Saturday, October 3, 2020

And another day of stupid is as stupid does comes to a close:

“And their intention is to kill. And they will. And they will.” -- The Pretty Reckless

Deaths

US: 214,277 (+753)

World: 1,037,942 (+4716)

Cases

US: 7,600,846 (+51,523)

World: 35,127,685 (+298,878)

Countdown: 31 days.

“This is spiraling out of control.”

Trump spent time in 4 states and D.C., attended at least 10 live events and made contact with an unknown number of people during the period when he may have already been infected with the coronavirus.

Attorney General Barr chooses not to quarantine despite possible exposure to Covid-19. — He doesn’t care if he possibly infects others. 

Sen. Ron Johnson tests positive for Covid-19.

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has tested positive for Covid-19 days after helping President Trump prepare for the first presidential debate.

Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien tests positive for COVID-19.

Day after seeing Trump at Bedminster fundraiser, guests 'flabbergasted' to learn he was stricken.

Almost 20,000 Amazon workers in US test positive for Covid-19.

Titans up to 8 players positive for COVID-19 this week, source says. In all, 16 members of the Titans organization -- the eight players and eight team personnel -- have tested positive in the past week. — Yeah, people. The virus is real. And we are not in control.

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton reportedly has COVID-19. The Chiefs-Patriots game, originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon, has been postponed.

McConnell moves to delay Senate return after 3 lawmakers test positive for COVID-19.

Why A Negative Coronavirus Test Doesn't Necessarily Mean You're In The Clear.

Amy Coney Barrett accepted money from a hate group that supports the recriminalization of homosexuality in the United States. She was pressed on this issue in her 2017 federal judge appointment hearing.

Over 1,500 alumni from Amy Coney Barrett's college sign letter of concern.

1,600 former Justice Department lawyers accuse Barr of using DOJ to help Trump in election.

Republicans in Florida are narrowing the voter registration gap with Democrats, underscoring the state's status as a crucial battleground. Democrats have historically had a voter registration edge in Florida but have been unable to capitalize on it. — Yes, there are a lot of people who want a fascist leader in the White House.

Texas Attorney Ken Paxton took bribes, abused office, executives in his office say.

North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham admits to sending sexual texts to strategist; says he does not plan to withdraw from the race.

Facebook, Twitter and TikTok ban users from wishing for Trump's death from COVID-19.

Paris is in danger of going back into lockdown next week after the French government said the coronavirus pandemic was worsening in the capital.

Geneva, Switzerland, introduces a minimum wage of $25 an hour, more than $4,000 a month.

Bond was the last straw: Regal and Cineworld will reportedly close all theaters in US and UK next week.

Egypt reveals 59 ancient coffins found near Saqqara pyramids.

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

Until next time, my friends. Stay safe and stay sane. Good night.