Thu
May 2 2024
11:28 pm
By: michael kaplan
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Discussing:
- Execution failed!!! (3 replies)
- GOP Senator "deserves the obloquy" (2 replies)
- AI company going public says "existential risks to humanity" (2 replies)
- Michaela Barnett for Congress TN-02 (2 replies)
- Timing is everything (2 replies)
- Presidential protest? Deja vu? (3 replies)
- Republican midterm strategy 2026 (2 replies)
- Kerbela Development: Understanding the Appeal and What Happens Next (1 reply)
- 865 Neyland Entertainment District announcement (3 replies)
- Federal court rules Constitution doesn't guarantee clean water (2 replies)
- Trump Admin wants rid of DEI bike lanes (1 reply)
- New COVID-19 wave, vaccine available soon (2 replies)
TN Progressive
- View from the Overlook (Whitescreek Journal)
- Alcoa property taxes will probably not go up (BlountViews)
- Smith & Wesson not a good fit for Blount County (BlountViews)
- Pellissippi Parkway extension delayed again (BlountViews)
- Blount County early voting record turnout (BlountViews)
- WATCH THIS SPACE. (Left Wing Cracker)
- America As It Is Right Now (RoaneViews)
- A friend sent this: From Captain McElwee's Tall Tales of Roane County (RoaneViews)
- The Meidas Touch (RoaneViews)
- Massive Security Breach Analysis (RoaneViews)
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- My choices in the August election (Left Wing Cracker)
TN Politics
- After second botched execution this year, Dems call for legislative oversight, GOP for change (TN Lookout)
- Judge blocks federal prosecutors from refiling charges in Reflecting Pool case (TN Lookout)
- Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee governor defends Correction commissioner in failed executions (TN Lookout)
- Tennessee faces estimated $220M in extra SNAP costs under new federal rules (TN Lookout)
- US Senate leaves nation’s capital in advance of midterms with much still undone (TN Lookout)
- Lawyers for Tennessee woman in botched execution say she’s alive but in critical condition (TN Lookout)
Knox TN Today
- Volleyball hits the road, fall ball’s back and ‘Get Lit’ (Knox TN Today)
- Daily Connections: Friday-Sunday, October 2-4, 2026 (Knox TN Today)
- Corryton Possum Chase + Orchids Awards + (Knox TN Today)
- Food City Big Orange Pep Rally brings Vol spirit to Powell (Knox TN Today)
- Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: Old general stores that still feel like 1955 (Knox TN Today)
- Black Cats of Boo bring adoptable cats to Zoo Knoxville (Knox TN Today)
- Hiking with Harrington: Wildflowers and early fall color on Rabbit Creek Trail (Knox TN Today)
- Fountain City welcome sign moves closer to reality (Knox TN Today)
- Pink Pawty fundraiser at Wagbar Knox supports Humane Society, breast cancer patients (Knox TN Today)
- Perfect 100: Seven Knox County restaurants earn top health inspection scores in September (Knox TN Today)
- Oscar Butler joins Sheriff Gibson + Chuck Morris + Jenny Boyd + Claudia Mata Ruvalcaba ++ (Knox TN Today)
- De la Cruz Buzz (Knox TN Today)
Local TV News
- Senior QB Mason Eckerson shines as Clinton surpasses 2025 win total (WATE)
- Guardians located after girl found alone at Pinnacle Park apartment complex (WATE)
- Knoxville Weather: Rain and storm chances return Friday and this weekend (WATE)
- 'Everything was abnormal' Witness describes Christa Pike's failed execution (WATE)
- Operation Honor Guard marks 10 years of supporting East Tennessee veterans (WATE)
- 13 pounds of food tossed, flies found during Knoxville restaurant inspection (WATE)
News Sentinel
State News
- Top-ranked Baylor’s swarming defense creates headaches for opponents - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- McCallie sophomore receiver Levi Scott III plays bigger than his stature - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Vols share national lead in sacks after season’s first month - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Finding faith first: Finding God in silence - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
Wire Reports
- How AI is redefining Wall Street jobs — and boosting demand for this new 'hottest skill' by 1,721% - CNBC (Business)
- Trump is bringing big projects to red states. Republicans fear they’re too late. - politico.com (US News)
- OpenAI fires workers for 'mishandling sensitive information' - bbc.com (Business)
- Trump Puts on a Midterms Show for an Audience That’s Already Sold - The New York Times (US News)
- Christa Pike is in critical condition after failed execution in Tennessee, her lawyers say - NBC News (US News)
- Stock futures rise as oil prices fall sharply, investors await jobs report: Live updates - CNBC (Business)
- Unsealed documents detail Cornell investigation into alleged rape at fraternity house - The Washington Post (US News)
- Pentagon prepares for potential surge of naval forces in Middle East - The Washington Post (US News)
- Broadcom Starts Amassing $60 Billion to Fund Chips for Anthropic - Bloomberg.com (Business)
- Asia stocks mixed ahead of U.S. jobs data; Hong Kong shares drop 3% - Investing.com (Business)
- Global shares rise as bond selloff eases before US jobs - Reuters (Business)
- FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen - AP News (US News)
- Man who allegedly harassed Katie Miller indicted for cyberstalking in Massachusetts - CBS News (US News)
- Nike CEO Warns of New Layoffs Next Year Amid Changing Operating Model - wwd.com (Business)
- US presses Europe to release diesel reserves 'immediately' as Trump threatens export ban - France 24 (Business)
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Why are the protesters
Why are the protesters wearing masks? Not really a question.
surveillance
(in reply to bizgrrl)
camera drones fly around the camps documenting participants.
Masks
(in reply to bizgrrl)
I follow several epidemiologists and have heard them all say that this masking is a good development. What am I missing about this mask issue?
I agree with the
(in reply to fischbobber)
I agree with the epidemiologists. Do you think health issues is why the protesters are wearing masks ?
The masks have become part of
(in reply to bizgrrl)
The masks have become part of the protest 'uniform,' partly for health reasons when there are large crowds, partly in response to surveillance, and partly because gas has been used by counter-protesters. During the anti-Iraq war protests at West Town, police and army helicopters routinely flew over the crowd, photographing the protesters as a tool of intimidation. Big brother is watching y'all, right?
I also remember that, during the Vietnam war, protesters were handed masks as a precaution against police using gas.
BTW, local progressive citizens are welcome to join these peaceful and friendly protests. Tonight, young Jewish anti-war protesters held a sabbath service, wearing "Not in Our Name" shirts.
Thanks. Some of that is what
(in reply to michael kaplan)
Thanks.
Some of that is what I thought, other I didn't realize. I'm not sure it is believable that they wear masks for health reasons when masks are not worn anywhere else, but, heh, who knows.
Michael, please be careful out there. Don't want to see you on TV getting dragged away like we have seen happen to a few other responsible protesters.
Thanks for expounding.
(in reply to bizgrrl)
One of the problems with focusing on single issues is that issues can overlap. These days it's hard to keep up with everything. Good luck and may peace come to the Middle East.