August, 2014 archive
Parallels 0
Werner Herzog’s Bear sees an interesting and alarming one. A nugget:
I see plenty of parallels to America’s present and its recent history.
Tread Marks 0
Chris Hayes tries to make sense of Republicans’ inability to recognize “treading” when they see it.
Lessons Learned 2
Scott Maxwell tries to draw some lessons from Florida’s primary, which took place this week. I suspect that they apply to more places than just Florida.
Here’s one (emphasis in the original):
Follow the link for the rest.
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally.
Prognosis 0
Jim Wright takes a look at Republicans’ presidential prospects. A nugget:
Their election strategy, hell their plan for the country should they win the Senate and maybe even the White House in 2016, is based almost entirely on “We hates Obama, Precious, we hates him!” while gleefully rubbing their hands together and cackling maniacally – other than that they’ve got nothing.
Do read the rest. It just gets better.
Public Relations, International Black Eye Dept. 0
The first half-hour or so of this week’s Linux Outlaws, hosted by an Englishman and a German, was all about events in Ferguson, Mo.
Nothing To Do, Nowhere To Go 0
Status quo ante.
(snip)
The four-week average of claims, a less-volatile measure than the weekly figure, declined to 299,750 from 301,000 the week before.
The number of people continuing to receive jobless benefits climbed by 25,000 to 2.53 million in the week ended Aug. 16.
“Throw Mama from the Train” 0
Eugene Robinson recognizes the Regent’s Republican Family Values. A nugget:
For Robert McDonnell, the former Virginia governor on trial for alleged corruption, the answers appear to be: “As far as necessary,” “Hey, why not?” and “Sounds like a plan.”
The Right Can’t Handle the Truth . . . 0
. . . because the facts lean left.
(Video moved below the fold because it autoplays on some systems. Autoplaying is rude.)
Drinking Liberally Virginia Beach Tomorrow 0
Fun and fellowship for liberals. Join us and talk about anything in a relaxed atmosphere.
When: Thursday, August 28th, 6 p.
Where:
Croc’s 19 Street Bistro
620 19th Street (Map)
More here.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Politeness is all about how you shoot your load.
Almquist says their investigation is still ongoing, but it appears to be an accident.
“He was showing his firearm to his (roommate) and he was checking to see if it was loaded and it went off,” Almquist said.
