The Powerball website notes that the odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in 292,201,338.
Still better than Jeb Bush's odds to be the Republican nominee.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
How bad will Hillary lose?
Legal Insurrection brings the roundup of polling - and it's not good news for Hillary Clinton.
The newest national poll is from Fox, based on phone interviews that were conducted from Jan 4-7 and featuring 1006 registered voters, the vast majority of whom said they intend to vote. For Republican respondents the margin of error was 5%, which is rather large. For the entire survey, the margin of error was 3%, which is more typical but still worthy of note when the figures are close.
It’s very interesting to see what’s happening with the projected head-to-head battles of some of the Republican leaders against Hillary Clinton. Mostly the results seem to preserve the patterns each candidate has already established for quite some time, with Rubio doing the best of all (a +9 lead, more than he’s had before). Cruz is next with a +7 lead (also bigger than he had before), and Trump has a +3 lead.
Pick up poison, Democrats.
The newest national poll is from Fox, based on phone interviews that were conducted from Jan 4-7 and featuring 1006 registered voters, the vast majority of whom said they intend to vote. For Republican respondents the margin of error was 5%, which is rather large. For the entire survey, the margin of error was 3%, which is more typical but still worthy of note when the figures are close.
It’s very interesting to see what’s happening with the projected head-to-head battles of some of the Republican leaders against Hillary Clinton. Mostly the results seem to preserve the patterns each candidate has already established for quite some time, with Rubio doing the best of all (a +9 lead, more than he’s had before). Cruz is next with a +7 lead (also bigger than he had before), and Trump has a +3 lead.
Pick up poison, Democrats.
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Last was a first
Facebook highlighted a story about The Last Starfighter, one of the first sci-fi movies to use computer graphics in a major way.
It was the last movie I saw at my neighborhood drive-in.
The best thing - the good guys won.
It was the last movie I saw at my neighborhood drive-in.
The best thing - the good guys won.
Trump - the fun candidate
Mark Steyn caught Donald Trump's recent visit to Burlington, Vermont. And he found things to like.
Including the location.
~THE VENUE: When was the last time a GOP presidential candidate held (in the frantic run-up to Iowa and New Hampshire) an event in Vermont? Every fourth January, Republican campaigns are focused on the first caucus and the first primary states, as Bush, Rubio, Christie, Kasich, Huckabee, Fiorina et al are right now. But in fact the Green Mountain primary is on March 1st, and its delegates count as much as any other state's. In recent cycles, the American electoral system has diminished and degraded itself by retreating into turnout-model reductionism and seriously competing only over a handful of purple states. Even if he's only doing it as a massive head-fake, Trump understands the importance of symbolism: By going into Berniestan, he's saying he's going for every voter and he's happy to play down the other guy's half of the field.
And the attitude.
That's the point. I think it would help if every member of the pundit class had to attend a Trump rally before cranking out the usual shtick about how he's tapping into what Jeb called "angst and anger". Yes, Trump supporters are indignant (and right to be) about the bipartisan cartel's erasure of the southern border and their preference for unskilled Third World labor over their own citizenry, but "anger" is not the defining quality of a Trump night out. The candidate is clearly having the time of his life, and that's infectious, which is why his supporters are having a good time, too. Had Mitt campaigned like this, he'd be president. But he had no ability to connect with voters. Nor does Jeb ("I've been endorsed by another 27 has-beens") Bush.
Including the location.
~THE VENUE: When was the last time a GOP presidential candidate held (in the frantic run-up to Iowa and New Hampshire) an event in Vermont? Every fourth January, Republican campaigns are focused on the first caucus and the first primary states, as Bush, Rubio, Christie, Kasich, Huckabee, Fiorina et al are right now. But in fact the Green Mountain primary is on March 1st, and its delegates count as much as any other state's. In recent cycles, the American electoral system has diminished and degraded itself by retreating into turnout-model reductionism and seriously competing only over a handful of purple states. Even if he's only doing it as a massive head-fake, Trump understands the importance of symbolism: By going into Berniestan, he's saying he's going for every voter and he's happy to play down the other guy's half of the field.
And the attitude.
That's the point. I think it would help if every member of the pundit class had to attend a Trump rally before cranking out the usual shtick about how he's tapping into what Jeb called "angst and anger". Yes, Trump supporters are indignant (and right to be) about the bipartisan cartel's erasure of the southern border and their preference for unskilled Third World labor over their own citizenry, but "anger" is not the defining quality of a Trump night out. The candidate is clearly having the time of his life, and that's infectious, which is why his supporters are having a good time, too. Had Mitt campaigned like this, he'd be president. But he had no ability to connect with voters. Nor does Jeb ("I've been endorsed by another 27 has-beens") Bush.
Facebook quote of the week
It is 15 degrees outside and someone says that he doesn't want to wear long pants. Sigh
Friday, January 8, 2016
Curtain falls on Hillary?
One more week until Michael Bay's Benghazi movie hits the theaters.
Care for Hillary Clinton's review?
Critics doubt she'll like it.
It will be the first time many Americans hear the story of the heroes of Benghazi.
They will be moved by the bravery and fortitude of the forces left to fight and die there. When they leave the theater — dizzied from the sensory onslaught — they’ll ask each other, “Where was help?”
The help was thinking up excuses.
Care for Hillary Clinton's review?
Critics doubt she'll like it.
It will be the first time many Americans hear the story of the heroes of Benghazi.
They will be moved by the bravery and fortitude of the forces left to fight and die there. When they leave the theater — dizzied from the sensory onslaught — they’ll ask each other, “Where was help?”
The help was thinking up excuses.
Weekend watchdog
Washington Redskins, NFC East champions.
Hard to believe.
Might they be playing February 7 in Santa Clara?
Thanks to a four-game winning streak to close the season, the Redskins get to host the Packers Sunday at 4:40 p.m. in the final game of the first playoff weekend. Fox has coverage of the contest.
The Packers started the season hotter, but fell into the wildcard slot after losing to the Vikings last Sunday. Washington will be making its first postseason appearance since 2012, and hoping for a first Super Bowl appearance since 1992.
ESPN has the opening game Saturday at 4:30 p.m., matching the Texans and the Chiefs. Kansas City snagged the wild-card berth by winning nine straight to end the season, while the Texans squeezed into the postseason at 9-7.
CBS has the Saturday prime time matchup between the Steelers and Bengals. They split their AFC North matchup this season, both winning on the road.
Minnesota hosts Seattle Sunday at 1 p.m. on NBC, as the Seahawks try to reach the Super Bowl for the third straight year.
College football crowns its champion Monday on ESPN, as Alabama faces Clemson in the final of the College Football Playoff at 8:30 p.m.
The Championship Series title game matches North Dakota State and Jacksonville State Saturday at noon on ESPN2.
The Cavaliers take on Minnesota Friday at 8 p.m. on ESPN, with the Thunder clashing with the Lakers at 10:30 p.m.
The Wizards host Toronto Friday at 7 p.m. on Comcast and travel to Orlando Saturday at 7 p.m.
Valparaiso takes on Oakland Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN2 and FoxSports1 has Utah-Colorado at 9 p.m.
Virginia Tech heads to Duke on ACC network Saturday at noon, then Virginia faces Georgia Tech at 2 p.m.
CBS brings LSU-Florida Saturday at 1:30 p.m., and Indiana takes on Ohio State Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Maryland meets Wisconsin at noon Saturday on ESPN, and it's North Carolina-Syracuse at 8 p.m.
There's four games on ESPN2 Saturday, starting with Baylor-Iowa State at 3 p.m. Florida State meets Miami at 5 p.m., then it's Memphis-Connecticut and Auburn against Missouri in the nightcap at 9 p.m.
Georgetown meets DePaul on FoxSports1 Saturday at noon, followed by Creighton battling Seton Hall. It's Princeton-Pennsylvania at 4:30 p.m. and Villanova faces Butler Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh plays Notre Dame Saturday at 4 p.m. on Comcast, with Louisville-Clemson Sunday at noon.
NBC Sports network goes to the Atlantic 10 Sunday, starting at noon with Rhode Island-St. Joseph's. Richmond faces Fordham at 2 p.m. followed by VCU-St. Louis.
It's time for Conference USA on MASN Saturday, as Rice takes on North Texas at 2 p.m. before Texas-San Antonio goes against Middle Tennessee. Sunday at 1 p.m., Detroit battles Valparaiso.
St. John's meets Marquette at 2 p.m. Saturday on MASN2.
On the women's court, top-ranked Connecticut clashes with Houston Friday at 9 p.m. on ESPN2 and faces South Florida Sunday at 5 p.m. on ESPN.
FoxSports1 offers Xavier-Creighton Friday at 7 p.m.
ESPN2 brings North Carolina-Notre Dame Sunday at 1 p.m. followed by Maryland against Iowa.
Comcast has a pair of ACC women's games Sunday, with North Carolina State-Pittsburgh at 2 p.m. followed by Georgia Tech against Florida State.
The Capitals head to New York Satursay at 1 p.m. on Comcast, then it's back home Sunday at 7 p.m. to play Ottawa.
NBC Sports network brings the Devils-Wild Sunday at 8 p.m.
On the college ice, Alaska meets Alabama-Huntsville Friday at 8 p.m. on MASN. Western Michigan faces Notre Dame on NBC Sports network Friday at 7:30 p.m.
NBC Sports network brings World Cup skiing this weekend, with ladies downhill Saturday at 5:30 a.m. and men's giant slalom at 7 a.m. There's ladies Super G Sunday at 5:30 a.m. and men's slalom at 7 a.m.
It's the third round of FA Cup matches, with Liverpool against Exeter City Friday at 3 p.m. on FoxSports1. Aston Villa faces Wycombe Saturday at 7:30 a.m. followed by Arsenal-Sunderland. There's three more games Sunday, starting at 6:50 a.m. as Oxford United plays Swansea. Chelsea clashes with Scunthorpe at 10 a.m. before Tottenham Hotspur battles Leicester City at noon.
The United States meets Dominican Republic in women's volleyball Saturday at 9 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
Hard to believe.
Might they be playing February 7 in Santa Clara?
Thanks to a four-game winning streak to close the season, the Redskins get to host the Packers Sunday at 4:40 p.m. in the final game of the first playoff weekend. Fox has coverage of the contest.
The Packers started the season hotter, but fell into the wildcard slot after losing to the Vikings last Sunday. Washington will be making its first postseason appearance since 2012, and hoping for a first Super Bowl appearance since 1992.
ESPN has the opening game Saturday at 4:30 p.m., matching the Texans and the Chiefs. Kansas City snagged the wild-card berth by winning nine straight to end the season, while the Texans squeezed into the postseason at 9-7.
CBS has the Saturday prime time matchup between the Steelers and Bengals. They split their AFC North matchup this season, both winning on the road.
Minnesota hosts Seattle Sunday at 1 p.m. on NBC, as the Seahawks try to reach the Super Bowl for the third straight year.
College football crowns its champion Monday on ESPN, as Alabama faces Clemson in the final of the College Football Playoff at 8:30 p.m.
The Championship Series title game matches North Dakota State and Jacksonville State Saturday at noon on ESPN2.
The Cavaliers take on Minnesota Friday at 8 p.m. on ESPN, with the Thunder clashing with the Lakers at 10:30 p.m.
The Wizards host Toronto Friday at 7 p.m. on Comcast and travel to Orlando Saturday at 7 p.m.
Valparaiso takes on Oakland Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN2 and FoxSports1 has Utah-Colorado at 9 p.m.
Virginia Tech heads to Duke on ACC network Saturday at noon, then Virginia faces Georgia Tech at 2 p.m.
CBS brings LSU-Florida Saturday at 1:30 p.m., and Indiana takes on Ohio State Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Maryland meets Wisconsin at noon Saturday on ESPN, and it's North Carolina-Syracuse at 8 p.m.
There's four games on ESPN2 Saturday, starting with Baylor-Iowa State at 3 p.m. Florida State meets Miami at 5 p.m., then it's Memphis-Connecticut and Auburn against Missouri in the nightcap at 9 p.m.
Georgetown meets DePaul on FoxSports1 Saturday at noon, followed by Creighton battling Seton Hall. It's Princeton-Pennsylvania at 4:30 p.m. and Villanova faces Butler Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh plays Notre Dame Saturday at 4 p.m. on Comcast, with Louisville-Clemson Sunday at noon.
NBC Sports network goes to the Atlantic 10 Sunday, starting at noon with Rhode Island-St. Joseph's. Richmond faces Fordham at 2 p.m. followed by VCU-St. Louis.
It's time for Conference USA on MASN Saturday, as Rice takes on North Texas at 2 p.m. before Texas-San Antonio goes against Middle Tennessee. Sunday at 1 p.m., Detroit battles Valparaiso.
St. John's meets Marquette at 2 p.m. Saturday on MASN2.
On the women's court, top-ranked Connecticut clashes with Houston Friday at 9 p.m. on ESPN2 and faces South Florida Sunday at 5 p.m. on ESPN.
FoxSports1 offers Xavier-Creighton Friday at 7 p.m.
ESPN2 brings North Carolina-Notre Dame Sunday at 1 p.m. followed by Maryland against Iowa.
Comcast has a pair of ACC women's games Sunday, with North Carolina State-Pittsburgh at 2 p.m. followed by Georgia Tech against Florida State.
The Capitals head to New York Satursay at 1 p.m. on Comcast, then it's back home Sunday at 7 p.m. to play Ottawa.
NBC Sports network brings the Devils-Wild Sunday at 8 p.m.
On the college ice, Alaska meets Alabama-Huntsville Friday at 8 p.m. on MASN. Western Michigan faces Notre Dame on NBC Sports network Friday at 7:30 p.m.
NBC Sports network brings World Cup skiing this weekend, with ladies downhill Saturday at 5:30 a.m. and men's giant slalom at 7 a.m. There's ladies Super G Sunday at 5:30 a.m. and men's slalom at 7 a.m.
It's the third round of FA Cup matches, with Liverpool against Exeter City Friday at 3 p.m. on FoxSports1. Aston Villa faces Wycombe Saturday at 7:30 a.m. followed by Arsenal-Sunderland. There's three more games Sunday, starting at 6:50 a.m. as Oxford United plays Swansea. Chelsea clashes with Scunthorpe at 10 a.m. before Tottenham Hotspur battles Leicester City at noon.
The United States meets Dominican Republic in women's volleyball Saturday at 9 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Paws that refreshes
Monday is the college football championship game.
Clemson fans gearing up for the big game can get a special treat at the local Chick-fil-A.
Biscuits in the shape of a tiger paw.
Think they'll be a regular part of the menu next football season.
Clemson fans gearing up for the big game can get a special treat at the local Chick-fil-A.
Biscuits in the shape of a tiger paw.
Think they'll be a regular part of the menu next football season.
Neutering the big dog
Nice job by the Trump team.
Putting Bill Clinton together with Anthony Weiner and Bill Cosby.
Don't need to say much to get the message across.
Putting Bill Clinton together with Anthony Weiner and Bill Cosby.
Don't need to say much to get the message across.
Remember the big snow
The Charlottesville TV station reminded viewers of the 20th anniversary of the big blizzard of 1996.
I remember wishing we had brought a snow shovel from West Virginia when we moved to town.
I remember wishing we had brought a snow shovel from West Virginia when we moved to town.
Politics in the Netflix era
Morning Joe mentioned the coming onslaught of political ads in New Hampshire.
Just like all recent election cycles.
If you watch TV, they think you'll see lots of political ads.
What if you routinely skip the commercials?
You stream shows and binge watch off Netflix, Amazon or Hulu. What are commercials?
Even if you watch cable, you fast forward through the commercials.
Will political ads have an impact on you?
Just like all recent election cycles.
If you watch TV, they think you'll see lots of political ads.
What if you routinely skip the commercials?
You stream shows and binge watch off Netflix, Amazon or Hulu. What are commercials?
Even if you watch cable, you fast forward through the commercials.
Will political ads have an impact on you?
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Don't go there
As the United States presidential election heats up, pundits try to predict how things will go based on past events.
Will Donald Trump's comments on Muslims doom him?
Across the Atlantic, the wave of Muslims has arrived.
There's 10 months until November. Lots of events that might not be considered now could turn out to the game-changers by the fall.
Will Donald Trump's comments on Muslims doom him?
Across the Atlantic, the wave of Muslims has arrived.
There's 10 months until November. Lots of events that might not be considered now could turn out to the game-changers by the fall.
Not only Augusta County
When controversy erupted over Riverheads High School teaching students the Arabic text for "Allah is Supreme," some critics wondered the fuss made Augusta County look bad.
Not welcoming.
Sorry, but the Riverheads parents are not alone.
A recent controversy illustrating this tendency involves high school students in Blaine, Minnesota, instructed to perform a song in their Christmas concert that includes the Arabic phrase Allahu Akbar, which CBS considerately explains in its report on the event “means God is Great.” No, not quite. As Carol Brown comments in American Thinker, it means “Allah is supreme. As in Islamic supremacy.” It is also the cry uttered by legions of jihadists as they commit their acts of terror, slaughtering innocents at will. But students, to the detriment of all of us, are not informed about the implications of the phrase.
Time may show Riverheads at the front society, standing for its beliefs.
Not welcoming.
Sorry, but the Riverheads parents are not alone.
A recent controversy illustrating this tendency involves high school students in Blaine, Minnesota, instructed to perform a song in their Christmas concert that includes the Arabic phrase Allahu Akbar, which CBS considerately explains in its report on the event “means God is Great.” No, not quite. As Carol Brown comments in American Thinker, it means “Allah is supreme. As in Islamic supremacy.” It is also the cry uttered by legions of jihadists as they commit their acts of terror, slaughtering innocents at will. But students, to the detriment of all of us, are not informed about the implications of the phrase.
Time may show Riverheads at the front society, standing for its beliefs.
Scene from the gang headquarters
President Obama wants to keep guns out of the wrong hands.
Will gangs ask their members to undergo background checks before getting a gun?
Sorry, dude, your check came back bad.
You'll have to rob that store with a knife.
Will gangs ask their members to undergo background checks before getting a gun?
Sorry, dude, your check came back bad.
You'll have to rob that store with a knife.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Give me Liberty
Liberty University opens its spring semester with a speech by Donald Trump.
Expect a warm welcome.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. told the newspaper that he and his wife, Becki, have stayed in “close contact” with Trump since his 2012 appearance on campus. Falwell and Trump also spoke after Falwell’s December appearance on “The Sean Hannity Show,” in which the school president defended his decision in the wake of the San Bernardino shooting to end a rule prohibiting students from bringing guns into dorms. Becki Falwell told the newspaper that Trump had called Falwell, telling him he was proud of him and that he liked that Falwell had compared Trump favorably to the late Jerry Falwell.
Expect a warm welcome.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. told the newspaper that he and his wife, Becki, have stayed in “close contact” with Trump since his 2012 appearance on campus. Falwell and Trump also spoke after Falwell’s December appearance on “The Sean Hannity Show,” in which the school president defended his decision in the wake of the San Bernardino shooting to end a rule prohibiting students from bringing guns into dorms. Becki Falwell told the newspaper that Trump had called Falwell, telling him he was proud of him and that he liked that Falwell had compared Trump favorably to the late Jerry Falwell.
Snow at the beach
Remember the record warm temperatures around Christmas?
Today's time to shiver.
Even on the Outer Banks.
Today's time to shiver.
Even on the Outer Banks.
Monday, January 4, 2016
Who's going to the Hall?
It's two days until the baseball writers announce this year's Hall of Fame class.
Closer Billy Wagner, who played high school ball in southwest Virginia, might get some attention.
Looking forward to a player I covered as a high school athlete getting votes for the ultimate baseball honor.
Closer Billy Wagner, who played high school ball in southwest Virginia, might get some attention.
Looking forward to a player I covered as a high school athlete getting votes for the ultimate baseball honor.
#RanchersLivesMatter
PJMedia looks at the Oregon ranchers and #BlackLivesMatter.
Could they have common bonds?
In truth, the Black Lives Matter movement and the Bundy group have far more in common than they do in contrast. Both groups have grievances with government which they claim have gone unaddressed. Both groups point to ongoing examples of perceived government persecution. Both groups have chosen civil disobedience to draw attention to their cause. Both groups portray themselves as "peaceful" and claim to be engaged in "non-violent" protest.
Could they have common bonds?
In truth, the Black Lives Matter movement and the Bundy group have far more in common than they do in contrast. Both groups have grievances with government which they claim have gone unaddressed. Both groups point to ongoing examples of perceived government persecution. Both groups have chosen civil disobedience to draw attention to their cause. Both groups portray themselves as "peaceful" and claim to be engaged in "non-violent" protest.
Let the ads begin
Four weeks until the Iowa caucuses.
Time for Donald Trump to unleash his first ads.
Advertising by Trump has been limited to radio spots until this week. In November, he made a $300,000 buy for four ads that played in early states, including one that promised he would “decisively bomb the hell out of ISIS.”
Time for Donald Trump to unleash his first ads.
Advertising by Trump has been limited to radio spots until this week. In November, he made a $300,000 buy for four ads that played in early states, including one that promised he would “decisively bomb the hell out of ISIS.”
Trump said he reviewed several proposals for his first television ad but settled on the dark backdrop of “Great Again” because he wanted to showcase what makes him stand apart from the competition: bucking political correctness and speaking in vivid, stark terms about threats to national security.
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Memories
Hillary wants to run on good feelings from the 1990s.
And forget the bad side of Bill Clinton.
Will she be allowed to ignore the past charges, or trim the sails of her "War on Women" attack on Republicans?
If Bill is Hillary’s campaigner-in-chief, she can hardly complain if his own personal war on women gets mentioned. Currently, I doubt that ten percent of voters have any idea who Juanita Broaddrick is. But that will change if Hillary’s opponents are persistent. It seems to me that there is a real possibility that Broaddrick et al could become a millstone around Hillary’s neck, especially with younger voters who do not share the geriatric set’s warm feelings toward Bill.
And forget the bad side of Bill Clinton.
Will she be allowed to ignore the past charges, or trim the sails of her "War on Women" attack on Republicans?
If Bill is Hillary’s campaigner-in-chief, she can hardly complain if his own personal war on women gets mentioned. Currently, I doubt that ten percent of voters have any idea who Juanita Broaddrick is. But that will change if Hillary’s opponents are persistent. It seems to me that there is a real possibility that Broaddrick et al could become a millstone around Hillary’s neck, especially with younger voters who do not share the geriatric set’s warm feelings toward Bill.
A real brewhaha
SI remembers the runup to the first Bud Bowl.
While Broadcast Arts began toiling away in monastic seclusion, DMB&B’s Pace (the copy writer) and Buchanan (the art director) were tasked with conceiving the look and feel of the ads. Pace was put in charge of brainstorming as many hokey football and beer puns as he could extract from his exhausted brain. What if there was a longneck-bottle coach, with a houndstooth hat, named Beer Bryant? What if Team Bud’s quarterback was nicknamed Budway Joe? What if, during a pivotal point in the game, there was a running back—a giant 40-ounce bottle—named the Freezer, in homage to William (Refrigerator) Perry? What if there was a beer with a rainbow wig in the stands holding a “Bud 3:16” sign? And what if the climactic game-winning field goal was kicked by a tiny, Garo Yepremian-sized seven-ounce beer named Budski?
Enjoy.
While Broadcast Arts began toiling away in monastic seclusion, DMB&B’s Pace (the copy writer) and Buchanan (the art director) were tasked with conceiving the look and feel of the ads. Pace was put in charge of brainstorming as many hokey football and beer puns as he could extract from his exhausted brain. What if there was a longneck-bottle coach, with a houndstooth hat, named Beer Bryant? What if Team Bud’s quarterback was nicknamed Budway Joe? What if, during a pivotal point in the game, there was a running back—a giant 40-ounce bottle—named the Freezer, in homage to William (Refrigerator) Perry? What if there was a beer with a rainbow wig in the stands holding a “Bud 3:16” sign? And what if the climactic game-winning field goal was kicked by a tiny, Garo Yepremian-sized seven-ounce beer named Budski?
Enjoy.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
It's going to be a fun year
I wonder how Facebook will survive this year.
Some people post things boosting Democrats and trashing Republicans.
Some post stuff like this.
The laughs will be coming until November, at least.
Some people post things boosting Democrats and trashing Republicans.
Some post stuff like this.
The laughs will be coming until November, at least.
It's the final countdown
Watts Up with That reminds us that we're almost at Al Gore's 10-year deadline.
We only had 10 years to save the planet back then.
Rush Limbaugh talked about it in 2006.
When we get to February, we will have passed Gore's deadline.
So why bother doing what he wants then?
We only had 10 years to save the planet back then.
Rush Limbaugh talked about it in 2006.
When we get to February, we will have passed Gore's deadline.
So why bother doing what he wants then?
Trump as the alarm clock
Roger L. Simon sees dangerous times ahead.
What can slow the trouble?
A wake up call.
The rise of Donald Trump is a good thing, not because any one man can easily change the course of history, not because he's necessarily the best candidate (although he could be), but because his rise indicates that a lot of people who often ignore things are waking up to this extreme situation.
And extreme situations almost always call for extreme responses, like it or not. Folks like Charles Krauthammer and George Will should try to remember that. They should also remember that if it is to be Trump, they may not like him, but one of his most important (and difficult) jobs will be to unite the country. He will need the help of the Krauthammers and Wills to do that. He will need all of us, actually.
What can slow the trouble?
A wake up call.
The rise of Donald Trump is a good thing, not because any one man can easily change the course of history, not because he's necessarily the best candidate (although he could be), but because his rise indicates that a lot of people who often ignore things are waking up to this extreme situation.
And extreme situations almost always call for extreme responses, like it or not. Folks like Charles Krauthammer and George Will should try to remember that. They should also remember that if it is to be Trump, they may not like him, but one of his most important (and difficult) jobs will be to unite the country. He will need the help of the Krauthammers and Wills to do that. He will need all of us, actually.
Facebook quote of the week
Ah, back home and ensconced on my couch. Another 500 or so miles in the car today. I love my car but I am a bit tired of sitting in it.
Saturday song
It's 2016, so things from 1966 will be celebrating a 50th anniversary.
Like this song by Napoleon XIV.
Like this song by Napoleon XIV.
Friday, January 1, 2016
Looking ahead
2016 is going to be a good year. It starts with a Friday and Saturday, and ends with a Friday and Saturday.
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