I guess people who deal with the presidential debates don't watch the NFL.
Two of the three are on nights that NFL games have been played since 1990 - Sunday and Monday.
One game in each time slot.
It's kind of a big deal.
One of the 2012 debates was on Monday - the final one.
It's understandable that there's more problems this cycle - the NFL added Thursday games since 2012.
But that still leaves Tuesday and Wednesday free, and Friday - when a presidential and vice presidential debates were scheduled in 2008.
That's high school football night for those debate people who don't know about the game.
Trump has a point - a bad decision was made, even if it was agreed upon by both parties.
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Hillary's Watergate
The DNC emails reveal the underhanded ways that Hillary Clinton's crew wanted to make sure she got the nomination.
But why do such things?
Didn't she have the name recognition and lack of opposition that any sign of favoritism was unnecessary?
She was going to win anyway.
Just like Richard Nixon in 1972.
Why did he and his people go through such steps to monitor the DNC - then cover up what they did?
He won 49 states, and likely would have won without doing anything illegal.
But he wanted to win more.
He wanted to control the process.
Hillary and Nixon.
Alike in temperament.
If she cheats before the election, what will she do if she wins?
But why do such things?
Didn't she have the name recognition and lack of opposition that any sign of favoritism was unnecessary?
She was going to win anyway.
Just like Richard Nixon in 1972.
Why did he and his people go through such steps to monitor the DNC - then cover up what they did?
He won 49 states, and likely would have won without doing anything illegal.
But he wanted to win more.
He wanted to control the process.
Hillary and Nixon.
Alike in temperament.
If she cheats before the election, what will she do if she wins?
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Go Pokemon go
The oldest and I have been traveling across Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia over the past week.
He downloaded Pokemon Go before leaving, and we've learned the developers like churches.
It's easy to find stops to get supplies or gyms at your local church.
Friday while driving through rural West Virginia, I slowed down next to a small church.
And he found the best Pokemon stop so far - five items appeared there.
If Pokemon can get more people to churches, it's a good thing.
He downloaded Pokemon Go before leaving, and we've learned the developers like churches.
It's easy to find stops to get supplies or gyms at your local church.
Friday while driving through rural West Virginia, I slowed down next to a small church.
And he found the best Pokemon stop so far - five items appeared there.
If Pokemon can get more people to churches, it's a good thing.
Facebook quote of the week
Leaving breakfast and trying to get into the wrong Suburu #vermontproblems
Friday, July 29, 2016
Weekend watchdog
The major portion of the PGA schedule usually closes in August with the PGA championship.
But with golf as part of the Rio Olympic Games, the major schedule gets squeezed in 2016. So two weeks after the Open championship, top golfers will be trying to claim the final major of the year.
CBS has weekend coverage starting at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. TNT brings the second round starting at 1 p.m., with early coverage Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.
Across the pond, NBC brings the Women's British Open Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.
The Orioles travel to Toronto this weekend on MASN. The Nationals have a series with the Giants, with games on MASN2 and Saturday's contest also on FoxSports1.
The Cardinals face the Marlins Saturday at 7 p.m. on FoxSports1 and Sunday on TBS. ESPN closes the weekend with the Mariners taking on the Cubs Sunday at 8 p.m.
Pocono hosts the Sprint Cup race Sunday at 1 p.m. on NBC Sports network, with the Truck race Saturday at 1 p.m. on FoxSports1. The Xfinity Series will be in Iowa Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
NBC Sports network offers the German Grand Prix Sunday at 7 a.m.
The IndyCar circuit goes to Mid-Ohio Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on CNBC.
In the International Champions Cup, Celtic takes on Barcelona Saturday at 1 p.m. followed by Chelsea-Real Madrid on ESPN.
In the CFL, British Columbia faces Calgary on ESPN2 Friday at 10 p.m.
ESPN2 has the quarterfinals from the Rogers Cup Friday at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m., with semifinals Saturday starting at 1 p.m. and the finals Sunday.
NBC has the Haskell Invitational Sunday at 5 p.m.
But with golf as part of the Rio Olympic Games, the major schedule gets squeezed in 2016. So two weeks after the Open championship, top golfers will be trying to claim the final major of the year.
CBS has weekend coverage starting at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. TNT brings the second round starting at 1 p.m., with early coverage Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.
Across the pond, NBC brings the Women's British Open Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.
The Orioles travel to Toronto this weekend on MASN. The Nationals have a series with the Giants, with games on MASN2 and Saturday's contest also on FoxSports1.
The Cardinals face the Marlins Saturday at 7 p.m. on FoxSports1 and Sunday on TBS. ESPN closes the weekend with the Mariners taking on the Cubs Sunday at 8 p.m.
Pocono hosts the Sprint Cup race Sunday at 1 p.m. on NBC Sports network, with the Truck race Saturday at 1 p.m. on FoxSports1. The Xfinity Series will be in Iowa Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
NBC Sports network offers the German Grand Prix Sunday at 7 a.m.
The IndyCar circuit goes to Mid-Ohio Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on CNBC.
In the International Champions Cup, Celtic takes on Barcelona Saturday at 1 p.m. followed by Chelsea-Real Madrid on ESPN.
In the CFL, British Columbia faces Calgary on ESPN2 Friday at 10 p.m.
ESPN2 has the quarterfinals from the Rogers Cup Friday at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m., with semifinals Saturday starting at 1 p.m. and the finals Sunday.
NBC has the Haskell Invitational Sunday at 5 p.m.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
We built it and you don't care
Michelle Obama's comments about slaves building the White House got plenty of play.
Scott Adams updates the theme for the group of voters Hillary struggles with.
But if you’re an undecided voter, and male, you’re seeing something different. You’re seeing a celebration that your role in society is permanently diminished. And it’s happening in an impressive venue that was, in all likelihood, designed and built mostly by men. Men get to watch it all at home, in homes designed and built mostly by men, thanks to the technology that was designed and built mostly by men. I mention that as context, not opinion.
Slaves had hope for a better life, some day.
What hope to Democrats offer men for their futures?
Scott Adams updates the theme for the group of voters Hillary struggles with.
But if you’re an undecided voter, and male, you’re seeing something different. You’re seeing a celebration that your role in society is permanently diminished. And it’s happening in an impressive venue that was, in all likelihood, designed and built mostly by men. Men get to watch it all at home, in homes designed and built mostly by men, thanks to the technology that was designed and built mostly by men. I mention that as context, not opinion.
Slaves had hope for a better life, some day.
What hope to Democrats offer men for their futures?
Entitled to a hard time
DaTech Guy is having a blogger tryout, and JD Rucker takes a swat at Hillary Clinton.
There’s a word that would work wonders to take down Hillary. It’s ideal because it’s a word that hasn’t manifested very often throughout the campaign but when people hear it, they can make the connection in a way that cannot be disconnected.
The word to associate with Hillary Clinton that would doom her campaign is “entitled.”
So many good names to knock Hillary, and such a short time until the election.
There’s a word that would work wonders to take down Hillary. It’s ideal because it’s a word that hasn’t manifested very often throughout the campaign but when people hear it, they can make the connection in a way that cannot be disconnected.
The word to associate with Hillary Clinton that would doom her campaign is “entitled.”
So many good names to knock Hillary, and such a short time until the election.
Who dat gonna fix that park
The New Orleans Saints were supposed to start training camp Wednesday.
Instead, they helped fix up a park in White Sulphur Springs ravished by flooding last month.
"Normally we have a conditioning test today and we made a decision as a team, we felt it would be a better idea to kind of go and help do some rebuilding, just help out one of many areas that got hit hard with the terrible floods back in June," New Orleans Saints' 10th year head coach Sean Payton said. "I think all of us, the coaches, the players, there was five bus loads of people all did a great job."
Their first win of the season.
Instead, they helped fix up a park in White Sulphur Springs ravished by flooding last month.
"Normally we have a conditioning test today and we made a decision as a team, we felt it would be a better idea to kind of go and help do some rebuilding, just help out one of many areas that got hit hard with the terrible floods back in June," New Orleans Saints' 10th year head coach Sean Payton said. "I think all of us, the coaches, the players, there was five bus loads of people all did a great job."
Their first win of the season.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
She's caught in a trap
About time for President Obama to speak.
Will he help Hillary or hurt her?
The last few years show hurt her in the lead.
Will he help Hillary or hurt her?
The last few years show hurt her in the lead.
Early in her campaign, Hillary seemed to want to break with Barack Obama’s presidency. She recognized that while Obama was personally popular, his tenure had largely been seen as a failure by a dissatisfied American republic. She therefore pursued twin goals: tying herself to Obama’s “first black president” legacy and big-government growth, and avoiding the consequences of his rotten decision-making.
By first delaying a decision from Vice President Joe Biden about whether Biden would run, the Obama White House forced Hillary into full-scale obeisance to the Obama era. That’s been disastrous for Hillary. Her convention week has completely ignored the serious problems that keep most Americans up at night. There have been five jihadist attacks in Europe in the last eleven months. On the first day of the convention, 61 speakers mentioned ISIS precisely zero times. That same day, ISIS beheaded an 86-year-old priest in Normandy, France. Over the past few weeks, Americans have mourned over a wave of anti-cop massacres. So Hillary is now trotting out the “Mothers of the Movement” — Black Lives Matter activists including the mother of attempted cop-killer Michael Brown — to promulgate myths about police racism.
Russian to judgement
Donald Trump's comments about Russia and Hillary's emails have driven many crazy.
Guess what we're talking about tonight.
Russia.
Reminds you of the reset button in 2009.
Obama's "more flexibility" comment in 2012.
That Russia is much more aggressive now than in 2008.
And it keeps Hillary's emails in the news.
With such threats out there, how could Hillary be so sloppy with her emails?
Good move by Trump.
Guess what we're talking about tonight.
Russia.
Reminds you of the reset button in 2009.
Obama's "more flexibility" comment in 2012.
That Russia is much more aggressive now than in 2008.
And it keeps Hillary's emails in the news.
With such threats out there, how could Hillary be so sloppy with her emails?
Good move by Trump.
You brought it up
When the DNC emails were leaked over the weekend, Democrats tried to say the Russians were helping Donald Trump.
Today, Trump said, if Russia has Hillary's emails, they ought to release them.
Not hack Hillary today.
Give up what you hacked over the past seven-plus years.
You tried to tie Trump to Russia, and you get smacked.
Today, Trump said, if Russia has Hillary's emails, they ought to release them.
Not hack Hillary today.
Give up what you hacked over the past seven-plus years.
You tried to tie Trump to Russia, and you get smacked.
Empty suit
The legal cases against the Baltimore police officers ended Wednesday.
The Baltimore Sun remains hopeful, that police discipline could be involved.
But four trials came up empty.
As expected when the cases were filed last year.
The Baltimore Sun remains hopeful, that police discipline could be involved.
But four trials came up empty.
As expected when the cases were filed last year.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Understanding Democrats
There was surprise that Bernie Sanders supporters booed the idea of voting for Hillary in November.
They forget why there were Bernie voters in the first place.
Many Democrats have no desire to vote for Hillary - primary or general election.
That was the reason they voted Bernie in the first place.
They forget why there were Bernie voters in the first place.
Many Democrats have no desire to vote for Hillary - primary or general election.
That was the reason they voted Bernie in the first place.
Monday, July 25, 2016
Scenes from Philly
Maybe I shouldn't compare Hillary Clinton to the Princess Bride, but the reaction was the same.
Dream shall never die
Bad news for Hillary Clinton if Bernie Sanders decides to look at Teddy Kennedy's speech from 1980.
Leaving problems to fester
Politico's story on the ouster of Debbie Wasserman-Schultz doesn't paint a good portrait of President Obama.
John Podesta, Clinton’s campaign chairman – and a former top adviser to Barack Obama – broached the idea of replacing Wasserman Schultz as early as last fall, only to be rebuffed by the president’s team, according to two people with direct knowledge of the conversation.
“It came down to the fact that the president didn’t want the hassle of getting rid of Debbie,” said a former top Obama adviser. “It’s been a huge problem for the Clintons, but the president just didn’t want the headache of Debbie bad-mouthing him… It was a huge pain in the ass.”
Sounds like Obama.
Letting problems fester until someone else deals with it.
John Podesta, Clinton’s campaign chairman – and a former top adviser to Barack Obama – broached the idea of replacing Wasserman Schultz as early as last fall, only to be rebuffed by the president’s team, according to two people with direct knowledge of the conversation.
“It came down to the fact that the president didn’t want the hassle of getting rid of Debbie,” said a former top Obama adviser. “It’s been a huge problem for the Clintons, but the president just didn’t want the headache of Debbie bad-mouthing him… It was a huge pain in the ass.”
Sounds like Obama.
Letting problems fester until someone else deals with it.
Sunday, July 24, 2016
Did Bernie lead, or ride, a movement
Bernie Sanders has endorsed Hillary Clinton.
He will speak Monday at the convention.
Does this matter to people who supported him in the primaries?
If he's the leader, his supporters should follow him.
If they don't follow, then perhaps he's not the leader. But the guy who rode a movement to prominence, but dropped back when the primaries ended.
He will speak Monday at the convention.
Does this matter to people who supported him in the primaries?
If he's the leader, his supporters should follow him.
If they don't follow, then perhaps he's not the leader. But the guy who rode a movement to prominence, but dropped back when the primaries ended.
Are you happy with the state of the nation?
Eliminate the shouting and angst, and the choice in November boils down to - are you happy with the last eight years?
If so, Hillary is the person to continue that.
If not, Donald Trump is the person to change things.
With huge numbers of people saying the country is on the wrong track, it will be interesting to see how the Democrats work with that at their convention.
Will Hillary do things differently than President Obama?
How?
Or will they blame all problems on Republicans and Donald Trump?
Somebody let me know.
I don't plan to watch.
There's better things to do in life.
If so, Hillary is the person to continue that.
If not, Donald Trump is the person to change things.
With huge numbers of people saying the country is on the wrong track, it will be interesting to see how the Democrats work with that at their convention.
Will Hillary do things differently than President Obama?
How?
Or will they blame all problems on Republicans and Donald Trump?
Somebody let me know.
I don't plan to watch.
There's better things to do in life.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
She listens. Does she hear?
Vox tries to understand Hillary Clinton.
Her staff love how she listens to them.
But many dislike throughout America her.
Why?
Simple.
If you listen to people, they will like you.
If millions of Americans don't think Hillary is listening to them, how can they like her?
They love to blame years of Republican attacks.
But she's done stuff - like the email server - that enhance Republican concerns.
If she told staff her plans, would they want to turn her down and lose the access?
If she listened to the rules, she wouldn't have the current mess.
Her staff love how she listens to them.
But many dislike throughout America her.
Why?
Simple.
If you listen to people, they will like you.
If millions of Americans don't think Hillary is listening to them, how can they like her?
They love to blame years of Republican attacks.
But she's done stuff - like the email server - that enhance Republican concerns.
If she told staff her plans, would they want to turn her down and lose the access?
If she listened to the rules, she wouldn't have the current mess.
What's next
Bloomberg View gives Megan McArdle and Ranesh Ponnuru a chance to look ahead at Philadelphia next week.
Will it be worth watching?
Doubtful.
Will it be worth watching?
Doubtful.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Numbers to watch
Allahpundit looks at the ratings numbers for Donald Trump last night vs. past conventions - in a different media era.
Why is Trump’s Romney-esque rating performance not surprising? Because we’re in the mobile era now. The first iPhone came out in 2007, around the time that year’s primary campaign was starting to roll. The first Android phone came out shortly before the general election. Many news platforms weren’t offering online streaming yet. If you wanted to watch McCain and Obama, you had to turn on your TV; last night you could have watched Trump on YouTube, and many did. Competition for eyeballs from non-news outfits has also expanded remorselessly with platforms like Netflix and Hulu, both of which were in their infancy at the time of the 2008 election. How many people who would have otherwise watched the speech last night decided to watch something on Netflix instead? (Raises hand.)
But he still expects Trump's numbers to better Hillary's.
What sort of sick mind, given the cornucopia of media options now available to Americans, would choose to watch a speaker as dreary as her spoonfeed center-left oatmeal to viewers for 75 minutes? Good lord almighty. There’s not enough booze in the world.
Why is Trump’s Romney-esque rating performance not surprising? Because we’re in the mobile era now. The first iPhone came out in 2007, around the time that year’s primary campaign was starting to roll. The first Android phone came out shortly before the general election. Many news platforms weren’t offering online streaming yet. If you wanted to watch McCain and Obama, you had to turn on your TV; last night you could have watched Trump on YouTube, and many did. Competition for eyeballs from non-news outfits has also expanded remorselessly with platforms like Netflix and Hulu, both of which were in their infancy at the time of the 2008 election. How many people who would have otherwise watched the speech last night decided to watch something on Netflix instead? (Raises hand.)
But he still expects Trump's numbers to better Hillary's.
What sort of sick mind, given the cornucopia of media options now available to Americans, would choose to watch a speaker as dreary as her spoonfeed center-left oatmeal to viewers for 75 minutes? Good lord almighty. There’s not enough booze in the world.
Come to the dark side
What could Donald Trump have done to make the media happy?
Nothing.
His gives an in depth speech, with some plans for his administration.
They say it's too long.
It's too dark.
Every night, the Republicans did something to get on the wrong side of the media.
Best to ignore them.
Next week, it's the Democrats' turn.
Can Hillary speak for 75 minutes without a cough jag?
Or bathroom break?
Nothing.
His gives an in depth speech, with some plans for his administration.
They say it's too long.
It's too dark.
Every night, the Republicans did something to get on the wrong side of the media.
Best to ignore them.
Next week, it's the Democrats' turn.
Can Hillary speak for 75 minutes without a cough jag?
Or bathroom break?
Shield your eyes
Scott Adams details why Hillary will lose.
Would you prefer seeing Bill and Hillary Clinton decompose in front of your eyes for eight years, or watch the Trump family develop their dynasty?
Would you prefer seeing Bill and Hillary Clinton decompose in front of your eyes for eight years, or watch the Trump family develop their dynasty?
Weekend watchdog
NASCAR visits Indy this weekend, with a big kiss planned by the winner at the end.
NBC Sports network has the Sprint Cup race Sunday at 3 p.m. Around 6 p.m., the winner, his crew and family will gather at the start/finish line to celebrate by kissing the bricks from the original track. And plenty of pictures to remember the occasion.
The Xfinity Series goes Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network. There's qualifying for both races Saturday at 11:40 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., after practice Friday starting at noon.
Then you'll have to wait until next May for another visit to the famous oval.
NBC Sports network carries the Hungarian Grand Prix Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
The Tour de France closes its run on Sunday with the final race into Paris at 11 a.m. on NBC Sports network. Stage 19 starts Friday at 8 a.m., with another run Saturday at 7 a.m.
The Nationals host the Padres on MASN for the weekend, while the Orioles face the Indians on MASN2.
The Yankees host the Giants on FoxSports1 Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. on TBS. FoxSports1 features Rangers-Royals Saturday at 7 p.m. and the weekend closes with Dodgers facing the Cardinals on ESPN Sunday at 8 p.m.
CBS has the Canadian Open Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Leicester City faces Celtic in the International Champions Cup Saturday at 12:30 p.m. on ESPN, with Internazionale against Paris Saint Germain Sunday at 5 p.m.
Portland battles the Galaxy Saturday at 3:45 p.m. on ESPN and it's Sporting Kansas City facing Seattle Sunday at 3 p.m.
The United States women face Costa Rica in an international friendly Friday at 8:55 p.m. on ESPN.
The road to the Flushing Meadows begins with the Bank of the West Classic. The semifinals are Saturday at 5 and 10 p.m. on ESPN2, and championship Sunday at 5 p.m.
In Arena Football, Arizona hosts Cleveland Sunday at 9 p.m. on ESPN2.
NBC Sports network has the Sprint Cup race Sunday at 3 p.m. Around 6 p.m., the winner, his crew and family will gather at the start/finish line to celebrate by kissing the bricks from the original track. And plenty of pictures to remember the occasion.
The Xfinity Series goes Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network. There's qualifying for both races Saturday at 11:40 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., after practice Friday starting at noon.
Then you'll have to wait until next May for another visit to the famous oval.
NBC Sports network carries the Hungarian Grand Prix Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
The Tour de France closes its run on Sunday with the final race into Paris at 11 a.m. on NBC Sports network. Stage 19 starts Friday at 8 a.m., with another run Saturday at 7 a.m.
The Nationals host the Padres on MASN for the weekend, while the Orioles face the Indians on MASN2.
The Yankees host the Giants on FoxSports1 Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. on TBS. FoxSports1 features Rangers-Royals Saturday at 7 p.m. and the weekend closes with Dodgers facing the Cardinals on ESPN Sunday at 8 p.m.
CBS has the Canadian Open Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Leicester City faces Celtic in the International Champions Cup Saturday at 12:30 p.m. on ESPN, with Internazionale against Paris Saint Germain Sunday at 5 p.m.
Portland battles the Galaxy Saturday at 3:45 p.m. on ESPN and it's Sporting Kansas City facing Seattle Sunday at 3 p.m.
The United States women face Costa Rica in an international friendly Friday at 8:55 p.m. on ESPN.
The road to the Flushing Meadows begins with the Bank of the West Classic. The semifinals are Saturday at 5 and 10 p.m. on ESPN2, and championship Sunday at 5 p.m.
In Arena Football, Arizona hosts Cleveland Sunday at 9 p.m. on ESPN2.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Agreeing with Michael Moore
It's a very rare thing for me to agree with Michael Moore.
But when he says Donald Trump is going to win, it's nice to see him talking sense.
But when he says Donald Trump is going to win, it's nice to see him talking sense.
Happy Trump night
A few hours until Donald Trump speaks.
A week until Hillary Clinton speaks.
Which speech will people enjoy more?
A week until Hillary Clinton speaks.
Which speech will people enjoy more?
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