People have a hard time believing someone can do good things on a scale of his magnitude without there being some nefarious part to it.

Good. I was kinda reaching for a valid stereotype and I didn’t want to stoop to using IKEA.

Dang it!
Uh their stuff is always covered in lingonberries?

All the World Wars we’ve started so far...

There was a large explosion in Beirut a couple of days go.

It is. The path of the ball doesn’t obey the laws of physics.

They have the same bun to sausage ratio if they put the top bun on like a sandwich.

I chased it as far as jokideo(dot)com which is defunct. We may never know.

I have no specific beliefs about it.

No. The disappointment is palpable.

Portland? I thought that was a very peaceful place right now.

Many times it is used as an argument for why someone needs to carry a gun. I don’t recall an instance of you using that reasoning but I’ve heard it several times.

A mask is article of protective gear. The state has any number of laws regarding required protective gear such as motorcycle helmets, reflective vests, hard hats, etc. Why is there no uproar over these things?

I’ve been to San Fran, LA, and San Diego. I’ve never seen what you describe. I can only assume that is in small specific areas just like every city of a certain size predictably have.