The tears in the "La Marseillaise" scene are real as most of the extras in the film were French expatriates who’d fled Nazi occupation.
CASABLANCA (1942)
This #Braves-#Phillies game is awesome. Back-and-forth offensive battle with the biggest bats (Acuna, Freeman, Harper, Hoskins) shining. NL East is the most exciting division in baseball this year.
Despite its pieties about “values,” Major League Baseball has been all too ready to do business with the Castro dictatorship, writes @MaryAnastasiaOG https://www.wsj.com/articles/baseball-says-cuba-si-georgia-no-11618174108?reflink=desktopwebshare_twitter via @WSJOpinion
Teachers think per pupil education spending is about 50% of what it actually is
https://www.educationnext.org/2020-ednext-poll-interactive/
“Campbell’s research also indicates that these protests correlate with a 10 percent increase in murders in the areas that saw BLM protests. That means from 2014 to 2019, there were somewhere between 1,000 and 6,000 more homicides than would have been expected...” https://twitter.com/voxdotcom/status/1380593299560497153
A new study has found that areas with Black Lives Matter protests saw a 15-20% reduction in police officers’ use of lethal force — resulting in roughly 300 fewer police homicides.
https://www.vox.com/22360290/black-lives-matter-protest-crime-ferguson-effects-murder
New poll from Data for Progress and Vox finds that basically everyone — Democrat, Republican, young, old, white, black, brown — would feel safer with *more* police patrols in their neighborhoods. https://www.filesforprogress.org/datasets/2021/4/dfp-vox-police-reform.pdf
RBG: “Bad idea when [FDR] tried to pack the court… If anything would make the court appear partisan it'd be...one side saying, ‘When we’re in power we’re going to enlarge the number of judges so we'll have more ppl who will vote the way we want them to.’"
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1983: Sen. @JoeBiden calls FDR's attempt to pack the Supreme Court a "bonehead idea."
"It was a terrible, terrible mistake to make, and it put in question there for an entire decade the independence of THE most significant body... in this country."
An interesting obituary of Prince Philip by one of the most interesting new political writers around, @CameronHilditch https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/04/farewell-to-prince-philip/
One of the great days in our nation’s history.
On this day in 1865, Robert E. Lee surrenders the Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox effectively ending the American Civil War.
Congrats to Nick, who is a good man, former @SuccessCharters educator, and helped get CT schools open much faster than most blue states. The Biden admin will be improved by his input.
NEW: Another member of @GovNedLamont’s administration is heading to DC. Stamford’s Nick Simmons will be a senior adviser to @SecCardona on school re-opening
Simmons played a big role in CT’s school COVID response, including remote learning initiatives
There is nothing to "study" about packing the Court that hasn't been studied for centuries. It would be a total affront to the separation of powers. Anyone who spent recent yrs complaining about "rule of law" & "norms" should be horrified by its prospect. https://thefederalist.com/2018/12/12/now-supreme-court-isnt-puppet-liberals-want-destroy/
Workers at the Amazon warehouse in Alabama reject unionization
Votes for union: 738
Votes against: 1,798
There were ~500 challenged ballots but the margin of victory is larger than that
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/04/09/amazon-union-vote-bessemer/
Some states with stricter rules are now seeing surges in COVID-19 cases, while many others that rushed to reopen are experiencing sizable drops. The numbers have experts scratching their heads. @SamBrockNBC has the details.
Read the article. CT’s only real positive comes for a rainy day fund built by a volatility cap that Republicans insisted on in 2017 over Malloy+progressive objections.
OTOH, CT gets bad marks for Dems’ 2019 refinancing of pensions at a ridic 6.9% interest rate, kicking the can.
“Connecticut received high marks from a nationally recognized fiscal think-tank for its huge reserves, its fiscal planning and the general transparency of its budget process.” –@CTMirror https://ctmirror.org/2021/04/08/ct-continues-to-get-high-marks-for-improved-fiscal-management/
“64% of Americans — including a majority of @MLB fans, @Delta Air Lines customers, and
@CocaCola consumers — told the researchers they are less likely to support companies and organizations that insert themselves into political issues and debates.” - SurveyMonkey/DW poll ...
Good Clubhouse w/ @nickgillespie @asymmetricinfo @Chris_arnade+@KlingBlog on The Debt. The issue can get overdramatized. Big deficits may not➡️hyperinflation, but crowding out & future tax increases⬇️growth, which compounds. If -1/2% growth rates, we're all 10% poorer in 20 yrs.
NEW: State level estimate of eligibility for financial help for uninsured people. In several states, half of uninsured people are eligible for significant ACA subsidies to get covered. https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/distribution-of-eligibility-for-aca-coverage-among-the-remaining-uninsured/?currentTimeframe=0&sortModel=%7B%22colId%22:%22Location%22,%22sort%22:%22asc%22%7D
Told him he wasn’t swinging fast enough. https://twitter.com/JustusCleveland/status/1379177475171844103
We are all Vijay Singh watching Bryson DeChambeau on the practice range.
Look at a map of where Covid-19 has hit hardest over the past year and (with some exceptions) the state lines don't really stand out https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-04-07/california-and-florida-different-covid-rules-similar-results
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said efforts to expand the court's bench could damage public faith in the institution, stating that Americans rely on "a trust that the court is guided by legal principle, not politics."
https://www.axios.com/supreme-court-pack-biden-breyer-trust-785f008a-cd6e-4b41-b6be-6f7ebf99cbaf.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=economy-business-supremecourt
Former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent comes out swinging against current MLB Commissioner Manfred for his disastrous caving to President Biden's pressure for MLB to place economic sanctions against the people of Georgia -- over a law he hadn't read. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rob-manfreds-all-star-error-11617726664
Georgia: Voter ID, 17 days of early voting.
Colorado: Voter ID, 15 days of early voting.
Atlanta is 51% Black.
Denver is 9.2% Black.
The @MLB is moving the #MLBAllStarGame out of ATL which has more day-of voting rights than CO?
The Wokes are at it again, folks.
Man In Critical Condition After Hearing Slightly Differing Viewpoint https://babylonbee.com/news/man-in-critical-condition-after-hearing-slightly-differing-viewpoint
Connecticut's margins haven't changed much but it's had quite an internal shift. Obama's old strength in the rural east reflected the traditional D coalition, but this has been mostly traded for suburban/wealthy white strength. It's not really visible but urbans moved right too.
College football & men’s and women’s college basketball all played full seasons without a single player or coach having a serious covid health condition. The coronabros all told you this was impossible. Well done, college sports.
Sad for #Gonzaga, which is a great school+a great team. In another year, w/o such a great opponent, they are perfect. But #Baylor was fantastic+fun, with an all-time backcourt. *W/out their COVID layoff, they may be undefeated*. Great season. Sad it's over. #NationalChampionship
It should not have been a surprise to Mark Few that #Baylor was gonna crash the offensive boards & play aggressive on defense! Can't win when you're -11 in o.rebounds+TOs! Still, #Gonzaga is the only team that could come back from 10 against this team. #NationalChampionship
A horrible disease that began in secrecy in communist China and will end in open and free USA. It should be a source of national pride--if we can stop dividing our country and take a step back for a moment. 🇺🇸
💉Vaccine Tracker Update-April 5
Time to 75% vaccination at current rate
🇺🇸USA 3 months
🇨🇱Chile 4 months
🇬🇧UK 5 months
🇨🇦Canada 10 months
🇧🇷Brazil 10 months
🇪🇺EU 1 yr
🇨🇳China 1.1 yrs
🌎World 1.8 yrs
🇷🇺Russia 1.9 yrs
🇿🇦S Africa >10 yrs
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/covid-vaccine-tracker-global-distribution/?sref=zQtH7y5q @business
More good news. Pfizer has the six month update. *Zero* hospitalizations among the vaccinated vs. 32 among the placebo group (n=46,307). Also real life data from South Africa, where B.1.351 is dominant: zero cases of COVID among the vaccinated vs. nine in the placebo (n=800).
But I was assured by @CTDems that our Grid was "Taken Back"
18.66 (CENTS/KWH) ALEC REPORT: CT 48th in energy affordability... https://bit.ly/3wwZqhU
No artificial hype is needed for this one - buckle up everybody:
https://www.three-man-weave.com/3mw/championship-preview-gonzaga-baylor-2021
It is hard to imagine a commissioner doing a worse job than Manfred if he tried.
-Capricious rule changes that don't improve game quality ✔️
-Ignoring low-hanging fruits that would quicken pace of play ✔️
-Politicizing America's pastime when next to 0 fans were demanding it ✔️
Rob Manfred made a controversial decision on Friday.
Three days later he has yet to defend it himself in any press interview or conference.
Speaks volumes as to why he isn’t up to the Commission’s job
Best mid-range performances (min. 20 attempts) in the tourney since 2010:
Can’t even describe what a great game that was. One of the best EVER. We are lucky fans. Congrats to #Gonzaga and #UCLA for near-perfect performances. Can’t wait until Monday night. #MarchMadness
This is one of the best college basketball games I’ve ever watched. Wow. #MarchMadness
#UCLA defying all expectations! The mid-range jumper is back. Madness! #MarchMadness
Counties that swung >5% in Either Direction, 2016-2020.
Charles Barkley speaking the truth
#UCLA defying all expectations! The mid-range jumper is back. Madness! #MarchMadness
@BarackObama @MLB
Today the @CTSenateDems deleted their tweet politicizing the death of a Capitol Hill Police Officer.
Don't worry, receipts.
Will their be an apology made? What were the consequences for the actions of who tweeted this out on an official account?
#CTPolitics @ctnewsjunkie https://twitter.com/BrehlGeorge/status/1378078322773667849
@CTSenateDems tie the death of a capitol police officer killed today to a fringe conspiracy group for political points. This is abhorrent and @senatorduff needs to apologize immediately.
Also, just reported the attacker belongs to the Nation of Islam
@capitolwatch @ctnewsjunkie https://twitter.com/CTSenateDems/status/1378051959522013184
As colleges shift toward test-optional admissions, essays will become more important.
This computational analysis of 60,000 applications to UC finds essay characteristics correlate even more closely with family income than SAT scores. (via @mitchellatedf) https://cepa.stanford.edu/content/essay-content-strongly-related-household-income-and-sat-scores-evidence-60000-undergraduate-applications
List of people that like the runner on 2nd in extra innings rule
After a year of government imposed shutdowns and mandates, there is still scant evidence that the states with all these restrictions saved any lives.
Holy crap! Shocking and hugeeee CBB news. Giant win for @TexasMBB. 🏀🤘
BREAKING: Texas is hiring Texas Tech coach Chris Beard, source told @Stadium.
Connecticut has the 3rd-highest(!) unemployment rate in the country, high outmigration, and high COVID mortality.
The muscles @CTDems are flexing are being used to crush the middle class in our state.
https://twitter.com/CTSenateDems/status/1377585009599594498 https://t.co/RAcdyfADrj
When CT voters elect Democrats by a 2:1 margin to take care of business, we take care of business:
Climate change, housing, vaccines: Dems flex muscle on key bills https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Climate-change-housing-vaccines-Dems-flex-16068227.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral via @ConnPost
According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), federal investments deliver only half the economic returns as private sector investments.
Moreover, a dollar of federal spending results in only $0.67 worth of actual investment.
Look at @CTDems Cohen celebrating CT moving one step closer to even higher gas taxes. I hope her voters are seeing this joy and excitement. https://twitter.com/SenatorCohenCT/status/1377335328659271684
One step closer to strengthening transportation infrastructure, modernizing private & public transit, improving air quality & health outcomes, developing greenway trails & creating jobs w/ economic development. Proud of the environment committee today! #TCI #EnvironmentalJustice https://twitter.com/NECEC/status/1377313439912185862
When your “emergency” powers last a year and a half, you effectively no longer have a functioning legislature or separation of powers https://twitter.com/GovNedLamont/status/1376973575631044611
I want to thank the members of the #CTGeneralAssembly for voting to ratify and extend the state of emergency. This step is critical to ensuring our vaccine and testing programs remain nimble and accessible to all of our residents, and we can continue to provide needed...
US passenger miles, 2019:
Road: 5,579,126
Rail: 60,517
Biden spending proposal:
Roads: $115bn
Rail: $165bn
I love #MarchMadness ‼️ How can you not ⁉️ 🏀
Timme!!! #Gonzaga #MarchMadness
Today we remember the wonderful Paul Henreid, who passed away on this day in 1992. We recommend following his daughter @MEHenreid to learn more about his life and legacy. Here he is as Victor Laszlo in the famous Marseillaise scene from Casablanca.
Repealing the SALT deduction cap would almost exclusively provide tax relief to the top 20 percent of taxpayers, the largest tax cut going to the top 1 percent: analysis https://taxfoundation.org/salt-deduction-salt-cap-repeal @GS_Watson
A very sad thread of stories from Jacqui. Another way of summarizing it is that *strict lockdown policies are destroying jobs mostly for poorer families--w/out saving lives*. The pattern of lockdowns=major job loss for the poor AND ≠ lives saved persists across 50 states.
The coronavirus thrust Connecticut in an economic tailspin 1 year ago. Today, the CT Mirror maps the damage that has fallen primarily on low-wage workers & examines what is being done to restart the economy.
This is the story of the state’s uneven recovery — so far.🧵
I calculated each state's ratio of [confirmed COVID death count : CDC excess death projection].
Turns out that Florida is exactly in the middle.
There is no proof of a conspiracy to hide deaths.
SOURCES:
Deaths: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1109011/coronavirus-covid19-death-rates-us-by-state/
Excess Deaths: https://public.tableau.com/profile/dataviz8737#!/vizhome/COVID_excess_mort_withcauses_03172021/NumberOfExcessDeaths
One year ago today @bobforgovernor and I picked up 100,000 surgical masks to distribute to first responders and nursing homes. This led to a 1.7 million mask effort. @amystef
Sports ratings collapsed. I resist monocausal explanations b/c such an unusual year but 11 pct say they watch more sports b/c of political messages; 35 pct say they watch less. Sport (like awards shows) used to be a break from the news. Now it isn't.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nearly-half-of-americans-changed-sports-viewing-habits-because-of-social-justice-192601834.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr
Pretty funny that #Houston is a highly legit #FinalFour team with an offense based primarilyyy on offensive rebounding—and they’re only an average height team to boot! via @kenpomeroy
Hello Stamford-
JD Ospina, running for CT house. Check him out.
CT is among the highest taxed state in the country, our residents should have a good idea as to why despite all the taxes that we are paying, we are still in constant debt as a state.
http://jdforct.com/
From 70% to 47% in 20 years. https://twitter.com/bpmehlman/status/1376543368000512004
Imagine no religion... fewer than half of U.S, adults belong to a church, synagogue or mosque. (Gallup)
🙏 Thank you basketball gods. #1 2P% defense vs. #1 2P% offense...of all time. https://twitter.com/kenpomeroy/status/1373402067604180994
I'm feeling a strong urge to see USC/Gonzaga
The U.S. also has a lower percentage of low-income people than almost any European country, despite having greater inequality.
This list is perfection...agree with it entirely.
(The person who tweeted this deleted it)
Darker states = more pro-science & pro-child, standing up to anti-science, anti-education special interests https://twitter.com/allahpundit/status/1375905639952740353
clear red state/blue state distinction on rate of kids getting in-person school instruction https://cai.burbio.com/school-opening-tracker
This video of Shaq in the NCAA Tournament is amazing and hilarious
Opinion: CT’s cities and the credibility problem of state Democrats https://trib.al/j5O5Zlh
“Oregon’s 22 yrs of assisted suicide data show that people w/ non-terminal disabilities receive lethal prescriptions & that pain is not a top-5 reason...10 years after the practice became legal in OR, the suicide rate was 41% higher than the nat’l avrg” https://www.ctpost.com/opinion/article/Opinion-CT-s-aid-in-dying-bill-has-foundation-16046170.php?utm_campaign=CMS+Sharing+Tools+%28Premium%29&fbclid=IwAR0O-4rLZi-o7MjF9eJyuy4AChzCC906-di8XedcF5pkjeICDZ_lm5vXPU8
NEW: The post-Trump GOP cares most about issues in 7 key categories — with most prioritizing economic issues like job creation and limited government, a new survey by Trump's 2020 pollster finds. https://www.axios.com/republican-issues-trump-2022-midterm-3004aecf-d8fe-4452-b976-7c18e40b3b23.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=politics-gopissuegroups
For ages, gullible American haven’t had an all-knowing former British prince to lift the veil of disinformation over our virginal eyes. Those days are over. How did we ever know anything in America before Prince Harry?!
Prince Harry has taken up a second job in two days, this time as a commissioner for the Aspen Institute, examining the state of American misinformation and disinformation. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-adds-to-new-roles-by-tackling-misinformation-in-us-nxdmjzrk9?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1616606911
Despite the outrage, @AndrewYang is right.
The best way to stop these crimes, no matter what motivated them, is to bolster police forces and prosecute offenders to the fullest extent of the law.
By @CharlesFLehman
https://www.newsweek.com/andrew-yang-right-about-how-fight-anti-asian-hate-crime-opinion-1577918
Support for doubling the minimum wage to $15/hour also falls apart when voters are presented with the arguments.
All 3 opposition messages prevailed. Giving states more flexibility and highlighting job losses worked best. A Covid recovery message narrowly won.
The Grumpy Economist: Defining inequality so it can't be fixed. Gramm and Early in WSJ https://johnhcochrane.blogspot.com/2021/03/defining-inequality-so-it-cant-be-fixed.html?spref=tw
Who has the fairest Twitter feed of them all?!
Reminder: D.C. exists specifically not to be a state. https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/03/concerning-d-c-statehood-the-founders-have-already-spoken/
I have a bone to pick with CBS/Turner. Their broadcasters have used my data (or something *very* similar) dozens of times in their tourney coverage so far. That's awesome! But they never credit the source of their data. ESPN is pretty good about this so it's not hard to do. (1/4)
New CBO report on the economic impact of enacting big tax increases to pay for big spending: https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57021?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzEmail&utm_content=812526&utm_campaign=Express_2021-03-22_14:30:00&utm_medium=FeedBlitzEmail&utm_content=812526&utm_campaign=Express_2021-03-22_14:30:00
Connecticut has the second largest tax burden in the United States, according to a new report by the Washington D.C.-based Tax Foundation, which measured the economic impact of taxes on residents in each state as a percentage of their income. @CTDems
https://yankeeinstitute.org/2021/03/22/tax-foundation-connecticut-has-second-largest-tax-burden-in-the-country/
CT has the second highest tax burden in the country, according to a new report from @TaxFoundation #ctpolitics
https://bit.ly/3sdbNga
They only become “difficult choices” when his party has to deal with them https://twitter.com/CTMirrorPaz/status/1374092342274187264
Ever so carefully, @ChrisMurphyCT wades into southern border controversy. "I think there’s no good choice. It’s just a series of difficult choices.” https://ctmirror.org/2021/03/22/sen-chris-murphy-steps-carefully-as-border-politics-ripple-north/
“Photos from inside a temporary Customs and Border Protection migrant shelter in Texas offer a sobering glimpse into the overcrowded conditions faced by hundreds of children in US custody”
https://nypost.com/2021/03/22/take-a-sobering-look-inside-cbp-tent-city-in-texas/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=pasteboard_app
Sister Jeanology Meets Bracketology - YouTube. 🏀🏀 Meanwhile, back on the court... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b_Wb_6Ib78
Down goes, Illinois! The magic is back for Sister Jean, Porter Moser, and Cam Krutwig. Loyola so well coached & great D. HORRIBLE job by the selection cmte making an AP top 20 team & @kenpomeroy top 10 team an 8 seed. Turnovers have been this Illinois team’s Achilles all year.
Sister Jean dropping a scouting report during the teams prayer today is phenomenal stuff.
Connecticut has the most unionized government workforce in the country, according to report | Yankee Institute for Public Policy https://yankeeinstitute.org/2021/03/18/connecticut-has-the-most-unionized-public-sector-workforce-in-the-country-according-to-report/
I understand he’s made the #FinalFour but I can’t believe Shaka Smart is a good coach when his hyper-talented #Longhorns have more turnovers than field goals against a 14-seed and had failed to protect the ball and defensive rebound most of the season. Not good!
Very tough end to the season with an offense that totally went to sleep. However, the Huskies beat expectations all year. Hoping for good days ahead under Hurley.
Tough way to end the season. Thank you to all of UConn Nation for joining us for the ride!
#ThisIsUConn | #PullTheSled
Heckuva job, everybody. 👎
In the current moment of recognizing anti-Asian racism, here’s a thought:
Let’s have an open conversation about openly anti-Asian college admissions policies.
It’s the most rampant form of anti-Asian racism today. Why the silence?
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warned that the U.S. is suffering from the “least responsible” macroeconomic policy in the last 40 years, pointing the finger at both Democrats and Republicans https://trib.al/xgiyUeE
Let’s dance, baby! Stoked for the best sports day of the year. #MarchMadness
Sticking with two of my pre-season #FinalFour picks, incl. my nat’l champ pick, and adding #Illinois and #FSU.
#Gonzaga beats the Illini to cut down the nets for the first time.
"In the seven months since [reopening], Florida schools have avoided major outbreaks of Covid-19 and maintained case rates lower than those in the wider community." https://www.wsj.com/articles/florida-schools-reopened-without-becoming-covid-19-superspreaders-11615973402
Democrats Dominated 2020 Dark Money, $447M to $190M
https://infogram.com/1pj5kqyjlnkrqwa6zyg3g731pncmwge5gpj
Bolstering parental employment is key for long-lasting poverty reduction. https://ifstudies.org/blog/sorry-mr-president-paychecks-not-handouts-are-key-to-poverty-reduction
🚨 SISTER JEAN IS HEADING TO INDY!
The 101-year-old #MarchMadness legend will be cheering on the Ramblers in person!
The people of New Haven, where homicides and shootings increased by 80% last year, are suffering under their failed mayor and now he is trying to distract them from his failed leadership by vilifying others. They deserve better.
So, the Mayor of New Haven levels charges that towns are discriminating against people of color through zoning regs, and when asked repeatedly for evidence, he could not produce anything. Shame on him!
Overwhelming majority of parents (R, D, and Ind.) want schools open for in-person instruction.
Excellent brief distillation of why Europe is failing so badly on vaccines.
I know I repeat myself, but Europeans should be so, so much angrier about this than they are. https://twitter.com/johanknorberg/status/1371778021892497408
Why have I not been vaccinated yet? A short Q&A.
Here is US murders per year since 1960 with a 25% estimated increase in murders in 2020:
