All That America Lost During Trump's War On Reality

[bodysong]

All That America Lost During Trump's War On Reality

Martin Luther King Day is not celebrated in joyous mass gatherings, unless
it is online. The nation is not ignoring the threat from White Supremacists.

Many want to help Joe Biden's effort to bring the spread of coronavirus to a halt.

Trump has ruined a chance for Americans to prove to Trump that America chose Joe Biden.
A Million Voter March for Joe Biden, and filling the Mall to celebrate Biden's Inauguration
is too much of a temptation to present to Trump's pet goons and gremlins. Besides that, the
troops protecting Biden have a tough job. Staying away helps to keep Biden safe.

I am thankful for President Obama's Inauguration and the 2017 Women's March.

Once, again, Americans face the fact that some fanatic filled with hate might try to kill
our president.

Perhaps, Joe Biden might name a day for the National Mourning of Covid-19 Dead,
and perform a ceremony.

It isn't so much, that we lost so many good things. Trump robbed America of them.

Joe Biden and America may be able to build them back in, again.

 

[bodysong]

DCist ✓
Twitter › DCist

“It feels like Gotham City from the Batman movies
where we are kind of on our own, locked in the city here..
You know, with the bridges closing out of Virginia,
it feels like it’s just us, and the whole world is watching.”

(link to Dcist story)

5 hours ago

 

[bodysong]

January 18, 2021

The Capitol Police on Monday alerted people at the Capitol and surrounding complex
not to enter or exit for a brief period Monday morning because of what was characterized
as “an external security threat,” which turned out to be a small fire several blocks away.

From the Capitol, where Biden is scheduled to sworn in at noon Wednesday,
smoke could be seen coming from the location of the bridge.

Shortly afterward, D.C. firefighters announced that they had responded
“to an outside fire in the 100 block of H St SE that has been extinguished.”

“There were no injuries. This accounts for smoke that many have seen,”
D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services said on Twitter.

The alert was lifted and the all-clear given shortly after 11 a.m., and the
rehearsal resumed.

D.C. police spokesman Stephen Benson said the fire started at a homeless encampment.

The fire occurred after propane in a Coleman heater exploded, said D.C.
Fire spokesman Vito Maggiolo.

A woman said she had set a fire to try to keep warm in her tent
and that the fire spread, igniting her tent.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...f1efee-59a6-11eb-a976-bad6431e03e2_story.html

 

[bodysong]

Presiderp Donald avoided speaking about all the people that died from coronavirus.

Biden, Harris speak at memorial ceremony in honor of COVID-19 victims

January 19, 2021

On the eve of President-elect Joe Biden’s official swearing-in, the Presidential Inaugural
Committee will host a memorial for victims of the coronavirus at the Lincoln Memorial
Reflecting Pool in Washington.

The lighting memorial ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. ET today.

400 lights on the Reflecting Pool, at the National Mall

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, who will deliver the invocation.

Gospel singer Yolanda Adams will sing “Hallelujah.”

Lori Marie Key, a 29-year-old nurse in Livonia, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit,
will sing “Amazing Grace.”

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/w...emorial-ceremony-in-honor-of-covid-19-victims

 

[bodysong]

There will not be an awesome 2021 Inauguration ball, and
photographs of people with sincere smiles.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/life...5f9c58-5736-11eb-a08b-f1381ef3d207_story.html

Trump killed the opportunity, because he ignored the spread
of coronavirus until he could place scams and stealing into action.

"There will be a TOTAL of 22 palindrome dates in 2021." 1-20-21 begins
the first of 10 consecutive #palindrome dates

CNET

 

[missyunderstanding]

My favorite Trump accomplishment

To me the best thing he did was wake up millions to what many of us have known for years. That the news media is fake. Just like most of the bullshit in the comments above.

 

[LupusDei]

Dale: Reflections on four weird years fact checking every word from Donald Trump

Lots of politicians lie as a means to an end -- to wiggle out of a scandal or to inflate their policy accomplishments. Trump was willing to lie about everything, all the time, often for no obvious reason. This was lying as a way of life.

I thought Trump's deception was bad then. It got much worse. In 2017, Trump averaged 2.9 false claims per day. By 2018, it was 8.3 false claims per day. What started as a side project I could handle in a few hours a week started requiring regular all-nighters. By the time I joined CNN in mid-2019, it required a second reporter,*Tara Subramaniam.

Trump's 2017 dishonesty tended to be impromptu ad-libbing. His 2018 dishonesty was much more scripted; he used serial lying as a deliberate*strategy*in the midterm elections. Then he used serial lying as a deliberate*strategy*in his 2019 Ukraine scandal. Then he used serial lying as a deliberate*strategy*in his response to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic -- holding daily "briefings" so wildly dishonest that CNN needed me to go*on TV*right afterward to debunk the nonsense viewers had just heard.

There was nothing to be done to stop him. Whether it was his consequential coronavirus lies or trivial lies like the Michigan Man of the Year fabrication, he kept lying no matter how many times fact checkers noted he was wrong.*

I had three aims. One, to get readers and viewers the facts they were not getting from their president. Two, to show other journalists when the President was lying so they might incorporate that information into their own work. Three, to take a stand for truth -- to declare that there was still such a thing as verifiable reality, no matter how hard Trump tried to erase it, and that we weren't going to surrender, no matter how hard Trump tried to discredit us.

Every time I felt like I had caught up, Trump would lie about something new -- while still keeping many of the old lies in regular rotation. When I started*tweeting*fact checks of Trump's rally claims moments after he made them, admirers viewed this as a kind of magic trick. In truth, it was pretty easy. The President kept saying the same false stuff over and over.

Whatever the Trump officials said publicly, they likely knew, too, that Trump lied a whole lot. They also knew that, whatever some guy wrote for a Canadian paper or said on CNN, they could get his lies to his base unchallenged through social media and friendly outlets like Fox News, One America News and Breitbart.

Maybe my most disturbing experience on this beat was a trip to Trump-friendly towns in Ohio in 2017. I went to ask his supporters whether they knew he was lying. A bunch of them didn't. Even worse,*a bunch of them did*-- and told me they liked the lying because it was agitating Washington elites like me.

To be frank, though, I think the coverage of the lying remained inadequate to the end.

Too often, coverage of flagrantly dishonest Trump speeches still mentioned the dishonesty in passing or not at all. Too often, coverage still quoted the President's lies without explaining that they were wrong.

Telling people what is true and what is false is a core responsibility of every news reporter and every outlet. Pointing out a lie is objective reporting, not bias. And as interesting as all of this has been for me, fact checking should not be left to the designated fact checker.

 

[PaxNurgle]

As much as I rightfully despise Donald Trump and his horribly misguided policies, I think that it is the virus, and the response to it, that has stolen so much more joy, happiness, and well being from this country that it cannot be fathomed.

We are living in dark days. Trump's dismissal from the white house is only a start but it is not the end of the dark days. Not until we can once again have a million man march in joy rather than protest, and without fear of death and hospitalization.

Here's to hoping that whoever is in charge can help us get our lives, our livlihoods, our friends, families, and expressions of joy and togetherness back once again.

 

[WillJ8787]

As much as I rightfully despise Donald Trump and his horribly misguided policies, I think that it is the virus, and the response to it, that has stolen so much more joy, happiness, and well being from this country that it cannot be fathomed.

We are living in dark days. Trump's dismissal from the white house is only a start but it is not the end of the dark days. Not until we can once again have a million man march in joy rather than protest, and without fear of death and hospitalization.

Here's to hoping that whoever is in charge can help us get our lives, our livlihoods, our friends, families, and expressions of joy and togetherness back once again.

I agree...I think hearings on criminality should be held on this...we are going to hit 500,000 deaths by the end of February. This is a crime against all humanity. For this alone, I would be very happy with Jail time for the outgoing and his sidekicks who continue to spread covid.

 

[Lazaran]

As much as I rightfully despise Donald Trump and his horribly misguided policies, I think that it is the virus, and the response to it, that has stolen so much more joy, happiness, and well being from this country that it cannot be fathomed.

We are living in dark days. Trump's dismissal from the white house is only a start but it is not the end of the dark days. Not until we can once again have a million man march in joy rather than protest, and without fear of death and hospitalization.

Here's to hoping that whoever is in charge can help us get our lives, our livlihoods, our friends, families, and expressions of joy and togetherness back once again.

When herd immunity is reached through vaccinations, (verified by the number of hospitalizations), life will go back to the new normal. I think people will gather again in large groups, but they will avoid unnecessary contact and practice basic social hygiene. Probably something individuals should have been doing before the pandemic.

Finding love and joy in life for some people(haters)will be as elusive as it ever was.

Trump being rejected can only help.

 

[bodysong]

bodysong comment - American Republicans lost their voice, thanks to politicians
that were Trump Loyalists, disguised as Republicans.

I am thankful for Republicans that stood with Democrats.

There are many reasons for Republicans to stand up for themselves.
Maybe, they can take their party back from the rotten and the fanatics.

Even Mike Pence made a decision to stick to the Constitution and the law,
after Trump demanded that Pence take a step too far.

Trump Loyalists attended Presiderp Donald's send off, but even some of them wore masks.

In Minnesota, a G.O.P. Lawmaker’s Death Brings Home the Reality of Covid- 19

January 18, 2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/18/us/politics/relph-covid-minnesota.html

There is a small amount of people that are perfectly happy to kill everyone around them,
as long as they have the freedom to go anywhere without a coronavirus mask.

WTF ?

 

[CornusKousa]

I agree...I think hearings on criminality should be held on this...we are going to hit 500,000 deaths by the end of February. This is a crime against all humanity. For this alone, I would be very happy with Jail time for the outgoing and his sidekicks who continue to spread covid.

Why?

How would following the law be criminal??

Upsetting the communist who desire a more totalitarian response, isn't a crime.

 

[CornusKousa]

When herd immunity is reached through vaccinations, (verified by the number of hospitalizations), life will go back to the new normal. I think people will gather again in large groups, but they will avoid unnecessary contact and practice basic social hygiene. Probably something individuals should have been doing before the pandemic.

Finding love and joy in life for some people(haters)will be as elusive as it ever was.

Trump being rejected can only help.

Life is already back to the old normal for those of use not in (D)ipshit land, has been for months.

Wake up.

 

[Champakian]

All That America Lost During Trump's War On Reality

Martin Luther King Day is not celebrated in joyous mass gatherings, unless
it is online. The nation is not ignoring the threat from White Supremacists.

Many want to help Joe Biden's effort to bring the spread of coronavirus to a halt.

Trump has ruined a chance for Americans to prove to Trump that America chose Joe Biden.
A Million Voter March for Joe Biden, and filling the Mall to celebrate Biden's Inauguration
is too much of a temptation to present to Trump's pet goons and gremlins. Besides that, the
troops protecting Biden have a tough job. Staying away helps to keep Biden safe.

I am thankful for President Obama's Inauguration and the 2017 Women's March.

Once, again, Americans face the fact that some fanatic filled with hate might try to kill
our president.

Perhaps, Joe Biden might name a day for the National Mourning of Covid-19 Dead,
and perform a ceremony.

It isn't so much, that we lost so many good things. Trump robbed America of them.

Joe Biden and America may be able to build them back in, again.

This is beyond stupid especially in the light of continuing riots.

Turns out, they weren't rioting because, you know, Trump.

They, like so many here, just hate America...

 

[CornusKousa]

This is beyond stupid especially in the light of continuing riots.

Turns out, they weren't rioting because, you know, Trump.

They, like so many here, just hate America...

HEY NOW......that's called "progress" ok???

 

[Champakian]

It is Progressive, something that the top Democrat leadership embraced.

It seemed so anti-Trump that they rushed to embrace it...

 

[RobDownSouth]

The Semi-White Nationalist Auxiliary here seem particularly bitter this morning.
*nods*

 

[WillJ8787]

They are always bitter.... mostly because they are shunned everywhere and have a hard time functioning in work and society...

... mostly because they are sick and need to get help but they unfortunately don't see it that way...

...they want to force people to their way.

...they hate that the rest of us do it through democracy, voting and concensis.

...they often say they want to be left alone....it's almost like they are hearing voices or something.

...turn off your computer and phone if you wanna be left alone!

 

[CornusKousa]

It is Progressive, something that the top Democrat leadership embraced.

It seemed so anti-Trump that they rushed to embrace it...

No consequences for that!!! LOL

The Semi-White Nationalist Auxiliary here seem particularly bitter this morning.
*nods*

Rob has fantasy time again...and WillJ needs to put the PCP down.

I'm more than happy to sit back and watch (D)'s remind everyone of why Trump was elected

140k....

 

[WillJ8787]

Humpty Dumpty was elected because Hillary was positioned by the DNC for the job.

There is no other reason why he won.

It surely isn't due to Liberal policies of the left and Dems as we all know.

Or those wackadoodle things humpty dumpty promised and failed on.

Ding....Wrong again...would you like the daily double?

 

[Champakian]

:groan:


Revisionist history. She won because everyone thought she could not be beaten.

 

[bodysong]

FOX TV has competition - there are others that peddle conspiracy theories.
Why confess that they lied to their audience, and wake the dreamers from
their dystopia dreamland ?

Why is FOX TV dumping the few real journalists that they have ?

Fox Settled a Lawsuit Over Its Lies. But It Insisted on One Unusual Condition

Why did the network insist on an agreement with the family of a murdered young man
remain undisclosed until after the 2020 election ?

October 2020 settlement came not long before Fox TV personalities Sean Hannity
and Lou Dobbs were set to testify under oath in the case.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/17/business/media/fox-news-seth-rich-settlement.html

Fox paid millions to settle lawsuit .

 

[bodysong]

AOC Skipped Inauguration in Fear of Her Own House Colleagues:
'Still Don’t Yet Feel Safe Around Other Members of Congress'

Jan 22nd, 2021

"Yeah, well, one just tried to bring a gun on the floor of the House today,”
Ocasio-Cortez said — referencing Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), who tried
to bring a concealed handgun into the House chamber Thursday.

https://www.mediaite.com/news/aoc-s...t-feel-safe-around-other-members-of-congress/

“One security official present saw a firearm on the person of Rep. Harris and relayed that
to his superiors,” a Capitol official told NBC News. “To be clear, Rep. Harris did not enter
the Floor.”

Crooks and Liars ✓
Twitter › crooksandliars

Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) tried to smuggle a handgun onto the floor
of the House of Representatives. @MrScarce

6 hours ago

Still have not discovered the person that tore out the panic buttons installed in
Ayanna Pressley's congressional office, before rioters stormed the Capitol.

Could this have been done during the "tours" given by Trump Loyalist Congresspeople ?
A Trump Loyalist that owed Presiderp Donald a big favour ?

What would a member of the Minority Community Feminist's "Squad" have to fear
from men, that are such misogynists, sexists, and bullies ?

Proud Boys informed their female supporters that they were not welcome
in their He-Man Women Haters clubhouse -

Dec. 21, a former MMA fighter named Tara LaRosa—who has marched with the
Proud Boys and the far right around the country, including recently in D.C.—
established a transphobic Telegram channel called Proud Girls USA.
That same day, the ProudBoysUSA channel snubbed her, declaring that “Proud Girls”
was a “ridiculous” idea. “Don’t ride our coattails,” they groused. “Want to support us?
Get married, have babies, and take care of your family.”

Why any woman would associate with any of the 16 groups that hold nothing sacred,
is beyond me.

 

[CornusKousa]

Humpty Dumpty was elected because Hillary was positioned by the DNC for the job.

There is no other reason why he won.

Yea...crony establishment Wall St. Democrat elitist brought you Trump.....now they've won and are turning the smug/elitism up all the way......and they'll be brining him or an appropriate surrogate in 2024 in the process.

I'd like to see Candice run just to watch all the progressives deal with the issues whiteout the race card to lean on.
https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/starlocalmedia.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/c4/7c425816-3e17-11ea-9373-fb2dd16b437e/5e29f5c3eb81d.image.jpg?resize=500%2C501

She would have you mother fuckers BEGGING for Trump back.

 

[bodysong]

HEIDI HEITKAMP:

I thought she was enormously courageous, enormously persuasive.

SEN. SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, D-R.I., Judiciary Committee:

She was very polite and just looked dead honest.

SUSAN COLLINS:

It was a huge burden on her to come forward.

JEFF FLAKE:

It was impossible not to be riveted with her testimony. She was compelling.

NARRATOR:

Some of the senators that day had also been at the Clarence Thomas hearings.

Patrick Leahy was one.

PATRICK LEAHY:

When Dr. Ford testified, I asked her, "What do you remember of that incident?"

And I think everybody in that hearing remembers her answer.

CHRISTINE BLASEY FORD:

The laughter, the laugh—the uproarious laughter between the two, and they’re having fun
at my expense. I was, you know, underneath one of them while the two laughed—
two friends having a really good time with one another.

NARRATOR:

It looked bad for Brett Kavanaugh and the Republicans.

FEMALE NEWSREADER:

This is over. This was devastating.

MALE NEWSREADER:

I believe those who wanted to believe her, did.

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/supreme-revenge/transcript/