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Reports of protests are overblown. A few incidents around the country, but nothing major.

5 (45.5%)

A few major incidents in capitals, but nothing much in DC.

5 (45.5%)

A major incident in DC, but nothing much around the country.

0 (0%)

More than 10 capitals have major upheavals, but nothing much in DC.

0 (0%)

A major incident in DC plus more than 10 capitals with significant upheavals.

1 (9.1%)

More than half the capitals around the country have problems with protesters, but DC is quiet.

0 (0%)

DC has major problems, while more than half the capitals around the country also have considerable trouble with protesters.

0 (0%)

Huge disruption to the day.

0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 9

Voting closed: January 19, 2021, 10:49:21 PM

[bodiddley]

The Yemenis are being punished for being primitive, xenophobic, and under control of the crazy Ayatollahs.

The Yemenis are being bombed and starved for being
primitive = poor and not having extractable oil
xenophobic = resisting domination by Saudi Arabia and their Wahhabi fundamentalism
under control of Iran = Iran has provided some weapons and aid to both assist fellow Shiites and be a thorn in Saudi Arabia's side.  But the Shiite religion in Yemen is distinctive and different than the 12er beliefs of Iran, and the idea that Iran is calling the shots is just US/Saudi propaganda, partly designed to promote the war against Yemen and partly to justify harsher actions towards Iran. 

Yemeni religion and politics is all its own thing, despite foreign interference.  I haven't seen a credible source that believes Iran is pulling the strings in Yemen or has much influence over the Houthis. 

Of course, the Yemen War is part of the Saudis attempt to expand their regional power, which reportedly America First Trump has encouraged.  They kidnapped the Prime Minister of Lebanon.  The ex-head of Yemen resides in Saudi Arabia claiming to be the lawful ruler, and can be expected to do Saudi bidding if they ever reinstall him.

Choosing between Saudi Arabia and Iran, at least one of them has active democratic elections, though we only care about such things when it suits our purposes.

[Hamilton Samuels]

Yemenis make good coffee, though.

https://www.almokha.com/

[bambu.]

A quick newsflash for Bu,  from South Dakota:  America's native culture and tradition is not white European.   And violent forced settlement doesn't alter that fact.   As for Bu's

  White majority countries and their cultures are the best in the world. 

How do you define "best" without resorting to your personal subjective preferences?  I don't think you can,  which means your assertion is garbage.   About as persuasive as "Mom's meatloaf was the best in the world. "

Google and YouTube the lists.
"Best countries in which to live and work".

[Yankguy1]

For God's sake, Bambu, get away from the screen and go outside for awhile.

[LarryBnDC]

Families are stepping up.

Once again, #NotAllWhitePeople goes without saying... unless you have something to be defensive about.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/01/16/capitol-riot-family-fbi/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2-I0yBrZ4rW1KaCzFCZehv2r99eGwPq4A2YE2kWSYXI8xo87KcQ0rKgBM

[bambu.]

For God's sake, Bambu, get away from the screen and go outside for awhile.

It's true though, even if people here don't like hearing it.

[Yankguy1]

It's an opinion, Bambu.  Please get outside.  It's summer there!!! Enjoy yourself.

[bambu.]

"The way to avoid criticism is to...say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing."

[bambu.]

It's an opinion, Bambu.  Please get outside.  It's summer there!!! Enjoy yourself.

It's 5.40am.

[Yankguy1]

Get an early start.  If you can be on the screen at 5:40, you can be outside.

[Hamilton Samuels]

It's an opinion, Bambu.  Please get outside.  It's summer there!!! Enjoy yourself.

It's 5.40am.

A little fresh air could make oxygen flow to your brain, and likely make a difference for you.

[Hamilton Samuels]

Just dessert?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Far-right media personality Tim Gionet, who calls himself “Baked Alaska,” has been arrested by the FBI for his involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

Gionet was arrested by federal agents in Houston on Saturday, according to the official, who was not authorized to discuss the matter before the public release of a criminal complaint and spoke on condition of anonymity.



https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-capitol-siege-alaska-crime-6666c735165a19a6ee019e412235bd8d

[Hamilton Samuels]

https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/rwjbarnabas-health-rutgers-school-public-health-lead-pledge-declaring-racism-public-health
According to a statement released by RJBarnabas health,  in recognition of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and 402 years of racism in the country, the medical center teamed Rutgers School of Public Health and others around the nation to declare that racism is a public health crisis and that Black Lives Matter.

 

The statement said to ensure a more equitable and just world for Black and brown people, the two organizations developed a call to action in the form of a pledge, which has been adopted by groups that include academia, government, business, and community‐based organizations.

 

"Racism hurts the health of communities by depriving people of the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. It is the fundamental cause of health disparities that are inextricably tied with poverty, inadequate housing, under-resourced and thus, underperforming schools, police brutality, mass incarceration, food deserts, food swamps, unemployment or underemployment, wage disparity, stress, poor access to health care, and violence, all of which are substantial barriers to health equity" according to officials at RWJBarnabas Health.

 

“To achieve health equity, eliminate health care disparities, and create more vital communities, we must identify and address racial injustices,” says Perry N. Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health. “We must fearlessly commit to listening, confronting policies, systems, and structures that perpetuate and uphold racism, and holding conversations that lead to actionable change," RWJBarnabas Health.

The only vaccine for this? EDUCATION BEING FULLY FUNDED at least as well as the Department of Defense.

[Hamilton Samuels]

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/smokers-in-nj-will-get-access-to-covid-vaccine-before-general-public/2830615/

If you teach in New Jersey, you have to wait to get your vaccine behind....wait for it....
 people who smoke!

"It's outrageous. They've chosen to put themselves in that position," Jonathan Strauss said of the priority for smokers. "To put someone on the list — ahead of these people that are volunteering to put their health on the line — because they have chosen to put themselves in a particular medical condition is outrageous."

At Wednesday's briefing, state Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that "smoking puts you at significant risk for an adverse result from COVID-19."

Persichilli also said that seniors have accounted for 80 percent of coronavirus deaths in the state. Two-thirds of the total number of those who have died had one or more underlying conditions.

The state health department amped up its defense Thursday, saying New Jersey was simply following CDC guidance that lists smoking as a condition that puts people at increased risk of severe illness from the virus. It is also aware of the controversy, a spokeswoman said.

"Nicotine is one of the most powerful addictions. Smoking put individuals at higher risk for more severe disease. If an individual who smokes gets COVID, they get sicker much quicker," NJ Department of Health Director of Communications Donna Leusner said in a statement Thursday.




Marlboro Man would be ahead of Victoria Leigh Soto.

SAD.

[luee]

The Yemenis are being punished for being primitive, xenophobic, and under control of the crazy Ayatollahs.

The Yemenis are being bombed and starved for being
primitive = poor and not having extractable oil
xenophobic = resisting domination by Saudi Arabia and their Wahhabi fundamentalism
under control of Iran = Iran has provided some weapons and aid to both assist fellow Shiites and be a thorn in Saudi Arabia's side.  But the Shiite religion in Yemen is distinctive and different than the 12er beliefs of Iran, and the idea that Iran is calling the shots is just US/Saudi propaganda, partly designed to promote the war against Yemen and partly to justify harsher actions towards Iran. 

Yemeni religion and politics is all its own thing, despite foreign interference.  I haven't seen a credible source that believes Iran is pulling the strings in Yemen or has much influence over the Houthis. 

Of course, the Yemen War is part of the Saudis attempt to expand their regional power, which reportedly America First Trump has encouraged.  They kidnapped the Prime Minister of Lebanon.  The ex-head of Yemen resides in Saudi Arabia claiming to be the lawful ruler, and can be expected to do Saudi bidding if they ever reinstall him.

Choosing between Saudi Arabia and Iran, at least one of them has active democratic elections, though we only care about such things when it suits our purposes.

Iran's Ayatollahs still want Israel tossed into the sea and America to die, with suicide murder a blessed death.  Most of the Gulf states have adopted a modern more realistic approach. Recognizing Israel's right to exist and seeing the US as a friend. Their are no death to America celebrations in Saudi Arabia. What part of "death to America" do you not understand?