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    The Media's Portrayal of Trump and His Presidency

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

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    15 minutes ago, B-Man said:

    NARRATIVE BUSTED:

    In new interview, Dr. Fauci makes it clear he thinks the media is trying to ‘pit’ him against President Trump

     

     

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    Did anybody here cover the facepalm thing from Friday?  I saw it live and didn't see a facepalm when Trump joked about the Deep State Department:

     

     

     

    And, then when you see the video, not only is it over 5 seconds after he makes the joke, but it seems to me Fauci is trying to hide his laughter with his hand:

     

     

      

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    Name This Person

    in Off the Wall

    Posted

    6 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said:

    Who is the Kristen Bell girl?

     

    When I saw the answer just be given by pictures, I knew this type of question would pop up.

     

    Kristen Bell = Olivia Wilde 

    Refugee Crisis in the U. S. (?)

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    On 3/20/2020 at 2:44 PM, B-Man said:

     

    Follow up on the above post.........

     

     

    TWO MEMBERS OF THE U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUE STATEMENT:

     

    IT’S TIME FOR THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS TO STOP USING WORDS LIKE “RACISM,” “XENOPHOBIA,” “HATE,” AND “HATEFUL” SO INDISCRIMINATELY.

     

     On March 20, 2020, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights issued a statement expressing “grave concern” and “alarm[]” over “recent demonstrations of violence and hate toward people of Asian descent.” It warns of a “growing anti-Asian racism and xenophobia.” For the reasons we will explain below, we declined to support that statement.

     

    We agree, of course, that COVID-19 is no excuse for anyone to attack or insult individuals of Asian descent and that when such acts rise to the level of criminal behavior, law enforcement should immediately intervene. But that’s obvious to just about everyone in America. The rare exception is unlikely to read the Commission’s statement, much less be persuaded by it.

     

    It is important to keep things in perspective. Given that the population of the United States is estimated to be over 330,000,000, the litany of incidents in the Commission’s statement is really quite small; most involve misbehavior by children or teenagers. Yes, a nine-year-old child in New Jersey was told by a classmate, “You’re Chinese, so you must have coronavirus.” But that’s why we send nine-year-olds to school; they’ve got a lot to learn. For adults to view the statement as hateful would be over the top. We’re talking about a child.

     

    More serious is the case of the New York teenager who kicked an Asian-American man in the back, knocking him to the ground. Surely that is (and should be) a matter for the police. Fortunately, there is nothing to show this thuggish behavior represents a wave of racial violence.

     

    Here is our biggest objection: The Commission make the ill-advised suggestion that referring to COVID-19 with terms like “Chinese coronavirus” is somehow fueling “[t]his latest wave of xenophobic animosity toward Asian Americans.” It is common to refer to infectious diseases by their geographic origin. Examples include Asian flu, Bolivian hemorrhagic fever, Brazilian hemorrhagic fever, Ebola, German measles, Japanese encephalitis, Lyme disease, Marburg virus, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), Pontiac fever, Rift Valley fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Spanish flu, Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever, and West Nile virus. In the case of Spanish flu, it was probably a misnomer. That disease likely originated in Kansas instead. But calling it the Spanish flu was never an indication that people hated Spaniards. It was simply a case in which the Spanish press reported on the flu extensively while the American press was preoccupied with World War I and subject to censorship. People therefore made the mistake of believing it originated in Spain.

     

    It is counter-productive to hector the American people (or its leaders) about describing the COVID-19 as “Chinese” or as having originated in China. It did originate there. Ordinary Americans—of all races and ethnicities—who harbor no ill will toward anyone don’t like to have the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights imply that that they are fueling the flames of xenophobic animosity.   We can’t blame them. It is insulting.

     

    Our colleagues on the Commission close their statement by writing under the current circumstances no American should be “ostracized solely because of their race or national origin.” That is certainly sensible enough. We would add that Americans should not be ostracized on account of false accusations that their conduct has been racist, xenophobic and hateful. The promiscuous use of those terms needs to stop.

     

    Gail Heriot & Peter N. Kirsanow, Members, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

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    Racists! 

    Buffalo Sabres and NHL: 2019/20: Sabres season officially over. Draft lottery June 26th

    in Off the Wall Archives

    Posted

    On 3/20/2020 at 1:14 PM, plenzmd1 said:

    Pegulas not helping themselves in the public eye with the way they are handling this crisis. I think the Athletic may be making some their content for free, but if you cannot get will post some snippets.

     

    https://theathletic.com/1689857/2020/03/20/pegula-sports-entertainment-lays-off-hospitality-workers-at-buffalo-properties/

     

     

     

    Simplistic article about a complex issue.  Wow - let's quote a disgruntled anonymous employee!  

    The Trump Economy

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

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    On 3/20/2020 at 12:18 PM, ALF said:

     

    If I heard Cuomo  at his press conference just now correctly , yes July 15 for NYS also.  Just wait for official notice.

     

    U.S. and NYS tax filing deadlines pushed back to July

     

    https://www.ontownmedia.com/coronavirus_pandemic/u-s-and-nys-tax-filing-deadlines-pushed-back-to/article_f0fca881-e9c8-5e43-a8da-e2441d593ea4.html

     

    Still double check 

     

    I never finalize things till October 15.  This doesn't seem to help me, as I still have to file something by 4/15, from what I heard?

     

    11 hours ago, B-Man said:

     

     

    U.S. Orders Up To A Yearlong Break On Mortgage Payments

    National Public Radio, by Chris Arnold

     

    Original Article

     

    Homeowners who have lost income or their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak are getting some relief. Depending on their situation, they should be eligible to have their mortgage payments reduced or suspended for up to 12 months. Federal regulators, through the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are ordering lenders to offer homeowners flexibility. 

     

     

     

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    Anyone know if HELOC rates are low right now?  

    Name This Person

    in Off the Wall

    Posted

    How does he like that drink?  

    On 3/16/2020 at 12:28 PM, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

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    I cheated on this one and oddly enough, even though I've heard the name a lot - I have no idea what this person looks like even now.  

     

    The Trump Economy

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

    Posted

    20 minutes ago, ALF said:

    US tax filing deadline moved to July 15, Mnuchin says

     

    Americans will have an additional three months to file their taxes amid the coronavirus pandemic, the US treasury secretary said on Friday.

     

    "We are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15," Secretary Steven Mnuchin tweeted. "All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties."


    He said he was acting at President Donald Trump's direction.

     

    The White House had announced previously they were deferring tax payments for 90 days, but that Americans would still need to file by April 15.


    Now, the deadline will be extended into the summer.

     

    https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/20/politics/steven-mnuchin-tax-day-july-15/index.html

    Problem in NYS for those trying to file for unemployment online. One women has been trying for 4 days and 30 hours without luck.

     

    Speaking of NYS, are they also moving Tax Day to July 15?  

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    The Trump Economy

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    Posted

    7 hours ago, ALF said:

    I'm not a Trump supporter but no way do I blame him for this disaster for the economy,  it's a black swan event.

     

    I have a friend who voted for Trump who now hates him.  We were all texting last night about the Bills moves and I said he should get his season ticket again.  After 34 years he dropped his last year.............He said he doesn't have the money because of President Dow.

     

    How can anybody blame Trump for this economy.  I checked the Euro market today and it's worse than the Dow. 

     

    I'm at a loss. 

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    Hate Crime or Hoax?

    in Politics, Polls, and Pundits

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    40 minutes ago, B-Man said:

     

     

    Rhetorical comment I assume ?

     

     

    It's Chicago.

     

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    Actually, I wasn't 100%.  I figured exactly that - Chicago.  But, then I saw somebody last night say on twitter that the R will beat her in the general..................I was wondering if it was just wishful thinking. 

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