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Clowns in the Corona Circus
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Y'all don't need to worry about toilet paper, or as Jonathon called it Loo Rolls. Just grow or harvest these plants on your own... (10 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuUa01jEfyw
A bidet is another idea.
The global situation sure brings to mind Klein's "Shock Doctrine". I have no doubt that the pandemic will provide cover for all sorts of mischief. For example bailing out the failing fracking industry.
"With this move, Trump has rolled out a plan to prop up U.S. oil companies before he has even bothered to guarantee paid sick leave for US workers who are going to be on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis for weeks to come."
—Alex Doukas, Oil Change International
Or what about the 1.5 Trillion dollar market bailout?
$1.5 trillion is more than the entire annual U.S. discretionary budget.
$1.5 trillion is enough to cancel all student debt in the United States.
$1.5 trillion is far more than enough to cover the cost difference between Medicare for All and our current privatized health insurance system.
$1.5 trillion is enough to build out all the renewable wind and solar capacity we need to replace all fossil fuel energy generation in the country over 10 years through a Green New Deal that takes on the climate crisis.
(19 min)
Then there's deregulation of Wall Street.
The Bank Policy Institute (BPI), a Washington-based lobbying organization representing many of the nation’s largest banks, released a set of proposals this week, the most important of which recommends that the Federal Reserve lower capital requirements to zero. This would mean banks could lend an unlimited amount without having any assets or wealth to back it up. It also advocated relaxing the so-called “stress tests” that force banks to show that they can withstand economic shocks. This, it claims, would help America fight the COVID-19 virus.
...And we haven't even touched on foreign policy shenanigans.
The first 20 or so minutes of this lays out some of our misdeeds in Iraq and the ME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crUXWSD-MjU&t=3m
More in this article...
https://www.moonofalabama.org/2020/03/iraqs-resistance-reveals-how-us-tr...
..and Lee Camp does a good job illustrating the situation in Afghanistan -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b-zLOuc4tY&t=17m53s (3 min)
It is unlikely the Afghan peace deal will lead to peace. It is really just a troop reduction deal. https://www.truthdig.com/articles/will-the-afghanistan-peace-deal-work/
And then there our new war strategy using sanctions, kinda like a siege in the old days (9 min)
https://therealnews.com/stories/sanctions-are-imposed-poverty-abroad-and...
Of course the big news of the week is all about the COVID-19...
Friday's press conference put the corporate capture of government on clear display. The real cabinet was revealed. There was the department of Walmart, Target, CVS, and many more on display... all eager to profit off of the pandemic. They proudly proclaimed the development of tests in record time. The unsaid item is the WHO already developed a test which was effective. Re-inventing (ie privatizing) a COVID-19 test was simple profiteering IMO which delayed the US' ability to effectively contain the spread of the virus. As Dr John Campbell suggests few nations are following the WHO guidelines and there are many contradictions...
(29 min)
Also adding his Friday update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYTFk34nhoI (21 min)
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This week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said 60 to 70 percent of the German population would likely be infected—potentially meaning the deaths of hundreds of thousands or millions of people. On Thursday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared, “I must level with the British public: many more families are going to lose loved ones before their time.”
...British Telegraph columnist Jeremy Warner stated openly what is being discussed within ruling circles when he wrote, “the COVID-19 might even prove mildly beneficial in the long term by disproportionately culling elderly dependents.”
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/03/14/pers-m14.html
Neither the British nor the German government announced major additional allocation of funds to deal with the crisis.
The disruptions have arrived. Lots of good info including self care in this 30 min clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWEakkc_xxs
The situation in Italy is discussed in the clip referenceing this article...
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30627-9/fulltext
We predict that if the exponential trend continues for the next few days, more than 2500 hospital beds for patients in intensive care units will be needed in only 1 week to treat ARDS caused by SARS-CoV-2-pneumonia in Italy. In the meantime, the government is preparing to pass legislation that will enable the health service to hire 20 000 more doctors and nurses and to provide 5000 more ventilators to Italian hospitals. These measures are a step in the right direction, but our model tells us that they need to be implemented urgently, in a matter of days.
...and another warning from the clip above about why you don't want COVID-19
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3074988/c...
Hospital Authority releases its findings after observing the first group of discharged coronavirus patients. Some patients might have a drop of about 20 to 30 per cent in lung function, says medical director of Infectious Disease Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital
Jimmy calls out capitalist that wants to give us all the virus. And I must admit I was thinking getting the virus and getting over it was a good idea...That is until I realized lung damage can occur before you have real symptoms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6DQBG8D4X4 (8.5 min)
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Vau7NDjQw]
At this point focusing on building your immune system is a good idea. Some suggest various herb and vitamin supplements. Eating and resting/sleeping well is important, and perhaps the most difficult is to reduce stress as the 24/7 cycle tells you to worry...you might die. To which I say we are all going to die.
Immune support strategies...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpUlcOppbjg (28 min)
He kinda has an ad for his supplements but it is pretty good advice. He recommends saunas and cold showers, probiotics, green tea, mushrooms, and various supplements.
Looks like a sauna won't cure you but fend off the disease.
A Sauna might be a good idea if you have access to one.
Experts caution that the sauna may not help after the virus infects the lungs, but it may play a role in the early stages and prevention of the virus.
Regular sauna users have fewer colds and illness.
What if you do get the virus? Vitamin C especially when injected seems beneficial...
http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v16n12.shtml
Zinc may also combat the virus..
https://www.reddit.com/r/Supplements/comments/fbcrvz/zinc_vs_coronavirus...
Here's another article confirming the anti-viral abilities of zinc
Zinc seems to be better absorbed into cells where it exhibits virus suppression by some anti-malarial drugs like chloroquine https://www.drugs.com/pro/chloroquine.html
I'm not a doctor but these ideas might be worth looking into if you become infected.
One of the virus disruptions is going to be in the election. Will folks tune in to the debate tonight? Will Biden unravel? Will Bernie be allowed to make his case?
Perhaps Chris hedges says it best...
Only one thing matters to the oligarchs. It is not democracy. It is not truth. It is not the consent of the governed. It is not income inequality. It is not the surveillance state. It is not endless war. It is not jobs. It is not the climate. It is the primacy of corporate power — which has extinguished our democracy and left most of the working class in misery — and the continued increase and consolidation of their wealth.
... The longer we are fooled by the electoral burlesque, the more disempowered we will become.
https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-one-choice-election/ (worth reading)
Lee had Chris and Jordan Chariton on this week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BVDZELQ370 (30 min)
He is also offering his 1 hour stand-up special on youtube...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOncSVhQBjs
Lee Camp explains the real problem with this primary election...(6 min)
They've already canceled Louisiana's primary till June. Maybe they will let folks vote by mail. That makes the most sense provided they get counted correctly.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/louisiana-postpones-presidential-...
Tonight's debate in DC...
Julie Hollar, senior analyst for FAIR’s Election Focus 2020 Project and author of the FAIR article, Debate Moderators Frame Questions to Define Acceptable Politics.
https://therealnews.com/stories/how-presidential-debates-frame-issues-to...
Meanwhile Tulsi is prevented by the DNC fro m participating in the debate...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb114eDkhTM (23 min)
Tulsi outlines her COVID-19 strategy with Jimmy...(18 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg6BQFdnA_U
Remember we are the country that imprisons truth tellers like Chelsea and Julian...
Jimmy and the gang tell the story about Chelsea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTr_ASbbM6Y (8.75 min)
Then there's the economy stupid...
Max thinks it is the end of the petrodollar...(1st 15 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LEoJfjlur8
Looks like more volatility next week in the market
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/week-ahead-expect-market-volatility-04392...
The convergence of COVID-19, the Saudi Russian oil war, and the lost of value of indebted corporations leading to more bankruptcy is a perfect economic storm.
Let's wrap it up with a couple of pieces on the ME
Medea has a piece about the chaos in Saudi Arabia
https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/03/13/saudis-brave-women-pull-back-the...
She was also interviewed on the Real News (video or text)
https://therealnews.com/stories/saudi-arabia-crown-prince-salman-arrests...
Chris Hedges discusses with Professor Rashid Khalidi the long, disingenuous role the United States has played in the Israel/Palestine conflict, including the latest so-called peace plan. Khalidi is the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University and author of Brokers of Deceit: How the US has undermined peace in the Middle East.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6abTZ-1Kc8 (27 min)
So the world is different as COVID-19 makes impact in the US and around the world. The pandemic has ushered in new age. It feels a bit like after 9/11 to me. Be aware, I think they will use our fear to manipulate the system to be even more unequal, violent, and repressive. So let's prepare as best we can. Take precautions. Focus on our health and work to build immunity (and community). Consider starting a garden or using containers to grow lettuce and other healthy leafy greens. Get outside when you can. Sunlight is deadly to this virus, and being in nature reduces stress. Wishing you all good health and happiness! Think I'll try one of those Quarantinis...
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Sorry if this one has been posted already, but I think
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it has its funny moments.
AOC isn't perfect for sure...
the way she panders to the dim leaders is sad really. At least she came out strong for Bernie.
Take care and be well!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Same take care of yourself and I forgot to say
thank you for your work. The links are just ... Jonathat Pie-ishly... dynamite.
it was a busy week...
so much happening it is difficult to cover it all. Glad you are enjoying the WW.
Be healthy!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Islamic Charities around the World -
it's a documentary that would be worth watching.
[video:https://youtu.be/3RXa8-Ynr1g]
Thanks for the clip!
Here's one normally behind a paywall posted for free today...
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRnagBgiwZE]
Have a good week and don't let the COVID-19 get you!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
I think it is fortunate
that AOC has taken this road - it will quickly show her the error of her ways. She wants it both ways - to be a progressive and still function within the dimwit party. She will find it is one or the other - not both. I hope her fall is not too hard but mostly instructional.
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
thanks
thanks for your work putting these information resources together week after week. very much appreciated. I hope you have a flourishing gardening year!
bygorry
Thanks!
Noticed this is the 169th issue of the weekly watch. Nothing like joe's daily EB production. Don't know how he gets it all done. Takes me a week to prep this column.
The garden is doing great so far. We've been getting rain almost daily. Spring is here and things are blooming everywhere. Spring actually begins this Thursday on the equinox.
Stay healthy!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
more jonathan pie !
brilliant +++!
thanks, lookout. ; )
He is a hoot!
I meant to cite your article about Bolivia but forgot to include it. I think our coups for oil or in this case lithium are something we need to be shouting. Anyway thanks for your piece this week. Here's the link for those who missed it...
https://caucus99percent.com/content/notes-post-usoascia-coup-bolivia
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Good Sunday norming, Lookout ~~
We've known that this world is changing and now we see a strong, forced-change be implemented upon us from the universe. We are not in charge - the universe is. The shift has been building since 12-12-12. Here we go on a new trajectory!
I find it interesting that we have been discussing sustainability on this site since I joined. How much more important is it now?
Stay safe and well, dear friends.
Enjoy your Sunday!
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
I remember the resilience group
When I came on board. Might be worth revisiting the notion of re-creating it.
Glad you're able to work from home. Be well my friend!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
It's the ides of March folks
Best thing that happened cuz of how many people landed here.
Happy Ides!
Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.
Voting is like driving with a toy steering wheel.
No need to beware, but celebrate!
It is Caesar who must beware. Glad to have landed in this community 4 years ago. Thank you JtC for all your work to make it happen. And thank you SD and all of you who keep us informed with your essays and comments!
It is an odd time amidst the convergence of events from election to virus to crashing economies. I'm thankful to have this community to cruise through whatever the future holds.
As I'm fond of saying...treasure every day.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Good morning to the Weekly Watch ...
Y'all flying the yellow flag ?
Here's some more stuff to watch during your quarantine.
CrossTalk | Crude Carnage: YouTube (25 min.)
THR - Krystal Ball Attacked for Refusing to Vote for Joe Biden: YouTube (21 min.)
The Duran - World leaders try to calm fears as financial collapse sets in : YouTube (40 min.)
I see you've used a couple of Fitz cartoons. We subscribe to the Star and I can't tell you how many times we've started our day on a sour note because of one of his cartoons. Fitz is a "centrist" and a rabid Russiagater; hook, line and sinker.
We wanted decent healthcare, a living wage and free college.
The Democrats gave us Biden and war instead.
I think I found those cartoons...
...on truthdig. We get the funny times a monthly humor paper. It has been pretty swamped with TDS of late too.
I can't help but agree with Jimmy, TDS has eliminated people's rational thinking abilities. That's the reason Bye-done is being shoved down our throats. Well, plus they would rather have Trump than Bernie.
Thanks for the clips!
Edit to add: no we aren't flying our yellow flag cause we are not yet infected. Later maybe?
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Corn ...
That's what we're stocking up on. There are many ways to eat it. You can make tiswin with it, even corn likker if you've got a still. Save the cobs and you don't have to buy TP.
We wanted decent healthcare, a living wage and free college.
The Democrats gave us Biden and war instead.
Flags
Is it great yet?
Y'all both have good options
It is a shitty situation alright.
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know why everyone is hoarding TP? Are we just so full of crap that it is the first thing to come to mind?
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
A couple of economic clips...
...and the picture isn't pretty -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5YXqTI7Lfo (13 min)
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmC8k1qmM0s (27 min)
Both show this graph comparing the crash in the 30's with last year. Kinda eerie...
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Afternoon Lookout,
Got nothing today, but a little clever humor:
Have a good one.
I think that is pretty funny too
I asked up thread...what is the deal about TP? I really don't understand. I mean you can just wash yourself. I guess the US psyche is beyond me.
I'm interested in how the debate plays tonight. It is make or break. The COVID will decrease turn out. Plus you have the insecurity of the voting system.
Take care and stay well!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
The info from British doctor in the MedLife Crisis video
Was the first calming piece of news I've heard since this started. Which is definitely in short supply these days as I'm surrounded by people who have lost their minds. So much so, some Trader Joes stores are temporarily closing as our vendors cannot keep up with the demand. I don't think that will be an issue for my store for a few reasons, but in that unlikely event, TJ's will pay us for all the days we are scheduled. Even so, this is brand new territory a lot of us "wage slaves" will have to navigate successfully. As I plan to, panic be damned. In any case, need to get ready for work now but wanted to check in. Be well, my friend.
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
calmness, like toilet paper, is a rare commodity these days
Hope you have a good shift today and people have scratched their hoarding itch already.
I also hope you can wash your hands regularly.
Take care of yourself out there! One thing working in your favor is your improved health (and immunity) over the last year.
Always glad to "see" you.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Where Is that video please?
This is the one I think...
I liked his outlook and humor...
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Vau7NDjQw&feature=emb_title]
Personally I'm a fan of Dr John Campbell...talk about calm - AE the gator introduced him to me. https://www.youtube.com/user/Campbellteaching
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Thank you.
as always...
some are good and some less so, but they are the best of what I surveyed this week.
hope you're having a pretty spring. Sounds like you are a good bit ahead of us. We need to go check out "the pocket" it is a special place full of wild flowers. Not too far from your area.
Hope you have a good week!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Spring sort of stopped
We have a local covid19 case and wouldn't you know it,
A Samaritan's Purse employee returned to home from overseas 9 days ago with it.
I take no pleasure in the irony that my arch enemy in this community took no oversea travel precautions during this time. But hey, Mike Pence and graham Jr will pray it away, provided of course, you send money.
Damn.
Like it or not...
COVID-19 is coming to a theater near you.
Dr John Campbell (who I learned is a retired nurse and PhD) posts today...2 parts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIuzLf9f5WI (13 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIMXekRVnHo (24 min)
The spread is at the bottom of the exponential curve. We will all see negative consequences. I hope most of us are able to isolate and minimize our trips to stores and so on.
Take care my friend!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Hey Lookout!
That Jonathon Pie is hilarious. I only wish I could rant like him.
There are pockets of humanity left...
[video:https://youtu.be/mGPa9utFxNA]
Just wanted to leave a little something that wasn't all doom and gloom as usual...
We need to get Bernie to add free (kitten) ear inspections to the #MedicareForAll platform...
Here's to keeping your "loo roll" dry!
C99, my refuge from an insane world. #ForceTheVote
Thanks for the positive clip!
My partner says I rant like Jonathon and Jimmy. Perhaps I do, but it isn't as funny.
Good to "see" you. Be vigilant. Just caught this ploy to scan all our on line activity. I'm sure JtC isn't happy about this development...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eO0BfZXqWc (10 min)
which covers this article
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/03/earn-it-bill-governments-not-so-se...
take care my friend.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Good News
From Caitlin Johnstone:
Chelsea Manning Supporters Raise A Quarter Million Dollars In Two Days
That is good news!
When Jimmy made his clip about her, she was only half way there.
Whatta world where journalists are imprisoned for telling the truth and those than told them are captured too. Our war crimes will NOT be revealed.
Thanks for the good news.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Good afternoon lo
Getting lots of in-house stuff done and garden stuff. Not planning on going out for a week or more. No problem entertaining myself. Heh.
J pie is so the best.
Shelves in the local stores are empty. All of a sudden everyone woke up. This is a good thing. Maybe. So either things will change or ‘they’ will figure out how to squeeze harder.
Looking forward to the debate tonight. Should be interesting. Hoping for the best.
Have a good one
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Sounds like a good plan
I think we are prepared to hunker down here for a couple of weeks. I'll probably ride to town sometime next week just to ride my bike.
Stay well and let's hope for the best in the election this week. As I suggested, there's no telling how this will play out. I'm hoping Byedone flubs so bad everyone rejects him. IMO he has already.
Have a wonderful week!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Good afternoon Lookout. Thanks tons for all of the info here.
I think the runs on tp are due fear of the runs. It is a frequent enough symptom of illnesses that nobody wants to risk being without. Since it is not a primary symptom of this disease, people would be better off, especially in terms of storage space, just buying s small bottle of generic Loparamide HCl.
have a good one.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
so it is a run in case of the runs?
That is too loosey goosey for me.
Hey have a good one and be well!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
This is touching, to me anyway
I thought this was inspiring too
Italians gathering on their balconies singing...(3.5 min)
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDRiINXik00]
The human spirit is amazing. Let it rise!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Wow! Thanks Marie
God. 1983.
There ya go Italy. Hang tough. Vincero!
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Quasi Breaking News
Castro Valley Patch 03/15/2020
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Yes, I think we should all hunker down for a while
when you think about viral transmission, it is really a good idea.
China, S. Korea, and Taiwan all prove the point.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Of course, with no testing and accordingly, no contact
tracing they are, in effect, isolating a random segment of the population and letting the rest run free. I don't expect substantial curve slowing or shifting from this.
Edit - changed to appreciate to expect, which is what I intended
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
too little too late
...and I think that will be our approach to the climate catastrophe too.
COVID-19 will be dealt with in a year or so when we have a vaccine. Climate chaos is here for our lifetime.
Well have a good week. Us retired farts can focus on cooking, gardening, reading, music, and so on.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
They'll have some treatment and even some sort of vaccine
for the wealthy before the year is out; for the hoi polloi, stay home, cancel all deliveries and mail and learn to garden fast.
have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --