1/16/21-Review Masked Dancer, Lisa Montgomery receives death penalty, much more

Yes I am compiling a Blog about the great pandemic of 2020 and how my country stupidly shut down the economy.  We will have opinions, political and cultural highlights, my personal experience, social media details, even TV reviews since I watch so much TV while in my home jail.  We shall, as always, end with a smile.

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MAJOR POLITICAL EVENTS OF THE WEEK
(another update)

President Trump impeached for Second time!

Ten Republicans join in.  List and pic below.

1. Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington

On Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., came out in favor of impeaching President Trump. (House Television via AP, File)

2. Rep. John Katko of New York

State level Republican parties are blasting GOP members such as Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., for voting in favor of impeaching President Trump on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Chip Somodevilla / AP Photo)

3. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington

On Tuesday, Jan. 12 Herrera Beutler came out in favor of impeaching President Trump over unrest at the Capitol. (House Television via AP)

4. Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois

In this image from video, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., speaks as the House debates the objection to confirm the Electoral College vote from Pennsylvania, at the U.S. Capitol early Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (House Television via AP)

5. Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan

Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., voted to impeach the President after accusing him of encouraging supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol. (Evan Vucci/ AP Photo)

6. Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming

A petition among conservative lawmakers, which is calling for Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wy., to resign from her position as conference chair of the Republican Party, is reportedly circulating after she announced her support for impeachment efforts. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

7. Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan

Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Mich., announced he would vote to impeach President Trump for allegedly “inciting an insurrection” at the U.S. Capitol. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

8. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio

Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, broke with his party Wednesday, voting to impeach President Trump over last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol Building. (Greg Nash / Pool via AP]

9. Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina

Rep. Tom Rice, R-S.C., was one of only 10 House Republican on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 to join with Democrats in voting to impeach President Trump, a stunning reversal from his position just days earlier. (House Television via AP)

10. Rep. David Valadao of California

Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., was the lone Republican from California who voted with the majority and aligned with Democrats to vote for the impeachment President Trump. (Rich Pedroncelli 

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Let their awful names go down in the trash bin of history.  They are traitors and should never receive another Republican vote.

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MAJOR CULTURE EVENTS OF THE WEEK
(one more update)
Lisa Montgomery put to death

I was very surprised when I learned that Lisa Montgomery was put to death last week.

Not that she didn't deserve it.  She killed a pregnant woman and ripped her unborn baby from her womb.  

I have an oddly interesting part in this story.  For I am a devoted true crime bluff and at the time this crime occurred I was following the story and posting to my Blog about it every day.  Below are the links to a few of my posts about this tale.

After a while a bunch or people became interested in this story and my Blog became the place to be as it all went on.  Further, Lisa's husband and daughters became interested in my Blog posts and I often spoke to them online about it all.

I am shocked about it all and hope that Lisa's daughters emerge from this mostly unscathed. 

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Lisa Montgomery-Killed a Mother-to-Be and Stole Her Baby from Her Womb

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She met her prey at a meeting for dog breed aficionados.  Bobbie Jo Stinnet was 8 months pregnant.  She was strangled and her baby was taken from her womb.

Because for sure this most unusual crime, replete with twists, turns, curves and bends involving dog shows, internet chat boards, strange cousins, dead dogs, and fake pregnancies, will be the true crime trial of the decade.

http://patfish.blogspot.com/2004/12/tragic-death-of-bobbie-jo-stinnett.html

http://patfish.blogspot.com/2004/12/bobbie-jo-stinnett-comments.html

http://patfish.blogspot.com/2005/01/comments-wealth-of-new-info-on-lisa.htm

http://patfish.blogspot.com/2007/10/true-crime-that-mcdonalds-atrocity.html

http://patfish.blogspot.com/2007/10/true-crime-why-did-these-cops-kill-pet.htm

http://patfish.blogspot.com/2007/10/true-crime-he-died-during-sexual.html

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OVER THE INTERNET
(social media explains so much)

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REVIEWS TV SHOWS
(since I watch so much TV, not for my descendants)

The Masked Dancer

Weds. at 8pm on Fox

I have already done a review on this show's sister series-"The Masked Singer", a show with a concept that I find enjoyable.

Both shows have the contenders dressing up in costume, to include masks, of course, to protect their disguise.  As each contender does their act, clues are provided to their identity.  Four judges are assigned the job of guessing said identity and this keeps my attention as I also wonder who is under the mask.

The difference between the masked singer and the masked dancer is most of the time I have never heard of the masked singer.  Because in order to sing one must have a reasonably good singing voice.  Dancing is another thing.  Once can learn to dance, most of the time, and I find the dancers have been people I have heard of.

So far this year as of this writing the three dancers revealed have all been known to me.  There was Iced Tea of Law and Order-SVU, Bill Nye the science guy, and Elizabeth Smart who was once abducted by a hippie nut and his wife.

Many times the singers are not so known to me and the clues thus mean pretty much nothing.  The singer might be part of the chorus of a singing group or a football second stringer.  The four judges know some of these contenders well but a lot of the joy is taken away by not knowing these singers even after they are revealed.

And so far the contenders I have seen are pretty good dancers.

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THE FLY ON THE WALL

Yes I am a fly and yes I also Blog.  I tend to wander around among the politicians and hear their conversation.  Because I am a fly beneficial to humanity, I share that which I hear. Bear in mind my spelling.  I am, after all, only a fly.

Setting it Straight As Regards the Chinese

It was merely a coincidence that I ended up at this meeting between two men in a room in the big white house but I learned quite a bit about the Chinese humans that seem to worry so many of yon readers.

One guy was obviously a member of the human president Trump's administration.  The other I think came from what the humans call the Deep Swamp.

But then I'm only a fly and I guess.

"Stop your damn fussing about the Chinese," the guy named Joe said to the other guy named Hal.  "The Chinese are not a problem now and won't be a problem in the future."

"Aw, come on Joe.  The Chinese are gaining more control in this country and it's got a lot of people worried.  They control our media and frankly they control a lot of our politicians.  It's why I want to discuss it with you, alone, man-to-man."  With this Hal leaned back, folded his arms in front of him (something I find humans do when serious about making a point) and looked up to the ceiling.

"Hal," Joe said, himself leaning forward and getting a small sandwich thank goodness that I may get a crumb or two for the bother of my listening and forwarding to interested humans.  "The Chinese are a whole different kind of people than Americans.  You know that, I know that."

Hal took his eyes off the ceiling and unfolded his belligerent arms.

"How, Joe?  They are taking over the world and you tell me they are cowardly and calm.  Americans are getting increasingly concerned about these Chinese.  They don't even believe in God, Joe!"

"Why do you say that, Hal?  They are mostly peaceful, put out a nightly meal for Buddha, they work hard and do not fight."

Hal leaned forward to better get close to Joe's ear.

"The Chinese, Joe, do not believe in a God.  They worship smart human beings like Confucius, yes, even President Xi.  They don't go to church, they don't celebrate Christmas or any religious holidays.  None of this would much matter, Joe, except they are trying to create an America modeled after them.  It will never work, Joe.  We need to get them the hell out of this country and their current places of power here."

The two guys went on with more discussion as I scrambled for more crumbs.  The words swirled around my fly ears as Hal defended the wonderful Chinese and Hal kept repeating how wonderful they are not.  Suddenly Hal got a phone call and jumped up to leave.

"Hal, the Chinese are smart, they do what they are told by their leaders without question.  We need them to infiltrate our culture and if you think you are going to stop it....just watch and see what happens. Americans have gotten too darn big for their britches."

With that both guys left the room and frankly I'm not at all sure what the conclusion was except there seems to be some effort to make Americans more like the Chinese.  

I do know that the Chinese have better food and fortune cookies make wonderful crumbs.

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TIME FOR A SMILE

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