MSNBC treads water during jam-packed news quarter, fails to add viewers | Fox News

MSNBC treads water during jam-packed news quarter, fails to add viewers | Fox News:

The first quarter of 2020 was filled to the brim with news, from the impeachment trial of President Trump and the contentious Democratic primary to the growing coronavirus pandemic, but MSNBC failed to add viewers, and experts say that's a serious issue for the far-left network.
“This should concern the MSNBC hierarchy,” DePauw University professor and media critic Jeffrey McCall told Fox News.
Fox News grew 38 percent among total viewers during the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same time period last year, and MSNBC's liberal rival CNN grew 26 percent, while MSNBC finished the quarter with roughly the same viewership as Q1 of 2019.

Coronavirus Brings Out the Worst In France | Power Line

Coronavirus Brings Out the Worst In France | Power Line
"The London Times reports from France. 
Even if we discount a bit for the fact that the British have often taken a jaundiced view of the French, the report is troubling:

The wartime appetite for la délation — reporting wrongdoers to the authorities — has reappeared. In country towns, people are denouncing neighbours to the gendarmerie for breaching le confinement and leaving their homes too often. …

...The virus’s impact on French political attitudes has been, from my perspective, mostly appalling:

A big majority of the country wants a more powerful protective state to emerge from the crisis. More than 70 per cent want the state to curb capitalism and nationalise key sectors, according to a Viavoice poll for today’s Libération newspaper...

I can’t explain what “curbing capitalism” has to do with the COVID-19 virus. 

The predominant French reaction seems to be, “The government is corrupt, it lies about everything and betrays its citizens, let’s give it more power!”...

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World Health Organization Spends Twice As Much On Travel As On Medical Supplies

World Health Organization Spends Twice As Much On Travel As On Medical Supplies

• The World Health Organization (WHO) spends twice as much on travel as it does on medical supplies, according to its most recent financial report.

Eight percent of the WHO’s budget in 2018 went to travel expenses, while just 4% went to medical supplies and materials, the report shows.

• WHO’s travel expenditures have faced scrutiny in the past.

The Associated Press reported in 2017 that WHO “routinely has spent about $200 million a year on travel expenses, more than what it doles out to fight some of the biggest problems in public health, including AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined.”...
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Lunch video-----People are 'waking up to the threat posed' by communist China

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Bokhari: Mark Zuckerberg Is Now the World's Chief Medical Officer

Bokhari: Mark Zuckerberg Is Now the World's Chief Medical Officer:

Does Mark Zuckerberg know more about the Chinese virus pandemic than Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro?
Neither has a background in medicine, but the answer is probably Bolsonaro, who is nearly thirty years Zuckerberg’s senior, and served a long career in the military, where basic medical training is usually mandatory even for non-medics. Outbreaks of disease, like Yellow Fever and the Zika virus, are more common in tropical, mosquito-prone Brazil than the U.S. Bolsonaro, like other heads of state, also has a Health Ministry, and like other world leaders no doubt receives daily briefings on the coronavirus.

American Airlines crammed the only 11 passengers on a flight into 3 rows because they only bought basic economy, report says

American Airlines crammed the only 11 passengers on a flight into 3 rows because they only bought basic economy, report says

• American Airlines forced passengers to sit next to each other even though their flight was virtually empty, according to a report by Mother Jones.
• The incident took place on a flight on March 24, which had only 11 passengers, all in basic economy, according to the outlet, citing an unnamed flight attendant.
• Although there were plenty of seats, none were moved because "that would be an upgrade," according to a flight attendant on the plane, who did not give their name..."

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Yeah, she said that.

YOU WILL PAY!-----Violating Michigan’s coronavirus stay-at-home order could cost you $1,000, health department rules - mlive.com

Violating Michigan’s coronavirus stay-at-home order could cost you $1,000, health department rules - mlive.com:
"Michigan’s state health department is adding civil penalties up to $1,000 and potential business license violations to the list of possible punishments for disobeying the state’s stay-at-home order and other orders issued to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The state’s existing order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer threatens a misdemeanor charge, which entails a $500 fine and 90 days in jail if convicted.
Local police departments were charged with enforcing the order, and people who wish to report a violation are encouraged to call local police tip lines instead of 911..."
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#1 This day 1974----- Blue Swede - Hooked on a Feeling

THIS IS INTERESTING: What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Toilet Paper Shortage

Instapundit Blog Archive THIS IS INTERESTING
"What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Toilet Paper Shortage: 

• It isn’t really about hoarding. 
• And there isn’t an easy fix.

Bottom line: There are separate consumer and office TP supply chains, and now that everyone’s working, and pooping, at home, the consumer chain is overstressed and the office one is, uh, backed up. 
“In short, the toilet paper industry is split into two, largely separate markets: commercial and consumer. 
The pandemic has shifted the lion’s share of demand to the latter. 
People actually do need to buy significantly more toilet paper during the pandemic — not because they’re making more trips to the bathroom, but because they’re making more of them at home...”--Posted by Glenn Reynolds"
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Challenges!

Tom Cotton Skipped Hours of Impeachment Trial to Talk Coronavirus with Trump Admin

Tom Cotton Skipped Hours of Impeachment Trial to Talk Coronavirus with Trump Admin:

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) skipped several hours of the impeachment trial to talk to members of the administration about coronavirus, a new report says — further proof impeachment distracted most of Congress at a crucial time.
Cotton told Breitbart News Sunday in late February that every conversation he had with President Donald Trump since January had involved coronavirus.

Dave Agema - While we are all preoccupied with the virus threat,...

Dave Agema - While we are all preoccupied with the virus threat,...
"While we are all preoccupied with the virus threat, there are other nefarious threats most are missing. 
There is the threat that Islamic leaders pose in asking their people infected with the disease to infect others in virus jihad- die for the cause of Islam, infect others and go straight to heaven- truly sick, no pun intended.

We also have the oil war between the Saudis and Russia where the Saudis are pumping massive amounts into the world markets lowering prices, but it’s hidden agenda is to make America‘s frackers go out of business because it cost more to frack, thereby making American more dependent on them and not energy Independant. While we are economically down, they will pound and not let up. They see an injured opponent and will attempt to finish it. The Saudis are not our friends. Their form of Islam is the most radical.

America’s enemies see what is happening with one virus threat and will certainly produce others. This will NOT be the end of biological warfare, but the beginning. It is therefore incumbent upon America to have an effective “disaster preparedness“ plan in place for future threats.

Finally, the cure presently in place may very well be worse than the disease. We are near total shut down- approaching a police state where too much power has been subjugated to politicians in leadership positions. Constitutional rights have been lost for the “greater good.” Unless guidelines in the very near future are lessened, a sustained depression will occur-exactly what the democrats have been yearning for.

A weakened America is an easy target. Too many will lose jobs. Many businesses will not recover and that is exactly what America’s enemies want. Pray for wisdom for our elected leaders. Elect politicians whose agenda is for the people they represent, not their own."

AM Fruitcake

History for April 3

History for April 3 - On-This-Day.com
John Harrison 1693 - Carpenter, clockmaker, inventor of the marine chronometer, Edward Everett Hale 1822, William M. (Marcy) "Boss" Tweed 1823 - Democrat-Political boss, known for his Tweed "Ring" that stole millions of dollars from New York City


Doris Day (Doris Mary Ann Von Kappelhoff) 1924 - Singer, actress, Marlon Brando 1924 - Actor ("The Godfather", "Apocalypse Now"), Eddie Murphy 1961 - Comedian ("Saturday Night Live"), actor ("48 Hrs.", "Beverly Hills Cop", "Doctor Doolittle")


1968 - Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "mountaintop" speech just 24 hours before he was assassinated.


1986 - The U.S. national debt hit $2 trillion.

Jim Acosta tries to get Dr. Fauci to blame Trump for coronavirus deaths, but he dismantles his question instead - TheBlaze

Jim Acosta tries to get Dr. Fauci to blame Trump for coronavirus deaths, but he dismantles his question instead - TheBlaze:

CNN reporter Jim Acosta asked if President Donald Trump failed to act quickly enough against the coronavirus pandemic to prevent as many deaths as possible, but instead, Dr. Anthony Fauci dismantled the assumptions of his question.

The way we were-----Y2K scare of 2000

Boob-tube-----Channel Surfing the 1960s TV Wave: Rare openings, promos, commercials

Boob-tube-----The Monkees Full Episode Monkees On The Line

'Residents are telling on neighbors, businesses who break quarantine'

'Residents are telling on neighbors, businesses who break quarantine'--Janet Shagam

• 'Residents are telling on neighbors, businesses who break quarantine' - https://www.wthr.com/…/residents-are-telling-neighbors-busi…
• ~ "Snitches are emerging as enthusiastic allies as cities, states and countries work to enforce directives..." ~
• "Naugatuck, Connecticut, resident Gwen Becker said she was “mortified” when she drove by a golf course and saw a crowd gathered around a food truck and eating at tables together. So she took a video that her friend posted on Facebook — prompting the mayor to shut down the course. “I was angry and upset, and I threw some f-bombs,” said Becker, 54. “You’re not going to consider that what you’re doing could kill somebody?”"....
• "Back in Tulsa, Lt. Meulenberg said the department's call volume has increased substantially with residents ratting out businesses and neighbors alike..." ...

IF THEY CAN CHEAT, THEY WILL CHEAT: …

Instapundit Blog Archive 
"IF THEY CAN CHEAT, THEY WILL CHEAT:

--Posted by Glenn Reynolds "

Coronavirus: Beachgoer Captures Inspirational Photo of USNS Comfort

Coronavirus: Beachgoer Captures Inspirational Photo of USNS Comfort:

The USNS Comfort arrived at the New York harbor in New York City on Monday, seeking to alleviate some of the strain on local hospitals during the ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus global pandemic — officially classified “COVID-19” by the World Health Organization.

Should We Postpone the Presidential Election One Year?

Should We Postpone the Presidential Election One Year?
"The deeper we get into the pandemic, the more our country becomes locked down and socially distant: schools closed, shops closed, restaurants and theaters shut, churches reduced to services in parking lots, sporting events suspended, and recreational venues roped off.
The longer this continues with no real end in sight, only guesses by experts with ever-changing “models,” the more it becomes inevitable we must ask the question… Should we postpone the presidential election?
Or do we want some virtual election that would be so distant from a traditional American election it would more closely resemble a computer game while at the same time being fraught with myriad new possibilities for fraud and manipulation such as we have never seen before?...
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The DREAM will be mandated?-----Strong Demand For Government-Owned Broadband – From Government Officials – Michigan Capitol Confidential

Strong Demand For Government-Owned Broadband – From Government Officials – Michigan Capitol Confidential  Jan. 17, 2020
"The Southeast Michigan cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills are moving ahead with a plan to develop some form of municipal broadband internet service, hoping to provide reliable, high-speed connections at a lower cost than currently available private sector options.
Whether they can manage it remains an open question.
Government-backed broadband has, at best, a checkered history of success.
...Those officials likened public sector provision of comprehensive broadband technology to local government efforts in the 19th and 20th century to build road, water and sewer infrastructure. Broadband, they say, is vital for economic prosperity in the 21st century..."
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Lunch video-----Coronavirus Covid-19 Fact Not Fear

Noon-toon

Noon-toon-----Wondermark Archive #1514; In which the Question is Rhetorical

In which the Question is Rhetorical

Coronavirus: GM Reopens Idled Michigan Plant to Produce Face Masks

Coronavirus: GM Reopens Idled Michigan Plant to Produce Face Masks:

General Motors (GM) is reopening its Warren, Michigan, transmission plant, which it idled last year, in order to begin producing about 1.5 million face masks a month to supplement the shortage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

As bad as the virus is/might be, the political response, at every level, has been much more damaging.--Muskegon County Informed-Politics, taxes and politicians.

Muskegon County Informed-Politics, taxes and politicians.Jim Riley shared a post.
"As bad as the virus is/might be, the political response, at every level, has been much more damaging.

• As Dave Agema writes "America's enemies see what is happening...".
• This will be repeated in some form again. And again.
• Those enemies of American life are not only foreign.
• Many within our own country seek to "fundamentally change" our society.
• Media hysterics and complacent voters are the foot-soldiers of those politicians who would empower themselves at the cost of our Founder's vision.

Be forewarned!

Dave Agema

"While we are all preoccupied with the virus threat, there are other nefarious threats most are missing. There is the threat that Islamic leaders pose in asking their people infected with the disease to infect others in virus jihad- die for the cause of Islam, infect others and go straight to heaven- truly sick, no pun intended.
We also have the oil war between the Saudis and Russia where the Saudis are pumping massive amounts into the world markets lowering prices, but it’s hidden agenda is to make America‘s frackers go out of business because it cost more to frack, thereby making American more dependent on them and not energy Independant. While we are economically down, they will pound and not let up. They see an injured opponent and will attempt to finish it. The Saudis are not our friends. Their form of Islam is the most radical.
America’s enemies see what is happening with one virus threat and will certainly produce others. This will NOT be the end of biological warfare, but the beginning. It is therefore incumbent upon America and its governors and mayors to have an effective “disaster preparedness“ plan in place for future threats.
Finally, the cure presently in place may very well be worse than the disease. We are near total shut down- approaching a police state where too much power has been subjugated to politicians in leadership positions. Constitutional rights have been lost for the “greater good.” Unless guidelines in the very near future are lessened, a sustained depression will occur-exactly what the democrats have been yearning for.
A weakened America is an easy target. Too many will lose jobs. Many businesses will not recover and that is exactly what America’s enemies want. Pray for wisdom for our elected leaders. Elect politicians whose agenda is for the people they represent, not their own."