Misleading Cillizza post

Chris Cillizza has a post on the 2024 election but the picture was of Trump instead of the incumbent, Joe Biden. All of this 2024 coverage is premature but the media does it because they had better ratings with Trump and are trying to get them back.

I agree that it will be close but Cillizza fails to note that Democrats have won the popular vote in 7 of the last 8 presidential elections. https://t.co/WwDM2QGbTi
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) February 22, 2022

Remember, Democrats won the popular vote in 7 of the last 8 elections.
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) February 23, 2022

Covers: Will You Love Me Tomorrow

“Will You Love Me Tomorrow” was co-written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was a 1960 hit for the Shirelles and was also released by King in 1971.

Ishmael Reed

I haven’t read all of Ishmael Reed‘s books but Mumbo Jumbo is my favorite and I strongly recommend it. I also suggest Yellow Back Radio Broke-Down. I have seen him in person at a bookstore in Washington in the 1990s.

fascinating profile with ishmael reed.

I Ain’t Been Mean Enough https://t.co/vjBrIwP2QI
— darryl robertson (@dvrobertson88) February 20, 2022

Ishmael Reed, one of a kind: "I must write in a variety of genres, because if you stick to one, it’s easier for them to shut you down." Re-upping his interview with @KeishaBlain. Still good. ]https://t.co/Okljq8K31N
— Geraldo Cadava (@gerry_cadava) February 18, 2022

Happy birthday to Ishmael Reed who once published a book with only negative blurbs pic.twitter.com/Sfwl7LIS2U
— Julian Lucas (@jcljules) February 22, 2022

“The university was like a trade school for me.” —Ishmael Reed https://t.co/0hEchNcKX7
— The Paris Review (@parisreview) February 16, 2022

Good Twitter thread and article on payment for films scores

Streaming has hurt the people who write scores for films. This article is very enlightening about how the process of film score composition works.

PUNCHING THE AIR THAT THIS ARTICLE WAS FINALLY WRITTEN!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/pxfi4ZYzrV
— James Allen (@jallencomposer) February 21, 2022

The GOP and Fox are pro-Russia

Terrible. I blame Putin’s stooge Trump for getting them to change to this position.

Trump’s new comments are disgraceful. He’s on Russia’s side, not ours. Let’s see if any Republicans stand up for our country. I doubt that many will. They’re too afraid of Trump and their Trump cult voter base.

Putin is not looking to go be a peacekeeper. And this isn’t the southern border. https://t.co/C03WmBs7JV
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) February 22, 2022

Putin's success in America on display https://t.co/qGUi82rV3H
— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) February 22, 2022

I suggest every American who wants to know what’s *actually* going on in Russia and Ukraine, read this transcript of Putin’s address. As I’ve said for month— NATO (under direction from the United States) is violating previous agreements and expanding eastward. WE are at fault. https://t.co/NDmou8I36H
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) February 22, 2022

In the aftermath of the Trump presidency, polls show more Republicans have a favorable view of Vladimir Putin than of their own President of the United States.
— Susan Glasser (@sbg1) February 22, 2022

This is perfect example of successful Putin efforts to destabilize @GOP & America as unified force for democracy. Press Sec for potential presidential candidate delivering Putin talking points. Collapse of @GOP as pro-democracy force is historic win for Putin & other dictators. https://t.co/14vJ2TUtlm
— stuart stevens (@stuartpstevens) February 22, 2022

Putin's approval rating with Republicans on 2015 was 12% before Trump came along.

By mid-2017 it shot up to over 30%.

Source: Gallup
— Grant Stern is boosted! (@grantstern) February 22, 2022

JD Vance: “I don’t really care what happens to Ukraine.”
A Republican Ohio Senate candidate rooting for Russia.
— Duty To Warn 🔉 (@duty2warn) February 22, 2022

Dude once spent July 4th in Russia along with other Republican elected officials. Comrade doing his part. https://t.co/0EMXseLXw8
— Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) February 22, 2022

Official Republican statement: All-In for Russia. https://t.co/vZoEp8I8iM
— David Rothschild (@DavMicRot) February 22, 2022

The current GOP who likes to call themselves “Patriots” approve of Communist Putin more than Democratic Biden.

That says it all.#ONEV1 #FreshVoicesRise https://t.co/1uhCCSphh6
— ᗷridget PASS VOTING RIGHTS NOW (@bridget123goooo) February 17, 2022

Gosh, imagine how terrified Putin must have been when Trump was elected https://t.co/cnbz57DZ6J
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) February 22, 2022

You should say “ Why do Republican American politicians…” Democrats support the US.
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) February 22, 2022

Republicans are loyal…to Putin.
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) February 22, 2022

Upcoming Supreme Court cases

In case you've lost track of the Scotus culture war cases, a partial list…

This term:
– abortion
– guns
– climate change
– religious-school tuition
– remain-in-Mexico
– praying football coach (prob this term)

Next term:
– affirmative action
– gay-wedding objections
— Greg Stohr (@GregStohr) February 22, 2022

The US Supreme Court’s 2022 docket is set to be historic. #BULawProf @ProfLMcClain, @JPYgold, Jacobs, and @nhuberfeld1 break down the four major case areas SCOTUS is expected to rule on, and their potential implications. https://t.co/Mlcz8kvTpR
— Boston University School of Law (@BU_Law) February 21, 2022

There are no good reasons for the Court to take this case. The Supreme Court is on the ballot for Democrats in November; pulling out a stronger majority in the Senate is critical to civil rights in multiple fronts. https://t.co/PhmgmgCKFN
— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) February 22, 2022

The Supreme Court’s decision to hear a redistricting case from Alabama next term puts the #VotingRightsAct — and redistricting protections for communities of color — at risk for a wholesale rollback. https://t.co/fcxruCAWhx
— Brennan Center (@BrennanCenter) February 17, 2022

“The Supreme Court should absolutely side with the majority of Americans and reject this dangerous agenda,” Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action, says as the Supreme Court takes on its biggest guns case in more than a decade. https://t.co/FYXVf5UWHM
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) November 9, 2021

Covers: Ubangi Stomp

“Ubangi Stomp” was originally recorded by Warren Smith in 1956. Artists as varied as John Prine and Alice Cooper have covered it.

Youngkin is already losing popularity

He didn’t run as a MAGA extremist but Virginia is finding out that is what he is.

New Youngkin poll: More Virginians disapprove of new governor than approve – The Washington Post https://t.co/h1DHkUo21d
— Greg Schneider (@SchneiderG) February 21, 2022

This Virginia poll is disastrous for all the hot takes on Glenn Youngkin and CRT…

Youngkin approval: 41%
Youngkin disapproval: 43%

Teach how racism impacts society:
Support: 63%
Oppose: 33%

Ban on Critical Race Theory:
Oppose: 57%
Support: 35% https://t.co/HRjsrtSs7o
— Sawyer Hackett (@SawyerHackett) February 21, 2022

Good morning. We have some history being made today.

Glenn Youngkin is the first Virginia Governor to ever poll with a majority disapproval rating anytime in his first year in office. He did it in just over a month!

Pass it on so we all recognize his historic accomplishment.
— L. Louise Lucas (@SenLouiseLucas) February 21, 2022

Glenn Youngkin Goes Full MAGA | Washington Monthly https://t.co/7NsF1X9rCn
— Larry Sabato (@LarrySabato) February 19, 2022

The two sides of Youngkin: Virginia’s new governor calls for unity but keeps stoking volatile issues
https://t.co/2xr8qdWIkQ
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 13, 2022

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin distanced himself Monday from a tweet mocking a teenager that went out Saturday on his campaign account, calling it “unauthorized,” but the teen has said he has not had an apology from the governor or his staff. https://t.co/5lnzqeUU3C
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 7, 2022

Sam Peckinpah

Today is director Sam Peckinpah’s birthday. The quote from him says he like Junior Bonner and I do too. It’s not nearly as violent as many of his films. The picture is from Bring Me the Head of Alfred Garcia which is a wild incoherent film.

The Wild Bunch is the obvious place to start with Peckinpah. I also recommend Major Dundee which has been given great treatments on Blu-ray.

Peckinpah on which films he liked: pic.twitter.com/tVK27aO6GC
— Paul Duane 🍥 (@paulduanefilm) February 21, 2022

BOTD Sam Peckinpah! New Hollywood poet-laureate of the revisionist western; key run of 8 films 1969-75
More
-From us, on The Wild Bunch: https://t.co/rpS9Y8GSSr
–@tbmeek3: https://t.co/EOQQKmyG7T
–@redroomrantings: https://t.co/EsKF2ROwpy
–@martynconterio: https://t.co/SOdiqE4sAH
— MidCenturyCinema (@MidCenturyCinem) February 21, 2022

BTD – Sam Peckinpah – JUNIOR BONNER – 1972 – Italian release poster – Art by Renato Casaro pic.twitter.com/bFixQZC92U
— Hill Illustration (@charliehillart6) February 21, 2022

Film: Ebola Syndrome

Ebola Syndrome (1996) is one of the most outrageous films I have ever seen. The violence is over the top and the main character is truly a terrible guy. Still, it’s very funny. He has killed his restaurant bosses and ground them up for burgers. A customer asks him what was in the burger and he says “ass cheek”. He meant it. Vinegar Syndrome recently released it in a 4K/Blu-ray set. They did a great job. This film isn’t for everyone, that’s for sure.

What a relief being done translating Ebola Syndrome. Wasn't really a great headspace to be in.

Final swearing count:
Fuck 176
Sonovabitch 28
Motherfucker 19
Cock 17
Shit 17
Dick 16
Bitch 12
Mofo 12
Whore 8
Piss 6
Bastard 5
Arse 3
Dickhead 3
Prick 2
Frig 2
C-bomb 1
— Dylan Cheung (@Futurhythm) September 4, 2022