Coronavirus News, Analysis, and Opinion:

The story keeps getting worse for Andrew Cuomo on Covid-19

4 Oregonians fully vaccinated against COVID test positive -- representing some of first such cases in nation

The news makes Oregon one of the first states in the nation to identify so-called “breakthrough cases” where people who were considered immune have now been sickened with mild cases of the disease. State epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger noted that the breakthrough cases weren’t “unexpected,” given that both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are thought to be close to 95% effective.

Roughly 40% of the USA’s coronavirus deaths could have been prevented, new study says

Cryptocurrency, Investing, Money, Economy, and Debt:

First North American Bitcoin ETF Approved by Canadian Securities Regulator

The Number That Blows Up The World, “Everything Bubble” Edition

Micheal Saylor on why you shouldn’t sell your Bitcoin for the next 100 years:

Politics:

Capitol Riot Led to Massive Injuries for Law Enforcement

The Capitol assault resulted in one of the worst days of injuries for law enforcement in the United States since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. At least 138 officers — 73 from the Capitol Police and 65 from the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington — were injured, the departments have said. They ranged from bruises and lacerations to more serious damage such as concussions, rib fractures, burns and even a mild heart attack.

New details about Trump-McCarthy shouting match show Trump refused to call off the rioters

Trump's comment set off what Republican lawmakers familiar with the call described as a shouting match between the two men. A furious McCarthy told the President the rioters were breaking into his office through the windows, and asked Trump, "Who the f--k do you think you are talking to?" according to a Republican lawmaker familiar with the call.

Ted Olson Backs Case for Trump Conviction at Impeachment Trial

This is not just Jan 6. Trump has been attempting for weeks to convince the American public—and duly elected and appointed election officials—that the election was a fraud and was stolen from him, in the face of irrefutable evidence and numerous judicial opinions to the contrary. This was a constant and fraudulent effort to undermine the integrity of American institutions and processes. It culminated, of course, in the violence and lawlessness on Jan. 6.

Trump Defense Turns Reality Upside Down To Cast Former President As Champion Of Peace

Trump defense draws false equivalences in sharply partisan rebuttal

Missouri’s Roy Blunt, a juror in the impeachment trial, calls Trump’s lawyers ‘our side’

Oh, this should be fun: Lin Wood to Represent Sidney Powell In Defamation Case

Recently Seen While Driving:

Yesterday, saw a woman driving a convertible. Windows up but top down. The air temperature was -6°F/-21°C, not counting windchill. A few days ago, saw a KAFKA vanity license plate.

Serendipity:

What Can You Use as an Egg Substitute?

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