SHORT TAKES ON THE DRIFTING WRECKAGE – AT 11:55 P.M. ET: 

AS THE PRESIDENT SAYS, FAKE NEWS – FROM MEDIAITE:  The Weather Channel is defending one of their own after a video of Hurricane Florence coverage went viral.  The video, uploaded to Twitter, shows Weather Channel meteorologist and reporter Mike Seidel bracing in the wind during a live shot in Wilmington, NC.  As he is struggling to keep his footing, two people walk behind him showing no signs of struggle.  Quick, CNN, hire him as a political reporter.

HOW WOULD SHE KNOW? – FROM PAGE SIX:   Jane Fonda believes the downfall of Leslie Moonves won’t be the last we’ll see among powerful entertainment industry executives.  “It’s a shame he didn’t behave, [but now] it’s come back to get him,” Fonda said at Thursday night’s Los Angeles premiere of the HBO documentary “Jane Fonda in Five Acts” at the Armand Hammer Museum.  Moonves departed on Sunday amid a cascade of sexual assault and misconduct allegations.   She continues to be an embarrassment.  Now she's predicting the future in her apparent bid to be Chief Feminist.

JUST WHAT WE ALWAYS WANTED – FROM CAMPUS REFORM:  The University of Maryland at College Park announced Friday a new diversity support group to create a “safe space” for white students to discuss their feelings about “interactions with racial and ethnic minorities.”  The support group, called “White Awake,” will help white students who may “sometimes feel uncomfortable and confused before, during, or after interactions with racial and ethnic minorities.”  “This group offers a safe space for White students to explore their experiences, questions, reactions, and feelings,” the description explains. “Members will support and share feedback with each other as they learn more about themselves and how they can fit into a diverse world.”  The description asks students if they want to “improve [their] ability to relate to and connect with people different from [themselves]” or if they want to become a better “ally.” The new group is now one of four in the university’s “Diversity Issues” program series.  I'm already taking notes.  Tell all your friends about this educational opportunity.

September 14, 2018