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Bela Fleck & Tony Trischka - Banjos; Edgar Meyer - Bass; Sam Bush - Mandolin; Doc Watson & Pat Flynn - Guitars.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Bad Behavior Div (politician subsection)
Will these people never stop providing grist for the mill ????
Seems the "law and order" candidate for a state office in Alabama hasn't yet figured out that you first get elected and then, you steal.
Louie Gohmert doesn't like the parking situation in the GWTP, so he berates the Park service cops that ticketed him, pulls rank (I'm a Congressman and I'll have your job) and stalks off to a "meeting on the Hill" Hey Louie, the Capitol building is at the opposite end of the Mall from the Lincoln Memorial. That's one hell of a walk buddy. (and shame on the cop for letting this bully walk away from it).
State legislator in Nevada is expelled for being "dangerous" and promptly gets arrested in California. Seems they wouldn't allow him to purchase a handgun in Nevada - - some system of gun control must be working, or maybe it's just because the guy is a Democrat.
Old Don Young lets slip the term "wetback" ......... what's next when recalling your upbringing Don ??
Here's a Letter to the Editor of the Casper Star Tribune posted on their website .......... the writer is fairly neutral as to his political leaning, and you can read what you want into his words, but his heart is in the right place no matter which side of the aisle you're on. Kinda sums it up, eh ?
Seems the "law and order" candidate for a state office in Alabama hasn't yet figured out that you first get elected and then, you steal.
Louie Gohmert doesn't like the parking situation in the GWTP, so he berates the Park service cops that ticketed him, pulls rank (I'm a Congressman and I'll have your job) and stalks off to a "meeting on the Hill" Hey Louie, the Capitol building is at the opposite end of the Mall from the Lincoln Memorial. That's one hell of a walk buddy. (and shame on the cop for letting this bully walk away from it).
State legislator in Nevada is expelled for being "dangerous" and promptly gets arrested in California. Seems they wouldn't allow him to purchase a handgun in Nevada - - some system of gun control must be working, or maybe it's just because the guy is a Democrat.
Old Don Young lets slip the term "wetback" ......... what's next when recalling your upbringing Don ??
Here's a Letter to the Editor of the Casper Star Tribune posted on their website .......... the writer is fairly neutral as to his political leaning, and you can read what you want into his words, but his heart is in the right place no matter which side of the aisle you're on. Kinda sums it up, eh ?
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Evolution Div
Today, I was on the way back from the Endodontics' office (had a root-canal on Monday and lost the temp filling) and I heard Chris Hayes being interviewed by Terry Gross on NPR. He discussed things that have affected his politics over the past decade:
"My disposition as a human being is kind of a go-along-to-get-along person. I tend to trust authority. I tend to think people in charge broadly know what they're doing, don't lie to you, aren't going to start wars for no reason, and, you know, watching Iraq happen and then watching the financial crisis happen and then Katrina in the middle of that, you know, you turn around and you think, 'Wait a second: No one is on top of anything. Who the heck is in charge here? These people who say that they know what they're doing don't know what they're doing. I'm not going to trust them the next time they tell me they know what they're doing.' It's a radically unmooring feeling to recognize that people that you just figured kind of had it under control don't have it under control and might be totally incompetent or completely corrupt or totally self-dealing."
Earlier today I read a post by Jim Wright of Stonekettle Station from 2011 ....... seems we've traveled a fairly similar road over the past few years. (though I've got a few years on him).
I grew up in a very "conservative," Republican household. My parents were charter members (I think) of the John Birch Society, I grew up in Arizona and revered Barry Goldwater (I still do in many ways) and my Mom has despaired as of late for having participated in raising a "Liberal."
I spent over was twenty years in the Air Force and worked (very hard and successfully) for a private company for fifteen years until I managed to catch cancer and was let go.
I came to adopt certain principles over my lifetime: hard work, loyalty, tolerance and a belief that in our country everyone had a chance to get ahead. Sadly, I've seen that my values aren't reflected in today's society.
We value "the deal" more than the product; "capital" over labor; credential over competence; and appearance over substance.
It's a shame .......
To quote Jim's last two sentences:
"My disposition as a human being is kind of a go-along-to-get-along person. I tend to trust authority. I tend to think people in charge broadly know what they're doing, don't lie to you, aren't going to start wars for no reason, and, you know, watching Iraq happen and then watching the financial crisis happen and then Katrina in the middle of that, you know, you turn around and you think, 'Wait a second: No one is on top of anything. Who the heck is in charge here? These people who say that they know what they're doing don't know what they're doing. I'm not going to trust them the next time they tell me they know what they're doing.' It's a radically unmooring feeling to recognize that people that you just figured kind of had it under control don't have it under control and might be totally incompetent or completely corrupt or totally self-dealing."
Earlier today I read a post by Jim Wright of Stonekettle Station from 2011 ....... seems we've traveled a fairly similar road over the past few years. (though I've got a few years on him).
I grew up in a very "conservative," Republican household. My parents were charter members (I think) of the John Birch Society, I grew up in Arizona and revered Barry Goldwater (I still do in many ways) and my Mom has despaired as of late for having participated in raising a "Liberal."
I spent over was twenty years in the Air Force and worked (very hard and successfully) for a private company for fifteen years until I managed to catch cancer and was let go.
I came to adopt certain principles over my lifetime: hard work, loyalty, tolerance and a belief that in our country everyone had a chance to get ahead. Sadly, I've seen that my values aren't reflected in today's society.
We value "the deal" more than the product; "capital" over labor; credential over competence; and appearance over substance.
It's a shame .......
To quote Jim's last two sentences:
"One day I looked up and realized that I was on the other side.
And you know what? I’m just fine with that."
Monday, March 25, 2013
Geograp[hy Div (warmer climes subsection)
It's freezing here in the vicinity of the GWTP, so an old Bear's thoughts search for warmth ........
Saturday, March 23, 2013
A Little Saturday Nite Bluegrass Div
The Infamous Stringdusters tear one up - - Black Rock
Andy Hall (Dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (upright bass), Jesse Cobb (mandolin).
Andy Hall (Dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (upright bass), Jesse Cobb (mandolin).
Friday, March 22, 2013
Sponsored by ...... div
There is a petition to have members of Congress wear advertising logos of the corporations that contribute to the campaigns (oh yeah, sign it). Might as well get a little exposure for buying their vote helping them get elected, eh ??
(h/t Thaves - Frank & Ernest)
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Seasonal Celebration Div (WTF subsection)
The other nite I was watching the teevee and saw an ad for Toys'R'Us advertising toys for Easter.
Huh ?? I thought Easter was the celebration of theexecution of a seditious Hebrew carpenter renewal of life and the promise of spiritual redemption. It's bad enough that the legend of the birth of baby Jesus has been turned into enormous retail orgy; now, we are turning the observance of the arrival of spring into a cross between the recognition of the Winter Solstice and Halloween !!!
Though the birthdate of the historical Jesus is subject to doubt, the place of his death in the astronomical calendar can be reasonably ascertained through the Jewish calendar and the celebration of Passover (though the calendrical date is subject to debate).
I know, I know, the Gospels say, and scripture says and Sister Mary Rebecca has he ruler ready if there's any questioning of the legitimacy of the wholefairy tale story. But do we need to indulge in yet another spectacle of toys, gifts and candy ???
If you puke after watching the video, I won't mind.
Time to send a message to the various temples of Mammon.
Huh ?? I thought Easter was the celebration of the
Though the birthdate of the historical Jesus is subject to doubt, the place of his death in the astronomical calendar can be reasonably ascertained through the Jewish calendar and the celebration of Passover (though the calendrical date is subject to debate).
I know, I know, the Gospels say, and scripture says and Sister Mary Rebecca has he ruler ready if there's any questioning of the legitimacy of the whole
If you puke after watching the video, I won't mind.
Time to send a message to the various temples of Mammon.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Ten Years On div
http://www.truthdig.com/dig/item/the_last_letter_20130318/
I don't think I can add anything ........
(h/t Crooks and Liars)
Monday, March 18, 2013
Geography Div ( corruption and failure sub-section)
One of my very good service buddies retired to Michigan - - the real Michigan, west of The Soo on Da Yup !!
He's since had to relocate to Ann Arbor, so gets a more frequent exposure to the doings in nearby Detroit.
And boy oh boy have they been havin' fun !!!
First, there's the former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick being convicted of corruption. My friend had met him a few years back and described him as a "thug."
Now, the city is on the verge of bankruptcy and an emergency manager has been appointed to help with the turn-around. Let's hope he's successful.
Update, 11AM -- Apparently, the residents of Detroit aren't happy with the appointment. Ah democracy.
Anyway, here's this week's map:
He's since had to relocate to Ann Arbor, so gets a more frequent exposure to the doings in nearby Detroit.
And boy oh boy have they been havin' fun !!!
First, there's the former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick being convicted of corruption. My friend had met him a few years back and described him as a "thug."
Now, the city is on the verge of bankruptcy and an emergency manager has been appointed to help with the turn-around. Let's hope he's successful.
Update, 11AM -- Apparently, the residents of Detroit aren't happy with the appointment. Ah democracy.
Anyway, here's this week's map:
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Today, Everyone is Irish ....... Div
A quiet, romantic Irish ballad (heh) ...... Happy St.Patrick's Day
PS - - Drive Safely, I'll be out there.
PS - - Drive Safely, I'll be out there.
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