Top blogging for October

My top 10 blog posts for October contained a mix of old and new, and were fairly heavy on coronavirus news.

But, No. 1 was a "takedown" obituary. I noted that I'll miss James Randi somewhat, but that the only thing "amazing" about him in the last 10-15 years was founders' syndrome, and related issues, while noting the fanbois were glossing over many problematic issues from even before then.

No. 2? This was essentially my 2018 election post-mortem, talking about roseys vs sunflowers, and DSA Dems vs. Greens, on Twitter. Kind of ironic since I decided not to vote this year.

No. 3? An update from a previous post, noting that LeBron is (arguably) No. 1 with Michael Jordan playing 1A, after his first Lakers title, and a title with a third different team.

No. 4? My combo of COVID and politics, spoofing Trump with new lyrics for Blue Öyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper," now known as "Don't Fear the Virus."

No. 5? A roundup of coronavirus-related store boycotts and semi-boycotts.

No. 6? One of my top 10 all time, "Who is Actual Flatticus/Allan Smithee/Chris Chopin," is trending again. He'd mock Biden more than me, were he alive, while heaping scorn on Greens, but for sneering reasons, not principled politics, unlike mine.

No. 7? It was fun as hell to mock Glenn Greenwald after he took his butthurt ass away from The Intercept, and to mock Matt Taibbi and Max Blumenthal as part of the process. I guess other people feel the same.

No. 8? Based on personal experience, confirmed indirectly by the Cooke County Judge and county emergency manager (though a good elected Republican won't blame Gov. Strangeabbott), the "safety protocols" for events in the new normal? Kabuki theater.

No. 9? One specific boycott, at least of the local store — Tom Thumb.

No. 10 is a First Amendment issue. I content that Dallas' city-owned WRR is acting unconstitutionally in broadcasting religious services on Sundays.