Ugh--had just read an article in the New Yorker (Maybe I mentioned this in my last blog???) about how Putin detests Gorbachev for allowing the dismantling of the "old" USSR. Putin is a regular tyrant and, with his Olympic showcase over, his truer colors are emerging. He is revving up the Russians who live in the Crimea and assuredly they will approve seceding from the Ukraine tomorrow. And now a report that Russian troops have moved into a portion of the Ukraine itself. The Euros have to lead on this along with NATO. I had a very ugly day dream of a localized war breaking out over this incursion--yuk. There are all sorts of implications for them none the least of which are both security and energy. Plus those nice little trio of Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) must be shivering in their boots. Here in the old US of A we have that foolish loser John McCain calling for military intervention and/or aid--within five minutes of Obama charting a course of diplomacy. He was joined by his evil twin from South Carolina, Lindsey Graham who speaks with a nearly unintelligible southern accent. Jon Stewart has started mimicking him perfectly.
Then of course there was the convention of Conservatives led by all the usual suspects including the NRA who deem no place safe unless you have weapons and lots of them and damn that government anyhow. Plus none of them like the Affordable Care Act despite its growing numbers. And, oh my, there are actually gay people in the South. What to do? It has gotten so bad, Rand Paul has begun to sound semi rational. Obama did a terrific piece on Between the Ferns". It is an online show hosted by Zach Galifinakis who more or less was interviewing the Prez who was really just pushing Affordable Care and enticing especially young folks. It was hilarious.
Meanwhile, our Governor has already got one foot out the door and his administration seems like it is totally in chaos. The awarding of medical marijuana clinic licenses was botched when a former Congressman surprisingly (?) ended up with multiple contracts. The casino implementation is taking next to forever and then there will be court action slowing it even further. The state child welfare agency continues to "lose" kids but it is not a management issue and "I fully support the Commissioner" says the Gov. He cannot get out fast enough.
The St. Patty's day parade tomorrow in South Boston (led by, get this, someone whose nickname is Wacko--I kid you not) will not allow any gay groups to march. So not sane politician will be in the parade and both Sam Adams and Heineken are pulling out of sponsorship. South Boston by the way is chock full of gen xers many of whom, yup, are gay. Wacko indeed.
Finally:
--Orthodox Jews in both Jerusalem and Brooklyn (the black Hats!!) continue to fight against serving in the Army. After all they have to pray especially for more settlements which they apparently have no problem fighting for. And they have to study all day every day. Busy men.
--Obama's budget has about as much chance of being approved as I would have fitting into a speedo (close your eyes and imagine that!!)
I have taken the plunge and will attend my 50th High School reunion. I have at most 3 people to talk with but one is my close friend from Canada--really from kindergarten just about 62 years ago. Very nervous about keeping my mouth shut and not engaging in too many socio-political conversations. Lots of folks from below the Mason Dixon line in attendance. And they will be different and that's a fact, Jack.
Thankfully, Anna was no where near that drunk driver in Austin and is fine.
SPORTS TALK
Too many talking heads talking too much shit about what the Pats should or should not do well in advance of any news--and now they have had 3 major signings in the last 48 hours and those folks still won,t shut up--just moving onto the next problem to be addressed. The Bruins are very hot and at a very good time. Have a shot at finishing first in the conference and perhaps in the league. No one wants more info on Seguin, Kessel, and Thornton, I guess--but trust me, we got nobody with their offensive skills.
Sayonara.
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