Category Archives: masks

PSA: It’s Baa-ack

Posted on July 28, 2021 by tengrain

From the LATimes newsletter thingie (emboldening is theirs): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new recommendations that vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging. Scientists cited new information … Continue reading →

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Delta Is Raging Where You Are

Posted on July 16, 2021 by tengrain

We are in a world of trouble, the Delta variant of the Trump-Virus is surging and the merde is hitting the fan as Possum Hollar —as a matter of Fox News orthodoxy— still refuses to be vaccinated. In at least … Continue reading →

Posted in Distancing, masks, Pandemics, Vaccine, Wash Yo Hands Fools | 11 Comments

It’s Baaaa-ack

Posted on July 14, 2021 by tengrain

The Trump-Virus Just looking around here in Seattle, the bars and restaurants are shoulder-to-shoulder inside with the callous Yutes of Today trying to make a love connection, and even the outdoor dining is packed. So, it doesn’t surprise me that: … Continue reading →

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One Lump of Stupid, or Two?

Posted on July 1, 2021 by tengrain

He Seems Nice When bloody Bill Kristol can rightfully take the higher ground… Have they left no sense of decency? "A Washington state lawmaker critical of COVID-19 vaccine mandates wore a yellow Star of David at a speech over the … Continue reading →

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Virus PSA

Posted on June 30, 2021 by tengrain

Trump-Virus The WHO urges fully vaccinated people to keep wearing masks as the highly contagious Delta variant spreads. Los Angeles County health officials have reinstated a mask recommendation for indoor spaces. You should consider this advice. The WHO says that … Continue reading →

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News That Will Drive You To Drink

Posted on June 22, 2021 by tengrain

Happy Hour News This shouldn’t surprise anyone, but it did shock me: Nearly 900 Secret Service employees got COVID Nearly 900 Secret Service employees tested positive for COVID-19 between March 1, 2020 and March 9, 2021, according to government records … Continue reading →

Posted in Contact Tracing, Distancing, Lord Damp Nut, The Russian Usurper, masks, Pandemics, Shut Yo Mouth Fools, Wash Yo Hands Fools | 11 Comments

Texas, America’s Lab for Bad Policy

Posted on May 20, 2021 by tengrain

Governor Abbott is playing doctor again: Texas Gov. Abbott threatens to fine cities and local officials if they impose mask mandates Gov. Greg Abbott signs into law one of nation’s strictest abortion measures, banning procedure as early as six weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Choice, Crazeee States, Forced Birth, Hygiene Theater, masks, Pandemics, Texas, America's Lab for Bad Policy, War on Women | 20 Comments

CDC Submits Spec Script To SNL

Posted on May 17, 2021 by tengrain

As we all know late last week, the CDC surprised the country by announcing that fully-vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks anymore, you know, except in a few places, of which SNL rightly poked fun. We mention this only … Continue reading →

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Our Failed Political Press ™ , Part Infinity

Posted on May 16, 2021 by tengrain

I will answer this question, eventually: The new mask guidance relies on an honor system. Do we trust each other enough to make it work? https://t.co/FktcHGzDQE — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 15, 2021 These are the people that we … Continue reading →

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Nuanced Take on Removing Your Masks

Posted on May 14, 2021 by tengrain

Scissorheads – This thread is from the King County WA Public Health officer who is offering a nuanced interpretation of the CDC Guidelines. His specific examples are from here, of course, but I think much of what he says is … Continue reading →

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