The Politicrat

What does optimism mean to you? Especially in these times that are adversely affecting the globe? Is “optimism” a sentiment predominantly of the privileged and wealthy, or is it something deeper, humanistic and universal? Are you optimistic? About the future amidst the coronavirus pandemic? Omar Moore ruminates on this. And music can and will get us through. Maxine Nightengale, Sounds Of Blackness...

Mental health, tips, counseling hotlines and information you or someone you know may need. One such number in the US is 877-726-4727 for counseling assistance in your area. Here is a link to numerous helpful phone numbers and resources: bit.ly/2VjeRtl. Omar Moore also talks news headlines and Charles Barkley on CNN, scolding Black communities across the US in the wake of high death rates of Black...

Another look at the high-rate of Black deaths due to COVID-19, numerous news headlines you may have missed; tips on staying safe; scientists say coronavirus may have started last September; did Trump have COVID-19 or a heart attack last November?, and the insanity of #NeverBiden during a pandemic and Trump’s mendacity no less—among a small but vocal number of Bernie Sanders supporters. Omar Moore...

Where love and acts of love must thrive in these times. Omar Moore looks at love manifesting itself in simple acts of kindness and compassion, through leaders, celebrities and everyday people. Also: Headlines from around the world of the most important news you need to know. April 17, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c The...

Omar Moore on why Senator Elizabeth Warren will be Joe Biden’s VP pick. April 16, 2020. The Politicrat Twitch channel (literally JUST started): https://twitch.tv/thepoliticrat The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: http://politicrat.politics.blog Tweet to Omar: http://twitter.com/thepopcornreel Tweet to

Nurses all over the world including in the US are risking their lives to save COVID-19 patients. Hospitals and healthcare administrators are telling them to work without masks and other personal protective equipment or lose their jobs. Some nurses have come down with COVID-19. Some have quit their jobs. Many nurses have been fired from their jobs, simply because hospitals gave them a choice: lose...

A protest against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Lansing that ignored the real issues in Michigan, and the person who should have been protested against instead. Omar Moore explains what truly ails Michigan. April 15, 2020. the critical issue of mental health. April 15, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page is now up: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c Th...

The profound lack of transparency from numerous California local and state governments and lack of testing of people all over California regarding the coronavirus. Juxtaposed with California governor Gavin Newsom’s public release of proposed plans for an eventual reopening of a California that he once said 56 percent of its 41 million residents could get COVID-19, is definitely not a good look, sa...

The Republican Party has been prepping dictatorship for more than 50 years in the U.S. Omar Moore looks at this long history and documents what has transpired, from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump. April 14, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page is now up: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: http://politicrat.politics.blog Tweet to Omar: http:/...

A look at Sweden and its changing society and the politics of social democrat Stefan Löfven, an unholy political coalition and a pandemic. Omar Moore also looks at the far-right Sweden Democrats and their growing influence in Sweden’s Parliament. ABBA chimes in, too. April 13, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page is now up: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c Th...

On this Easter Sunday Omar Moore poses the question: do you want a government that cares about people or one that cares about money and staying in power? Analysis of why the UK and US governments have failed miserably in the midst of a pandemic that has now killed as of this writing over 32,000 people combined in both countries, with US deaths from COVID-19 at a worldwide high 22,000. Plus: An upd...

The subject of Tara Reade and a look at the allegations she has made against Joe Biden, who she says violently attacked her in 1993. Omar Moore looks at what “Believe All Women” means (it means what it reads here) and ruminates on partriarchy, power, culture, class, race, gender, women, misogyny and men. Omar *tries* to avoid the politics. Also: Remembering Washington Post reporter and writer Darr...

What must be done to counter the incorrect messaging about coronavirus and how it is disproportionately killing Black people across the United States and beyond. There must be more data based on racial groups afflicted with and being killed by COVID-19 released by cities and states across the US. Plus: Omar Moore looks at Magic Johnson’s pitiful and embarrassing appearance on CNN last night in the...

What did Donald Trump know and when did he know it? A comprehensive look at the timeline of Donald Trump and his knowledge of the coronavirus in China and the pandemic to reach the US. Omar Moore documents all of this with specific instances of briefings from US intelligence to the White House as far back as November 2019. Trump actually knew about the possibility of a pandemic back in January 201...

A look at the numbers that tell the real story, or don’t, about the state of America, especially amidst these times. Plus: The theft of 2020. And: Trump’s pandemic re-election strategy. Also: The age of information and helpful news you must use. Omar Moore chronicles the structures of state and behavior, too. And the headlines of the day, including the latest jobless numbers (6.6 million more peop...

Bernie Sanders suspends his 2020 presidential campaign. Omar Moore looks back at the Sanders campaign and how it and the Progressive movement has helped transform the USA. Omar provides ideas about what Sanders supporters must do now between now and November now that Joe Biden is the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. April 8, 2020. The official The Politicrat Facebook page is now up: ht...

What begins as World Health Day and compassion amidst a pandemic evolves into a referendum on Wisconsin and America. Omar Moore talks about the psychopathy of America, a government run amok with a departing White House press secretary who never held a single press briefing, and the American taxpayer who spent over $600,000 to fund Trump’s golf trips and stays at his properties, where he has been f...

Omar Moore reacts to the stunning news of Boris Johnson taken to intensive care tonight after his condition worsened. April 6, 2020.

Female leaders with some exceptions thrive and succeed while a number of male leaders overall do not. Omar Moore looks at female US governors and female leaders globally and amidst this pandemic. Patriarchy and ideology are not far away from the equation, either. April 6, 2020. The official The Politicrat Facebook page is now up: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: http://politicrat.politic...

A look at November (*that is, if you can even think that far ahead) where voting and the general election are concerned. Omar Moore examines one of the biggest non-topics at the moment: the US senate races and the realization that with a net gain of four Democratic Senate seats in the election this November 3 they will control the Senate and say “sayonara” to Mitch McConnell. Not mentioned in the...

Omar Moore takes a look at the life and legacy of the legendary Bill Withers, whose passing was announced yesterday. Bill Withers was a man of character, integrity and musical excellence. An Everyman for the ages. A profoundly influential figure, but one who knew when to stay and when to go in his career. Omar talks also about lesser-known aspects of Bill Withers. Snippets of some of his songs are...

How do we talk about the coronavirus and how we are feeling? Is there coronavirus etiquette? Should there be? Are jokes appropriate? Nah. Are sleepless nights expected? Yes. Omar Moore talks about all of the above, and coping along with the stress of these times. April 3, 2020.

Omar Moore remembers the late Ellis Marsalis, who died of complications related to coronavirus. A look at Alyssa Milano and Whoopi Goldberg as both levy criticism at Bernie Sanders in support of Joe Biden. Plus: Infrastructure and 2020–how Ronald Reagan is a culprit not a hero. April 2, 2020.

How we have been fooled, schooled and bamboozled by the politicians, billionaires and media about the truth around the coronavirus and the doctors and nurses at risk on the frontlines. Omar Moore brings on the parade of suspects: Jeff Bezos, Amazon, celebrities, Mike Pompeo, Donald Trump and the corporate news media. With music from The Who, Jackson Browne and Dolly Parton. April 1, 2020.

A look back at some of the better times over the first quarter of 2020, with Omar Moore. Highlights include Gloria Gaynor, D-Nice, Bong Joon Ho, Neil Diamond, Watford Football Club, Elizabeth Warren and more. March 31, 2020.