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Trigger Warning: Political Opinion

I can go for long periods of time without watching the news, a skill developed and honed over the last five years or so. But then I start to wonder what I am missing or I have to stay on my belly for a week and I learn anew that there is some kind of parallel  universe out there.


Why is it that those who so strongly feel it is a total violation of their God given rights to be told to wear a mask feel perfectly free to demand others take off their masks?


If "Fox-itis" were a legitimate defense for getting caught up storming the Capital Building, should there be a public health warning posted at the beginning of each of their shows?


The focus on election fraud has been going on for so long (long before the 2020 election even) I am starting to wonder if real investigation should be into the legitimacy of the 2016 election.


No fan of Liz Cheney and her political ideology but to remove her while simultaneously declaring her party the big tent that welcomes open expression and exploration of ideas strikes me as the definition of disingenuous.


What some saw as a mob of angry rioters wielding makeshift but well planned weapons and bent on destruction and bodily harm to others is now seen by some as flag waving patriots out for a tour of the nations capital. if that is not alternative universes, I can't imagine what is.

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  1. AnonymousMay 20, 2021 at 9:38 AM

    I agree with you!

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  2. Granny AnnieMay 20, 2021 at 9:54 AM

    Opinions jumble our brains these days.

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  3. SueMay 20, 2021 at 10:15 AM

    Dear Olga, while any demonstration is bound to include a few trouble-makers, for the most part, (like 99.9% :) on January 6th, i saw alot of upstanding American conservatives. Alot of men ... years fed up with the namby-pamby mind-games going on.

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  4. Arkansas PattiMay 20, 2021 at 10:55 AM

    Totally agree with you. "that those who so strongly feel it is a total violation of their God given rights to be told to wear a mask feel perfectly free to demand others take off their masks?" Boy did that hit home. Thanks.

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  5. BobiMay 20, 2021 at 11:22 AM

    Watch too long and you will drown in the irony!

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  6. MaebemeMay 20, 2021 at 1:10 PM

    As a Canadian, I watched in horror the events of January 6. How anyone can suggest it was a tour is beyond me.
    We have our own groups of individuals who feel their personal privilege over rules the collective rights of the citizens. One of the leaders is a RWNJ who ran for the leadership of the Conservative party (similar to your Republicans) and lost by a slight margin. I shudder to think where we would be now had he been elected.
    Thankfully, Fox is not part of the TV package I subscribe to...it's enough to see clips on Twitter.

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  7. gigi-hawaiiMay 20, 2021 at 2:27 PM

    Yup, alternative universes is the right terminology for this craziness.

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  8. grammyscrapsMay 20, 2021 at 2:34 PM

    I agree with all you said. Always lovely and refreshing to have it confirmed that there are still sane people in our beloved Country.

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  9. OlgaMay 20, 2021 at 3:30 PM

    Mon ciel est bleu, et el votre?

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  10. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)May 20, 2021 at 3:52 PM

    AGREE!! oh boy you got me going Olga - There were no good people there on January 6th period. All had one objection and they proved it. That is why there were there. Not a good person in the bunch if you ask me or anyone sane. They wouldn't have been there if good. They knew what they were there for, their weapons proved it. And how good is any human who thinks that anything that trump says is true, comes from a good place for anyone other than himself. What a crock of bs that people there were good men. They were angry white men who hate everyone but angry white men. Period. end of story. They are also so stupid they think that ole fat trump will help them. He only wants to help himself. he is a dictator, not someone who understands or knows democracy, hell he can't spell it. Do yourself a favor - stay away from the news. The good news though he is up for criminal charges and I do believe they will stick. He will sing like a canary and probably even allow his kids to take a fall. Either way, if charged and convicted he's toast! That by far is the best news in the last century. oh, and btw, you don't just get to tour the capitol. I live here. I had to make an appointment for a tour. You can enter but you don't get to tour unless escorted. Whew

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  11. Linda ReederMay 20, 2021 at 8:16 PM

    It would seem that Sue, comment above, is one of those who are self deluding that waving a flag and wearing a MAGA hat while supporting hate and lies is acting in a parotitic manner. I would like to know if she believes the big lie. I'm confused about the namby-pamby remark, considering we were just coming off of Donald Trump.
    I also find it ironic that said "patriotic conservatives" don't want to be told what to do about protecting their health by wearing a mask, but they can tell women what they can and can't do with their bodies. Sheesh!
    I watch the news on a regular basis. I have opinions. But so often I have to admit that what I am reacting to is outside of my s[here on influence. Being informed is frustrating.

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  12. oklhdanMay 21, 2021 at 7:26 PM

    I totally agree!

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  13. SueMay 22, 2021 at 5:25 AM

    Had to almost laugh, the local polling place ran out of republican ballots three times. Yep, i live in a very republican area, and love it.

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  14. BinduMay 23, 2021 at 9:34 PM

    Yes, they should do an investigation about the 2016 election as well.

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  15. KayMay 24, 2021 at 1:54 PM

    Well, you KNOW I agree with you 100%. I just read that the defense those insurrectionists are using now is that they were just caught up in the moment. Never mind that they brought that noose for Pence or bear sprays, zip cuffs, etc. that all prove premeditation.

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  16. TaborMay 26, 2021 at 11:08 AM

    Seems to me that those that think Jan 6 was a false flag operation and done to defame the former President's crew...would strongly support a commission to uncover that!

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  17. susie @ persimmon moon cottageMay 27, 2021 at 2:05 AM

    It is ridiculous that there are politicians trying to call what happened on January 6 a tour. Of course, don't all tours start off by building a gallows for the vice president, and other people they don't like, and also feature spraying bear spray in police officers faces, forcing police officers heads in automatic closing doors and tormenting them, stealing furniture from the tour site, breaking glass windows, stabbing toward police with pointed flag poles, and urinating all over floors. That's not a tour that normal people would be interested in taking.

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  18. Jenn JilksMay 27, 2021 at 9:16 PM

    It is scary from this side of the border!

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  19. BarbaraJune 9, 2021 at 7:19 PM

    All true

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