August, 2016 archive
Once More into the Breach 0
If you want a sane discussion of the DNC email leaks and similar hacks by persons who
- know how email and networks work,
- are not grinding political axes, and
- can explain stuff good,
listen to the latest episode of The Sunday Morning Linux Review.
Never What It Said It Was 0
Francis Wilkinson points out that Teabaggery has never been about what it claims to be about.
It is not a tax revolt; it is a tax grab.
A snippet (emphasis added):
Until Donald Trump came along.
Trump, whose genuine populist instincts appear unconscious of, and unencumbered by, American history, dispensed with the tri-corner hats. His offer required no validation from neo-colonials, no resort to hallowed principles of limited government. Trump’s deal was straight up: He would secure the government programs — Social Security, Medicare — that benefit older, whiter Tea Party voters while chasing younger, browner Americans away from the public trough. He would even clear out of the country anyone who failed to prove citizenship.
More at the link.
Nothing To Do, Nowhere To Go 0
Status quo ante:
(snip)
The figure has been below the 300,000 level for 76 consecutive weeks, the longest stretch since 1970. That is typically consistent with an improving job market.
The number of people continuing to receive jobless benefits rose by 15,000 to 2.175 million in the week ended Aug. 6, the highest level since April though still historically low. The unemployment rate among people eligible for benefits was 1.6 percent for a fourth straight week. These data are reported with a one-week lag.
“Extreme Vetting” 0
PoliticalProf offers a preview of Donald Trump’s “extreme vetting” of immigrants.
When News Is No News 0
This pretty much sums up why I stopped watching broadcast news.
Droning On 0
It won’t be long before some boy kills someone with his toy.
The drone was spotted by the helicopter pilot at the last second and he was able to steer the aircraft out of the way and prevent a collision.
Toy boy is as yet unidentified.
It’s Time for a Palette Cleanser 0
(I don’t think I will ever get over my crush on Eydie Gorme.)
