(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . President Joe Biden---Day 1415---Fourth Year---Day 310---Evening Shade---Saturday [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.'] Date: 2024-12-07 YOU WILL FIND in the DIARIES a LOT of POLITICS THE PERSON who MAKES the FIRST COMMENT WILL GET TWO CRITTERS EVERY PERSON WHO COMMENTS WILL GET A CRITTER RULES IN THE DIARY WHEN YOU FIND SOMETHING in the DIARY that you LIKE YOU CAN REPOST IT AS COMMENT in the DIARY === (I've uploaded this to the dkos library. Search the keyword "stupid") === From Domestic Enemy Hat bsky.app/... I’m trying to imagine the bubble of amoral corporate douchery you have to live in to think that saying “we guard against unnecessary care” is better than just shutting the fuck up. Responding to Ken Klippenstein bsky.app/... United CEO Andrew Witty gave an address to the company today (leaked to me), telling employees "we guard against...unnecessary care" and that "There are very few people in the history of the U. S. healthcare industry who had a bigger positive effect on American healthcare than Brian [Thompson]." === From emptywheel. bsky.app/... I find it curious that the people opining about the glee with which many on social media responded to Brian Thompson's murder haven't put it in context with the glee with which many on social media, including the President-elect, responded to the attack on Paul Pelosi. === I'll take Tristan Snell's word for it. Tristan Snell bsky.app/... Why is [NYC Mayor] Eric Adams going all anti-immigrant? Because he has a deal with Trump — so Trump will pardon Adams and give him a role in the administration. This is an open secret among insiders in NYC politics. That’s why. === How right-wing media is like improv theater. theconversation.com/… Tuck this away to read for later, it actually explains a lot. If you’ve ever wondered how the right-wing media ecosystem operates and why it’s effective, try viewing it as a form of improvisational theater or improv. In the wake of the 2024 U.S. elections, everyday people and political pundits alike have been trying to make sense of the results and the related observation that many Americans seem to be experiencing very different realities. These realities are shaped by very different media ecosystems. Democrats tend to trust institutional media and network news more than Republicans. In contrast, Republicans have developed what they see as a more trustworthy and explicitly partisan alternative media ecosystem that has rapidly evolved and flourished in the internet era. Cultivating robust alternative media has been a political strategy of the right for decades. Given the interactive nature of social media and ongoing investments by the right in digital media, the right-wing media ecosystem has become a highly participatory space filled with influencers, political elites and audiences. === This is a good, live feed from the BBC on the most recent news from Syria. Damascus suburbs falling to rebels, US official says, as presidency denies Assad left. www.bbc.com/… === Nuggets of joy people. Nuggets of joy. And I found a good one. Dick Van Dyke, a venerated figure in the realm of entertainment, takes center stage in the newly released music video for Coldplay's song “All My Love,” showcasing a compelling blend of past and present. This project arrives just ahead of Van Dyke's 99th birthday, serving as a heartfelt homage to his illustrious career. The music video, co-directed by renowned filmmaker Spike Jonze and Mary Wigmore, is not merely a visual treat but an emotional journey through the actor's life and legacy. Van Dyke interacts warmly with Coldplay’s lead singer Chris Martin, engaging in both song and dance, reminiscent of his memorable performances from classics like “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” This collaboration highlights more than Van Dyke's enduring talent; it casts a light on his optimistic outlook towards life and aging, as he openly reflects on the inevitabilities of life with humor and grace. axs.tv/... Evening Shade Seekers! Happy National Illinois Day! Happy National Slime Day! Happy (?) Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Happy Skywarn Recognition Day! SKYWARN® Recognition Day acknowledges the contributions of public service volunteers who provide essential weather information as it's happening. Each year on the first Saturday in December, the day honors those volunteers who pay attention when the wind picks up, or the sky turns dark. Their efforts keep their communities safer by communicating warnings to the National Weather Service. AND, Happy National Cotton Candy Day! In 1897, Dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton invented machine-spun cotton candy. Their invention introduced cotton candy to a wider audience at the 1904 World’s Fair as Fairy Floss. Fairgoers loved it and bought over 68,000 boxes for 25¢ a box. tomorrow is National Brownie Day! [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/12/7/2290716/-President-Joe-Biden-Day-1415-Fourth-Year-Day-310-Evening-Shade-Saturday?pm_campaign=front_page&pm_source=trending&pm_medium=web Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/