Boogaloo update 08/23/20

INBOX: Two self-described "Boogaloo Bois" charged with attempting to provide material support to Hamas. pic.twitter.com/KR6G3s9HpX
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) September 4, 2020

In a time of political unrest, one young extremist movement sees an opportunity to test their violent theories about the collapse of America. My feature on the Boogaloo for @nytmag. https://t.co/iFNXl826V5
— Leah Sottile (@Leah_Sottile) August 19, 2020

5. Meanwhile, it was often right-wing agitators and members of the so-called “boogaloo” movement that engaged in violence, including allegedly murder, at or nearby the protests. https://t.co/hTjHXsSNXs
— Nick Martin (@nickmartin) August 19, 2020

Normal stuff https://t.co/e8SLwkG60B
— Brendan Nyhan (@BrendanNyhan) August 2, 2020

Facebook announced that it would remove groups and pages dedicated to the “Boogaloo” movement, a violent extremist ideology centered on overthrowing the federal government and sparking civil war https://t.co/Qb9Uu6ukV7
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 30, 2020

57% of Republicans think 176,000 virus deaths is acceptable

We have two countries under one roof.

How can anyone think it’s alright that there are 176,000 people dead?

57 percent of Republicans think 176,000 coronavirus deaths (and counting) is acceptable. Holy shit. pic.twitter.com/dd737aoOmj
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 23, 2020

A coronavirus chart that will shock you https://t.co/LYRU9LK8wr
— Chris Cillizza (@CillizzaCNN) August 25, 2020

As #RNC2020Convention opens tomorrow #COVID19 may not be much of an issue. New poll:
– 57% of #Republicans say the number of deaths is "acceptable"
– 64% of #GOP say deaths are actually “fewer than reported”
– 73% say US response to the virus is going wellhttps://t.co/ylDlkwkrix
— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) August 23, 2020

Do you personally know someone who has been diagnosed with the coronavirus via @CNN polling:

APRIL:
22% yes, know someone
78% no, don't know

JUNE:
40% yes, know someone
60% no, don't know

AUGUST:
67% yes, know someone
32% no, don't know
— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) August 19, 2020

Trump approval on coronavirus via Gallup:

March: 60% approve, 38% disapprove
April: 50% approve, 48% disapprove
June: 42% approve, 58% disapprove
August: 36% approve, 63% disapprove
— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) August 17, 2020

New ABC/Post poll on coronavirus outbreak:

Republicans:
82% completely/mostly/somewhat under control
17% not at all under control

Democrats:
29% completely/mostly/somewhat under control
71% not at all under control
— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) August 17, 2020

Most Republicans (62%) say the primary reason for the recent rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is that more people are being tested. By contrast, 80% of Democrats say the primary reason is that there are more new infections, not just more tests. https://t.co/7N2LP8uQoC pic.twitter.com/NszT6snZZR
— Pew Research Center (@pewresearch) August 14, 2020

Most Republicans say 176,000 virus deaths are “acceptable.” RNC chair blames the poll https://t.co/byOgirZAh6 pic.twitter.com/TCQO7MoeiE
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) August 24, 2020

Covers: Act Naturally

“Act Naturally” was originally recorded by Buck Owens in 1963 but the best known version is probably the cover by the Beatles in 1965. It was their last cover.

Trump’s FDA conspiracy theory

Dr. Paul Offit, who serves on the FDA's vaccine advisory committee, says he's seen evidence of bullying and pressure from the administration on the agency. https://t.co/BWOJEMl9YD pic.twitter.com/Ec0f8T44lA
— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) August 24, 2020

Trump calls EUA for plasma a “historic announcement.”
It’s certainly a step that will expand access to convalescent plasma therapy, but it’s not the breakthrough the President is portraying it to be. Randomized clinical trials have not yet reached a conclusion on its efficacy
— Jeremy Diamond (@JDiamond1) August 23, 2020

At least news media outlets are making it very clear what is going on here with Trumps reckless, selfish decision today https://t.co/2IpWzV6Mjn
— Daniel Gilmore (@gilmored85) August 23, 2020

President Trump's aggressive stance on virus treatments raises concerns about putting politics ahead of safety https://t.co/gVbIWQefzk
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 24, 2020

Questions about Trump's convalescent plasma announcement:

– Timing? Why announced on the eve of RNC?
– Efficacy? Randomized clinical trials aren't yet conclusive.
– Equity? How will the admin ensure the therapeutic is distributed fairly given gaps in its racial Covid data? https://t.co/y8gUrLCk8j
— Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) August 23, 2020

!!! "Let's be clear: there is no great study right now regarding convalescent plasma and its therapeutic benefit in Covid-19 … Is this a miracle cure? Definitely not." — Dr. Vin Gupta (@VinGuptaMD) on @MSNBC
— Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) August 23, 2020

Trump makes it explicit. He wants a vaccine approved before a political deadline that has great personal significance to him: Election Day. https://t.co/ZUd55C56p7
— Eric Lipton (@EricLiptonNYT) August 22, 2020

Here's what the FDA says: "The FDA concluded, as outlined in its decision memorandum, this product may be effective in treating COVID-19 and that the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product."
— Jeremy Diamond (@JDiamond1) August 23, 2020

This would come–if it happens as STAT suggests–just a few days after FDA put the treatment on hold. https://t.co/45b3rHmN7q
— Eric Lipton (@EricLiptonNYT) August 23, 2020

Mr. President, you are full of it.
Vaccine makers aren't complaining about @SteveFDA or anybody else at the agency. Every aspect of #COVID19 #vaccine R&D is moving at a record-breaking pace. Gee, @realDonaldTrump you wouldn't want anybody to die from an unsafe product, would you? https://t.co/0i26O24tA4
— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) August 22, 2020

Trump on Saturday baselessly accused the FDA — which he likened to the "deep state, or whoever" — of making it harder for drug companies to distribute coronavirus treatments and vaccines.https://t.co/BP2IQo5w0f
— Axios (@axios) August 22, 2020

President Trump on Saturday suggested that his own FDA is making it difficult for drug companies to enroll people in clinical trials for vaccines and therapies to treat Covid-19, part of a "deep state" plot to hinder his re-election prospects https://t.co/6bDmyqmzEE
— POLITICO (@politico) August 22, 2020

BREAKING: White House takes away FDA authority to regulate COVID tests. It’s August, de-regulating & politically meddling are not what FDA needs right now.

More soon. Follow if interested.
— Andy Slavitt @ 🏡 (@ASlavitt) August 21, 2020

According to two sources in the Monday meeting, Peter Navarro had aggressively confronted FDA officials, saying, "You are all Deep State and you need to get on Trump Time." Navarro declined to comment.
https://t.co/3eop6Q7FUa
— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) August 23, 2020

Ridiculous conspiracy theory that Biden’s speech was prerecorded

There were dozens of witnesses there when he gave the speech! What’s wrong with these Trump cult members? They don’t want to admit that he did a good job.

.@JoeBiden's convention speech was carried live on TV, streamed live online and delivered live before a room of reporters, campaign staff and Secret Service agents.

Rush Limbaugh falsely claimed that it was pre-taped and edited. It was not. https://t.co/7H06ReOlIE
— PolitiFact (@PolitiFact) August 24, 2020

“Biden’s speech was prerecorded” is a lame conspiracy theory; should go with Joe Biden exists only as CGI being created from powerful workstations in a basement in Delaware.
— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) August 22, 2020

The fact that GOP responses to the DNC are easily debunked conspiracy theories – Trump saying “under God” was removed, Limbaugh saying the Biden speech was taped – represents a backhanded compliment
— Don Moynihan (@donmoyn) August 22, 2020

Rush Limbaugh Floats Conspiracy Theory DNC Pre-Taped, Edited Together Biden's Speech (Dozens of Journalists Watched Him Give It Live) https://t.co/ibTXBctERi
— Mediaite (@Mediaite) August 21, 2020

not just reporters, but Secret Service agents, plus a few campaign aides and event staff

conspiracy theories at least usually have some tiny scrap of ambiguity to hook onto. Pushing that Biden didn't give his speech live is a deliberate lie — and a dumb one at that https://t.co/rzHjIKlj3B
— Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) August 22, 2020

I was in the room, people. https://t.co/LHjJd7Er3h pic.twitter.com/h4IRP7SLcK
— Annie Linskey (@AnnieLinskey) August 23, 2020

This is the dumbest conspiracy theory ever. Sarah — among many other reporters — were in the room!!! https://t.co/DUCxfEvs94
— Chris Cillizza (@CillizzaCNN) August 22, 2020

Trump lies about the Pledge of Allegiance at the Democratic National Convention

Trump lies about everything but I don’t get this one. He said they left “God” out and it is easily proven that “God” was included. Sad!

This is a flat lie, and It seems blasphemous as well to lie about God so as to manipulate people to gain personal power. https://t.co/D5M74oO2Ra
— Nicholas Kristof (@NickKristof) August 22, 2020

You’re just a mendacious p.o.s., @realDonaldTrump. pic.twitter.com/1DBB2retTz https://t.co/a0BsoMgIwW
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) August 22, 2020

Occam’s razor: Trump thinks the DNC cut “under God” bc at least of one of the caucuses (which were on Zoom and ended before prime time) didn’t have the full Pledge. This generated a Fox News story and the president watches Fox, duh.
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) August 22, 2020

1. Donald Trump lied about Democrats removing the word God from the Pledge at their convention.
2. Donald Trump to pay Stormy Daniels’ legal fees after lying about their encounter shortly after his son was born.

Exodus 20:16. https://t.co/EHmCxrlTO7
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) August 22, 2020

You’ll be shocked to know that this viral claim is mostly false: https://t.co/IsU7lLpaqD https://t.co/r5FkC2dwj9
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) August 22, 2020

This is not true.

Here's the video from the Pledge at the Democratic convention on…

Night 1: https://t.co/FctHDuZVyE

Night 2: https://t.co/CNmbtyT598

Night 3: https://t.co/FqrWq7HTvR

Night 4: https://t.co/6lvXQBELwo https://t.co/eror5BenEr
— Zack Stanton (@zackstanton) August 22, 2020

Trump is lying when he says that the DNC removed 'under God' from the Pledge of Allegiance.

Snopes: "On the national stage, the phrase 'under God' was used during the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of each night of the 2020 DNC."

Trump's tweet is a lie.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 22, 2020

It is misleading to state the DNC "omitted" or "took the word GOD" out of the Pledge of Allegiance. https://t.co/iah0WZcmo3
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) August 22, 2020

Good one to practice your "truth sandwich" skills on.

The phrase "under God" was used during recital of the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of each night of the 2020 DNC. Trump tried to appeal to evangelicals by claiming it was removed. It was not. https://t.co/ZQLE7zQDB7
— Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) August 22, 2020

Coronavirus and schools 8/20/20

*COLLEGE COVID-19 UPDATE*

{PART I}

🟦 UNC: closed down.
🟩 MICHIGAN STATE: closed down.
🟨 NOTRE DAME: closed down.
🟥 ALABAMA: 566 cases in 1 week.
🟥 IOWA STATE: 305 cases in 1 week.
🟧 AUBURN: 208 cases in 1 week.
🟨 MISSOURI: 159 cases, <1 week.
🟨 IOWA: 111 cases, <1 week.
— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) August 25, 2020

I personally know two college students who have already returned home with COVID-19. This is a national disaster underway. https://t.co/O1a4EM6MnV
— Jennifer Hayden (@Scout_Finch) August 24, 2020

Whoa: "Northeastern U caught wind of poll by a student asking classmates whether they planned to attend parties. 115 yes, 640 no. When pollster was contacted by school, he turned over names of students who said yes. Northeastern sent email to them and parents dressing them down."
— Alec MacGillis (@AlecMacGillis) August 22, 2020

Documents obtained by The Daily Tar Heel show that before UNC announced its reopening plan, the administration received early warning messages from top medical professionals at the University predicting outbreaks of COVID-19 on campus.https://t.co/gkjut938XQ
— The Daily Tar Heel (@dailytarheel) August 21, 2020

University of Alabama on-campus testing had a 29% positivity rate Thursday. It was less than 1% on re-entry tests. https://t.co/4pMK8ABrp2
— Michael Casagrande (@ByCasagrande) August 21, 2020

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling education?

Approve 35%
Disapprove 62%

(Gallup Poll, 7/30 – 8/12/20)
trend: https://t.co/ZWtW0kpOzW
— PollingReport.com (@pollreport) August 22, 2020

Stuffed animal hit at Oakland A’s game

This is the good side of Twitter. I really like how the recovering bear has two stuffed animals of his own.

Update on the fan, currently resting with a slight headache and is listed as day to day. pic.twitter.com/yo36aOFP4Y
— Drew Storen (@DrewStoren) August 21, 2020

He's okay and home in Avondale Estates 😂 pic.twitter.com/O5NmhXRfg5
— Laura Lindeman (@lclindeman) August 21, 2020

Fox 5 News said he collapsed as soon as he left the stadium. Thoughts and prayers to the family 😞 pic.twitter.com/DeyxbywTvr
— DÆNI C-12⚡️ (@daniclz) August 21, 2020

We’re happy to report that T. Bear, despite feeling a little stuffy, has passed concussion protocol and will be ready for tonight’s game. His new seat neighbor grabbed a helmet out of his trunk as a precaution.
cc: @MLB @Cut4 pic.twitter.com/XVKBBnhXfA
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) August 21, 2020

More on coronavirus outbreaks 08 22 2020

Despite frequent warnings from health officials that big gatherings can spread Covid-19, large groups continue to congregate across the US, leading to outbreaks https://t.co/7xBuHLO6vX
— CNN (@CNN) August 23, 2020

65 people attended a wedding in Maine on August 7.

53 people have now tested positive for COVID-19, and one person is now dead who did not attend but caught it from a guest.

A reminder that your refusal to not be an asshole impacts everyone around you. https://t.co/2dO4ECsWPc
— Alex Goldstein (@alexjgoldstein) August 22, 2020

WEDDING OUTBREAK in Maine: 53 infections now linked with a single wedding reception.

📌of 65 guests—30 infected!

📌13 secondary, 10 tertiary contacts.

📌23% infected under age 18. youngest 4 years old

📌one death in a secondary contact 🧵 #COVID19 https://t.co/65y1DTliwz
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) August 23, 2020

In the world's most depressingly predictable news, having 250,000+ people pack into a small town during a raging pandemic isn't a good idea. These selfish motorcyclists likely seeded dozens of fresh outbreaks across the US, which will lead to many deaths. https://t.co/jU19iWBIYX
— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) August 22, 2020

Trump spreads conspiracy theories

A good overview

For those who prefer visuals, here are just *some* of the wild and unfounded conspiracy theories peddled by the U.S. President pic.twitter.com/nBXkkKCyO8
— Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) August 22, 2020