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THANKS BUT NO THANKS
Council Member Rivera’s decision to reverse her campaign pledges and support De Blasio’s Tech Hub scam is one of the most egregious betrayals in NYC history. Recently Rivera’s office sent a boilerplate thank you letter to constituent Lucille, who was … Continue reading
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JIM JORDAN BITES ANKLE
When he’s not covering up sexual abuse or being complicit in treasonous insurrection, Rep. Jordan is snarling and yapping at anyone who wants to protect the public interest. Today it was Dr. Fauci. And Rep. Waters had the perfect response … Continue reading
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ICONIC, EMBLEMATIC, INDISPENSABLE–
and lots of fun: the silent film comedies of Reginald Denny. Kino Video has just re-issued three stellar entries. And Denny’s granddaughter, Kimberly Pucci, has written a biography: Prince of Drones: The Reginald Denny Story. Denny’s career extended way into … Continue reading
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NOT ENOUGH PUSHBACK AGAINST BOEHNER
Yes, I’ve read rebuttals to his absurd finger-pointing indulgences concerning Donald Trump and the infiltration of the GOP by apocalyptic lunacy. But let’s not forget his jaw-dropping false equivalence equating the Tea Party with the Squad. Is he kidding?
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THEY WANT TO TEAR DOWN THE SITE OF MY THEATRICAL DEBUT
I mean, this time the landlords and developers have gone too far! But seriously– the former 13th Street Theater, built as a private house nearly two centuries old, is almost the last nineteenth-century hold out remaining on 13th between Fifth … Continue reading
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NEW PARADIGM NEEDED?
My reaction to the news that Kevin McKenzie is stepping down as ABT director– and to the short list of reputed candidates — Why has it become unwritten law that only a former principal dancer can direct a ballet company? … Continue reading
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AN IDIOT REPORTER
was actually conveying to Jen Psaki today Gov. Kemp’s claims about the new voting restrictions in Georgia as if they were matters of fact.
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LARA TRUMP. BECAUSE OF COURSE.
I guess Lara needs something to while away the time before she’s arrested for treasonous incitement in the Trump family’s attempted coup. And where else to go but Fox “News” where treasonous incitement is coin of the realm?
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JUSTICE
Cousin Andrea and her family hosted the second Seder-by-Zoom Saturday night, and we all hope it be the last time we must Zoom Passover. She demonstrated her awareness of what deliverance means by including text from the Earth Justice Hagaddah. … Continue reading
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FASCIST GROUPIE LAURA INGRAHAM
Her melting looks as Trump evacuated treasonous garbage on her show demonstrate the secret to Fox “News” hosts’ “success”: they simply do not care how ludicrous or grotesque their on-air behavior is.
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