Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Poet Nikki Giovanni on white supremacy, the Capitol attack, and teaching...

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

"Trump Has One DIABOLICAL Flaw No One is Talking About!" - Robert Reich

HAL...SPARKS...MEGA...WORLD...WIDE : THE M IN MAGA IS FOR MORON

Luigi Mangione Is Revealing the Right's Double Standard

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Transcript 0:00 I'm not sure I've ever seen America as 0:01 rich and Powerful Panic this hard 0:04 26-year-old Luigi mangion was 0:06 apprehended for the murder of Brian 0:07 Thompson the CEO of United Healthcare 0:09 and for once it feels like a lot of 0:11 Americans regardless of their politics 0:13 are United against a single enemy our 0:16 Healthcare System so this week for 0:17 brother Jones I want to talk about how 0:19 Elites and pundits have failed to shape 0:21 this narrative and effectively distract 0:23 either the left or the right now any 0:25 American watching this knows how 0:27 predatory our Healthcare System is 0:29 particularly are insurance companies and 0:31 maybe especially United Healthcare a 0:34 study in May found that United rejects 0:36 almost a third of all claims and often 0:39 for nonsense reasons for example UHC has 0:41 now deployed an AI to review elderly 0:43 patients claims an AI with a 90% error 0:47 rate often overriding those patients 0:49 actual doctors meanwhile the company 0:51 profited almost 22 billion just last 0:53 year now social media is anything to go 0:55 by after Luigi mangion allegedly 0:58 assassinated the company's CEO many 1:00 Americans saved their pity and have 1:01 continued to do so even after manion's 1:04 arrest there's still a lot we don't know 1:06 and are likely to learn about the supect 1:08 for one we don't know what exactly led 1:10 him to take such drastic action and 1:12 vigilante justice is pretty much never 1:15 the answer but as for the upper echelons 1:17 of American society it's been tense as 1:19 people online living paycheck to 1:21 paycheck half jokingly ask who's next 1:24 and for once money and blustering and 1:26 culture wars don't seem to be the answer 1:29 in fact all of those those tactics just 1:30 seem to exacerbate the issue like listen 1:33 to this toned deaf headline from the San 1:35 Francisco Chronicle earlier this week 1:36 the recent killing of United Healthcare 1:38 CEO Brian Thompson has brought renewed 1:40 attention to the rising costs of 1:43 protecting top Executives The Washington 1:46 Post did something similar 1:47 characterizing Thompson as the son of 1:49 smalltown Iowa who was sended to become 1:52 the CEO of United Healthcare appearing 1:54 to reach New Heights look it's really 1:56 difficult to turn the CEO of a predatory 1:58 company who made 10 million just last 2:01 year into some Everyman joeo that's just 2:05 not going to happen especially when 2:06 almost half of Americans can't afford 2:08 their medical bills partly to pay the 2:11 exorbitant salaries of guys like 2:13 Thompson now some people took a less 2:14 subtle approach with the damage control 2:16 like right-wing chuds Ben Shapiro and 2:18 Matt Walsh both of them condemned the 2:20 radical left for cheering on Thompson's 2:22 murder but their comment sections told a 2:24 different story thousands of people many 2:26 of which identified as right leaning 2:28 attacked Shapiro and wal for trying to 2:30 characterize this as a partisan or 2:32 left-wing issue and some even realize 2:35 that's the whole point as one commenter 2:37 so eloquently put it maybe I've been 2:39 wrong this entire time I don't think you 2:41 actually care about us I think you just 2:43 want our money I think you want us to 2:45 hate each other I didn't expect this to 2:48 be how so many people achieve class 2:50 Consciousness but hey I'm not mad about 2:52 it and then of course mixed into all of 2:54 this is the rights penchant for double 2:55 standards and racism remember Daniel 2:57 peny the guy who choked out a ment y ill 3:00 black man on the subway well he was 3:01 found not guilty of criminally negligent 3:03 homicide after a jury deadlock on his 3:05 manslaughter charge I wonder what Fox 3:07 News had to say about it the Instagram 3:10 post from nutbag people which I was sent 3:14 in the commercial break earlier crazy 3:17 like he's cute he's and people 3:20 celebrating this this is a sickness 3:22 honestly it's so disappointing but I 3:24 guess we shouldn't be surprised um 3:26 gentlemen thank you so much and up next 3:28 the other big news out of New York Dan 3:29 Daniel penny a lot of people think he's 3:31 a hero and tonight he's not guilty my 3:33 take next while millionaire media 3:35 Figures were lecturing the masses on why 3:37 they should mourn Brian Thompson they 3:39 simultaneously help justify another 3:42 man's death this tactic is pathetic to 3:44 say the least these Outlets are hoping 3:46 the audience's hatred of black people 3:48 will outweigh their scorn of the Rich 3:50 and while I'm sure that worked for at 3:51 least a few Fox viewers will it stick 3:53 the next time that viewer is paying a 3:55 hospital bill look whatever your opinion 3:57 on Thompson's murder is many American 4:00 lack of sympathy is something real 4:03 something we have to Grapple with many 4:05 of us have watched our loved ones die or 4:08 ourselves sat through years of pain 4:11 because companies like United Healthcare 4:13 won't cover medically necessary costs in 4:16 fact they often actively ignore 4:19 physician recommendations to help their 4:21 own bottom line and that's the real 4:23 problem here because my health shouldn't 4:25 be about your profit in this country we 4:28 call Ubers and instead of ambulances 4:31 take fish antibiotics instead of the 4:33 real thing and ignore obvious medical 4:36 issues because we fear bankruptcy more 4:39 and United Healthcare not only allows 4:41 that but it likes it all of those 4:44 sacrifices that you make that I make 4:47 that we all make are to help companies 4:49 like United profit $22 billion so maybe 4:53 instead of beefing up their security 4:55 teams these companies should put that 4:57 money towards not torturing their 4:59 customers because it's about damn time 5:01 these companies make a few Financial 5:03 sacrifices of Their Own

Friday, September 20, 2024

Top U.S. (&) World Headlines — September 20, 2024 — Democracy Now!

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

Latest viral claim about Venezuelan gang in Aurora appears to be a spoof

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VOTEVETS - OVERDOES IT - Donald Trump Is Running Scared And Trying To Prevent Veterans From Voting

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"Trump Was Asking For It" | Comic | Andrew Rivers

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AUTOCRATIC LOVE TRIANGLE - 09.18.24 - RANDI RHODES SHOW

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Fake news and "The Death of Truth" | CBS Sunday Morning

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Added: Local law enforcement was in charge of Trump's building security. "Local" service, etc., are the one's the Trump campaign never pays, or repays, for his added security costs, etc. Local police claimed they couldn't afford extra security personnel. Blamed Secret Service for their own lack of building security per: their assignment, however they took full credit for all traffic control in and around the Butler, PA show ground. Except the building part of course. NEWS-216 blogspot RE:post 
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Thursday, September 12, 2024

MAGA Military ... Vote Vets EXPOSES Project 2025's DEVASTATING Impact On U.S. Armed Forces ... Michael Imhotep

Sept 10, 2024 | "Historian (&) National Political Commentator Michael Imhotep on 'Roland Martin Unfiltered' 8-30-24"

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Thursday, August 22, 2024

WATCH: P!NK and her daughter perform 'What about Us' at 2024 Democratic National Convention | PBS NewsHour

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Democratic National Convention: Day 4

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Tim Walz delivers pep talk in full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention | DNC | PBS NewsHour

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Amy Klobuchar full speech at DNC: Tim Walz as a coach and governor who 'brought Minnesota together' | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Pete Buttigieg Convention Speech | DNCC 2024 | NEWS-216

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Stevie Wonder performs at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3 | PBS NewsHour

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John Legend and Sheila E. perform at the Democratic National Convention | DNC | KSDK News

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Monday, August 19, 2024

Democratic National Convention: Day 1

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Friday, August 16, 2024

War at the doorstep: Everyday life in southern Lebanon | The Take | Al Jazeera English | NEWS-216

Al Jazeera English | The Take | August 16, 2024 | "Farmers forced to leave their fields, children out of school, and white phosphorus devastating lives – all this hangs over life in southern Lebanon, where the ongoing threat of escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah has been a constant presence for decades. How do residents continue to cope with these challenges?" Provided via Share / YouTube

Thursday, August 15, 2024

MAGA Panic ... 'Rattled' Trump allies 'beg' for reboot ... as Harris blitzes battleground states | MSNBC | NEWS-216

MSNBC | August 15, 2024 | "President Biden and Vice President Harris held their first joint event since the recent election shake-up. Meanwhile, MAGA allies are urging Donald Trump to adjust his approach in response. MSNBC's Jason Johnson reports and is joined by Vanity Fair's Molly Jong Fast and Democratic Strategist Alencia Johnson." Provided via Share / YouTube

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on tacos, music, and the future of America

Kamala Harris | August 15, 2024 | "Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, sit down for a conversation about their historic campaign. They talk taco recipes, hot peppers, their childhoods, careers, and the rights and freedoms they want to protect." Provided via Share / YouTube

MORE KAMA-LAPALOOZA: AHEAD IN ALL BUT ONE SWING STATE - 08.15.24 | Countdown | NEWS-216

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Monday, August 12, 2024

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Trump's Bozeman rally highlights unpaid costs from past Montana visits

NBC Montana @ August 7, 2024 | "Donald Trump makes a campaign stop in Bozeman Friday night, headlining a rally at Montana State University’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. But a visit from the former president comes with a cost. Around the country, reports claim his campaign rarely pays invoices to local government for the increased police presence, security and other costs that come with hosting the event. Some places in Montana are still expecting payment. Back in 2018, Trump visited Montana four times, holding rallies in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls and Missoula." 

-- Added note: The Butler, PA's local rep told the press that the reason the outer-buildings at the Trump rally weren't fully protected was lack of police officers. Likely meaning the lack of department funds, or outside monies, to pay for extra protection, etc. All secret service dollars come from the GOP majority congress. Local revenue from taxes. The Trump campaign could have paid more, or at least paid their past rally bills or additional, now overdue, security & traffic management costs.   Provide via Share / YouTube

'I want my dad back': Daughter searching for Sarasota man last seen during Hurricane Debby

10 Tampa Bay @ August 9, 2024 | "Jose Andino was trying to get to work in Bradenton when Debby dumped rain on the area." Provided via Share / YouTube

Friday, August 9, 2024

NYC Journalist Faces Hate Crime Charge for Allegedly Filming Gaza Protest Action; Police Raid Home

Democracy Now @ August 9, 2024 | "Press freedom groups are raising alarm after New York police arrested and charged videographer Samuel Seligson for allegedly filming pro-Palestinian activists hurling red paint at the homes of top officials of the Brooklyn Museum, part of a campaign by activists demanding the institution divest from Israel. Seligson faces eight counts of criminal mischief with a hate crime enhancement, which is a felony. Police also raided his home twice. Seligson is a well-known local journalist whose work has appeared on major news outlets, and his attorney Leena Widdi says the charges are an attack on constitutionally protected press freedoms. “It is an extremely concerning assault on the First Amendment. The reason why the freedom of press is so strongly protected is because there’s some underlying belief that in order for the public to meaningfully participate in a democracy, they must be actually informed,” Widdi tells Democracy Now! Provided via Share / YouTube

Energy Crisis | Minister visits new Wolf Wind Farm

SABC News @ August 9, 2024 | "Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has visited the Wolf Wind Farm in the Eastern Cape to assess the work done on the project. The project, which commenced in March 2023, is expected to create about 2-thousand job opportunities. The project is fully funded by the private sector, and the government hopes to bring in more funds to continue infrastructure development." Provided via Share / YouTube

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Giant pandas make their public debut at the San Diego Zoo

CBS 8 San Diego @ August 8, 2024 | "Two giant pandas made their public debut Thursday at the San Diego Zoo. Yun Chuan and Xin Bao arrived at the San Diego Zoo earlier this summer and are the first giant pandas to enter the U.S. in 21 years. In celebration of their debut, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed August 8, 2024, as California Panda Day." Provided via Share / YouTube

New details emerge on Vienna terror plots behind Taylor Swift concert cancellations

PBS NewsHour @ August 8, 2024 | "Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria were called off after officials arrested two teenagers accused of plotting a terrorist attack. Roughly 200,000 people were scheduled to attend the sold-out Vienna shows. To discuss the threats, Amna Nawaz spoke with Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security." Provide via Share / YouTube

Top U.S. (&) World Headlines — August 8, 2024 — Democracy Now!

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

FBI agents execute search warrant on Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles

NewsChannel 5 @ August 6, 2024 | "FBI agents executed a search warrant late last week on Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles as the first-term Republican faces continuing scrutiny over fraudulent campaign financial reports that he filed." Provide via Share /You Tube / video blocked by NewsChannel 5 ... so 'up off your knees, spit out your gum, Tennessee here we come.'

Walz will be ‘right at home’ in rural Pennsylvania, Pa. State Rep. says

NBC News @ August 6, 2024 | PA: "Democratic State Rep. Malcom Kenyatta, a Harris-Walz National Advisory Board Member...". Provided via Share /You Tube

Friday, July 19, 2024

CrowdStrike, Microsoft outage explained

CBS New York - Jul 19, 2024 - "Lily Hay Newman, senior writer at Wired magazine, spoke to CBS New York's Cindy Hsu about how the major Microsoft outage occurred early Friday morning."

Monday, June 10, 2024

"VOICES: A Sacred Sisterscape" ... Poet aja monet (&) V on New Audio Play Centering Black Women's Stories

Jun 7, 2024 - Democracy Now! speaks with the creators of a new arts campaign grounded in Black women's stories. "VOICES: a sacred sisterscape" is an audio play directed by award-winning poet aja monet weaving together Black feminist poems and perspectives. "Art is an invitation to expand our participation in the world and the ways that we see the world," says monet, who hopes the project inspires action beyond aesthetics. "Solidarity is about us being not just spectators, but actors in the reality of our lives." The project was created with V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against all women, gender-expansive people, girls and the Earth. "Rather than looking at Black women, we needed to put our headphones on and our masks … and do embodied listening," says V, playwright of "The Vagina Monologues" and founder of V-Day. "Through that, we begin to understand where we all connect, where we are all aligned." "VOICES: a sacred sisterscape" will be available for streaming June 11. Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on over 1,500 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair 'disappointed' in Biden's border action

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The Weekend Show - MSNBC - Sunday Team / Host Highlights: June 9th, 2024

The Weekend - Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele - 06.09.2024 - MSNBC - YouTube - NEWS-216

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Monday, April 22, 2024

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Friday, March 22, 2024

The $3 Billion Truth Social Deal That Could Bail Out Donald Trump | Insider News | NEWS-216

Mar 21, 2024 (#trump #truthsocial #insidernews) Insider News: "Trump's financial fate lies on a merger between Trump Media & Technology and Digital World Acquisition. The $3.4 billion stake could help him pay off his $454 million fraud case, but the deal is on shaky ground."
 

Regulator approves Donald Trump media merger | World Business Watch | WION | NEWS-216

Feb 16, 2024 (#donaldtrump #us #trumpmedia) WION: "The US Securities and Exchange commission has approved a merger deal for Donald Trump's media and technology group, valuing the combined entity at $10 billion. This deal involves truth social, Trump's social media platform, merging with a special purpose acquisition company, or S-P-A-C."
 

Monday, March 18, 2024

‘He’s not worthy of the office he seeks’: Warnock blasts Trump’s ‘bloodbath’ threat | MSNBC \ NEWS-216

Sunday, March 17th, 2024 (#Trump #Politics #2024Election) "Georgia Sen Rev. Raphael Warnock joins Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss his reaction to Fani Willis staying on the Georgia election interference case, Trump’s endorsement of Mark Robinson for North Carolina’s governor’s race, and his recent comments warning of a 'bloodbath' if he doesn’t win the presidency. 'We ought to take him seriously. This is the insurrectionist president' Warnock says. 'That violence has now metastasized in this continuing attack on the dignity and integrity of our democracy through voter suppression... This election is a binary choice and we’re being reminded time and time again how much is at stake.' They also discuss the humanitarian crisis in Haiti and new efforts to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights act."
 

Protesters Demonstrated Outside Russian Embassy In D.C. ...

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" Speech | History \ NEWS-216

Russians form long lines at noon to protest Putin at election | AP Explains | NEWS-216

Sunday, March 10, 2024

He's running as an 'outlaw': Weissmann on Trump's mounting legal bills and the stakes in 2024 | MSNBC | NEWS-216

March 10, 2024 - "Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal join Jen Psaki to discuss Trump posting a $92 million [dollar] bond in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case and whether he defamed E. Jean Carroll again [Re: #3 ?!]." 
 

Thursday, March 7, 2024

'Dictator playdate': Donald Trump set to host Viktor Orban at Mar-A-Lago

Mar 7, 2024 - "Anne Applebaum, Staff Write for the Atlantic and Rachel Kleinfled, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss Donald Trump hosting Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban at Mar-A-Lago, and what it shows about Donald Trump’s affinity for strong-man authoritarian leaders."
 

"State of the Party" - The Lincoln Project | NEWS-216

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