Saturday, March 2, 2019

And another day of “bullshit,” no criminal charges, dwindling ice sheets, and yes, talk of “civil war,” finally comes to a close:

“I meant what I said and I said what I meant.” -- Dr. Seuss

In America, talk turns to something not spoken of for 150 years: Civil war.

“We just swore in a new president,” they said. “It’s not the end of the world.” It might be.

Trump slams Mueller, mocks critics in fiery two-hour speech. He said his political opponents are “trying to take me out with bullshit.” No, Donald. But you are nothing but bullshit.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would soon sign an executive order requiring American universities and colleges to maintain "free speech" on campuses. If they want federal research funds. Um, there’s no free speech crisis on college campuses. He’s making shit up to distract you.

Mitch McConnell can't protect Trump from vetoes anymore.

Rep. Ilhan Omar blasted again for what critics call anti-Semitism. Many progressive Jews rushed to her defense, however, saying it's not inherently anti-Semitic to criticize Israeli government policies or AIPAC. No. No, It’s not.

Sacramento police officers who fatally shot Stephon Clark after apparently mistaking his cellphone for a gun will not face criminal charges, prosecutors announce. Never mind the fact they fired 20 shots at him, originally said he had a gun, then said he had a tire iron, then said he had nothing. Twenty shots? A tire iron confused with a cell phone? Nothing? I call bullshit.

Officers won't be charged in Taser-related death of unarmed black man. Yes, this is another one.

House Democrats want Jeffrey Epstein sex case reopened.

The Roman Catholic, Southern Baptist and United Methodist churches have all been rocked by sex-abuse scandals. You can bet they aren’t the only three. It was never about “God.” It was always about power.

Despite threats, ‘sanctuary’ cities are getting their grants.

What decades of traffic stop data reveals about police bias.

Walmart endured more than a week's worth of bad publicity before announcing it would make "every effort" to find a role for disabled workers threatened with job loss as the retailer gets rid of "people greeters" at 1,000 stores.

Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos donated more money to charity last year than anyone else in the world.

All that’s left of the colossal ice sheet that sprawled over much of North America and formed the Great Lakes is a kernel of ice in the Canadian Arctic — and it’s dwindling fast. Thank greenhouse gases.

Wireless sensors for NICU babies let parents hug skin-to-skin. Most babies in NICU are covered in wires that make it hard for parents to cuddle them. Science may have fixed the problem. Because, you know, science.

One-in-ten Americans say they feel lonely or isolated from those around them all or most of the time. Americans unhappy with family, social or financial life are more likely to say they feel lonely.

Subaru recalls 1.3 million vehicles over brake light problem.

Nearly 100 orca and beluga whales are being held captive in southeast Russia. After months of public outrage, President Vladimir Putin has ordered authorities to investigate the case and release the whales.

Climate change is endangering fish worldwide, shrinking populations by up to 35% in coastal regions near China and Japan, scientists say.

Steven Spielberg to propose Oscar rules that could keep streaming films out of contention. In the wake of “Roma’s” three Oscar wins on Sunday, director Steven Spielberg is taking aim at streaming films’ chances at future Academy Awards. Me thinks Mr. Spielberg doesn’t want to accept that things are changing. Change with it, or get out of the way.

“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” -- Dr. Seuss

Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.

Until next time, my friends. Good night.