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Joker’s lukewarm take on politics places chair of billionaire-philanthropist

Joker’s lukewarm take on politics places Thomas Wayne (Brett Cullen) in the chair of billionaire-philanthropist-turned politician. Considering a run in Gotham’s next mayoral race, Thomas appears nightly on television next to his idol, Murray. Where Murray presents warmth and jovial laughs, Thomas represents elitism, a status Arthur could never hope to reach. To make matters worse, Arthur’s mother (Frances Conroy) is obsessed with the beautiful man who used to be her employer, and whom she thinks is her child’s father. Every day she writes him a letter, hoping he will uplift her from poverty, but he never responds. As Arthur lives at her bedside, works for her stability, Thomas Wayne becomes an irritant for him. But, he’s unable to disobey his mother’s desire for him to meet the man she believes is his father. When they finally meet, it’s after Arthur paid a frightening visit to a young Bruce (Dante Pereira-Olson). Thomas cruelly reveals that Penny Fleck lied about their relationship and then beats Arthur up.

There’s an emotional cost for Arthur, learning the one stable parent he’s hoped for not only didn’t want him, but was also just as cruel as strangers in the street. If Joker is an homage to The King of Comedy — the 1983 Martin Scorsese movie about an aspiring standup obsessed with a late night host — then an analysis of celebrity is demanded in the film. But, the analysis ends at “rich, famous guy is an asshole.” Thomas believes Arthur to be dangerous, which isn’t an inaccurate conclusion to arrive at. Thomas’ political stances, and how he uses his power doesn’t get enough screen time. He might be against worker’s rights, given a non-specific comment on the garbage strike. Thomas Wayne may not be likeable, but he’s certainly no villain.

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Preside Maru Campos Desfile conmemorativo por el 214 Aniversario del Inicio del Movimiento de Independencia

La gobernadora Maru Campos presidió la celebración del Desfile Cívico-Militar, conmemorativo por el 214 Aniversario del inicio del Movimiento de Independencia en México, que se llevó a cabo en las principales calles y avenidas de la ciudad de Chihuahua.

En total marcharon más de 4 mil personas: 380 elementos de la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional y Guardia Nacional, 1,330 de la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública Estatal (SSPE) y la Policía Municipal, y 2 mil 200 civiles de planteles educativos y asociaciones, entre otros.

Durante el acto, la mandataria estatal estuvo acompañada por el General de Brigada, Diplomado de Estado Mayor, Rubén Zamudio Matías, comandante de la 5/a Zona Militar, así como por miembros del Gabinete del Gobierno del Estado.

La titular del Ejecutivo, además interactuó con algunas de las miles de familias que se dieron cita en las inmediaciones de la Plaza del Ángel, con las que se tomó la tradicional fotografía del recuerdo.

En el recorrido que inició en punto de las 10:00 horas, tomaron parte además elementos del Cuerpo de Bomberos, dos helicópteros de la SSPE, 162 vehículos, 6 cuatrimotos, 38 motocicletas, 33 bicicletas, 20 jinetes de la Policía Montada y 22 canes.

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