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Castles in the Sand (Updated) 0
Sunday, we went to the Neptune Festival to see the sand sculptures. It was well worth the effort.
In past years, in addition to the entrants in the sculpture contest, “unofficial” sculptures have lined the beach along the boardwalk, but unusual amount of rain we had in September kept them from appearing. The pictures taken below were all taken under the “big tent,” so I have had to tweak them a bit with the Gnu Image Manipulation Program; otherwise, they would look flat and dull.
I hope to post more as the week goes on. (Part Two. Part Three. Part Four. Part Five. Part Six.)
Blackberry Blossom, by Kirk Rademaker and Sue McGrew
The Entitlement Society Meets the Privatization Scam 0
Dr. Brandy Lee explores the intermix of power, politics, and pathology manifest in the Trumpling. A snippet (emphasis added):
In the U.S., a pathological leader is now seeking to shape the judicial system through the nomination of a Supreme Court justice who not only has a record of siding almost exclusively with power, but has expressly signaled that a sitting president cannot be indicted during his term in office (Gerstein, 2018).
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
One more time, politeness is child’s play.
The handgun was fired inside a home around 7:15 a.m. in the 6700 block of Atasca Creek, officials said. The victim’s sister called investigators to report the incident, the sheriff’s office said.
More guns means more fun.
Just ask the NRA.
Tears That Would Shame a Crocodile 0
I find it noteworthy staggering how many women have been emboldened to tell their stories of sexual assault and abuse because of Ms. Ford’s bravery. At almost any legitimate news website you visit (except, of course, for Fox, but it’s hardly “legitimate”), you will find one or more.
Image via Job’s Anger.
Downed on the Farm 0
Farron reports that farmers who supported Donald Trump are starting to figure out that Trump’s trade war is doing them wrong.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Politeness is a moving experience.
A 10-year-old boy was accidentally shot outside of a Phoenix convenience store Friday night.
Phoenix Police said the boy was standing outside of his family’s vehicle when someone inside the vehicle moved a gun, causing it to fire.
R. I. P. Marty Balin 0
I am an Airplane freak. I was fortunate to see then in concert several times.
They rocked.
“A Token of Their Esteem” 0
Thom’s caller suggests that prosecutor Rachel Mitchell, who the Republicans on the Judiciary Committed used to question Christine Blasey Ford, was a “token hire.”
Methinks the thought is worth a ponder.
Kavanaugh’s Cavalcade of Cozenage 0
The Boston Globe corrals Brett Kavanaugh’s flock of duplicity. Here’s some samples; follow the link for the list and the papers conclusion.
- Kavanaugh was asked if he was involved with a scheme to steal Democratic staff e-mails related to judicial confirmations. He lied about it. E-mails showed that he was involved.
- In 2006, Kavanaugh was asked if he was involved in the controversial nomination of federal Judge Charles Pickering. He lied about that too and said he was not.
- In 2006, Kavanaugh was asked about his role in the nomination of William Haynes, the Pentagon general counsel involved in creating the Bush administration’s interrogation policies. He lied about that.
Facebook Frolics, “No Irish Need Apply” Dept. 0
Pap and Thom discuss the growing number of suits against Facebook for allowing employment ads that violate anti-discrimination laws.
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