This analysis states “What Trump’s tweets read like is someone who has fixated on the idea that he is being unfairly persecuted by people who have never liked him and will do anything to keep him from being successful. “
Month: May 2018
3-D Blu-ray discs
3-D for the home has failed. The latest TVs and Blu-ray players do not include it. Some movies are still shown in the theaters in 3D.
At this point, many films made in 3D are not being released on US Blu-ray discs in 3D. However, you can find foreign 3D discs that are region 0 or all regions that will play on US players. They’re available on eBay.
3D also failed in the 1950s. However, many of those films have been released on 3D Blu-ray discs. Dial M for Murder (1954) was made in 3D but not shown that way until 1980. It’s available on a 3D Blu-ray.
Here’s a history of 3D movies.
3-D Space is a non-profit devoted to stereoscopic imaging.
Recent films in 3D are usually animated movies or superhero films. For 3D effects, I recommend Doctor Strange, Pacific Rim and Inside Out.
FSA and OWI color photos show the military in the 1940s
The Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI) shot color photos showing domestic military efforts.
This article has some of the photos.
This Twitter account tweets FSA photos:
Trump’s use of conspiracy theories
Trump is using conspiracy theories to erode trust.
The article states: “Students of Mr. Trump’s life and communication style argue that the idea of conspiracies is a vital part of his strategy to avoid accountability and punch back at detractors, real or perceived, including the news media.”
Insights on life in urban, suburban and rural areas
Three articles worth reading:
This Pew Research article discusses the differences and similarities between people in urban, suburban and rural areas.
Rural Americans are less optimistic about their financial future.
Trump’s disgusting Memorial Day tweet
Trump’s Memorial Day Tweet was bad, even by his low standards. As usual, it was all about him. He claims to support the military but he didn’t pay their salaries in the years he didn’t pay taxes. He has been horrible to the Khan family, who lost a son in military service, and to John McCain.
As far as I know, nobody related to Trump has even been in the military service. I was not in the military but I think most families (including mine) have someone in their family who has served. I don’t think he understands the sacrifices many of these families have made.
Here’s the tweet:
Here is an analysis and other reactions on Twitter:
update:
Trump’s latest effort to discredit the 2018 elections
I have said before that Trump will try to discredit the results of the 2018 congressional elections if the Democrats win. His latest effort is a tweet saying the Mueller team will meddle in the elections.
There is absolutely no basis for this. It follows his claim that millions of illegal votes were cast in California and Republican claims that there were many illegal votes in Pennsylvania.
Here’s an analysis from the Washington Post which states: “It’s possible Trump is… looking around for a reason to cast doubt on the results of an election in which his side potentially loses.”
I really believe that Trump will try to invalidate the results if the Democrats win the House and or Senate. This is just groundwork for that.
Sad!
Latest developments in the Trump/Russia story
This is a good summary of the five latest twists in the Russia story.
Trump’s policy is separating children from families
Trump lied when he tried to blame the Obama and the Democrats for his own policy of separating children from families when they try to enter the US.
Trump’s original lie:
Trump claims Democrats colluded with Russia
It’s just another lie meant to distracts us.
Sad! 