“Democrat” Party references notwithstanding, we appreciate all the help we can get (here)…
…and Governor Bully remains an utter fraud, as Cenk explains (and in a related story)…
…and showing disaster videos like this might goose my page views, though I have to admit that it concerns me to know that these “tanker time bombs” are out there (yeah, nothing to see here…)…
…and this is not your typical “relationship” song by any means, unless you’re talking about something straight out of a “reality” TV show.
Friday, April 17, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Thursday Stuff
Yeah, any Seattle-area folk or beyond might want to check out Gravity Payments based on this story – kudos big time to CEO Dan Price (story aired yesterday)…
...and it's true that this sure is a “thing,” unfortunately (here)…
Update 4/17/15: And how predictable a response is this?
...and nothing to see here, just incredibly lax non-oversight into a problem with the energy bidness that may end up getting even more people killed...move along...
...and I wonder if this is an outtake from "Reservoir Dogs 2"?
...and it's true that this sure is a “thing,” unfortunately (here)…
Update 4/17/15: And how predictable a response is this?
...and nothing to see here, just incredibly lax non-oversight into a problem with the energy bidness that may end up getting even more people killed...move along...
...and I wonder if this is an outtake from "Reservoir Dogs 2"?
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Wednesday Stuff
Just in time for the big day, John Oliver makes some great points about April 15th here (and I take back every bad thing I ever said about Michael Bolton - what a good sport he is here)...
…and sticking with money matters, Amy Goodman of Democracy Now tells us about the ongoing “Fight for $15” marches today (here)…
...and I think I should offer this NSFW clip from The Eternal George Carlin in response to this item (humor used yet again in the service of a serious topic)...
...and returning to today's theme, I hope you got a refund - we ended up doing OK.
…and sticking with money matters, Amy Goodman of Democracy Now tells us about the ongoing “Fight for $15” marches today (here)…
...and I think I should offer this NSFW clip from The Eternal George Carlin in response to this item (humor used yet again in the service of a serious topic)...
...and returning to today's theme, I hope you got a refund - we ended up doing OK.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Tuesday Stuff
“Well, besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, what did you think of the play?”
Yeah, yeah, I know – call me a filthy unkempt liberal blogger.
Seriously, Mrs. Doomsy, the teenaged one and I once visited Ford’s Theater, and we found it to be a truly surreal experience (illuminated by an thoroughly expert presentation from a great guide of the National Park Service)…
...and yeah, I know I keep taking shots at Kansas, and that’s because they’re completely deserved (here); as usual, when a Repug threatens to “unleash the private sector” and rein in a “culture of dependency,” what that REALLY means is that a blue state will have to pay more for the stupidity of a red state (and is it too much of a stretch to say that that kind of animosity is a legacy, though not a proud one, of the Civil War?)…
…and what supposedly admirable conduct from our main Middle East “ally,” as John and Cenk explain…
...and RIP Percy Sledge.
Yeah, yeah, I know – call me a filthy unkempt liberal blogger.
Seriously, Mrs. Doomsy, the teenaged one and I once visited Ford’s Theater, and we found it to be a truly surreal experience (illuminated by an thoroughly expert presentation from a great guide of the National Park Service)…
...and yeah, I know I keep taking shots at Kansas, and that’s because they’re completely deserved (here); as usual, when a Repug threatens to “unleash the private sector” and rein in a “culture of dependency,” what that REALLY means is that a blue state will have to pay more for the stupidity of a red state (and is it too much of a stretch to say that that kind of animosity is a legacy, though not a proud one, of the Civil War?)…
…and what supposedly admirable conduct from our main Middle East “ally,” as John and Cenk explain…
...and RIP Percy Sledge.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Monday Stuff
Looks Like Mr.-Puppy-Dog-Eyes-With-The-Shiv is at it again (here)...
…and I’ll be honest; Aliyah Field has more guts than your humble narrator for taking a shot like this (more here)…
…and I have to admit that I’m getting a little tired of Bill Maher and his Bible-bashing, though he does make a good point here on the tolerance showed by most of this country towards LGBT folk – which I think is completely called for – while many of those same people ascribe to religious beliefs that stand in opposition (NSFW)…
…and Lowell George of Little Feat would have been 70 today.
…and I’ll be honest; Aliyah Field has more guts than your humble narrator for taking a shot like this (more here)…
…and I have to admit that I’m getting a little tired of Bill Maher and his Bible-bashing, though he does make a good point here on the tolerance showed by most of this country towards LGBT folk – which I think is completely called for – while many of those same people ascribe to religious beliefs that stand in opposition (NSFW)…
…and Lowell George of Little Feat would have been 70 today.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Friday Stuff
This just in – “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” is 40 years old this week (released on April 7, 1975 I believe)…time to hurl the Holy Hand Grenade!...
…and shifting gears big time, the Walter Scott tragedy has quite rightly made news this week, but let’s not forget the Phillip White tragedy also - John and Cenk explain…
…and I thought this was a touching tribute to Pastor Gardner C. Taylor from Rev. Al…
…and I guess there’s kind of a “Thelma and Louise” thing going on here, which is OK, but I also like the song.
…and shifting gears big time, the Walter Scott tragedy has quite rightly made news this week, but let’s not forget the Phillip White tragedy also - John and Cenk explain…
…and I thought this was a touching tribute to Pastor Gardner C. Taylor from Rev. Al…
…and I guess there’s kind of a “Thelma and Louise” thing going on here, which is OK, but I also like the song.
Thursday, April 09, 2015
Thursday Stuff
Somewhere in the world, I think Marcus Bachmann haz a sad (and kudos to Number 44)…
…and I find absolutely no humor in the following clip…
…and I guess this report only illustrates what a hopeless mess we have to deal with throughout the Middle East – choose your poison; “strongmen” who oppress their own people in the extreme or lunatic fringe groups who oppress their own people in the extreme – makes me wonder why on earth anyone would ever want to be President of the United States…
…and yes, I know I need to get with it and put up newer videos, so here is one.
…and I find absolutely no humor in the following clip…
…and I guess this report only illustrates what a hopeless mess we have to deal with throughout the Middle East – choose your poison; “strongmen” who oppress their own people in the extreme or lunatic fringe groups who oppress their own people in the extreme – makes me wonder why on earth anyone would ever want to be President of the United States…
…and yes, I know I need to get with it and put up newer videos, so here is one.
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Wednesday Stuff
In one of the truly stupidest examples of corporate media punditry I’ve seen in a loooong time, Carol Costello of CNN said here that there could be a marriage “apocalypse”…drat those millennials, with their trips to Europe instead of getting married first (with Costello giving barely any acknowledgement to the fact that, with the debt they’re forced to carry in ever-larger numbers to graduate from college, THEY’LL NEVER BE ABLE TO AFFORD BOTH!).
I wonder if Costello had this in mind when she concocted this drivel (NSFW for language and graphic violence)…
…and sticking with the “heart of darkness” thing, I think this makes the following "Special Comment" from K.O. timely once more...
…continuing, I don’t know how I missed what would have been the 100th birthday of “Lady Day” yesterday, but somehow I did (John Blackstone of CBS interviews Kenny Burrell, who once played in her band)…
…and I know it may seem a bit weird to put up a Christmas-related tune now, but I can think of no greater tribute to legendary satirist and ad man Stan Freberg than the following number; some of his humor may seem a bit dated now – though I’ll always think he’s funny – but to me “Green Christmas” is universal, which I suppose is something to think about in itself.
I wonder if Costello had this in mind when she concocted this drivel (NSFW for language and graphic violence)…
…and sticking with the “heart of darkness” thing, I think this makes the following "Special Comment" from K.O. timely once more...
…continuing, I don’t know how I missed what would have been the 100th birthday of “Lady Day” yesterday, but somehow I did (John Blackstone of CBS interviews Kenny Burrell, who once played in her band)…
…and I know it may seem a bit weird to put up a Christmas-related tune now, but I can think of no greater tribute to legendary satirist and ad man Stan Freberg than the following number; some of his humor may seem a bit dated now – though I’ll always think he’s funny – but to me “Green Christmas” is universal, which I suppose is something to think about in itself.
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
Tuesday Stuff
If I can do anything whatsoever to try and rid the U.S. Senate of that pestilence known as Ron Johnson, I am only too happy to oblige (here)…
...and TYT gives us the following tribute of sorts to departing Dem U.S. Senator (and minority leader) Harry Reid - Rachel Maddow touched on some of this previously: I thought this was food for thought also given what they discuss here (Jimmy Dore automatically makes this NSFW)...
...and that danged li-bu-ruul pope is at it again (in particular, on the Iran nuke deal)…
...and I missed the 66th birthday of RT last Friday - hope it was a good one.
...and TYT gives us the following tribute of sorts to departing Dem U.S. Senator (and minority leader) Harry Reid - Rachel Maddow touched on some of this previously: I thought this was food for thought also given what they discuss here (Jimmy Dore automatically makes this NSFW)...
...and that danged li-bu-ruul pope is at it again (in particular, on the Iran nuke deal)…
...and I missed the 66th birthday of RT last Friday - hope it was a good one.
Monday, April 06, 2015
Monday Stuff
I give you the following straight (as it were) from today's headlines...
...and this is how you push back, people - kudos to Tweety and David Axelrod; we all know what a soulless shill Ron Christie is, and I'm sure he's handsomely compensated for his utter lack of a conscience...among the many things Christie gets wrong is his claim that Russia and China would basically allow Iran's nuclear program to go on unfettered by any accords involving the U.S. - actually, Russia and China were two of the countries involved in constructing the just-announced deal with Iran...
...and I feel like I need a bit of a palate cleanser, if you will, after that last clip with Ron Christie's garbage - I thought this was a great story...
…and RIP Robert Lewis Burns, Jr. (made me recall this great tune in light of this recent “ammo-sexual” misadventure...can do without the red letters against the white background, though).
...and this is how you push back, people - kudos to Tweety and David Axelrod; we all know what a soulless shill Ron Christie is, and I'm sure he's handsomely compensated for his utter lack of a conscience...among the many things Christie gets wrong is his claim that Russia and China would basically allow Iran's nuclear program to go on unfettered by any accords involving the U.S. - actually, Russia and China were two of the countries involved in constructing the just-announced deal with Iran...
...and I feel like I need a bit of a palate cleanser, if you will, after that last clip with Ron Christie's garbage - I thought this was a great story...
…and RIP Robert Lewis Burns, Jr. (made me recall this great tune in light of this recent “ammo-sexual” misadventure...can do without the red letters against the white background, though).
Sunday, April 05, 2015
Happy Easter 2015
Friday, April 03, 2015
Friday Stuff
Pope John Paul II died 10 years ago yesterday – yes, he definitely took a hard right turn near the end under Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who would later become Pope Benny, but there is no denying the fact that the former Karol WojtyΕa was a towering figure in his day…definitely did his part to ensure the fall of communism – it was absolutely electric in these parts when he came to Philly in 1979…
…and this clip starts out kind of funny, but gets very dark in a hurry – some things happen that are so awful that it’s really not appropriate to try and make political hay out of them, and this qualifies; so stunning to yours truly that I think it’s appropriate just to present it and leave it at that (Larry Stutts, to me, is an almost unspeakably terrible life form)…
...and I know I’m the proverbial broken record on this issue, but that’s because I need to be – paging Mikey the Beloved and his pals in the U.S. House…
…and I’m not going to advocate for this issue one way or the other, but I still think this was an interesting report from Vice News (doing the type of journalism that you should find every night on the news programs brought to us by the companies with initials for names)…
...and I thought this was a pretty good analysis from Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks on the Iran nuke deal...
…and I was going to go with a much more contemporary selection than this one, but I’m sorry – I’ve got to put this up instead in light of both this and this (they had a chance to do something about Brownback last year, as well as Pat Roberts, but whiffed on both counts).
Update 4/4/15: Somehow I don't seriously think anyone on assistance is planning to visit the Caribbean anytime soon - what stupidity (here).
…and this clip starts out kind of funny, but gets very dark in a hurry – some things happen that are so awful that it’s really not appropriate to try and make political hay out of them, and this qualifies; so stunning to yours truly that I think it’s appropriate just to present it and leave it at that (Larry Stutts, to me, is an almost unspeakably terrible life form)…
...and I know I’m the proverbial broken record on this issue, but that’s because I need to be – paging Mikey the Beloved and his pals in the U.S. House…
…and I’m not going to advocate for this issue one way or the other, but I still think this was an interesting report from Vice News (doing the type of journalism that you should find every night on the news programs brought to us by the companies with initials for names)…
...and I thought this was a pretty good analysis from Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks on the Iran nuke deal...
…and I was going to go with a much more contemporary selection than this one, but I’m sorry – I’ve got to put this up instead in light of both this and this (they had a chance to do something about Brownback last year, as well as Pat Roberts, but whiffed on both counts).
Update 4/4/15: Somehow I don't seriously think anyone on assistance is planning to visit the Caribbean anytime soon - what stupidity (here).
Thursday, April 02, 2015
Thursday Stuff
Ari Melber (sitting in for Chris Hayes) tells us a really important story about potential vulnerability on our end (having to do with the “I” word once more)…
...and Rev. Al gives us the latest on the GOP budget passed in the House last week (later, rinse, repeat - cut off a bit at the end)…
…and RIP Gary Dahl (“invented” the inspiration for #4 on this list)…
…and I’m sorry Joni Mitchell has been dealing with this – not sure she’s still “as humble as Mussolini” as David Crosby once said; hope she gets well soon (of all her great recordings, “Court and Spark” remains my personal favorite).
...and Rev. Al gives us the latest on the GOP budget passed in the House last week (later, rinse, repeat - cut off a bit at the end)…
…and RIP Gary Dahl (“invented” the inspiration for #4 on this list)…
…and I’m sorry Joni Mitchell has been dealing with this – not sure she’s still “as humble as Mussolini” as David Crosby once said; hope she gets well soon (of all her great recordings, “Court and Spark” remains my personal favorite).
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
Wednesday Stuff
Terri Schiavo died 10 years ago yesterday - I don't think this fine report needs any further amplification or editorializing from yours truly…
...and yeah, looks like some of our states scored with their dealers to shoot up – their prisoners on death row, that is, with the help of “compounding” pharmacies...
...and c’mon now – you can tell me that you took the pledge too (NSFW)…
…and here is a tune to mark this day.
...and yeah, looks like some of our states scored with their dealers to shoot up – their prisoners on death row, that is, with the help of “compounding” pharmacies...
...and c’mon now – you can tell me that you took the pledge too (NSFW)…
…and here is a tune to mark this day.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Tuesday Stuff
Nice to see that K.O. can still bring it when he has to (here – and kudos to Dan Malloy for this and Jay Inslee for this in response)…
...and I know it may seem hard to believe, but Repug Indiana Governor Mike Pence actually did something right last week...well, a bit (though only allowing the needle exchange for 30 days really isn't much - pretty much political ass-covering and not much more)...
…and as I read this item about Sen. Elizabeth Warren, I cannot help but recall the following clip about what another Democrat from another time said in response to a similar circumstance (video lagged a bit)...
...and I really like this new tune; don't know anything about these guys - hope to find out more.
...and I know it may seem hard to believe, but Repug Indiana Governor Mike Pence actually did something right last week...well, a bit (though only allowing the needle exchange for 30 days really isn't much - pretty much political ass-covering and not much more)...
…and as I read this item about Sen. Elizabeth Warren, I cannot help but recall the following clip about what another Democrat from another time said in response to a similar circumstance (video lagged a bit)...
...and I really like this new tune; don't know anything about these guys - hope to find out more.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Monday Stuff
I know one year I named Harry Reid as Dregs of the Year on this site mainly because of the fact that the public option on health care reform (remember that one?) died in the Senate while he was Majority Leader, but that, comparatively, was a bump in the road representing a fine career of public service – I thought this was a good report from Rachel Maddow; I hope his health improves from that accident…
…and why does all of this sound like it comes straight from “Life of Brian”? Cenk and Ana explain…
…and I give you the latest world news report from Vice News…
...and happy 70th birthday to Eric Clapton.
…and why does all of this sound like it comes straight from “Life of Brian”? Cenk and Ana explain…
…and I give you the latest world news report from Vice News…
...and happy 70th birthday to Eric Clapton.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Friday Stuff
Yeah, this is about all I want to see of this guy...
...and let’s see what’s going on in Wisconsin…eliminating collective bargaining? Check. Coming to try and take their weekends? Check. Allowing the utterly odious voter ID without a legal challenge? Check.
They want everything, people. It’s long past time to wake up and realize that…
…and I give you a tale of Oregon totally doing the right thing when it comes to voting; not totally sure how this would work in non-open primary locales like our beloved commonwealth of PA, but the Oregon move is definitely a step in the right direction (the show came up with and promoted the logo about being attacked by owls – that explains the T-shirt thing at the end)…
...and since the weekend is here, that means it's TIME TO ROCK!
...and let’s see what’s going on in Wisconsin…eliminating collective bargaining? Check. Coming to try and take their weekends? Check. Allowing the utterly odious voter ID without a legal challenge? Check.
They want everything, people. It’s long past time to wake up and realize that…
…and I give you a tale of Oregon totally doing the right thing when it comes to voting; not totally sure how this would work in non-open primary locales like our beloved commonwealth of PA, but the Oregon move is definitely a step in the right direction (the show came up with and promoted the logo about being attacked by owls – that explains the T-shirt thing at the end)…
...and since the weekend is here, that means it's TIME TO ROCK!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Thursday Stuff
Here is a taste of debt slavery – file it under Life In These United States (h/t Atrios)…
..and to commemorate the retirement of Repug Indiana Sen. Dan Coats (here - remember how he was supposed to make sure that Harriet Miers became a Supreme Court justice under Bushco, as noted here), I thought I'd bring back this item in which he decries health care reform soon after the exchanges opened online; oh yes, BAD WEB SITE BAD WEB SITE BAD WEB SITE BECAUSE ONLY THE GUMINT HAS A BAD WEB SITE ROLLOUT WHICH NEVER HAPPENS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, and get a load of his comparison of health care reform to the Titanic at about 3:12 – one response is here, and an update is here...
...and here was another genius "Coats-ian" moment...
…and Mona El-Naggar of the New York Times tells us about Houthi rebels in Yemen (when basic services aren’t being provided, that’s when the crazy stuff starts, no matter which country you’re talking about)…
...and sticking with world stuff, I give you the very definition of "lather, rinse, repeat," unfortunately (from the land where empires go home to die)...
...and I've been looking for a song to associate with this, so I came up with the following (lather, rinse, repeat - The Sequel...sigh).
..and to commemorate the retirement of Repug Indiana Sen. Dan Coats (here - remember how he was supposed to make sure that Harriet Miers became a Supreme Court justice under Bushco, as noted here), I thought I'd bring back this item in which he decries health care reform soon after the exchanges opened online; oh yes, BAD WEB SITE BAD WEB SITE BAD WEB SITE BECAUSE ONLY THE GUMINT HAS A BAD WEB SITE ROLLOUT WHICH NEVER HAPPENS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, and get a load of his comparison of health care reform to the Titanic at about 3:12 – one response is here, and an update is here...
...and here was another genius "Coats-ian" moment...
…and Mona El-Naggar of the New York Times tells us about Houthi rebels in Yemen (when basic services aren’t being provided, that’s when the crazy stuff starts, no matter which country you’re talking about)…
...and sticking with world stuff, I give you the very definition of "lather, rinse, repeat," unfortunately (from the land where empires go home to die)...
...and I've been looking for a song to associate with this, so I came up with the following (lather, rinse, repeat - The Sequel...sigh).
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wednesday Stuff
Just so you know, today is the 104th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, which turned out to be a watershed moment in the history of American labor (video is from the 100th anniversary in 2011)…
...and yeah, looks like those crows can fend for themselves now (love the driving graphic) – kudos to Jon Stewart (more here)…
…and kudos also to Costa Rica for going “carbon neutral,” as Chris Hayes explains in his interview with U.S. Costa Rican ambassador Roman Macaya…
...and I hope Richard Tandy of ELO has a happy 67th birthday tomorrow (reminds me of that scene in "American Hustle" where the "sheik" gets off the jet).
...and yeah, looks like those crows can fend for themselves now (love the driving graphic) – kudos to Jon Stewart (more here)…
…and kudos also to Costa Rica for going “carbon neutral,” as Chris Hayes explains in his interview with U.S. Costa Rican ambassador Roman Macaya…
...and I hope Richard Tandy of ELO has a happy 67th birthday tomorrow (reminds me of that scene in "American Hustle" where the "sheik" gets off the jet).
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesday Stuff
Yep, it's all about R-E-S-P-E-C-T (here)...
...and this is a thoroughly NSFW commentary by John Oliver on the predatory “debt” industry in this country (more here)…
…and as Cenk says, don’t hold your breath waiting for Fix Noise or any of their brethren to use the phrase “domestic (or right wing) terrorist” (NSFW also)…
…and yeah, when that stuffed panda goes on the rampage, you’d better watch your ass :-) (and I think this kicks off another play list, by the way).
...and this is a thoroughly NSFW commentary by John Oliver on the predatory “debt” industry in this country (more here)…
…and as Cenk says, don’t hold your breath waiting for Fix Noise or any of their brethren to use the phrase “domestic (or right wing) terrorist” (NSFW also)…
…and yeah, when that stuffed panda goes on the rampage, you’d better watch your ass :-) (and I think this kicks off another play list, by the way).
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Monday Stuff
Gee, I wonder if the fourth graders in this story are going to give a crap about doing their civic duty when they get older because of these particularly stupid politicians (more on this, including still more idiocy from that assclown Warren Groen of New Hampshire, is here)...
..and kudos to the telecom outfit Vodafone for this, as Melissa Harris Perry explains...
...and yeah, this all seems pretty "cut and dried" to me too...
…and I don’t either, but I don’t think we have much of a choice (I think this kicks off another play list - isn't she in that movie?).
..and kudos to the telecom outfit Vodafone for this, as Melissa Harris Perry explains...
...and yeah, this all seems pretty "cut and dried" to me too...
…and I don’t either, but I don’t think we have much of a choice (I think this kicks off another play list - isn't she in that movie?).
Friday, March 20, 2015
Friday Stuff
As far as I’m concerned, this is called “leadership” (on the part of Number 44, I mean)…
…and Jon Stewart asks a great question here, but he shouldn’t hold his breath waiting for an answer (truly a brilliant segment as far as I’m concerned – oh, and by the way, am I supposed to believe now that “hands up, don’t shoot” never happens? Because, for your information, I DON’T)…
...and bravo to Dem U.S. House Rep Keith Ellison for this – he also stood tall in the following video (more here)...
…and Cenk and Ana tells us about a Detroit-area pediatrician who refused to care for a little girl raised by lesbian parents – I think they paint with a bit too broad of a brush here about religion, but they’re absolutely right to decry those ridiculous “conscience” clauses observed by certain medical providers out there…
...and speaking of health care, Rev. Al gives us the most recent bloviations of Flush Limbore on the five-year anniversary of the ACA; a little late with this I know – yeah, Flush, go wave your hands in the air like you pretend to care (that you were wrong once again, that is)…
…and I neglected also to note the passing of Mike Porcaro of Toto – yes, a guilty pleasure I’ll admit, but I definitely liked a few of their songs, including this one.
…and Jon Stewart asks a great question here, but he shouldn’t hold his breath waiting for an answer (truly a brilliant segment as far as I’m concerned – oh, and by the way, am I supposed to believe now that “hands up, don’t shoot” never happens? Because, for your information, I DON’T)…
...and bravo to Dem U.S. House Rep Keith Ellison for this – he also stood tall in the following video (more here)...
…and Cenk and Ana tells us about a Detroit-area pediatrician who refused to care for a little girl raised by lesbian parents – I think they paint with a bit too broad of a brush here about religion, but they’re absolutely right to decry those ridiculous “conscience” clauses observed by certain medical providers out there…
...and speaking of health care, Rev. Al gives us the most recent bloviations of Flush Limbore on the five-year anniversary of the ACA; a little late with this I know – yeah, Flush, go wave your hands in the air like you pretend to care (that you were wrong once again, that is)…
…and I neglected also to note the passing of Mike Porcaro of Toto – yes, a guilty pleasure I’ll admit, but I definitely liked a few of their songs, including this one.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Thursday Stuff
There was once a time when I dumped the grease traps and cleaned out the fry and shake vats and scraped the grill clean also for these corporate cretins, so I literally feel their pain also (once burned part of my hand on the grill, but fortunately I healed up OK; at least they didn't tell them to use the "secret sauce" – more here)…
...and I wonder if we’re starting to head into “torches and pitch forks” territory with this stuff (not condoning violence, I wish to emphasize – at least Nick Hanauer was honest enough to admit that he did stock “buy backs” too; I'm sure "Mickey D's" did the same thing as well, but I don't know for certain)…
…and Jon Stewart tells us about how the Repugs put the brakes on the human trafficking bill, something that used to NOT be controversial…always have to find a way to stick some anti-abortion stupidity into practically everything and gum up the works, with the Catholic Church metaphorically nodding in approval as always here…
...and I like this tune and the whole waterfall thing - I think this kicks off a play list.
...and I wonder if we’re starting to head into “torches and pitch forks” territory with this stuff (not condoning violence, I wish to emphasize – at least Nick Hanauer was honest enough to admit that he did stock “buy backs” too; I'm sure "Mickey D's" did the same thing as well, but I don't know for certain)…
…and Jon Stewart tells us about how the Repugs put the brakes on the human trafficking bill, something that used to NOT be controversial…always have to find a way to stick some anti-abortion stupidity into practically everything and gum up the works, with the Catholic Church metaphorically nodding in approval as always here…
...and I like this tune and the whole waterfall thing - I think this kicks off a play list.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Wednesday Stuff
By the way, for residents of our beloved commonwealth of PA, let’s not forget that this guy signed that horrible letter by “Tehran Tom” Cotton - more is here (along with this)…
…and speaking of Repug Party nonsense, Rev. Al gives us the latest on the holdup over voting on Loretta Lynch (as always, it’s JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! with the GOP – yeah, right)…
…and Rachel Maddow brings us the latest nonsense with “Senator Snowball” and a bill written by the American Chemistry Council (definitely a disappointing development with Tom Udall, I must say; make a note of this for anyone out there who says that I never take shots at Dems too)…
...and I'm glad to see that these guys are "getting after it" again - must say that I like this tune.
…and speaking of Repug Party nonsense, Rev. Al gives us the latest on the holdup over voting on Loretta Lynch (as always, it’s JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! with the GOP – yeah, right)…
…and Rachel Maddow brings us the latest nonsense with “Senator Snowball” and a bill written by the American Chemistry Council (definitely a disappointing development with Tom Udall, I must say; make a note of this for anyone out there who says that I never take shots at Dems too)…
...and I'm glad to see that these guys are "getting after it" again - must say that I like this tune.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Tuesday Stuff
Awww, looks like Repug U.S. House Rep “No-Shirt-Check-Out-My-Six-Pack-Abs” is going to go down as just another self-entitled Republican who went too far – whatever will Lindsey Graham do now? (here)…
...and TYT has something on the blow-back on "Tehran Tom" Cotton, who, by the way, is getting funded by people who have a financial interest in his "toolery"...
...and John Oliver and Ed O'Bannon capture my sentiments on the NCAA pretty well here (nothing against most of the athletes who are only trying their best to make it in the pros - who can blame them? - but I definitely can't stand the "idiocracy" of the institution itself...I guess the "brackets" are out already)...
…and as great a day as this is, it’s still tinged in sadness a bit for your humble narrator for personal reasons – assuming I’m still doing this next year, I promise to put up something by The Dropkick Murphys to mark the occasion next time (and would you believe that this actually got 628 “dislikes” on YouTube? Haters gotta hate, I guess).
...and TYT has something on the blow-back on "Tehran Tom" Cotton, who, by the way, is getting funded by people who have a financial interest in his "toolery"...
...and John Oliver and Ed O'Bannon capture my sentiments on the NCAA pretty well here (nothing against most of the athletes who are only trying their best to make it in the pros - who can blame them? - but I definitely can't stand the "idiocracy" of the institution itself...I guess the "brackets" are out already)...
…and as great a day as this is, it’s still tinged in sadness a bit for your humble narrator for personal reasons – assuming I’m still doing this next year, I promise to put up something by The Dropkick Murphys to mark the occasion next time (and would you believe that this actually got 628 “dislikes” on YouTube? Haters gotta hate, I guess).
Monday, March 16, 2015
Monday Stuff
Rachel Maddow brings us the latest on the state of capital punishment in this country (didn’t we used to go to war against countries that did this sort of thing? U-S-A! U-S-A!)…
…and I thought this was an interesting little video on the denial industry in this country, which is big bidness to be sure…
…and I thought Bill Maher was spot on in this extremely NSFW commentary on some of the prodigies of the “one percent”…
…and kudos to Elton John for this – not going to tell you I believe every word of this song every moment, but I think it’s pretty sincere; consider it my response to all the REPENT! REPENT! stuff from yesterday, seeing as how it is Lent after all.
…and I thought this was an interesting little video on the denial industry in this country, which is big bidness to be sure…
…and I thought Bill Maher was spot on in this extremely NSFW commentary on some of the prodigies of the “one percent”…
…and kudos to Elton John for this – not going to tell you I believe every word of this song every moment, but I think it’s pretty sincere; consider it my response to all the REPENT! REPENT! stuff from yesterday, seeing as how it is Lent after all.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Friday Stuff
I think this is almost too delicious for words, especially in light of the following video…
…and in a related item, it looks like that Kenyan Muslim socialist in the White House is trying to leave our number one ally defenseless again (removing my tongue from my cheek)…
…and John Oliver brought us a great bit IMHO last week (here) about the lack of U.S. representation in our territories; once again, when you look for true investigative journalism these days, turn to a comedian (Stanley Kubrick would be proud)…
…and I don’t think I’m going to be able to include any items related to Friday the 13th again for a little while, so I’d better get this in now (still can't believe Jack Bruce is gone - sniff).
…and in a related item, it looks like that Kenyan Muslim socialist in the White House is trying to leave our number one ally defenseless again (removing my tongue from my cheek)…
…and John Oliver brought us a great bit IMHO last week (here) about the lack of U.S. representation in our territories; once again, when you look for true investigative journalism these days, turn to a comedian (Stanley Kubrick would be proud)…
…and I don’t think I’m going to be able to include any items related to Friday the 13th again for a little while, so I’d better get this in now (still can't believe Jack Bruce is gone - sniff).
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Thursday Stuff
Ever wonder what happens when that conservative thought bubble gets popped, if you will, by the metaphorical pin of reality? Check this out…
…and yeah, our corporate media sure loves their Republican “sugar daddies” giving them orders and looking all serious and all, don’t they – in response to this, I think this video is appropriate (and that doesn’t even consider this)…
...and I give you Jon Stewart on our "post-racial" society here; don't know when he's going to sign off, but he's going out with a bang - good for him...
…and RIP Jimmy Greenspoon of Three Dog Night (reminds me that the Doomsymobile is due for inspection – snark mode off).
…and yeah, our corporate media sure loves their Republican “sugar daddies” giving them orders and looking all serious and all, don’t they – in response to this, I think this video is appropriate (and that doesn’t even consider this)…
...and I give you Jon Stewart on our "post-racial" society here; don't know when he's going to sign off, but he's going out with a bang - good for him...
…and RIP Jimmy Greenspoon of Three Dog Night (reminds me that the Doomsymobile is due for inspection – snark mode off).
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Wednesday Stuff
Once again, Shep Smith forgets the script and tells the truth here – kudos to him; there’s a reason why I’ve had absolutely nothing to say about the supposed “scandal” of Hillary Clinton’s email, and that is because I can assure you that I give not one damn whatsoever…
…and I thought this was a pretty good interview Rachel Maddow conducted with Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the “Tehran Tom” Cotton letter, though I think King was a little too respectful towards that worm Bob Corker in light of this (and “Democrat” votes from Senator Get-Off-My-Lawn...cute)…
...and part of the reason why I’m including this video is for everyone to watch Repug U.S. Senator John Hoeven completely dance around the question of whether or not Keystone XL will be attached to a bill to fund much-needed infrastructure repair and upgrading in this country, as well as any future legislation from “the world’s greatest deliberative body” – of course the answer is that the Repugs will keep bringing up Keystone over and over and over (and I think it’s telling that, when Hoeven talks about energy, he completely ignores renewables).
And by the way, good for Ed Schultz for mentioning the fact that, while Repugs will scream about “eminent domain” all the live long day when it comes to solar, wind and geothermal, they’re quiet as proverbial church mice when it comes to oil (here), though I would have been happier if he’d allocated his time a little better so Jane Kleeb had as much say as Hoeven…
…and happy belated 70th (!) birthday to classic rock icon Robin Trower.
…and I thought this was a pretty good interview Rachel Maddow conducted with Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the “Tehran Tom” Cotton letter, though I think King was a little too respectful towards that worm Bob Corker in light of this (and “Democrat” votes from Senator Get-Off-My-Lawn...cute)…
...and part of the reason why I’m including this video is for everyone to watch Repug U.S. Senator John Hoeven completely dance around the question of whether or not Keystone XL will be attached to a bill to fund much-needed infrastructure repair and upgrading in this country, as well as any future legislation from “the world’s greatest deliberative body” – of course the answer is that the Repugs will keep bringing up Keystone over and over and over (and I think it’s telling that, when Hoeven talks about energy, he completely ignores renewables).
And by the way, good for Ed Schultz for mentioning the fact that, while Repugs will scream about “eminent domain” all the live long day when it comes to solar, wind and geothermal, they’re quiet as proverbial church mice when it comes to oil (here), though I would have been happier if he’d allocated his time a little better so Jane Kleeb had as much say as Hoeven…
…and happy belated 70th (!) birthday to classic rock icon Robin Trower.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Tuesday Stuff
RIP Sam Simon of “The Simpsons,” who helped to bring us moments such as these recalled by Chris Hayes in the following clip…
…and I said after the electoral debacle last fall that Tom Cotton would likely end up as the most notorious of the incoming Repug senatorial class, and he truly sunk to new depths with the letter to Iran noted here in Lawrence O'Donnell's discussion with Steve Clemons, Howard Dean, Joy Reid and Harry Enten (try to imagine the hue and cry if the Dems had written a similar letter to the U.N. Security Council telling them to ignore Colin Powell and the infamous vial of baking soda prior to the Iraq war...and good point here too, by the way)…
Update 3/11/15: A sign of a pulse from our corporate media - the stuff of miracles, IMHO (here)
...and good for Emily's List President Stephanie Schriock for taking apart the "party of Lincoln" here...
...and in a related vein, sorry I forgot that last Sunday was International Women's Day as noted here - calls for a tune, wouldn't you say?
…and I said after the electoral debacle last fall that Tom Cotton would likely end up as the most notorious of the incoming Repug senatorial class, and he truly sunk to new depths with the letter to Iran noted here in Lawrence O'Donnell's discussion with Steve Clemons, Howard Dean, Joy Reid and Harry Enten (try to imagine the hue and cry if the Dems had written a similar letter to the U.N. Security Council telling them to ignore Colin Powell and the infamous vial of baking soda prior to the Iraq war...and good point here too, by the way)…
Update 3/11/15: A sign of a pulse from our corporate media - the stuff of miracles, IMHO (here)
...and good for Emily's List President Stephanie Schriock for taking apart the "party of Lincoln" here...
...and in a related vein, sorry I forgot that last Sunday was International Women's Day as noted here - calls for a tune, wouldn't you say?
Monday, March 09, 2015
Monday Stuff
I thought this was a well done, and touching, remembrance by the Rev. Clark Olsen speaking about the murder of fellow minister James Reeb in Selma, Alabama prior to passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965...
...which I think is a good lead-in to Charles Osgood's report on the 50th anniversary of the Selma march and the conflict at the Edmund Pettis Bridge (and Obama speaking there also on Saturday, of course)...
...and I thought this was a timely "New Rules" segment also (NSFW as always - loved the bit with 91u1iani)...
...and even though this definitely rocks, I think it also fits the Obama theme, if you will.
...which I think is a good lead-in to Charles Osgood's report on the 50th anniversary of the Selma march and the conflict at the Edmund Pettis Bridge (and Obama speaking there also on Saturday, of course)...
...and I thought this was a timely "New Rules" segment also (NSFW as always - loved the bit with 91u1iani)...
...and even though this definitely rocks, I think it also fits the Obama theme, if you will.
Friday, March 06, 2015
Friday Stuff
Looks like the Repugs need another lesson in outreach to African American voters, as noted here (and as you watch this clip from about two years ago, keep in mind once more that Joy Reid’s show was cancelled by that supposedly “liberal” MSNBC network)…
…and Rev. Al (whose show is also due to end) gives us more on the Justice Department’s report on the Ferguson, MO police department…
…and here is another clip from about two years ago on the NRA and the “Connecticut Effect” in light of this recent disgusting episode…
…and I thought this was an interesting story that made me recall this tune.
…and Rev. Al (whose show is also due to end) gives us more on the Justice Department’s report on the Ferguson, MO police department…
…and here is another clip from about two years ago on the NRA and the “Connecticut Effect” in light of this recent disgusting episode…
…and I thought this was an interesting story that made me recall this tune.
Thursday, March 05, 2015
Thursday Stuff
Neither can I, Ed – kudos to former Reaganite Bruce Bartlett for speaking truth to duuuuh (here)…..
…and I give you the following in response to Cleveland Police Patrolman's Association president Steve Loomis’s claim that 12-year-old Tamir Rice, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, was responsible for his own death (here)…
…and maybe instead of trying to make fun of Al Gore again, maybe “Senator Snowball” should pay attention to this (NSFW)…
…and let’s hope this marks the end of my “winter” songs for the year after today.
…and I give you the following in response to Cleveland Police Patrolman's Association president Steve Loomis’s claim that 12-year-old Tamir Rice, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, was responsible for his own death (here)…
…and maybe instead of trying to make fun of Al Gore again, maybe “Senator Snowball” should pay attention to this (NSFW)…
…and let’s hope this marks the end of my “winter” songs for the year after today.
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Wednesday Stuff
Every time I think that it’s impossible to overstate the utter repugnance of Governor Bully, I realize just how wrong I am (and about that ridiculous “settlement” with ExxonMobil, this tells us that the affected residents may see absolutely nothing, much like some still reeling from Hurricane Sandy I’m sure)…
Update 3/9/15: I once worked with a guy I otherwise respect who thought that former NJ governor Jim McGreevey was the WORST THING EVAH and SO CORRUPT because he came from Woodbridge Township (and this guy thought it was hilarious when McGreevey came out, by the way), but this person never seemed to have a negative thing to say about Governor Bully. And I’m sure that somehow, even in light of this, he still has nothing negative to say.
…and sticking with Rachel Maddow, here is her report on the recent speech by “Bibi” (and let’s not forget this about former Repug U.S. House Rep Dan Burton, by the way)…
...and I think Jon Stewart also gives Netanyahu the treatment he deserves here (somewhat NSFW at the very end)...
…and I think this is an appropriate tune for the occasion.
Update 3/9/15: I once worked with a guy I otherwise respect who thought that former NJ governor Jim McGreevey was the WORST THING EVAH and SO CORRUPT because he came from Woodbridge Township (and this guy thought it was hilarious when McGreevey came out, by the way), but this person never seemed to have a negative thing to say about Governor Bully. And I’m sure that somehow, even in light of this, he still has nothing negative to say.
…and sticking with Rachel Maddow, here is her report on the recent speech by “Bibi” (and let’s not forget this about former Repug U.S. House Rep Dan Burton, by the way)…
...and I think Jon Stewart also gives Netanyahu the treatment he deserves here (somewhat NSFW at the very end)...
…and I think this is an appropriate tune for the occasion.
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
Tuesday Stuff
Check out what “Man Tan” Boehner has to do to keep his caucus in line (here) – too funny…pass the popcorn…
…and I know a lot of this comes from a “60 Minutes” report by Steve Kroft that I already posted, but I don’t think it can be repeated often enough; I give John Oliver credit for devoting so much time to such a crucial issue, even with humor that I think is a bit misplaced (here)…
...and just in case you thought that debtor's prison was something that only existed in a Victor Hugo novel, think again...
…and I happened to come across this guy who I think is local – kind of a catchy tune.
…and I know a lot of this comes from a “60 Minutes” report by Steve Kroft that I already posted, but I don’t think it can be repeated often enough; I give John Oliver credit for devoting so much time to such a crucial issue, even with humor that I think is a bit misplaced (here)…
...and just in case you thought that debtor's prison was something that only existed in a Victor Hugo novel, think again...
…and I happened to come across this guy who I think is local – kind of a catchy tune.
Monday, March 02, 2015
Monday Stuff
Yeah, Hosni Mubarak Walker is pretty godawful, but like any other Repug, he considers his foul rhetoric as merely “red meat” for the base (and the “badger state” had a chance to bounce him last year but failed to do so – oh well)...
…and hey, did you hear the one about Billo watching the nuns getting shot in the back of the head? He continues to be an utter fraud…
…and here is some of the reality point of view in honor of “Bibi” arriving here to give his damn speech…
...and did you know that this week is National Sleep Awareness Week? Well, neither did I, but here is a tune for the occasion.
…and hey, did you hear the one about Billo watching the nuns getting shot in the back of the head? He continues to be an utter fraud…
…and here is some of the reality point of view in honor of “Bibi” arriving here to give his damn speech…
...and did you know that this week is National Sleep Awareness Week? Well, neither did I, but here is a tune for the occasion.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Friday Stuff
RIP Leonard Nimoy – a lot more to this guy than just Spock, though he will always be remembered for that above all else, which is probably as it should be (please don’t smoke, people – find a way to stop somehow).
“This Side of Paradise” might be my favorite episode of the original “Star Trek” series (partly because Spock gets to knock Kirk around a bit :-), and this is probably the key moment of revelation between Nimoy and Jill Ireland – of all the clips of Nimoy that could be presented as a tribute, this is the one I personally prefer the most…
…and as usual, pop culture parody is the sincerest form of flattery…
...and by the way, we had great Net Neutrality news this week, though I'm sure the lawsuits from the usual corporate suspects will follow (video lags at end)...
…and kudos to Dem Senator Sheldon Whitehouse for this…
...and sportscaster Dale Hansen does it again here - kudos as well...
…and I guess this video depicts just another Friday night for you millennial hipsters out there – I remember those days (sigh).
“This Side of Paradise” might be my favorite episode of the original “Star Trek” series (partly because Spock gets to knock Kirk around a bit :-), and this is probably the key moment of revelation between Nimoy and Jill Ireland – of all the clips of Nimoy that could be presented as a tribute, this is the one I personally prefer the most…
…and as usual, pop culture parody is the sincerest form of flattery…
...and by the way, we had great Net Neutrality news this week, though I'm sure the lawsuits from the usual corporate suspects will follow (video lags at end)...
…and kudos to Dem Senator Sheldon Whitehouse for this…
...and sportscaster Dale Hansen does it again here - kudos as well...
…and I guess this video depicts just another Friday night for you millennial hipsters out there – I remember those days (sigh).
Thursday Stuff
I think it’s actually pretty hilarious to watch anyone from our supposedly “respectable” corporate media take shots at Jon Stewart for supposedly debasing our already-trashed political discourse, and Fix Noise dutifully obliges here (as always, though, it’s a stretch to consider these particular frauds as emblematic of anything whatsoever besides rank propaganda).
The networks with initials for names have fundamentally failed to educate and inform their audience on the critical issues that we face in this country, opting instead for a two-or-more-dueling-talking-head format that serves only to inflame passion instead of cultivating reason (for ratings of course, and also to try and deflect the charge of “liberal bias” that will be made by the usual suspects regardless). And the void created by that terrible decision has been filled by Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Bill Maher, John Oliver, and many others.
I would ask that you consider all that while you watch this clip (here)…
…and I give you Ed Schultz on Jeb Bush (Rachel Maddow, among others, covered some of this already, though it shows that Jeb definitely haven’t “sealed the deal” with the base)…
…and here is Cenk and Ana from TYT on Patricia Arquette (NSFW…sounds like the extremes of both sides were mad, which must mean that she was doing something right)…
…and here is something bluesy and more current than the rest of what I’ve featured here this week.
The networks with initials for names have fundamentally failed to educate and inform their audience on the critical issues that we face in this country, opting instead for a two-or-more-dueling-talking-head format that serves only to inflame passion instead of cultivating reason (for ratings of course, and also to try and deflect the charge of “liberal bias” that will be made by the usual suspects regardless). And the void created by that terrible decision has been filled by Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Bill Maher, John Oliver, and many others.
I would ask that you consider all that while you watch this clip (here)…
…and I give you Ed Schultz on Jeb Bush (Rachel Maddow, among others, covered some of this already, though it shows that Jeb definitely haven’t “sealed the deal” with the base)…
…and here is Cenk and Ana from TYT on Patricia Arquette (NSFW…sounds like the extremes of both sides were mad, which must mean that she was doing something right)…
…and here is something bluesy and more current than the rest of what I’ve featured here this week.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Wednesday Stuff
By the way, when we refer to the “corpocracy,” we’re not kidding, and never have been – and oh yeah, the Idaho Repugs apparently need a biology lesson; the serious stuff, though, has to do with DHS (an update is here - yep, looks like congressional Repugs still can't get their act together; heckuva job, all you idiot voters who gave them the keys to the metaphorical car that they promptly drove into a ditch)…
...and as I watch this, I wonder why the hell every Democrat running for election last year didn't wrap themselves around health care reform - and yes, I know the answer...
...and after watching this NSFW clip, I have even less interest in ever actually seeing “American Sniper”...
...and "the quiet Beatle" would have been 72 today.
...and as I watch this, I wonder why the hell every Democrat running for election last year didn't wrap themselves around health care reform - and yes, I know the answer...
...and after watching this NSFW clip, I have even less interest in ever actually seeing “American Sniper”...
...and "the quiet Beatle" would have been 72 today.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Monday Stuff
Science fiction writer Robert Heinlein, in his famous novel Starship Troopers, envisioned a society where voters, too, had to demonstrate their patriotism before being allowed to vote. In his fictional society, the right to vote came only after some kind of dangerous public service — in the military, as a volunteer in dangerous medical experiments, or in other ways that demonstrated a willingness to sacrifice personally for the common good. The thought was that such voters would be more careful, and less selfish, in their voting.So, just for the record, "The Ole Perfesser" thinks that voting should only be allowed if someone of a suitable age had first participated in an activity like this...
So when the five-day wonder of questioning Barack Obama’s patriotism is over, perhaps we should address another question: How patriotic is the electorate? And how long can we survive as a nation if the answer is “not very”? And we should proceed from there.
…and I have no idea whether or not author Robert Heinlein was ever influenced by controlled substances or not – makes me wonder a bit based on that clip – but in case he was, I think that makes this NSFW commentary from Bill Maher (here) particularly at the end even more timely…
…and I have three words for Cenk Uygur based on this…Nail. Hammer. Head…
…and RIP Clark Terry.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Saturday Stuff
Friday, February 20, 2015
Friday Stuff
Meet the new Bush, same as the old Bush…
…also, Ed Schultz tells us more about the battle to keep the U.S. Postal Service in operation – yes people, it really is a bargain, and if it goes away, we’re going to be really screwed…
…and I give you more misogynist Repug hijinks (yeah, let me know how that whole “outreach to women voters” thing goes, OK)…
…and I really don’t have a dog in the hunt, as it were, concerning Tinsel town’s upcoming soiree on Sunday evening (here), but may the best in each category win – makes me recall this glam-rock-ish tune, which I think is apropos.
…also, Ed Schultz tells us more about the battle to keep the U.S. Postal Service in operation – yes people, it really is a bargain, and if it goes away, we’re going to be really screwed…
…and I give you more misogynist Repug hijinks (yeah, let me know how that whole “outreach to women voters” thing goes, OK)…
…and I really don’t have a dog in the hunt, as it were, concerning Tinsel town’s upcoming soiree on Sunday evening (here), but may the best in each category win – makes me recall this glam-rock-ish tune, which I think is apropos.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Thursday Stuff
By the way, allow me to say right now that I am absolutely done with this crap about what Obama did or didn’t say about radical Islam at that prayer breakfast, whenever it was. I expect Fix Noise to come down with a case of the vapors, but I’m beyond disgusted with how the supposedly liberal MSNBC is wasting precious time and resources on this idiocy also.
Meanwhile, there goes Shep Smith of Fix Noise practicing some actual journalism again here, this time with another Dubya-era flunky who apparently pines for the firm foreign policy hands of "Honor and Virtue" McCain and Huckleberry Graham...
…and though I’ve never completely bought into the concept of Black History Month, which we observe in February of course – what about Jewish History Month or Catholic History Month? – I have to admit that I thought this was a good report by Melissa Harris Perry…
…and in a related story, just remember that idiot Mississippi state rep Gene Alday is the real victim here, people – sure he is (more here)…
...and I hope she's on the mend from her recent health issues - can't tell based on this.
Meanwhile, there goes Shep Smith of Fix Noise practicing some actual journalism again here, this time with another Dubya-era flunky who apparently pines for the firm foreign policy hands of "Honor and Virtue" McCain and Huckleberry Graham...
…and though I’ve never completely bought into the concept of Black History Month, which we observe in February of course – what about Jewish History Month or Catholic History Month? – I have to admit that I thought this was a good report by Melissa Harris Perry…
…and in a related story, just remember that idiot Mississippi state rep Gene Alday is the real victim here, people – sure he is (more here)…
...and I hope she's on the mend from her recent health issues - can't tell based on this.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Wednesday Stuff
Rev. Al takes a look at the stalling going on in “the world’s greatest deliberative body” concerning Obama Attorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch (though I think the following needs to be pointed out here – not taking a shot at Lynch, but only saying that there’s a way for intelligent adults to discuss the HSBC stuff…I realize that many in the Senate are not intelligent adults, of course…and by the way, it’s particularly galling for the Repugs to complain about improper fiscal oversight given this, where they punted on their own chance to do the same thing, which led to the meltdown of our economy)…
…and as far as I’m concerned, one answer to this is to shop at Office Max and tell Staples where to go (and just toss out the 5:00 – 6:00 stuff with this guy from The Manhattan Institute – trying to un-couple the employer mandate from the individual mandate would be catastrophic to the ACA, and if he isn’t smart enough to know that or honest enough to admit it, then he doesn’t belong on my teevee)…
…and congrats to Miss P (woof!)…
…and boy, am I sick of that other tune from this guy, though this is OK I guess – kind of dark for a “relationship” song, though.
…and as far as I’m concerned, one answer to this is to shop at Office Max and tell Staples where to go (and just toss out the 5:00 – 6:00 stuff with this guy from The Manhattan Institute – trying to un-couple the employer mandate from the individual mandate would be catastrophic to the ACA, and if he isn’t smart enough to know that or honest enough to admit it, then he doesn’t belong on my teevee)…
…and congrats to Miss P (woof!)…
…and boy, am I sick of that other tune from this guy, though this is OK I guess – kind of dark for a “relationship” song, though.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Tuesday Stuff
Joy Reid tells us about FBI Director James Comey’s recent speech on race – I wonder if FBI agents will turn their backs on Comey now as the NYPD did against Mayor de Blasio for saying much the same thing?...
Update 2/22/15: Sorry to find out that Joy Reid's show was cancelled - would that that fate would befall "Morning Joe" instead.
…and I hope the cause of what is mentioned in this story isn't attributed to the legalization of pot in the state of Colorado – sure would be a drag, as it were…
…and this just in – it looks like tragedy has come to the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (though as “America’s Fish Wrap” tells us here, it plans to be back on the “hot dog highway” again soon)…
…and RIP Lesley Gore (sad face).
Update 2/22/15: Sorry to find out that Joy Reid's show was cancelled - would that that fate would befall "Morning Joe" instead.
…and I hope the cause of what is mentioned in this story isn't attributed to the legalization of pot in the state of Colorado – sure would be a drag, as it were…
…and this just in – it looks like tragedy has come to the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (though as “America’s Fish Wrap” tells us here, it plans to be back on the “hot dog highway” again soon)…
…and RIP Lesley Gore (sad face).
Monday, February 16, 2015
Monday Stuff
Happy President’s Day – I thought this video was kind of cool; the Inquirer gave a little exercise on the Op-Ed page to list all of them in order, which would have been kind of neat if it weren’t for the fact that it gave the answers on the same page – kind of takes away the challenge, I would say…
…and I give you another bravura report by John Oliver, this time on cigarettes here - hopefully he won't get sued, and no, I'm not kidding (NSFW)…
…and this just in – Bill Maher provides a great New Rules segment on Brian Williams IMHO (here - I think this is NSFW also)…
…and I thought this was a neat story on Pattie Boyd, ex-wife of both George Harrison and Eric Clapton, who had a bit of a penchant for photography – I know she’s credited as the influence behind “Layla,” but I always associate her with this tune above all others.
…and I give you another bravura report by John Oliver, this time on cigarettes here - hopefully he won't get sued, and no, I'm not kidding (NSFW)…
…and this just in – Bill Maher provides a great New Rules segment on Brian Williams IMHO (here - I think this is NSFW also)…
…and I thought this was a neat story on Pattie Boyd, ex-wife of both George Harrison and Eric Clapton, who had a bit of a penchant for photography – I know she’s credited as the influence behind “Layla,” but I always associate her with this tune above all others.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Friday Stuff
Happy Friday the 13th, everybody (what's left of it anyway)...
...and I thought this was a good Russia Today interview with original CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou...
...and this just in...and hold onto your hats, people...but more guns actually means more gun violence - hard to believe, I know (removing my tongue from my cheek)...
...oh, and of course it "demeans the presidency" as far as the wingnuts are concerned if it's actually positive for Number 44 - as opposed to just about anything by Obama's wretched predecessor that did that for real (maybe I shouldn't have something a bit light-hearted given the Kiriakou stuff, but I have to admit that I got a kick out of this)...
...also, I hope everyone has a Happy Valentine's Day tomorrow...
...and for the opposing point of view, I give you this :-).
...and I thought this was a good Russia Today interview with original CIA torture whistleblower John Kiriakou...
...and this just in...and hold onto your hats, people...but more guns actually means more gun violence - hard to believe, I know (removing my tongue from my cheek)...
...oh, and of course it "demeans the presidency" as far as the wingnuts are concerned if it's actually positive for Number 44 - as opposed to just about anything by Obama's wretched predecessor that did that for real (maybe I shouldn't have something a bit light-hearted given the Kiriakou stuff, but I have to admit that I got a kick out of this)...
...also, I hope everyone has a Happy Valentine's Day tomorrow...
...and for the opposing point of view, I give you this :-).
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Thursday Stuff
Yeah, it’s more than a bit of an understatement to say that I’ll miss Jon Stewart on my teevee, but God knows he’s earned the right to walk away from all of this stuff as far as I’m concerned (here)…
…though I’d like to see Stewart’s soon-to-be-open spot go to Samantha Bee along with possibly her “Daily Show” husband Jason Jones – still blown away by this legendary “Black Swan” parody of “The Five” from awhile back…
…and changing the mood, I honestly can’t recall moments of corporate media wankery attributable to Bob Simon of CBS News, a legendary correspondent who was killed in a horrific auto accident yesterday; condolences to family and friends (though I think this stands as a bit of an indirect tribute to his work…afflicting the comfortable, as it were)…
…and I should probably be tired of these guys by now, but I’m really not.
…though I’d like to see Stewart’s soon-to-be-open spot go to Samantha Bee along with possibly her “Daily Show” husband Jason Jones – still blown away by this legendary “Black Swan” parody of “The Five” from awhile back…
…and changing the mood, I honestly can’t recall moments of corporate media wankery attributable to Bob Simon of CBS News, a legendary correspondent who was killed in a horrific auto accident yesterday; condolences to family and friends (though I think this stands as a bit of an indirect tribute to his work…afflicting the comfortable, as it were)…
…and I should probably be tired of these guys by now, but I’m really not.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Wednesday Stuff
(I also posted about Brian Williams here, for what it's worth.)
Rachel Maddow tells us the story of C.J. Phillips and Charlie Rainwater, the “high-tech bears” who, as far as I’m concerned, have done a first-class job trolling Jeb Bush (here)…
…also, Cenk Uygur goes after that numbskull Eric Bolling for saying that Christianity has never, ever led to violence – uh huh…
…and I thought this was a pretty damn funny (and definitely NSFW) commentary by Australian comic Jim Jefferies on guns here…
…and speaking of crazy, I felt like hearing both these tunes after reading this story, particularly the second one (and is it too cheeky of me to point out the phallic image on the cover of that great album?).
Rachel Maddow tells us the story of C.J. Phillips and Charlie Rainwater, the “high-tech bears” who, as far as I’m concerned, have done a first-class job trolling Jeb Bush (here)…
…also, Cenk Uygur goes after that numbskull Eric Bolling for saying that Christianity has never, ever led to violence – uh huh…
…and I thought this was a pretty damn funny (and definitely NSFW) commentary by Australian comic Jim Jefferies on guns here…
…and speaking of crazy, I felt like hearing both these tunes after reading this story, particularly the second one (and is it too cheeky of me to point out the phallic image on the cover of that great album?).
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Tuesday Stuff
Now seriously, where else are you going to go now when you need a new phone line to plug into the wall outlet at the last minute because your cat has eaten through it? Oh, and by the way, the clip is very NSFW…
…and after watching this clip also, I’m starting to realize just how much I missed John Oliver on my teevee…
…and while I applaud the efforts of the manufacturer of this device intended to reduce fatalities arising from the response of a police officer, the cases that I see and read about where police have used excessive force aren’t exactly scenarios where the officer is in a dark alley surrounded by armed hoodlums who plainly intend to do harm – it’s more a case of horrible judgment aimed at civilians such as a hugely overweight man in NYC pleading not to get hurt or a 12-year-old boy getting shot…
…and given the weather in these parts, I guess I should have put this up yesterday; don’t think much of the vocals, but I love the melody.
…and after watching this clip also, I’m starting to realize just how much I missed John Oliver on my teevee…
…and while I applaud the efforts of the manufacturer of this device intended to reduce fatalities arising from the response of a police officer, the cases that I see and read about where police have used excessive force aren’t exactly scenarios where the officer is in a dark alley surrounded by armed hoodlums who plainly intend to do harm – it’s more a case of horrible judgment aimed at civilians such as a hugely overweight man in NYC pleading not to get hurt or a 12-year-old boy getting shot…
…and given the weather in these parts, I guess I should have put this up yesterday; don’t think much of the vocals, but I love the melody.
Monday, February 09, 2015
Monday Stuff
I give Bill Maher credit for trying to drive a metaphorical stake through the zombie lies that pollute our discourse, but the problem is that a waay-too-profitable cottage industry has been created built on their continued propagation – and oh yeah, Sarah Palin is still an idiot (here)…
…and I know this is mainly about Governor Bully, as it should be (and he can’t resist the food metaphors, can he?), but I’m sure the full title of the Jeb Bush book at the end is “I Only Fight Old, Small People Who Are Not Capable Of Anything Larger Than A Five-Figured Campaign Donation” (here)…
...and Rev. Al tells us about how Fix Noise typically blew off coverage of the prayer breakfast recently attended by President Obama (always a slippery slope as far as I'm concerned when politicians talk religion, but don't attack Obama if you don't even give your viewers "fair and balanced" reporting on the subject)...
…and I know these guys toured all over the place last year, but apparently they’re giving 2015 a rest so far – should be coming to a venue near you eventually.
…and I know this is mainly about Governor Bully, as it should be (and he can’t resist the food metaphors, can he?), but I’m sure the full title of the Jeb Bush book at the end is “I Only Fight Old, Small People Who Are Not Capable Of Anything Larger Than A Five-Figured Campaign Donation” (here)…
...and Rev. Al tells us about how Fix Noise typically blew off coverage of the prayer breakfast recently attended by President Obama (always a slippery slope as far as I'm concerned when politicians talk religion, but don't attack Obama if you don't even give your viewers "fair and balanced" reporting on the subject)...
…and I know these guys toured all over the place last year, but apparently they’re giving 2015 a rest so far – should be coming to a venue near you eventually.
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