March, 2017 archive
Down at the Farm 0
I looked at the site a few minutes ago (about 22:20) and got a message that “one or more of the database tables is not available” and to “repair them now.”
So I logged into my hosting provider, went to my VPS, opened cPanel, and ran a check, a repair, and an optimize; then, just for good measure, I exported a *.sql backup to my local computer (there is no such thing as too many backups).
It’s working again, and I have a new valid backup.
Designed to Fail? 0
Noz has a theory that the proposed Republican “they laughingly call it a health care” bill is designed to fail.
I’m not sure I buy it.
Applying Occam’s Razor, I suspect that this is the more likely backstory.
Facebook Frolics 0
Case dismissed.
Modamani wanted the US social media giant, represented by Facebook Ireland Limited, to stop the spread of such defamatory fake news, which have been shared countless times.
He was represented by German lawyer Chan-jo Jun, who has previously launched legal action against Facebook, demanding it stop the spread of racist hate speech and other content illegal under German law.
No Place To Hide 0
It’s probably not a good idea to fly blindly into a cloud just because you can.
Decoding De Code 0
Farron Cousins translates Jason Chavetz:
Pre-Planning* 0
Reminder: It’s all about the Benjamins.
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*As if there were any other kind of planning.
Speaking of Alternative Facts 0
Leonard Pitts, Jr., shreds Ben Carson’s referring to America’s African chattel slaves as “immigrants.” A nugget:
But the slaves were no more “immigrants” than rape is making love.
Read the rest.
Polling Piece 0
Werner Herzog’s Bear muses on a Quinnipiac poll showing Donald Trump’s continuing popularity amongst Republicans. A snippet:
If all you hear is alternate facts, you soon forget about the existence of factual facts.
Much more at the link.
Twits on Twitter 0
In the Tampa Bay Times, Daniel Ruth wonders what the twit-in-chief might do next.
Like Crabby Appleton, Rotten to the Core 0
Thom discusses the core of conservatism and grievance politics.
Pearly Gates 0
Brian Greenspun spins a tale.
“Nixonian” 0
By the way, I submit that the Watergate-era cliche, “the cover-up is worse than the crime,” is inaccurate. I think an accurate phrasing would be “the cover-up is more politically damaging than the crime.”
Video ia Raw Story.
Twits on Twitter 0
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Be polite to your friends.
Anyone who knows how to handle firearms knows that there are only two types of discharges: “intentional” and “negligent.” “Accidental” is not an option.
Drinking Liberally Virginia Beach Thursday 0
When fellowship is needed, join us . . . .
When: Thursday, March 9, 6 p.
Where:
Croc’s 19 Street Bistro
620 19th Street (Map)
More here.
Ryan’s Derp, Surprise Surprise Dept. 0
Update:
Late yesterday, after I wrote this (yes, I do write stuff in advance), the Republicans opened the box. It’s every bit as horrible as imagined.
Click to see the image at its original location.
In related news, Catherine Rampell has reveals a secret:
Here’s the dirty little secret: Obamacare already gives Americans this freedom.
Follow the link for more.