to flaunt their ignorance and stupidity.

Unsuccessful president, unsuccessful businessman Trump thinks to stop trading with China will save ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 19, 2020:

Extremely stupid lard.

I don't mean to offend with this but seriously please tell me you don't really think trump is dumb ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 19, 2020:

Trump is an idiot. I have to question the intelligence of anyone supporting him. The people around him gaining profit and/or power from their association with him are neither stupid nor principled.

If it stops at 100K

mcgeo52 comments on May 19, 2020:

The numbers will be biglier than that.

Homer, as always, tried to warn us ... [youtube.com]

mcgeo52 comments on May 19, 2020:

"...maybe Ohio but not in America." Maybe??? http://interestingtimes.info/2006q1/20061218.html

And to add to the conspiracy theories.... [lancastercourier.com]

mcgeo52 comments on May 18, 2020:

Eric, his brother, their sister, and their father all need to magically vanish behind bars after the election.

Can't remember if anyone already posted this. Fantastic. [youtube.com]

mcgeo52 comments on May 15, 2020:

We need at least three or four of these in every swing state. To be fair they should also note both ebola deaths while Biden was VP.

RUMOR AND ABSOLUTE FACT!

mcgeo52 comments on May 14, 2020:

Attorney Bradley Moss was asked about Obamagate on Fox News. Here is his answer: BRADLEY MOSS: Yeah, I'm sitting here trying to figure out what exactly constitutional deprivation was there? What is the crime that people think, you know, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are going to be prosecuted under? To be clear—and this is using the words of President Trump and his lawyers for the last three years—any sitting president can get any classified information they want. According to Donald Trump, they can launch any investigation they want. They can tell the FBI to pursue only particular individuals. This is not me saying it. This is what Donald Trump's been saying for three years. This was their argument during the Mueller probe. This was their argument during the impeachment investigation. That the president has this kind of authority. So what did we find out? That Barack Obama was aware about intelligence intercepts on the Russian ambassador when he was talking with General Flynn? That there had just been an attack on our election a couple months earlier? We were still dealing with the fallout of Russian election interference in 2016. There was a concern about a counterintelligence prom with Michael Flynn, and they had a discussion. I'm shocked. I can't believe they had that conversation. What is the crime?

What in the fuck is McConnell smoking?

mcgeo52 comments on May 13, 2020:

Obama left Trump: 1) a 69 page detailed plan on fighting a possible pandemic. This was based in large part on the Obama administration’s experience fighting ebola. 2) a well developed worldwide network of outposts for detecting and stopping a pandemic before it could spread here. 3) working relations with foreign governments to help prevent and stop pandemics. This included a US CDC employee embedded in China’s version of the CDC. In short, Obama and his administration had invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect us from exactly what is happening now. Trump squandered that entire investment. Imagine that.

Scared? These People Have Brains enough to Recognize Danger, Do They? [rawstory.com]

mcgeo52 comments on May 10, 2020:

Apparently the person that most of them had contact with was Katie Miller, Stephen Miller's wife. This means that Stephen Miller has, most likely, also been exposed. While I don't wish any of them ill, neither will I argue with karma.

Russian intelligence services intervened in the 2016 U.

mcgeo52 comments on May 9, 2020:

Original source?

"To affect the quality of the day, is the highest of arts" Richard Carlson

mcgeo52 comments on May 9, 2020:

This wisdom has withstood the test of time.

South Carolina woman killed by alligator while doing client's nails

mcgeo52 comments on May 9, 2020:

Sounds like the gator nailed it.

Jeepers I hope she didn't give it to you know who...because that would be really sad

mcgeo52 comments on May 9, 2020:

While I wish no person ill, I'll be damned if I'm going to argue with karma. We may have President Pelosi by the end of the summer.

Red Elephant: lots of REAL facts about interracial violence and fake news:::: 90+ percent are ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 8, 2020:

Go troll elsewhere, asshole. I’m not buying your bullshit, and neither is anybody else here.

FYI: NAZI: National SOCIALIST.

mcgeo52 comments on May 8, 2020:

Meds, @Jacar, take yours.

Idiocracy.

mcgeo52 comments on May 8, 2020:

Modern Day Lynching The title may seem alarmist, but it isn't.

mcgeo52 comments on May 7, 2020:

Be interesting to watch the legal system handle this.

A Breath of Fresh Air! [dailykos.com]

mcgeo52 comments on May 7, 2020:

Reminds me that once upon a time we had a President worthy of the title.

Utah Police Pull Over ‘Very Underage’ Driver – A Five-Year-Old Boy Driving To California To ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 7, 2020:

We need to keep an eye on that kid. He's going to have an interesting future.

Trump, and buddies, are opening the country to.... [alternet.org]

mcgeo52 comments on May 7, 2020:

A little recent Texas History: The rest of the country figured that Texas had reached the bottom of the barrel when they elected GW Bush as Governor. Texans' response? "Hold this here long neck." And they gave us Rick Perry. The couldn't possibly do worse, right? "Could you hold this here long neck again?" I dread to think what comes after someone not only stupid enough to say something like that out loud, but so stupid that he go caught at it. No, I'm not holding any long neck.

3 charged in killing of store security guard over virus mask

mcgeo52 comments on May 7, 2020:

Sometimes I wonder if it's even worth trying stay in this country.

Donor gives employees at hospital $1 million for bonuses

mcgeo52 comments on May 7, 2020:

Exceptionally cool that he included the people who rarely get any recognition. And I don't necessarily keep the monodigital salute in my head.

Evermore poignant today than it was in 2017! Save the people fool, without them there will be no ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 6, 2020:

Once again, he exaggerates.

Kushner COVID-19 team prioritized PPE bids from Trump associates: NYT - Business Insider

mcgeo52 comments on May 6, 2020:

Love the meme. Extremely appropriate.

From my cousin Katy, she's a scream. lol Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

mcgeo52 comments on May 6, 2020:

They just make me so angry.

mcgeo52 comments on May 3, 2020:

Covidiots.

“The virus has a great little game to the point where I don’t think I can do anything for it ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 3, 2020:

The virus has never had happened before but it is a good news for publication.

Game show....

mcgeo52 comments on May 3, 2020:

The first words out of her mouth were a lie. Did anybody really expect otherwise?

Just another day in America as Trumpism flourishes.

mcgeo52 comments on May 2, 2020:

If it comes down to his dead body or yours, I would call that a clear cut case of self defense.

The fascism of youtube and the left crazies silencing free speech from EXPERTS because it does not ...

mcgeo52 comments on May 1, 2020:

The video is based on a bullshit argument. The doctor was comparing the annual death rate of the flu with the first few weeks of coronavirus. We are now losing more people per week to coronavirus than per year to the flu. The video was left up until it was obvious that the argument was both bogus and dangerous.

Trump has said he wants an investigation of China and WHO for under-reporting the virus deaths.

mcgeo52 comments on May 1, 2020:

Floriduh is not reporting any numbers relating to COVID19 deaths.

But .

mcgeo52 comments on May 1, 2020:

Democratic Senators should stay away. In three weeks they can come back, have the House impeach Trump and Pence. There won't be enough Republicans left in the Senate to save Trump and Pence's sorry asses. Can you say "President Pelosi"?

The days now have caffeine hours and alcohol hours.

mcgeo52 comments on May 1, 2020:

"Phantom Plague," Brilliance! [rawstory.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 30, 2020:

Herd thinning. Thank you, Darwin.

Are you playing a musical instrument while stuck at home?

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 27, 2020:

I have been using the time to build a website for a business I am starting. That has been taking so much time that I haven’t been spending any time with my music. Ironic.

Life can be hard but it is harder when you are stupid.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 27, 2020:

https://youtu.be/2Iu1Bm7yOL8

Coronavirus detected on particles of air pollution | Environment | The Guardian

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 27, 2020:

Explains a lot about why it is worse in cities with bad air pollution. One side effect of lockdown is that LA has had the best air quality in decades.

This president has made political satire obsolete...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 27, 2020:

Pity the people at The Onion.

McConnell is ‘floundering’ after sucking up to Trump — and is now ‘out of touch’ with his...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 27, 2020:

Bitch McCornhole is way past his expiration date.

Looking for the perfect gift for the MAGA-it in your life?

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 27, 2020:

The dead brush in the background makes it look like it is still steaming.

The results are in! According to a new Pew Research poll, over 71% of single Democrats would not ...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 27, 2020:

I prefer dating within my species.

Malignant Narcissism on Steroids: [rawstory.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 26, 2020:

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -- Albert Einstein As for the latter, I submit Donald J. Trump. Q.E.D.

torches and pitchforks

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 26, 2020:

We could start with a general strike. Consider this to be the trial run.

Seriously, it is long past time that this question be asked and answered.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 24, 2020:

And any other reporters after that should be asking follow ups on the same question. This, of course, assumes they are worth being called reporters.

Doing my first shift testing people for covid tomorrow wish me luck .

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 24, 2020:

How are you doing? I hope you have sufficient PPE.

Antivirus Fridge

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 24, 2020:

Where are your bleach and UV lights? 😀

Worst businessman in US History or Biggest tax cheat? Probably a bit of both. [rollingstone.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 24, 2020:

“A bit of both”? Like the Pope is a bit Catholic?

The Delivery Foods Americans are Ordering More During Lockdown

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 23, 2020:

WTF is a burrito bowl?

Bi-polar Don is at it again.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 23, 2020:

Is it that Kemp is crazier than Trump, or WTF is going on here?

I say thoughts and prayers.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 23, 2020:

A final salute -- middle finger style.

Looks as though the answers in the question

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 23, 2020:

My lawyer friend objects to the question on the grounds of facts not in evidence, specifically the implied claim that Donald Trump is human.

Looks as though the answers in the question

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Because any jury would rule it to be justifiable self defense.

Second try to post this. [kvia.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Trump's campaign is as much a bunch of grifters as Trump? Really? Color me shocked.

Seeing this - what is the first thing that strikes you about this photo?

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Melania and Barron are both practically screaming, "Get me out of here!"

Hilarious Awimowe vote him out. [youtu.be]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Typically brilliant job by my friend, Roy Zimmerman. If you are not familiar with his work, you can find lots of it on YouTube. I really like the way he included all of the other people. I recognized a few of them.

Nailed it stupid

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

And those are two of the brighter ones. They can read.

Remember, if these “protesters” are sick, do not help them, they have declined medical treatment...

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

This is being pad for by the same people who brought you the Tea Party.

While Melania is off vacationing again, here's what Michelle Obama has been doing.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

To be fair, you are not actually expecting Melania to read, are you?

So many similarities. [commondreams.org]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

If you haven't already read **In the Garden of the Beasts** by Erik Larson, I highly recommend it. It is a book about Germany from mid 1933 to the end of 1937 as seen through the eyes of William Dodd,the US Ambassador to Germany at that time, and his daughter, Martha. Warning: it can be a little scary.

Scary!!!!!

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Organized by the same people who paid for the Tea Partiers.

Typical Trumper, all those flavours to choose from but they only see two choices.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 22, 2020:

Are you really sure that's what you want?

JUST GOT BANNED FROM FACEBOOK AGAIN FOR CALLING TRUMP'S PROTESTERS WHITE TRASH!!!!!! lol!!!!!

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

Got to be careful with that truth stuff. It can get you into trouble.

Does this sway your thoughts on Joe Biden? [nymag.com] Cross-posted in Politics.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

Remember, Obama ran on hope and change. The fact that he delivered so little on that was a major reason that people did not vote for four more years of the same thing when Hillary ran. Biden is Hillary 2.0 not Obama 2.0. Thanks, DNC.

Having a conversation with Kate and we are trying to determine what trump is good for.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

Someone on Nextdoor posted (sarcastically) that he made a good role model. To that, someone else asked, "For what?" I answered , "There are those who aspire to be the village idiot."

This needs to go into the history books: [rawstory.com]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 20, 2020:

While I have been aware of most of this, this is the best documented, most detailed report I have seen to date.

If 2020 was a car.

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 19, 2020: