Oh, that Roger Stone guy. I'm so interested in, and want to see, the tattoo of Nixon on his back. His hair is so perfect--I'm kind of glad his trial will be in the fall since it means we will have him to kick around for awhile. I hope Corsi stays with us for a while as well even though he is more stupid and less photogenic than Stone.
ITEMS
--"Dude, we're on, we'll have a blast". If you are ever near someone (as in some adult) yakking like this, head for the hills. This is adolescent language and does not fit anyone over the age of say 15.
--If the 12 Republicans who supported the legislation critical of the "emergency" at our borders also vote to override the veto, then I will offer some praise. But they get absolutely no points for doing their job knowing full well that it was an easy vote given the expected veto. Nada.
--First of all, why would someone like Kraft go to that sleazy spa when all he had to do is pick up the phone and dial 1-800 escort and get some person to come to his place? He has the money to do that. All I can come up with is that he gets off on the sleaze. How is it possible that the owner of the spa and POTUS watched the NFL playoffs together.? How bad are things when purveyors of human trafficking have such access to the President of the USA?
--Not sure what to make of comments made by the Muslim Congresswoman from Minnesota. I get what she intended even if she used more than a few anti Semitic words. That language plays into the hands of the right wing Nazis in our midst. AOC and this woman are convenient scapegoats and targets for the POTUS and his so called base. On the other hand the words scare me.
--And (to steal some words from John Oliver) now this. Animal stories recently in the Boston Globe:
-There are already meetings on the Cape to discuss the shark problem. I guess the topic
is how to get them out of the water.
-In the lead paragraph of what was actually a burglary story, we are informed that a puppy
was stabbed.
-Finally, in a car accident story, we are told it was caused by a turkey crashing into the car's
windshield.
This would all be hysterical if the city was in perfect shape. But with problems all around, it is not funny that that the Globe devotes time and space to animals.
--Two movie recommendations: "A Tuba to Cuba" follows the Preservation Hall Jazz Band as it returns to its roots in Havana. It is just lovely. Then there is "First Solo". This is a documentary about the guy who climbed El Capitan in Yosemite without ropes/pitons/ equipment of any sort. Even though we know that the guy made it and survived, it is so fucking scary that there were gasps in the audience. The climber is a bit off personality wise but then again so are the camera folks who used ropes to climb with him and get incredible shots.
--I hope Manafort dies in jail but believe he will get a pardon.
--Please do not ask me to understand why a normal human being would carry their pet dog in a papoose like a baby. It's just stupid time.
--And a brief anecdote: A mother told her son to quit complaining about helping her with her computer since she had helped him to learn how to use a spoon. That does resonate.
--The local neighborhood paper initiated a conversation about high top tables and how that discriminates against I don't know what. But it was a big hit generating all sorts of letters to the editors. Bet the next step will be lawyers getting involved.
--Lastly, let's be clear that the language frequently used by POTUS is dangerous and appeals to the worst in us.
--Kudos to that fine hockey player from Wyoming DN. Keep on skating, brother.
Shalom
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Saturday, March 2, 2019
OLDER AND ORNERIER THAN EVAH
Please note the last word in the title which identifies me as a real Bostonian. Just sayin'. did have a recent birthday which was celebrated with those near and dear. Very weird being of a certain age that I never thought I would be and feeling like I don't mind it. Even stopped reading the obits. I'm still full of piss and vinegar so here goes.
--I unsubscribed from all of Senator Warren's emails for two reasons. First of all, I love her remaining my Senator. Second, there are too many Dems running and some of them need to start dropping out. If, in a year, there are still 20 or so screaming at each other or if, god forbid, one of them decides to run as an independent, we are looking at 4 more years. That's ugly.
--Two close allies of POTUS got nailed for being too clumsy. Netanyahu is being indicted for corruption by his own Justice Department. Not good enough to just act like a blustering dictator--had to cheat as well. And our own Bobby Kraft got caught with his zipper down in a place that was being investigated for being part of an international human trafficking investigation. The PR hit to him is unimaginable. Wonder if any of his sons knew and wonder where his gal pal Ricki was. Do believe Myra is turning in her grave.
--POTUS was touting summary executions as something to be admired. It just keeps getting worse. Wants drug smugglers caught in the act to be executed on the spot. Does he even know what the means? No shame/no empathy.
--POTUS has also announced that we will be having a big celebration in DC on July 4th. Maybe we can have the military show off a few missiles like Russia and North Korea. He must not have gotten the memo telling him there has always been a celebration in DC on July 4th. Fucking idiot.
--And Jared, who is busy solving the problems in the mid East, has a security clearance that all the intelligence agencies don't think he should have. I'd love to see him in jail so we can say he is a chip off the old block.
--Remember the kid with the MAGA hat who was busy messing with the Native American in DC a few weeks back? His parents are suing somebody for how those in the media treated their son. You
gotta love lawyers!!
--Speaking of kids: as I write this at least 245 children remain separated from their parents. We should be ashamed and embarrassed.
--My fine town is now screwing around with the licensing of beer gardens. Seems some folks are enjoying themselves and having fun so the Legislature would like to slow that down and retain our image as a no fun city. We also have a gigantic casino opening right next door but those in charge of that license cannot seem to remember about the JOBS created and are still engaged in a legal battle
with Steve Wynn. You gotta love lawyers!!
--Saw a nice heartwarming story on ESPN(?) about a High School football coach who has no arms or legs. I have no such courage.
SPORTS TALK
--Did not know Nick Cafardo the baseball writer for the Boston Globe. Died suddenly last week (at 62!!). I read him every Sunday and will miss his work. From the eulogies I read, he seemed like a
decent guy.
Shalom
--I unsubscribed from all of Senator Warren's emails for two reasons. First of all, I love her remaining my Senator. Second, there are too many Dems running and some of them need to start dropping out. If, in a year, there are still 20 or so screaming at each other or if, god forbid, one of them decides to run as an independent, we are looking at 4 more years. That's ugly.
--Two close allies of POTUS got nailed for being too clumsy. Netanyahu is being indicted for corruption by his own Justice Department. Not good enough to just act like a blustering dictator--had to cheat as well. And our own Bobby Kraft got caught with his zipper down in a place that was being investigated for being part of an international human trafficking investigation. The PR hit to him is unimaginable. Wonder if any of his sons knew and wonder where his gal pal Ricki was. Do believe Myra is turning in her grave.
--POTUS was touting summary executions as something to be admired. It just keeps getting worse. Wants drug smugglers caught in the act to be executed on the spot. Does he even know what the means? No shame/no empathy.
--POTUS has also announced that we will be having a big celebration in DC on July 4th. Maybe we can have the military show off a few missiles like Russia and North Korea. He must not have gotten the memo telling him there has always been a celebration in DC on July 4th. Fucking idiot.
--And Jared, who is busy solving the problems in the mid East, has a security clearance that all the intelligence agencies don't think he should have. I'd love to see him in jail so we can say he is a chip off the old block.
--Remember the kid with the MAGA hat who was busy messing with the Native American in DC a few weeks back? His parents are suing somebody for how those in the media treated their son. You
gotta love lawyers!!
--Speaking of kids: as I write this at least 245 children remain separated from their parents. We should be ashamed and embarrassed.
--My fine town is now screwing around with the licensing of beer gardens. Seems some folks are enjoying themselves and having fun so the Legislature would like to slow that down and retain our image as a no fun city. We also have a gigantic casino opening right next door but those in charge of that license cannot seem to remember about the JOBS created and are still engaged in a legal battle
with Steve Wynn. You gotta love lawyers!!
--Saw a nice heartwarming story on ESPN(?) about a High School football coach who has no arms or legs. I have no such courage.
SPORTS TALK
--Did not know Nick Cafardo the baseball writer for the Boston Globe. Died suddenly last week (at 62!!). I read him every Sunday and will miss his work. From the eulogies I read, he seemed like a
decent guy.
Shalom
Friday, February 15, 2019
ALMOST A NATIONAL EMERGENCY
I was getting lazy and nearly postponed this issue. But, I then realized its absence in your life might have been an emergency of national proportions--kind of like that wall thingy. So, here goes.
--When forced to choose between POTUS and his belief that there is a crisis at our southern border and, on the other hand, the reports from multiple news outlets that there is no crisis I'm with the reporters. No surprise there. But, listen carefully to the words of POTUS. He uses words as weapons when he calls the emigres "aliens". He is venomous and stoking the worst fears among certain Americans. Did you see the crowd behind him in El Paso? Smiling and laughing as he lobbied demeaning words after demeaning words. The attack on the BBC cameraman followed.
--Mitch refuses to allow a vote on making Election Day a National holiday because it is a ploy by Democrats to increase participation. Isn't it a sign of a healthy country when more people vote? Not according to the Mitcher. He also set a fine example to his constituents and his fellow Republican Senators when he agreed to support this National emergency bullshit. Great role models we have in DC.
--Oh and Susan Collins is a bit upset that people actually remember her vote in support of Kavanaugh now that he has cast his first anti abortion vote. Oh my, woe is me.
--Remember Ronny Jackson? He almost got to run the VA. But rumors swirled and he bailed. POTUS decided he would be a fine primary care doctor. So, now he is the PCP of our President. I would not trust him to check my cuticles
--Bad optics for the Dems to get all flustered about Howard Schultz maybe running for President. Sure, I get it that as an Independent, he will siphon off votes and if the goal is to get rid of POTUS, then his running is an issue. But, really, figure some response out that does not include whining.
Then there are the items:
--Doonesbury this past Sunday was hysterical and sad. Makes the silence of Republican Senators quite nasty.
--I still miss Al Franken and believe he quit too soon.
--Why would anyone need an app to reach the company that fixes broken windshields.? How many
times would you need to use it. I just don't get it.
--Leave it to the Globe: A horse named George (really?) was returned to its owner after 13 years. Who knew this was news?
--Two excellent Japanese films. The first is "Shoplifters" which forces you to re-think how families can be very different and still be emotionally strong. The second "Ramen" leaves you starving but has a great ending.
SPORTS TALK
Felger at the local level and Kellerman at the national/ESPN level are ratings driven and do not care how offensive they have become. Get off it, man. ESPN on line did have a great article about Bob Costa and why he left or was fired from NBC--had to do with his being outspoken about concussions in the NFL. BC's football and basketball teams are bottom feeders in the ACC. Every once and a while, they may move off the bottom--but, in general, they are in it for the money not because they can ever compete in those two sports with lets say Duke. And, yup, finally--The Pats won so all you haters can just be silent until the fall.
Shalom
--When forced to choose between POTUS and his belief that there is a crisis at our southern border and, on the other hand, the reports from multiple news outlets that there is no crisis I'm with the reporters. No surprise there. But, listen carefully to the words of POTUS. He uses words as weapons when he calls the emigres "aliens". He is venomous and stoking the worst fears among certain Americans. Did you see the crowd behind him in El Paso? Smiling and laughing as he lobbied demeaning words after demeaning words. The attack on the BBC cameraman followed.
--Mitch refuses to allow a vote on making Election Day a National holiday because it is a ploy by Democrats to increase participation. Isn't it a sign of a healthy country when more people vote? Not according to the Mitcher. He also set a fine example to his constituents and his fellow Republican Senators when he agreed to support this National emergency bullshit. Great role models we have in DC.
--Oh and Susan Collins is a bit upset that people actually remember her vote in support of Kavanaugh now that he has cast his first anti abortion vote. Oh my, woe is me.
--Remember Ronny Jackson? He almost got to run the VA. But rumors swirled and he bailed. POTUS decided he would be a fine primary care doctor. So, now he is the PCP of our President. I would not trust him to check my cuticles
--Bad optics for the Dems to get all flustered about Howard Schultz maybe running for President. Sure, I get it that as an Independent, he will siphon off votes and if the goal is to get rid of POTUS, then his running is an issue. But, really, figure some response out that does not include whining.
Then there are the items:
--Doonesbury this past Sunday was hysterical and sad. Makes the silence of Republican Senators quite nasty.
--I still miss Al Franken and believe he quit too soon.
--Why would anyone need an app to reach the company that fixes broken windshields.? How many
times would you need to use it. I just don't get it.
--Leave it to the Globe: A horse named George (really?) was returned to its owner after 13 years. Who knew this was news?
--Two excellent Japanese films. The first is "Shoplifters" which forces you to re-think how families can be very different and still be emotionally strong. The second "Ramen" leaves you starving but has a great ending.
SPORTS TALK
Felger at the local level and Kellerman at the national/ESPN level are ratings driven and do not care how offensive they have become. Get off it, man. ESPN on line did have a great article about Bob Costa and why he left or was fired from NBC--had to do with his being outspoken about concussions in the NFL. BC's football and basketball teams are bottom feeders in the ACC. Every once and a while, they may move off the bottom--but, in general, they are in it for the money not because they can ever compete in those two sports with lets say Duke. And, yup, finally--The Pats won so all you haters can just be silent until the fall.
Shalom
Friday, February 1, 2019
GOD WANTED ME TO WRITE THESE BLOGS
And Sarah even told me so. I have a number of questions about this God business. How did he/she communicate this information to Sarah--in writing, verbally, telepathically? And how is she so sure it came from God? Perhaps POTUS whispered sweet nothings into her ear and mentioned that God spoke to him.
Listen, I get that the Christian faithful only care about judicial appointments and are in a very happy mood about all the conservative judges who now populate the Federal judiciary. But, I honestly do not understand how they can tolerate God being used as a weapon to fend off the likes of me. They have already tolerated all sorts of POTUS indiscretions and now God is speaking to Sarah. And, before I get too crazed, how many sets of pearls does she own and are they real? I need answers.
Moving on:
--The silence of Republican Senators continues. In the face of lies and outright rubbish comments made by POTUS, these folks zip it up for fear of offending his base.
--Roger Stone is a true caricature. His "V's" a la Nixon are hilarious. Hope he can take a few of his suits to the pokey. I want to see him in court or testifying. A show it would be.
--No one asked me but the ban on transgendered people in the military its another brick in the wall of terrifying his base about the "other". I personally would appreciate any person of any gender who gave up their life to protect me.
--A Go Fund Me campaign raised 268K to pay for the search for the body of a soccer player presumed dead in a plane crash. So many other things go wanting and money pours in for this.
--Max Kellerman (I believe he was/is a college friend of a reader) is a sports talking head and appears with Stephen A. Smith daily on ESPN. Does not like Tom Brady--fine. But the two of them together are simpletons who (as simpletons do) oversimplify everything. No gray in their world. Loud mouths both. And Max went to Yale!
--A quote from Doonesbury which sums up my thoughts: "The creaky voices--the way everyone under 40 sounds like they're over 80". He is taking about the NPR commentators. I'm with you, bro.
--More yucky Boston Globe stories--a big feature about the best way to move your dog when you change abodes.. The world is falling apart (jPOTUS just cancelled a nuclear arms treaty) and the Globe gives us pap.
--On the other hand, a great article about the Boston Public School valedictorians and what has happened to them. Not much in the way of good news.
--Maureen Dowd in the Times of 1/20 wrote an excellent piece.
--Do not watch the weather channel unless you have seat belts on your coach. Everything is critical and dangerous. Yikes.
Shalom.
SPORTS TALK
I am confirming that we need to restrict ourselves to what happens between the lines, on the ice, and on the court. I fight any urge to find out tan athlete's opinions about anything. The latest from Kyrie Irving who is an astonishing bb player. He also believes the earth is flat and supposedly has us all worried about his impending free agency. You know what, please do go to the Knicks.
I am narrowly optimistic about the Pats in the Super Bowl.
Listen, I get that the Christian faithful only care about judicial appointments and are in a very happy mood about all the conservative judges who now populate the Federal judiciary. But, I honestly do not understand how they can tolerate God being used as a weapon to fend off the likes of me. They have already tolerated all sorts of POTUS indiscretions and now God is speaking to Sarah. And, before I get too crazed, how many sets of pearls does she own and are they real? I need answers.
Moving on:
--The silence of Republican Senators continues. In the face of lies and outright rubbish comments made by POTUS, these folks zip it up for fear of offending his base.
--Roger Stone is a true caricature. His "V's" a la Nixon are hilarious. Hope he can take a few of his suits to the pokey. I want to see him in court or testifying. A show it would be.
--No one asked me but the ban on transgendered people in the military its another brick in the wall of terrifying his base about the "other". I personally would appreciate any person of any gender who gave up their life to protect me.
--A Go Fund Me campaign raised 268K to pay for the search for the body of a soccer player presumed dead in a plane crash. So many other things go wanting and money pours in for this.
--Max Kellerman (I believe he was/is a college friend of a reader) is a sports talking head and appears with Stephen A. Smith daily on ESPN. Does not like Tom Brady--fine. But the two of them together are simpletons who (as simpletons do) oversimplify everything. No gray in their world. Loud mouths both. And Max went to Yale!
--A quote from Doonesbury which sums up my thoughts: "The creaky voices--the way everyone under 40 sounds like they're over 80". He is taking about the NPR commentators. I'm with you, bro.
--More yucky Boston Globe stories--a big feature about the best way to move your dog when you change abodes.. The world is falling apart (jPOTUS just cancelled a nuclear arms treaty) and the Globe gives us pap.
--On the other hand, a great article about the Boston Public School valedictorians and what has happened to them. Not much in the way of good news.
--Maureen Dowd in the Times of 1/20 wrote an excellent piece.
--Do not watch the weather channel unless you have seat belts on your coach. Everything is critical and dangerous. Yikes.
Shalom.
SPORTS TALK
I am confirming that we need to restrict ourselves to what happens between the lines, on the ice, and on the court. I fight any urge to find out tan athlete's opinions about anything. The latest from Kyrie Irving who is an astonishing bb player. He also believes the earth is flat and supposedly has us all worried about his impending free agency. You know what, please do go to the Knicks.
I am narrowly optimistic about the Pats in the Super Bowl.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
THE STORY OF THE FROZEN GOOSE
Honestly, there are too any things that are impossible to make up. My favorite newspaper (the Globe, of course) had a by lined lead about a wild goose that was rescued by a suburban Boston fire department. Seems the goose was just moseying around a pond which somehow turned very rapidly to ice. The goose got cooked--hah, I mean the goose got caught in the ice and could not move. Fortunately, an alert citizen called 911 and the fire department arrived on the scene with a sharp ax and freed the goose. It's pathetic that with what is going on in the world, that goose becomes a story. The line to adopt this animal must be a mile long.
And then there are these items:
--The national champion Clemson football team visited the White House and met POTUS. Had to eat fast food because the kitchen staff is on furlough! Then POTUS tweeted about the visit and informed us that they young men ate "hamberders". He cannot be a Russian spy because he is too stupid.
--Read the Doonesbury cartoon on 1/13. And while you are at it, read the editorials in the 1/13 NY Times by these 3: Leonhardt, Weissman, and Dowd. Doonesbury is hysterical and the editorials are both well written and insightful.
--The Globe did find the time to spare a reporter who wrote a terrific article about the dual diagnosis of poverty and poor health.
--On January 1, I saw a picture (cannot remember where) of newly elected judges in Harris County, Texas. All were women and 18 were either African American or Hispanic. That diversity is what we are supposed to be afraid of as opposed to being proud of.
--No points for the Republicans for censuring Steve King. First of all, he has been a bigot for a long time and the Dems would have gone after him anyhow. If I lived in that Iowa District that elected him, I would be embarrassed.
--Romney gets no points for his editorial either. He is a talker--let's see if he can walk the walk.
--Ruth Ginsburg is not well and I am very worried. Need to double up my prayers.
--Ms. Ocasio is not shy and she will be a handful for the Speaker of the House since I don't think she will take kindly to being managed.
--Reading mysteries written by Martin Walker and am totally in awe of the courageous partisans who fought the Nazis in France during WWII.
--OOPS, what will the Brits do now that Brexit was defeated in Parliament. A big pile of poop has just dropped on their doorstep.
--AW passed away and my thoughts are with JW.
--But congrats to A and A on their upcoming nuptials.
SPORTS TALK
It is a good day in America and not just in the sports world when both the Cowboys and Bama lose. Nick Saban is a twin of Mr. Belichik--and I do not mean that is not a compliment. However, what Mr. Brady and the boys did to the Chargers was quite the thing. Brady, for one, did not look 41.
Shalom
And then there are these items:
--The national champion Clemson football team visited the White House and met POTUS. Had to eat fast food because the kitchen staff is on furlough! Then POTUS tweeted about the visit and informed us that they young men ate "hamberders". He cannot be a Russian spy because he is too stupid.
--Read the Doonesbury cartoon on 1/13. And while you are at it, read the editorials in the 1/13 NY Times by these 3: Leonhardt, Weissman, and Dowd. Doonesbury is hysterical and the editorials are both well written and insightful.
--The Globe did find the time to spare a reporter who wrote a terrific article about the dual diagnosis of poverty and poor health.
--On January 1, I saw a picture (cannot remember where) of newly elected judges in Harris County, Texas. All were women and 18 were either African American or Hispanic. That diversity is what we are supposed to be afraid of as opposed to being proud of.
--No points for the Republicans for censuring Steve King. First of all, he has been a bigot for a long time and the Dems would have gone after him anyhow. If I lived in that Iowa District that elected him, I would be embarrassed.
--Romney gets no points for his editorial either. He is a talker--let's see if he can walk the walk.
--Ruth Ginsburg is not well and I am very worried. Need to double up my prayers.
--Ms. Ocasio is not shy and she will be a handful for the Speaker of the House since I don't think she will take kindly to being managed.
--Reading mysteries written by Martin Walker and am totally in awe of the courageous partisans who fought the Nazis in France during WWII.
--OOPS, what will the Brits do now that Brexit was defeated in Parliament. A big pile of poop has just dropped on their doorstep.
--AW passed away and my thoughts are with JW.
--But congrats to A and A on their upcoming nuptials.
SPORTS TALK
It is a good day in America and not just in the sports world when both the Cowboys and Bama lose. Nick Saban is a twin of Mr. Belichik--and I do not mean that is not a compliment. However, what Mr. Brady and the boys did to the Chargers was quite the thing. Brady, for one, did not look 41.
Shalom
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
GILLENBRAND, HARRIS, BOOKER, WARREN
Ok, it is really quite nice that these early 2020 presidential candidates represent the diversity of this country. Beto would have made it even more representative. I love it. But, when I close my eyes and attempt to envision one of them debating POTUS, I cringe. I cringe even further (is that even a thing?) when I close my eyes and think of POTUS voters in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania who might be willing to support someone other than the current President. It does not compute. Don't get me wrong. These four senators are excellent right where they are--in the Senate offending Mitch at every possible opportunity. Keeping my eyes closed, I imagine/fantasize POTUS in jail and little Baron in a juvenile delinquent facility. Perfecto.
ODDS AND ENDS
--"Get ready for an influx of sadness". A direct quote from, of course, the animal's favorite newspaper--the Globe. Because, despite murder and mayhem all around, they have decided to write about pet euthanasia in the closing days of 2018. Seriously!
--That same day in the comics, a resounding critique of POTUS in Doonesbury. So it would seem I should be heading to the comic section if I want some serious issues raised. And nope, don't tell me about how some people get attached to their pets because I have also heard this: pets getting organ transplants from other pets. What would the victims of the Yemeni civil war think of that as they starve to death?
--I am nothing if not consistent. Somewhere in that same paper, an article about a fire in someone's home during which the pet was saved (yippee) but a human tenant died. This from a paper that has no permanent correspondents in DC.
--Do you know anyone who wears cuff links? I sure don't.
--An article in a recent Huff Post by a terrific writer (LS) who blasts away at Susan Collins. Collins deserves our anger and if, in the next two years, I hear one more story about how conflicted she is about a vote, I will puke. It is her job to have courage. She needs to quit whining and either fight POTUS or toss her cards into the discard pile.
--So 15,000 children are still separated from their parents. Two have died. And before he could utter a words of sympathy, POTUS decided he had to blame someone. The kids died because the Dems did not approve his wall.
--Do not tell me how great the wall in Israel is--it is repugnant and the killing of a Palestinian medic at that wall is worse. Keep the bad people out. Ask the Germans how that worked out in Berlin.
--Mattis and Kelly resign and we now have Stephen Miller (yup, a member of my tribe) in charge of foreign policy along with Bolton. That should scare and piss off all of us.
--Have a happy, healthy 2019.
SPORTS TALK
Just sayin', Boston is now home to 3 of the most inconsistent teams in the NHL, the NBA, and the NFL. I cannot figure them out.
Shalom
ODDS AND ENDS
--"Get ready for an influx of sadness". A direct quote from, of course, the animal's favorite newspaper--the Globe. Because, despite murder and mayhem all around, they have decided to write about pet euthanasia in the closing days of 2018. Seriously!
--That same day in the comics, a resounding critique of POTUS in Doonesbury. So it would seem I should be heading to the comic section if I want some serious issues raised. And nope, don't tell me about how some people get attached to their pets because I have also heard this: pets getting organ transplants from other pets. What would the victims of the Yemeni civil war think of that as they starve to death?
--I am nothing if not consistent. Somewhere in that same paper, an article about a fire in someone's home during which the pet was saved (yippee) but a human tenant died. This from a paper that has no permanent correspondents in DC.
--Do you know anyone who wears cuff links? I sure don't.
--An article in a recent Huff Post by a terrific writer (LS) who blasts away at Susan Collins. Collins deserves our anger and if, in the next two years, I hear one more story about how conflicted she is about a vote, I will puke. It is her job to have courage. She needs to quit whining and either fight POTUS or toss her cards into the discard pile.
--So 15,000 children are still separated from their parents. Two have died. And before he could utter a words of sympathy, POTUS decided he had to blame someone. The kids died because the Dems did not approve his wall.
--Do not tell me how great the wall in Israel is--it is repugnant and the killing of a Palestinian medic at that wall is worse. Keep the bad people out. Ask the Germans how that worked out in Berlin.
--Mattis and Kelly resign and we now have Stephen Miller (yup, a member of my tribe) in charge of foreign policy along with Bolton. That should scare and piss off all of us.
--Have a happy, healthy 2019.
SPORTS TALK
Just sayin', Boston is now home to 3 of the most inconsistent teams in the NHL, the NBA, and the NFL. I cannot figure them out.
Shalom
Saturday, December 15, 2018
YUP, THERE'S MORE
I heard an interesting analogy the other day. The Mueller investigation is like an iceberg--you see some of it above the surface of the water; but there is much more going on below the surface. And the stuff below the surface could be worse than what we already know. He is taking his sweet ass time and that must make our impulsive POTUS pretty berserk. But those speedy lawyers down in Manhattan (led by a POTUS appointee) are going full speed ahead and have already got Cohen headed to the pokey. I'd love to see Ivanka in an orange jump suit. Moving on.
Items of interest:
--You have got to read the Doonesbury cartoon of 12/2. Hysterical but also scary.
--While you are at it, find a way to see Mrs. Maisel--an Amazon series about a Jewish comedienne and her family.
--A final cultural recommendation. The play "The Man In The Ring" is about the boxer Emile Griffith. But it is really about gender and family and dementia and a whole bunch of other things. And it is very thoughtful.
--Lost and found department (Part one): Evangelicals are ecstatic about the POTUS judicial nominees to all levels of the federal judiciary. They love the Israeli capital moving to Jerusalem. Given their religious fervor, why are they silent about payments made to two women POTUS had affairs with? Affairs and payoffs are worth the trade off?
--Lost and found department (Part 2): If you can find any Republican Senator with any guts (and do not tell me about Susan Collins) other than those retiring, send me their names. Their silence makes them complicit.
--Lost and found department (Part 3): The outgoing Governors of Wisconsin and Michigan are signing off on new legislation limiting their successor's ability to change certain laws. Didn't the voters kick them to the curb? They lost but they are overriding the prerogatives of the voters? EEK!
--Last Sunday, in the NYT, Frank Bruni penned an open letter to Joe Biden telling Joe how much he loves him and, because of that love, he does not want Joe to run for President (read it). I feel the same about Elizabeth Warren--I love her but she should stay in the Senate.
--A reminder: There are now about 15,000 unaccompanied minors in shelters across this country. Just sayin'. And a 9 year old in one of them has passed away. No uproar over that, huh.
--2 Million Americans would be affected by this federal court decision limiting Obamacare--many of them certainly are Trump supporters. Better get in line at the ER early or show some blood if you want to get seen.
--PTI (Pardon the Interruption) is the only regular talking head sports show I watch. Wilbon and Kornheiser are just very articulate and bright people. Last week they were all over Steph Curry for denying the moon landing. They more or less said the following: Kornheiser (he is a member of my tribe) said it was on the same continuum as holocaust deniers. Wilbon (he is African American) said denying slavery was on that continuum as well. They both said it was time for these sports stars to either shut up or start making sense. And no, this was not a sport item.
Have a Merry Holiday. Shalom
Items of interest:
--You have got to read the Doonesbury cartoon of 12/2. Hysterical but also scary.
--While you are at it, find a way to see Mrs. Maisel--an Amazon series about a Jewish comedienne and her family.
--A final cultural recommendation. The play "The Man In The Ring" is about the boxer Emile Griffith. But it is really about gender and family and dementia and a whole bunch of other things. And it is very thoughtful.
--Lost and found department (Part one): Evangelicals are ecstatic about the POTUS judicial nominees to all levels of the federal judiciary. They love the Israeli capital moving to Jerusalem. Given their religious fervor, why are they silent about payments made to two women POTUS had affairs with? Affairs and payoffs are worth the trade off?
--Lost and found department (Part 2): If you can find any Republican Senator with any guts (and do not tell me about Susan Collins) other than those retiring, send me their names. Their silence makes them complicit.
--Lost and found department (Part 3): The outgoing Governors of Wisconsin and Michigan are signing off on new legislation limiting their successor's ability to change certain laws. Didn't the voters kick them to the curb? They lost but they are overriding the prerogatives of the voters? EEK!
--Last Sunday, in the NYT, Frank Bruni penned an open letter to Joe Biden telling Joe how much he loves him and, because of that love, he does not want Joe to run for President (read it). I feel the same about Elizabeth Warren--I love her but she should stay in the Senate.
--A reminder: There are now about 15,000 unaccompanied minors in shelters across this country. Just sayin'. And a 9 year old in one of them has passed away. No uproar over that, huh.
--2 Million Americans would be affected by this federal court decision limiting Obamacare--many of them certainly are Trump supporters. Better get in line at the ER early or show some blood if you want to get seen.
--PTI (Pardon the Interruption) is the only regular talking head sports show I watch. Wilbon and Kornheiser are just very articulate and bright people. Last week they were all over Steph Curry for denying the moon landing. They more or less said the following: Kornheiser (he is a member of my tribe) said it was on the same continuum as holocaust deniers. Wilbon (he is African American) said denying slavery was on that continuum as well. They both said it was time for these sports stars to either shut up or start making sense. And no, this was not a sport item.
Have a Merry Holiday. Shalom
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