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Large percentage of Republicans believe 'patriotic Americans’ could 'take the law into their own hands’ Nearly half of Republican voters believe there will come a time when the so-called "American patriots" will "have take the law into their own hands," the findings of a new survey reveal. The new survey, conducted by GW Politics Poll, analyzed the belief systems of Democrats and Republicans. Based on the survey's findings, there are stark differences between Democratic and Republican voters' perspectives of the law and their trust and confidence in the government. Republican voters in states former President Donald Trump won during the 2020 election have a higher level of trust in their state and local officials than Republicans residing in blue states won by President Joe Biden. While the same trend is evident where Democratic voters are concerned, the survey indicates it is far "less profound." Danny Hayes, a George Washington University political science professor and co-director of the GW Politics Poll weighed in with more details about the survey findings. "Most of the state and local officials who run our elections are long-time public servants whose goal is simply to help our democracy operate smoothly," Hayes said. "But if we've gotten to a place where voters trust the electoral system only when their side wins, then that undermines the idea of non-partisan election administration, which is essential for democracy." The survey highlighted the following: "Support for fundamental principles such as free and fair elections, free speech, and peaceful protest are nearly unanimous among both Democrats and Republicans. Their views on other democratic values, however, differ dramatically. Over half of Republicans (55%) supported the possible use of force to preserve the "traditional American way of life," compared to 15% of Democrats. When asked if a time will come when "patriotic Americans have to take the law into their own hands," 47% of Republicans agreed, as opposed to just 9% of Democrats." The reference to patriotic Americans could raise concerns given what transpired at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the deadly event serves as a reminder of what could happen when Americans "take the law into their own hands." Large percentage of Republicans believe 'patriotic Americans’ could 'take the law into their own hands’ - Alternet.org

"There is no problem so big and so scary that it can't be run away from"- Charlie Brown

Internal CDC memo paints grim picture of threat from new COVID variant: report. An internal CDC memo shared with the press reveals just how scary the delta variant is to public health officials Back in March Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), told reporters that she feared the rise of mutant coronavirus strains and a premature relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions would cause a pandemic resurgence. "I'm going to pause here, I'm going to lose the script and I'm going to reflect on the recurring feeling I have of impending doom," Walensky explained at the time. "We have so much to look forward to. So much promise and potential of where we are and so much reason for hope. But right now I'm scared." Flash forward four months, and Walensky's fears seem to have come true. An internal CDC slide presentation first obtained by The Washington Post reveals that a mutant strain known as the delta variant seems to spread as easily as chickenpox and cause more severe illnesses than other types of COVID-19. The document urges public officials to accept that "the war has changed" in terms of our fight against the pandemic and emphasizes the need for effective messaging about getting vaccinated, wearing masks and other health measures. Perhaps most ominously, the document raised the possibility that vaccinated individuals may be just as likely to transmit the delta variant as unvaccinated individuals. The CDC based this assessment off of unpublished data from a number of scientific sources, many of which found that vaccinated people infected with the variant have similar measurable viral loads as unvaccinated people with the same infection. On one slide, experts estimated that among the 162 million vaccinated Americans there are 35,000 symptomatic infections each week. Findings like this one were apparently instrumental in the CDC's recent call for everyone — unvaccinated and vaccinated alike — to wear masks when indoors in areas where the virus transmission is high or prolonged. Speaking to CNN, Walensky emphasized the seriousness of the crisis. "I think people need to understand that we're not crying wolf here. This is serious," Walensky said. "It's one of the most transmissible viruses we know about. Measles, chickenpox, this — they're all up there." Walensky also said that anyone who goes to a school should wear a mask at all times. "The measures we need to get this under control — they're extreme. The measures you need are extreme," Walensky explained. Internal CDC memo paints grim picture of threat from new COVID variant: report | Salon.com

'Planning to foment a coup': Legal experts say new evidence shows Trump trying 'to overthrow the government' Legal experts are cautiously weighing in on the bombshell news out of the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee and The New York Times revealing how the former president, Donald Trump, pressured top DOJ officials to declare the election "corrupt" and help him overturn it. NBC News and MSNBC Legal Analyst Glenn Kirschner, a former fed prosecutor, calls Trump pressuring the DOJ "evidence of an intent to overthrow the government," and asks what more will it take for him to be indicted. And this statement constitutes evidence of an intent to overthrow the government/stop the lawfully elected incoming… https://t.co/YZEzgnCuKR — Glenn Kirschner (@Glenn Kirschner) 1627667208.0 Constitutional law scholar, University Professor Emeritus at Harvard University Laurence Tribe says this is "part of a pattern showing Trump's criminal planning to foment a coup": "'Just say the election was corrupt + leave the rest to me' & to congressional allies, [Deputy Acting AG Richard] D… https://t.co/lacRV92hQC — Laurence Tribe (@Laurence Tribe) 1627659490.0 Noted attorney George Conway, who turned down a position of solicitor general in the Trump administration says Trump "should be prosecuted": It's difficult to overstate how much this reeks of criminal intent on the part of the former guy. https://t.co/xD3WkYfDoh — George Conway (@George Conway) 1627660619.0

'This reeks of criminal intent': Bombshell notes expose Trump's pressure campaign on the DOJ Lawmakers in the House Oversight Committee released new evidence on Friday of former President Donald Trump's extensive pressure campaign to use the Justice Department to help him overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election in the final days of his administration. Notes from conversations between the president and DOJ officials detail his aggressive push to have the department validate the wild conspiracy theories about election fraud that he fomented, despite the lack of evidence. On Dec. 27, when told the department couldn't "snap its fingers" and "change the outcome of the election," Trump said, "Don't expect you to do that, just say that the election was corrupt + leave the rest to me and the R. Congressmen," according to the notes. 'This reeks of criminal intent': Bombshell notes expose Trump's pressure campaign on the DOJ - Alternet.org

It just keeps getting better and better: Winnipeg Free Press reports that Pallister directed his staff to hire a private investigator to dig up dirt on Wab Kinew, and to keep going until they found something. The PC party paid for the PI, but was directed by civil service staff from Pallister's office.

Christian summer camp morphs into national Covid superspreader: Salvation Before Survival A rural Christian summer camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina appears to be the origin of a super spreader that now spans across several states. According to The State. Transylvania County public health officials have linked a total of 76 COVID cases across 17 states to The Wilds Christian Camp and Conference Center. The publication reports that the Transylvania Public Health Department has identified new cases in the following states: "Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin." However, public health officials are not sure the reported cases are the only ones. "There's certainly a possibility that more cases could be identified," Transylvania Public Health spokesperson Tara Rybka said. Now, some parents of children who spent time at The Wilds are speaking out. Speaking to The Daily Beast, one mother, Brooke Taylor Jansen, admitted that she found it concerning when she was notified that her 15-year-old son's upcoming summer session was being canceled due to positive COVID cases among camp counselors and campers. "I was surprised that there was an outbreak among counselors," Jensen said. "I guess I assumed most had been vaccinated as I wouldn't have considered sending my son if he hadn't been and from the sounds of it that wasn't the case." The Wilds released a statement addressing the issue on its website. "The Wilds will continue to take significant precautions to protect our staff and campers from COVID-19 this summer," the statement said. "While we have had some campers and staff either test positive or exhibit symptoms at different points this summer, we plan to continue to safely serve your camper through the remainder of the summer as the Lord allows." (I think God has said to stop being idiots)

For dating and hookups, yes.

In the Shrek movie, the bad ruler says, " I know some of you will die, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make." CDC Slideshow: Delta Variant Is Far More Transmissible, Even Among the Vaccinated -Getty The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged in a leaked slideshow that the Delta variant of the coronavirus is far more transmissible than others, even among vaccinated individuals. The agency is struggling to communicate to the public that vaccinations are still the best defense of the coronavirus, despite the threat of the more contagious Delta variant and the rising number of breakthrough infections. According to a slide deck obtained by The Washington Post, the agency knows it is fighting “communications challenges” in a losing battle against public sentiment. One part of the presentation reads, “Public convinced vaccines no longer work/booster doses needed.” The leak comes the same day the agency reinstated recommendations that people in regions of the United States experiencing another wave of infections wear masks indoors, including vaccinated people. Another slide urges officials to “acknowledge the war has changed” because the Delta variant is so much more transmissible than previous versions, even among the vaccinated. (Even more evidence that mask-wearing should continue)

Trump privately called the officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 '*******,' report says Trump privately called the officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 '*******,' report says Four police officers who worked during the Capitol riot pose after testifying to a House select committee. Andrew Harnik-Pool/Getty Images Trump called police officers who worked during the Capitol riot "*******," The Daily Beast reported. He reportedly also believes some officers are being used as Democratic pawns to smear his name. Four officers gave harrowing testimony on their experience at the Capitol riot on Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump has in private conversations been calling some of the police officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 "*******," The Daily Beast reported. More than 200 officers with the US Capitol Police and Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police Department were injured as a result of clashes with pro-Trump supporters on January 6, police and union officials have said. In the months since the insurrection, multiple officers have recounted their horror and accused Trump of lying about the nature of the riot. But according to sources who spoke with The Daily Beast, Trump believes a number of officers who worked that day were weak, and called them "*******." The former president has on occasion expressed pity for some officers who worked that day, but has also said that he believes the events of January 6 "broke" several officers because they weren't tough enough, The Daily Beast reported. Trump privately called the officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 '*******,' report says | Business Insider India

It was this hot this week....

Electrical Storm of Epic Power In Bucharest Yesterday: Aaaand....kangaroos hopping in snow in Australia yesterday https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/av5BwKX_460svvp9.webm

He would have had to change his name to 4.54 liters anyways.

But it worked so well for Neville Chamberlain.

You are correct. I thought I was posting it in random news. Perhaps one of the mods can delete or move it.

Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Release The actress said the decision to simultaneously release the film in theaters and on Disney+ breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow,” which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. In a lawsuit filed Thursday morning in Los Angeles Superior Court, the “Black Widow” star and executive producer said her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release. The Wall Street Journal first reported the news of the lawsuit. Johansson’s potential earnings were tied to the box office performance of the film, which the company released simultaneously in theaters and on its streaming service Disney+ for a $30 rental. “In the months leading up to this lawsuit, Ms. Johansson gave Disney and Marvel every opportunity to right their wrong and make good on Marvel’s promise,” the lawsuit said. “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the Agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel.” Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. After its release was delayed more than a year because of COVID-19, “Black Widow” debuted to a pandemic-best of $80 million in North America and $78 million from international theaters three weeks ago, but theatrical grosses declined sharply after that. In its second weekend in release, the National Association of Theater Owners issued a rare statement criticizing the strategy asserting that simultaneous release lends itself only to lost profits and higher quality piracy.

And Ford Motor Company.

twitter.com/amalieskram The Norwegian women’s handball team have been fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms at the European Beach Handball Championships. The European Handball Federation (EHF), the sport’s governing body, confirmed a €1,500 ($1,770) fine (€150 ($177) per player) for improper clothing.

I was wondering where our rain went.

WTF · 3h 10 cities from the south region of Brazil had a f**king SNOWSTORM today! It is such a rare phenomenon to happen over here that people are emotionally gathering on the streets to celebrate like an 90's Christmas movie! A local TV is broadcasting it live and we are amazed by it!

Agreed. When he does retire, I hope the Bombers will bring him and his family back to honour him and the first hope of competitiveness we had for years. I don't think we would be here at the top of the CFL food chain without him.