JerryBaumchen

Hi folks, Here is one way to get them vax'd: Fans must show a CDC vaccination card, a photocopy of the card or a photo of the card on a mobile device. Portland Timbers and Thorns will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry at Providence Park - oregonlive.com Since futball is the most watched sport in the world, if all teams were to do this, things would change rather quickly. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Only in the GOP: Boebert, who's pushed to end the 20-year-long war . . . Boebert opposed increasing aid to Afghans who worked with the US military. GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert slams Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal but voted against visas for Afghan partners last month (msn.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi Westerly, Re: So if it's constitutional at the city level, I dont know why it would be any less constitutional at the federal level. That says it all as regards you. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, It is the cost of war. 2/3's of all deaths from the 6 Jun 44 invasion of France until Paris was liberated, were French citizens. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, The next line should read: It's been pushed back to the 32nd of Neverbember. Additionally: In an Economist/YouGov poll released Thursday, 23 percent of Republicans said it's likely that Trump will be reinstated as president before the end of 2021, and 72 percent of Republicans said they don't believe President Joe Biden was legitimately elected. Dan Rather and His Twitter Followers Mock Trump 'Reinstatement Day' Theory: Lindell Is 'New VP' (msn.com) As dumb as a pile of rocks. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Reminds me of a guy who chased windmills: Olsen’s reported presence on Lindell’s legal team shows how he isn’t done associating himself with doomed efforts to overturn the 2020 election results or to reinstall Trump. This Pro-Trump Lawyer Was a Rising ‘Stop the Steal’ Star. His Firm Erased Him (msn.com) Might as well go outside & piss into the wind. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, While I would love to see it happen, I doubt that the Biden Administration will take it on: Biden administration should open a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election through a "self-coup." Lincoln Project co-founder calls for criminal investigation into Trump's 'self-coup' (msn.com) I really cannot understand how he continues to be married to KellyAnne. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Dekker, And, there is this: The ZIP code, for example, won’t be included in a new $15 million state program to encourage holdouts to get their shots. ‘I’m not gonna get it’: A neighborhood refuses vaccines despite Covid's wreckage - POLITICO Looks like they are going to get their wish; if they don't want it, don't give it to them. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, Re: Thanks, Republicans. Well, they did elect Ted Cruz. Just sayin'. . . Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Looks like New York City has had their fill of Trump: ‘Irretrievably tarnished’: NYC lawyers shred Trump in defending move to cancel Bronx golf course contract (msn.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Another rat has left the ship: New Jersey woman on Monday became the first person associated with the "Three Percenters" militia to agree to plead guilty to a charge related to the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol First person linked to 'Three Percenters' to plead guilty in U.S. Capitol riot (msn.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Reading this one stopped me in my tracks: Texas governor asks out-of-state medical workers to come help as COVID overwhelms state’s hospitals - oregonlive.com Quite possibly the most anti-mask governor in the nation now wants help. I feel for anyone living in Texas. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, And to follow on that: Experts might have been wrong about the moon all this time, but probably not the way you think - oregonlive.com You mean it really is made of green cheese? Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, IMO with the exception of 'Bosch,' all good shows. Jerry Baumchen PS) The best two shows I have seen recently ( although not police shows ) are The Trial of the Chicago Seven & Dr. Death; both based upon true events.

Hi folks, I did not expect this so soon: NY Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment findings - oregonlive.com However, I did expect it, Jerry Baumchen

Hi Seth, Re: a long time police procedural watcher (Law and Order NYPD Blue etc) As I am; in case you had not noticed. Law & Order, the original, is my all-time favorite tv show. I do not think any character in any show was better cast than Jerry Orbach as Lenny Briscoe. Jerry Baumchen

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Hi Seth, Got hooked on that show, didn't you? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Re: I've always said that one issue with COVID is the lack of consistent and quality info and guidance from the government and other "so called" experts. We are in new territory; we have not had a pandemic in over 100 yrs. What is known is changing every day. This is true for all science. Do what you can for yourself & your family and hope for the best. I hate masks, but I wear them; less now than last month. Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, Re: She gets her medical information from medical journals, not from Facebook or YouTube, OK, that's it; you need to get rid of that woman. I mean, we NEED mumbo-jumbo from the internet. Well, as an alternate, there is the National Enquirer. You just wait, come the 13th of August, when Trump is back in the White House, he is going to take care of you type of people. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Not looking so good for Rudy: "This will end badly for Rudy." Trump, Allies Abandon Giuliani As He Struggles With Legal Fees (businessinsider.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Do you believe him? Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Prof. Kallend, you were saying . . . Jerry Baumchen

Hi murps, And to follow-up on that: Funeral for Florida man killed by COVID turns into vaccination event - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen

Hi Keith, Re: I'm opposed to the death penalty. As am I. It is barbaric & it has killed too many innocent people. Plus, I consider life w/o parole as a worse punishment. Re: We'll have to disagree on mandatory sentencing. We've had Measure 15, a mandatory sentencing law, here in Oregon for quite a few years. IMO it is not the answer and there are a couple of attempts at this time to get rid of it. Also, it results in crowded prisons. Re: There are some seriously evil people in the world. They cannot be rehabilitated. I agree; we should focus on those than can be rehabilitated. One of my high school classmates did around 10 yrs for a crime. It taught him a lesson; he was determined never to go back inside ever again. Oddly, he is a very likable guy with a great personality. IMO a mandatory sentence takes away the discretion of the judge(s). So why have them? I am a believer that the purpose of a judge is to judge => let them decide on the sentence(s). And, I am OK with the judge considering the type of weapon used when sentencing a criminal. Jerry Baumchen