January 1, 2022

A drunken Andy Cohen going off & ranting about Bill de Blasio whilst a drunken Anderson Cooper tries

to calm him down and play it straight



https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1477145676559519746

January 1, 2022

Rhode Island Lawmaker Who Sponsored Anti-CRT Bill Whines That Black Friend No Longer Likes Her

Rhode Island State Rep. Patricia Morgan bizarrely complained her Black friend is now “hostile and unpleasant” thanks to “racial identity politics” and critical race theory.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/patricia-morgan-rhode-island-lawmaker-who-sponsored-anti-crt-bill-whines-that-black-pal-no-longer-likes-her




Rhode Island State Rep. Patricia Morgan set Twitter ablaze Tuesday when she blasted out a bizarre post claiming she’d lost a Black friend due to a recent conservative obsession: critical race theory. In the tweet, the Republican lawmaker complained that her friend had become “hostile and unpleasant” towards her—simply because she’s a white woman. “Is that what teachers and our political leaders really want for our society? Divide us because of our skin color? #CRT,” Morgan wrote.

https://twitter.com/repmorgan/status/1475844670542467083
Morgan’s post was immediately flooded with responses, as thousands called out her tone deaf statement. ​​“Oof....the fact that you think this tweet is ok shows just how much you have to learn. It might be she was just too exhausted to be your teacher,” one Twitter user posted. “It’s not CRT...it’s you. Had you had access to CRT, maybe you wouldn't have alienated your friend.” “CRT is about learning actual history and why people have an advantage for having white skin,” another wrote. “None of my friends are asking me to hate myself. That's not the issue. They want me to be aware/learn & do what I can to help.”

https://twitter.com/ccradle/status/1475882538396704771
https://twitter.com/TheRealDesastr/status/1475896585183805440
In an interview with The Daily Beast, Morgan refused to name the pal, but said they used to be close until the friend stopped responding to her phone calls and messages. “I’m sad that she doesn’t feel like she’s my friend anymore,” Morgan said. “I know that she has become a real proponent of racial identity politics. And I’m pretty sure that’s the reason behind it. I’m sad that our country is going down that road. I think it’s bad for our country.”

In March, Morgan co-sponsored a bill in Rhode Island that would have banned the teaching of more than just critical race theory in public schools. The bill, RI H6070, failed to pass in June but was meant to prohibit the “teaching of divisive concepts” as well as mandate that “any contract, grant or training entered into by state or municipality include provisions prohibiting divisive concepts and prohibit making individual feel distress on account of their race or sex.”

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January 1, 2022

11 Foods to Eat for Good Luck in the New Year

Noodles for longevity, cornbread for gold, and fish for success.

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/new-years-eve-food-good-luck



Is there a better way to ring in the new year than eating? Maybe drinking, but that's not what we're discussing today. And while you could overload on chips and dip with champagne, why not eat foods that will supposedly bestow your life with prosperity in the new year? There are New Year's resolutions to be made and goals to achieve—we need all the luck we can get once 2022 rolls around. Luckily (pun intended), there is a sundry of foods that, when eaten on New Year’s Eve or New Year's Day, are said to call forth good fortune in the coming 12 months. Here are 11 foods to eat for good luck in the new year.



Pomegranates

Seeds are associated with fertility and life, so eating pomegranates may just be the key to a lively new year. In Greek culture, a pomegranate is placed outside the home and smashed on New Year’s Day. The more seeds that scatter during the initial smash, the luckier the year that lies ahead will be. In Turkish culture, pomegranate seeds are also celebrated for fertility, so if you’re attempting to start or grow a family, you might want to stock up.



Black-eyed peas

Black-eyed peas, simmered into a stew with ham hock and collard greens, is known as Hoppin’ John or Carolina Peas and Rice. It's a traditional meal in the South eaten on New Year’s Day. There are a couple of myths surrounding the luck associated with black eyed peas. Some say the shape of black-eyed peas—which are actually beans—represent coins and therefore encourage wealth. Others trace the humble black eyed pea back to Civil War era, where the beans are said to have prevented families from starvation. Whatever the reason, black-eyed peas continue to remain a traditional lucky food to have on January 1 throughout much of the South.



Leafy greens

Did you know that downing a kale salad is good for more than just your health? Leafy greens, like kale, spinach, and romaine lettuce, are symbolic of cold, hard cash. They’re the same color and crispness of a fresh dollar bill, which is why it’s considered lucky to eat leafy greens when seeking wealth in the new year. As the Southern saying goes, “peas for pennies, greens for dollars, and cornbread for gold.”

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