Boston protests end in looting, violence
I saw that is before getting into the paper whose front page is different from mine.
Across the country on Sunday, unrest overshadows peaceful protests yet again
Protesters linked arms in front of a police line on Tremont Street in Boston on Sunday night (Blake Nissen for the Boston Globe).
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In Boston, cries for justice mix with determination to keep pressure on
Damn whitey without a mask on!
Trump focuses his ire more on the protesters than the crime
That's in the wake of George Floyd’s death, and the turn-in leads to a special section, "A Nation Outraged" to go with the ongoing COVID "A State of Emergency."
The far left of the front page contains these gems:
Boston area’s apartment-rental market stuck in limbo
The big question is will colleges keep classes online past September, and whatever happens, Life Goes On!
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How the pandemic looks to a 3-year-old
They don't care about your children or else they wouldn't have done this.
In the campaign for voters’ attention, Kennedy and Markey are losing
The coronavirus is winning, and they have three months to change it:
"The result is a contest that was supposed to be fun, but feels anything but, even, it seems, to the candidates themselves. They can’t meet voters or hold rallies. Campaign life is an almost endless series of Zoom calls, unfolding amid endless heartbreaking tragedy that makes it hard for anything else to break through. Campaigning is being “out on the pavement, it is high-fives and handshakes, fist bumps, it is house parties and rallies and coffees and just sitting down and talking to people and listening," said Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III in an interview with the Globe, "but you have to be there to do that, and it’s really hard to be there when you can’t leave your attic.” Senator Edward J. Markey and Kennedy will have their best chance to recapture voters’ attention Monday at 7 p.m., when the two candidates face off — at a safe distance — in a live televised debate broadcast from Western Mass News in Springfield. While the debate is the closest thing to normal the race has seen in awhile, the world of COVID-19 will continue to hamper both campaigns, political insiders say. “There’s a certain exhaustion factor that people are facing," said Sheila Irvin, chairwoman of the Berkshire Democratic Brigades, a countywide organization. Democratic activists are, of course, still paying attention to the Massachusetts primary race, and working for their preferred candidate, but the pandemic has overwhelmed people with worry about the virus and the economy, Irvin said. What’s more, the stakes for the 2020 election seem higher than ever, leading activists to redouble their work on races to unseat Republican incumbents, including Senator Susan Collins in nearby Maine, that could help Democrats win control of the Senate, she said. “That kind of pushes the intensity that this race could have had, under different circumstances, to the side," said Irvin. Still, even with the lockdown, the Massachusetts primary has produced some modest heat....."
Still won't kill the viru$!
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Astronauts arrive at space station
It's SpaceX’s historic encore.
Many states scrambling to update hurricane plans for virus
The new strategy is.... you guessed it.... STAY HOME!
Boy Scout victims’ choice: Sue rashly, or wait and risk loss
The abuse left a rash?
Yuk.
Aggressive police tactics under scrutiny in Floyd protests
The web version was New York Times while my printed pos was by the Washington Compost.
World alarmed by violence in US; thousands march in London
People took part in a Black Lives Matter protest in Trafalgar Square in London on Sunday (Dominic Lipinski/Associated Press)
Thus, by extension, white lives do not.
Protesters in some cities target Confederate monuments
The cities were in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee, and all I can say is, "when you talk about destruction, don't you know that you can count me out!"
Many claim extremists are sparking protest violence, but which extremists?
Who is the New York Times blaming, the recently released convicts, Antifa, or Whitey?
America’s willful ignorance about Black lives
The see the Globe has also adopted the cause of Black Nationalism!
Minnesota prosecutor’s charges might lead to an unjustly easy sentence for George Floyd’s killer
The authorities are setting the stage for a miscarriage of justice that will cause an explosion later this summer.
Demonstrators gather to protest the killing of George Floyd on May 30 in Minneapolis (Scott Olson/Getty)
The size of the crowds points to something other than a spontaneous outbreak of outrage, people. It has the stench of $oro$ all over it.
The killing of Floyd represents a national tragedy that should be turned into a generational opportunity
Never let a good crisis go to waste, huh?
The generation that entered a world in crisis has taken command
I'm told your parents were initially afraid to bring you into the world, but the PAGE WAS NOT FOUND!
This year, graduations have a chance to be actually meaningful
The weird, online, non-graduation graduations have a kind of emotional power and directness that no ordinary generic caps-and-gowns ceremony could match except the PAGE WAS NOT FOUND!
No time to waste on mail-in voting
It’s the best way to protect voters during a pandemic, yet the PAGE WAS NOT FOUND
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"Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people out of their homes and onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians, and public health specialists to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. More than 100,000 Americans have died of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. People of color have been particularly hard hit, with rates of hospitalizations and deaths among Black Americans far exceeding those of whites. The protests in dozens of cities have been spurred most recently by the death last week of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, but the unrest and outrage spilling out into the streets from one city to the next also reflects the dual, cumulative tensions arising from decades of killings by police and the sudden losses of family and friends from the virus. The spontaneous outpouring of protests are occurring as many states have warily begun reopening after weeks of stay-at-home orders with millions of Americans unemployed. Restaurants, schools, beaches, and parks are under scrutiny as the public tentatively practices new forms of social distancing. In Los Angeles, where demonstrations led to the closing of virus testing sites Saturday, Mayor Eric Garcetti warned that the protests could become “super-spreader events,” referring to the types of gatherings, usually held in indoor settings, that can lead to an explosion of secondary infections. Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland, a Republican, expressed concern that his state would see a spike in cases in about two weeks, which is about how long it takes for symptoms to emerge after someone is infected, while Atlanta’s mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, advised people who were out protesting “to go get a COVID test this week.” Some infectious disease specialists were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission. In addition, many of the demonstrators were wearing masks, and in some places, they appeared to be avoiding clustering too closely, but others were more concerned about the risk posed by the marches. Dr. Howard Markel, a medical historian who studies pandemics, likened the protest crowds to the bond parades held in American cities like Philadelphia and Detroit in the midst of the 1918 influenza pandemic, which were often followed by spikes in influenza cases."
They are going to use the f**king racial instigation to roll out further alleged hot spots!
"The scenes from around the country are rattling. Whether from Chicago, Atlanta, or New York we see a country that seems to be coming apart at the seams. Commentators strain for comparisons: It’s like Rodney King, but worse. It’s like Ferguson, but worse. It’s like 9/11, but maybe worse. The only thing they all agree on is that one word: worse....."
Some are wondering if Boston’s traffic about to get worse than ever with all the people in the streets?
"The state health department Sunday reported 78 new deaths from the coronavirus in Massachusetts, as state data showed declines in the number of people battling COVID-19 and officials looked ahead to a limited reopening of office space in Boston Monday. The announcement came about an hour after hundreds of demonstrators opposed to police violence against Black Americans marched through downtown Boston and Roxbury. Public health officials have been concerned that large protests could lead to a resurgence of the coronavirus. During another protest in Tewksbury Sunday, a group of demonstrators remained in their cars, and drove past Tewksbury Hospital while using their horns to protest the treatment of people living inside the hospital and other state Department of Mental Health facilities, Massachusetts Advocating for Change Together said in a statement. The protest was intended to raise awareness and demand change to the “inexcusable conditions” within psychiatric facilities that place lives in imminent danger, the group said. Concern that reopening the state’s economy could create a new surge of illness has led city and state officials to order a gradual restart, while maintaining measures like social distancing and stringent hygiene practices intended to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus....."
That is why the clergy said to the congregants: ‘The anguish and anger of death, whether by virus or by violence by those sworn to protect us, still rages,’ as an artist whose first solo show was just months ago, died at age 95.
COUGH:
"After a three-month delay related in part to the coronavirus pandemic, Boston’s Cannabis Board is poised to meet for the first time and approve proposed marijuana businesses under a new system designed to increase transparency and fairness. The new Cannabis Board will rate applicants on weighted criteria and vote on their applications in public; however, it is technically an advisory body, with Mayor Martin J. Walsh retaining the ultimate power to approve or deny applicants. The long delay in implementing the new system, which was approved by the City Council on a 12-1 vote in November, has frustrated many of the very applicants it was intended to help. Chauncy Spencer, an equity-eligible entrepreneur who has been trying for two years to open a marijuana shop in Mattapan, said he can no longer afford the $5,000 monthly rent on his empty storefront while he awaits city approval. “My landlord has been extraordinarily patient, but I’m on the way out any day,” Spencer said. “I don’t see how [the city] can expect a reasonable businessman to operate in this space. There’s no certainty at all. The rules have been changed again and again.” Like other applicants, Spencer is frustrated that he must seek the blessing of the neighborhood’s city councilors, saying the requirement makes the process into a political game of who-knows-whom. City Council president Kim Janey, the architect of the new system, is also frustrated....."
At least you can still kick back with a cigarette and a cold beer with no regrets.
"More than 30 Maine business owners have joined a federal class action lawsuit over the governor’s decision to delay the reopening of restaurants in Cumberland, York and Androscoggin counties to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Bill Palladino, owner of The Shed Restaurant and Willy’s Ale Room in Action, told WMTW-TV that his Paycheck Protection Program funding is running out and he will soon have to make some tough decisions. He planned to reopen for indoor dining Monday but Gov. Janet Mills announced this week that that phase of reopenings are delayed indefinitely in those counties due to a spike in positive cases and hospitalizations....."
"The Rhode Island Department of Health on Sunday reported another seven deaths from COVID-19 and 106 new positive cases, WPRI-TV reported. Hairdressers, barbers, tattoo parlors, malls, gyms, yoga studios, indoor restaurants, child care facilities are other businesses are allowed to reopen Monday, with limits on capacity and safety guidelines. The state is also reopening all beaches Monday; two were currently open."
The games began after the reopening, and I hope you enjoyed your last weekend at the beach.
"Gov. Ned Lamont wore an “I can’t breathe” T-shirt in a video message Sunday supporting peaceful demonstrations as protesters across Connecticut called for justice following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Protesters closed both sides of Interstate 84 in Waterbury, I-95 in New Haven and several other highways temporarily on Sunday. Hundreds gathered in front of City Hall in New Haven, chanting “I can’t breathe” and “hands up, don’t shoot.” The rallies come less than a week after the death of Floyd, who pleaded for air as a white officer pressed a knee to his neck. “Yet again we’re shocked by the video of a black man being killed, in this case George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis,” Lamont said in his Instagram message. “I was particularly shocked that nobody tried to stop it, that nobody yelled ”stop, enough.” Lamont said he hears the protesters’ message. He thanked the police chief in Bridgeport for keeping the peace during a demonstration there on Saturday."
Yeah, I was surprised that the mob didn't descend on the cops, because that is what would have happened in the '60s and '70s. Now they film murder with a cellphone and do nothing.
Of course, Governor Lamont has his hands full:
"Gov. Ned Lamont reported another 32 COVID-19 deaths on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 3,944 as the reopening of businesses is slated to continue this week. The statewide total of confirmed coronavirus cases rose by 179 to 42,201, but hospitalizations continued to decline. Lamont’s office said a technical issue resulted in incomplete daily data, which would be corrected on Monday. With pleasant weather bringing out throngs of visitors, at least eight Connecticut state parks closed their parking lots to additional vehicles as of noon Sunday. The state has been closing down parking lots to limit overcrowding and ensure social distancing during the pandemic. Barbers and beauticians are set to open on Monday with precautions such as appointment-only services, closed waiting areas, chairs 6 feet apart and masks required for customers."
The race riots will put the kibosh on reopening.
"With coronavirus deaths continuing to decline in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo expressed hope Sunday that the state is approaching a level where fatalities are perhaps not eliminated but are very few. There were 56 COVID-19 deaths in New York Saturday, “which in this absurd reality we live in is very, very good news,” he said. While noting a slight uptick in the three-day average of new coronavirus hospital admissions, Cuomo said the number is declining overall. Officials say nearly 24,000 people in the state have been killed by the virus, but the state’s figure doesn’t include another 5,800 deaths that New York City officials are attributing to the virus in that city. In preparation for New York City entering the first phase of easing lockdown restrictions on June 8, Cuomo said Saturday he’ll focus this week on providing more testing and more supplies like masks to neighborhoods where infection rates remain high."
Time to move to Hawaii:
"Growing up in Hawaii, Amber Lethem’s family avoided Waikiki, the world-famous tourist mecca. “I reflect back on my childhood, Waikiki has always been this pinnacle of like that’s where all the tourists are,” Lethem said. “We didn’t really go into Waikiki, ever.” Many other locals would also shun Waikiki’s congested streets and herds of slow-moving tourists, but now that the pandemic has forced state leaders to impose a 14-day quarantine on travelers arriving to the islands, Waikiki is mostly a ghost town. Governor David Ige has extended the traveler quarantine through June. So, locals are taking Waikiki back. Residents are enjoying wide sidewalks for running and walking. They’re swimming -- with lots of room for social distancing -- in waters normally clogged with awestruck and sunburned tourists. There’s more parking for those escaping small houses and apartments in neighborhoods that don’t have sidewalks. Lethem, a sales coach who lives on the eastern edge of Waikiki that has fewer hotels, said she’s able to enjoy the area for the first time in her life in ways she hasn’t be able to before. As of Friday, Hawaii had 649 cases of coronavirus. There have been 17 deaths."
It must be the altitude, and the aid may take a bit longer to get there:
"Many states have yet to spend the federal funding they received more than a month ago to help with soaring costs related to the coronavirus crisis, complicating governors’ arguments that they need hundreds of billions more from US taxpayers. The Associated Press reviewed plans from governors or lawmakers on how they plan to use the money from the coronavirus relief bill and found that at least a dozen states have started distributing the money, but far more have not. The reasons vary. Some governors want permission to use the federal aid to plug budget holes after business closures and stay-at-home orders eroded the tax revenue that pays for government operations. Others are holding back because they fear a resurgence of the virus could mean another wave of expenses, and in other states, governors and lawmakers are wrestling over who controls the spending decisions. Congress approved $150 billion for state and local governments in late March as part of a $2.2 trillion response to the outbreak, and the money was distributed within a month. In May, the House approved an additional $3 trillion aid package, with nearly a third of that dedicated to state and local governments. On a call with governors, Vice President Mike Pence said a majority of states had not yet sent money to cities and counties, some of which had to furlough staff as tax revenue dropped sharply. The AP survey found that at least 32 states are considering sharing a portion of the federal aid with local governments."
Cities and counties are getting stiffed by their governors, huh?
What a $urpri$e!
Target temporarily closing 200 stores, Amazon restricting deliveries amid unrest
Target is temporarily closing because of protests and looting across the country, and that will sure help the economy, huh?
At least the gun shops are still open:
"The father of a mass shooting victim and two gun safety groups petitioned the federal government Sunday to stop the Massachusetts firearms manufacturer Smith & Wesson from using what they described as “deceptive and unfair” marketing to promote assault-style rifles. The father, Fred Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter, Jaime, died in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in Parkland, Fla., joined with the advocacy groups Brady and Everytown for Gun Safety to send a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission. In it, Guttenberg and the gun control groups said Smith & Wesson mimicked first-person shooter video games in its advertising materials to attract adolescents and young adults. They added that the marketing of the company’s AR-15-style guns “attracts, encourages and facilitates mass shooters” and “played a significant role” in the Parkland shooting....."
I would tightly cling to that gun if I were you!
You might have to kill someone even if you are not a sportsman.
