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Pulled Pork
Author: BobR
Date: 11/12/2010 12:55:59
There's been a lot of discussion lately over earmarks, and how they "pork up" the budget. The term itself is likely a reference to a pig's ear, since it originated in the notching of livestocks' ears for identification purposes. Although the practice is an easy target for those claiming to clean up government waste, the reality is that it is a tiny part of the money spent by government, and eliminating them will not affect the budget at all.
Why is that? Of all people, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) explains it to his colleagues:
He's right of course. Earmarks are essentially the directing of funds already allocated in the budget to specific projects. If the earmarked money isn't spent on the earmark, it will be spent on something else, because it's already in the budget. The earmark gives a congressperson more control over how that already allocated money is spent. It actually gives power back to the states via the Congressperson that the state voted to represent them.
Of course, that hasn't stopped politicians like Jim DeMint (R-SC) from grandstanding on the issue and trying to ban them. It may resonate well with voters who are under the mistaken impression that it will save money and reign in government spending, but it is actually self-defeating for the Congress.
Sen. McConnell isn't the only one trying to keep the earmarks in play. Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) is fighting to keep them in play as well. Rand Paul (Sen-elect from KY) famously campaigned against earmarks, earning praise and support from Tea Partiers. However, he apparently got the memo describing what they really are, and is now changing his tune. Usually a politician waits until they get into office before they flip-flop on a campaign promise...
Although the earmarks are actually good for the states, they are also good for another DC contingent - the lobbyists. They apparently are none too happy about seeing their cash cow turn dry:
That hasn't stopped them from trying to hook up with the Republicans:
The Republican lobbyists who may have been licking their wounds the last two elections are once again feeling the love.
Ultimately, the resolution to ban earmarks will get a hearing, it will not pass, and then those that voted for it will point fingers at the opposition and claim at least a moral victory. Then everyone will heave a sigh of relief and get back to the business of sending those pig's ears back to their home states.
Why is that? Of all people, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) explains it to his colleagues:
"The earmark issue is about discretion, about an argument between the executive branch and the legislative branch over how funds should be spent," he said.
"There are many members of my conference who have said, 'I don't want the president to make all the decisions about how the funds are spent that might be allocated in my state,'" McConnell added.
[...]
McConnell said Congress should instead focus on reducing spending and reducing the federal debt.
"This debate doesn’t save any money, which is why it's kind of exasperating to some of us who really want to cut spending and get the federal government's discretionary accounts under control," he said in reference to the skirmish over earmarks within the Senate GOP conference.
He's right of course. Earmarks are essentially the directing of funds already allocated in the budget to specific projects. If the earmarked money isn't spent on the earmark, it will be spent on something else, because it's already in the budget. The earmark gives a congressperson more control over how that already allocated money is spent. It actually gives power back to the states via the Congressperson that the state voted to represent them.
Of course, that hasn't stopped politicians like Jim DeMint (R-SC) from grandstanding on the issue and trying to ban them. It may resonate well with voters who are under the mistaken impression that it will save money and reign in government spending, but it is actually self-defeating for the Congress.
Sen. McConnell isn't the only one trying to keep the earmarks in play. Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) is fighting to keep them in play as well. Rand Paul (Sen-elect from KY) famously campaigned against earmarks, earning praise and support from Tea Partiers. However, he apparently got the memo describing what they really are, and is now changing his tune. Usually a politician waits until they get into office before they flip-flop on a campaign promise...
Although the earmarks are actually good for the states, they are also good for another DC contingent - the lobbyists. They apparently are none too happy about seeing their cash cow turn dry:
Lobbyists who have built their careers around securing congressional money for clients are facing the biggest squeeze yet on their business as earmarks begin to disappear from Washington.
Since capturing the House in the midterm elections last week, Republican leaders have affirmed their support for a plan that would outlaw earmarks in the lower chamber during the next Congress.
Lobbyists on K Street contacted by The Hill expect the ban will apply to Democrats in the minority as well, essentially taking billions of dollars out of the hands of House lawmakers.
That hasn't stopped them from trying to hook up with the Republicans:
The latest wave election, which swept Republicans to power in the House, underlines the importance of bi-partisan lobbying firms.
Rich Gold, a Democrat who heads Holland & Knight’s public policy group, said businesses will want lobby firms that can work with both parties, given the tumultuous elections of 2008 and 2010.
“How quickly the bodies swing back and forth means clients want to mitigate that and have some bipartisan coverage,” Gold said.
Republican lobbyists are in high demand after the party’s huge gains in the House.
The Republican lobbyists who may have been licking their wounds the last two elections are once again feeling the love.
Ultimately, the resolution to ban earmarks will get a hearing, it will not pass, and then those that voted for it will point fingers at the opposition and claim at least a moral victory. Then everyone will heave a sigh of relief and get back to the business of sending those pig's ears back to their home states.
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Comment by 
Scoopster on 11/12/2010 13:22:41
Scoopster on 11/12/2010 13:22:41
Mornin' all & Happy Fridee! 
Since when does the President appropriate the budget? That's the duty of Congress and it always has been, and Bug Eyes McConnell KNOWS THIS.
Since when does the President appropriate the budget? That's the duty of Congress and it always has been, and Bug Eyes McConnell KNOWS THIS.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 11/12/2010 14:00:47
velveeta jones on 11/12/2010 14:00:47
Morning!!
Comment by 
Raine on 11/12/2010 14:05:29
good morning!
I just came across this this morning -- put a smile on my face.
Top Palin aide is on Soros' payroll
Revealed: the surprisingly close link between the liberal billionaire and the Republican superstar
Raine on 11/12/2010 14:05:29
good morning! I just came across this this morning -- put a smile on my face.
Top Palin aide is on Soros' payroll
Revealed: the surprisingly close link between the liberal billionaire and the Republican superstar
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 14:05:49
Raine on 11/12/2010 14:05:49
heya Vel! 
Comment by 
wickedpam on 11/12/2010 14:12:08
wickedpam on 11/12/2010 14:12:08
Morning
I've always understood the term on "earmarking" as something that was already allocated to a specific purpose, be that purpose good or bad. I don't think actual earmarking is the problem, I the real problem is the projects themselves that get earmarked.
does that make sense?
I've always understood the term on "earmarking" as something that was already allocated to a specific purpose, be that purpose good or bad. I don't think actual earmarking is the problem, I the real problem is the projects themselves that get earmarked.
does that make sense?
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 14:24:31
Indeed -- it does. IT seems like this is being used as a political toy to muddy up the water.
I for one appreciate our elected representatives bring the *pork* back to our states and districts. Not all Earmarks are bridges to No-where.
Raine on 11/12/2010 14:24:31
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
I've always understood the term on "earmarking" as something that was already allocated to a specific purpose, be that purpose good or bad. I don't think actual earmarking is the problem, I the real problem is the projects themselves that get earmarked.
does that make sense?
I for one appreciate our elected representatives bring the *pork* back to our states and districts. Not all Earmarks are bridges to No-where.
Comment by 
TriSec on 11/12/2010 14:25:37
TriSec on 11/12/2010 14:25:37
Morning, comrades.
I'm feeling a wee bit paranoid today for some reason. And there weren't even black helicopters over my house this morning.
I'm feeling a wee bit paranoid today for some reason. And there weren't even black helicopters over my house this morning.
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 14:33:49
Raine on 11/12/2010 14:33:49
I was watching the Falcons WIN last night -- I missed the Maddow interview with John Stewart.
Gonna catch it after the show.
Was it good?
Gonna catch it after the show.
Was it good?
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 14:54:59
Raine on 11/12/2010 14:54:59
Christine O'donnell has more in common with Sarah Palin than I realized--- check out her hand.... This is from her Leno interview last night.
Comment by 
BobR on 11/12/2010 14:56:30
Palin Lite
BobR on 11/12/2010 14:56:30
Quote by Raine:
Christine O'donnell has more in common with Sarah Palin than I realized--- check out her hand.... This is from her Leno interview last night.
Palin Lite
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 14:58:06
Raine on 11/12/2010 14:58:06
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 15:08:06
Raine on 11/12/2010 15:08:06
oooh -- sounds like the interview last night was a lulu.
According to Honey Bear, Stewart compared Code Pink to the Koch bros? WTF???
According to Honey Bear, Stewart compared Code Pink to the Koch bros? WTF???
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 15:27:08
Raine on 11/12/2010 15:27:08
Comment by wickedpam on 11/12/2010 15:32:42
great, this means the street my office is on will never get plowed - fabulous
wickedpam on 11/12/2010 15:32:42
Quote by Raine:
MAla This may be of interest to you for the winter driving season.
great, this means the street my office is on will never get plowed - fabulous
Comment by wickedpam on 11/12/2010 15:36:33
Agreed it does.
wickedpam on 11/12/2010 15:36:33
Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
Hey kiddies...I made a blog post!
It DOES get better, Tri.
Agreed it does.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 11/12/2010 15:43:20
Man I bet Glenn Beck is terrific at Illuminti (fnord)
Mondobubba on 11/12/2010 15:43:20
Quote by Raine:
I just came across this this morning -- put a smile on my face.
Top Palin aide is on Soros' payroll
Revealed: the surprisingly close link between the liberal billionaire and the Republican superstar
Man I bet Glenn Beck is terrific at Illuminti (fnord)
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 15:46:13
Raine on 11/12/2010 15:46:13
Mondo! Heya dahlink!
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 15:47:24
I am trying to figure out how this is supposed to help.
They are cutting services and trying to act like it supposed to streamline snow removal.
Raine on 11/12/2010 15:47:24
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
MAla This may be of interest to you for the winter driving season.
great, this means the street my office is on will never get plowed - fabulous
They are cutting services and trying to act like it supposed to streamline snow removal.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/12/2010 15:51:58
Howdy
Mondobubba on 11/12/2010 15:51:58
Quote by Raine:
Mondo! Heya dahlink!
Howdy
Comment by Scoopster on 11/12/2010 15:53:53
Scoopster on 11/12/2010 15:53:53
Okay this is really grinding my gears today..
Reuters & Financial Times: Wall Street finds "loophole" in financial reform bill
The issue is that banks & financial institutions are still allowed to risk their own money in various securities or investments which can result in great losses. However, that was never the problem that needed to be fixed! The reform bill DID stop banks using consumer investments and deposits (i.e. anything that could be insured by the FDIC) from being used in this way. Banks have every right to do what they please with their own money, or the money of their capital investors.
Reuters & Financial Times: Wall Street finds "loophole" in financial reform bill
The issue is that banks & financial institutions are still allowed to risk their own money in various securities or investments which can result in great losses. However, that was never the problem that needed to be fixed! The reform bill DID stop banks using consumer investments and deposits (i.e. anything that could be insured by the FDIC) from being used in this way. Banks have every right to do what they please with their own money, or the money of their capital investors.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/12/2010 16:04:17
more focus on more traveled roads less on neighnorhood is the only thing I can think of
wickedpam on 11/12/2010 16:04:17
Quote by Raine:I am trying to figure out how this is supposed to help.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
MAla This may be of interest to you for the winter driving season.
great, this means the street my office is on will never get plowed - fabulous
They are cutting services and trying to act like it supposed to streamline snow removal.
more focus on more traveled roads less on neighnorhood is the only thing I can think of
Comment by Scoopster on 11/12/2010 16:38:32
Scoopster on 11/12/2010 16:38:32
Just saw an interesting point brought up over at DK..
Can't changes to tax policy be passed as part of a budget reconciliation bill, as long as they include a sunset provision? That's how the Bush tax cuts were passed in 2001, which is why they are expiring now. So why not do the same procedure during this final session before the nuts take over the asylum - pass the extension of tax cuts for the middle class and let the billionaires suck a fat...
Can't changes to tax policy be passed as part of a budget reconciliation bill, as long as they include a sunset provision? That's how the Bush tax cuts were passed in 2001, which is why they are expiring now. So why not do the same procedure during this final session before the nuts take over the asylum - pass the extension of tax cuts for the middle class and let the billionaires suck a fat...
Comment by Scoopster on 11/12/2010 16:40:15
Scoopster on 11/12/2010 16:40:15
Oh my.. it didn't look that big on the image preview!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/12/2010 16:41:14
idiots
wickedpam on 11/12/2010 16:41:14
idiots
Comment by 
livingonli on 11/12/2010 16:45:12
livingonli on 11/12/2010 16:45:12
Good morning everyone.
I think I'm tired from all this having to get around without a car and also from dealing with ill-informed right-wingers like that last caller.
I think I'm tired from all this having to get around without a car and also from dealing with ill-informed right-wingers like that last caller.
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 17:08:04
Any light at the end of the tunnel regarding the car?
Raine on 11/12/2010 17:08:04
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
I think I'm tired from all this having to get around without a car and also from dealing with ill-informed right-wingers like that last caller.
Any light at the end of the tunnel regarding the car?
Comment by wickedpam on 11/12/2010 17:08:59
wickedpam on 11/12/2010 17:08:59
Hey Liv 
Being sans car can take a lot out of someone if your not used to it, I'd say focus on that before dealing with the wingers. you have to take care of yourself first.
Being sans car can take a lot out of someone if your not used to it, I'd say focus on that before dealing with the wingers. you have to take care of yourself first.
Comment by livingonli on 11/12/2010 17:17:28
Parking tickets are paid and registration holds been lifted. It's going to come down to paying the impound fee which after all this time is going to cost a bit.
livingonli on 11/12/2010 17:17:28
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
I think I'm tired from all this having to get around without a car and also from dealing with ill-informed right-wingers like that last caller.
Any light at the end of the tunnel regarding the car?
Parking tickets are paid and registration holds been lifted. It's going to come down to paying the impound fee which after all this time is going to cost a bit.
Comment by TriSec on 11/12/2010 17:41:04
TriSec on 11/12/2010 17:41:04
So, does anyone know anything about Mixolydian mode and how it relates to a diatonic dominant seventh? Are they the same or not?
(I'm bouncing between two different Jazz theory books right now, and they interpret the modes differently.) And TriSec's head explodes again.
Screw it, where's KofB?
(I'm bouncing between two different Jazz theory books right now, and they interpret the modes differently.) And TriSec's head explodes again.
Screw it, where's KofB?
Comment by TriSec on 11/12/2010 17:45:11
Interesting interpretation...
When it snows around here, if it's a dusting the sanders are out, but if it's more than an inch, we have hundreds of trucks out plowing sparks. Everything gets covered from I-95 down to the little side streets in my neighborhood, usually by the following morning. Of course, Waltham declares a snow emergency at the drop of a hat; I once had to move my car and park offsite for a storm that went *pfft* and turned to rain.
We also have the 24-hour shoveling rule in most places in this Commonwealth.
TriSec on 11/12/2010 17:45:11
Quote by Raine:
MAla This may be of interest to you for the winter driving season.
Interesting interpretation...
When it snows around here, if it's a dusting the sanders are out, but if it's more than an inch, we have hundreds of trucks out plowing sparks. Everything gets covered from I-95 down to the little side streets in my neighborhood, usually by the following morning. Of course, Waltham declares a snow emergency at the drop of a hat; I once had to move my car and park offsite for a storm that went *pfft* and turned to rain.
We also have the 24-hour shoveling rule in most places in this Commonwealth.
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 18:19:32
well -- that is great news.
I know this has been costly for you. but I am really glad to see that you are getting thru it.
Raine on 11/12/2010 18:19:32
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
I think I'm tired from all this having to get around without a car and also from dealing with ill-informed right-wingers like that last caller.
Any light at the end of the tunnel regarding the car?
Parking tickets are paid and registration holds been lifted. It's going to come down to paying the impound fee which after all this time is going to cost a bit.
I know this has been costly for you. but I am really glad to see that you are getting thru it.
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 18:49:48
Raine on 11/12/2010 18:49:48
ok the 'Stach is nasty.
But this is funny as hell.
Pat Sajak Sorry For Unleashing Keith Olbermann on America
But this is funny as hell.
Pat Sajak Sorry For Unleashing Keith Olbermann on America
Olbermann responded to Sajak's criticism via Twitter, calling Sajak's statements "bulls**t."
"Pat Sajak did not introduce me to America. I started on CNN the same year he started on 'Wheel,'" he writes. "I think if he needs to apologize for anything it needs to be that talk show. When he was canceled, he was replaced by a crime-and-skin series called 'Silk Stalkings,' for God's sake."
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 19:03:14
Raine on 11/12/2010 19:03:14
BREAKING NEWS
WASHINGTON (AP) Supreme Court refuses to stop enforcement of military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell†policy.
WASHINGTON (AP) Supreme Court refuses to stop enforcement of military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell†policy.
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 19:06:21
Raine on 11/12/2010 19:06:21
not cool, btw. not cool at all.
For keerists sake -- I really want congress to deal with this NOW.
For keerists sake -- I really want congress to deal with this NOW.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/12/2010 19:20:21
The case is before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals being decided - SCOTUS stepping in before they issue a ruling would be a pretty big overreach and would set a crappy precedent.
Scoopster on 11/12/2010 19:20:21
Quote by Raine:
BREAKING NEWS
WASHINGTON (AP) Supreme Court refuses to stop enforcement of military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell†policy.
The case is before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals being decided - SCOTUS stepping in before they issue a ruling would be a pretty big overreach and would set a crappy precedent.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/12/2010 19:26:16
Well I know it isn't the saddest of all keys. A quick look at Wikipedia finds not much about what you are asking. But, I was able to find out the following songs are in Mixolydian mode: "Sweat Home Alabama," "Sweet Child o' Mine," "Norwegian Wood," & "Marque Mooon."
If I may steal a line from you, Herr TriSec, watch carefully and you can see my visible decline. I seem to have caught cold. Scratchy throat, check. Achy, check. Congestion, check.
Mondobubba on 11/12/2010 19:26:16
Quote by TriSec:
So, does anyone know anything about Mixolydian mode and how it relates to a diatonic dominant seventh? Are they the same or not?
(I'm bouncing between two different Jazz theory books right now, and they interpret the modes differently.) And TriSec's head explodes again.
Screw it, where's KofB?
Well I know it isn't the saddest of all keys. A quick look at Wikipedia finds not much about what you are asking. But, I was able to find out the following songs are in Mixolydian mode: "Sweat Home Alabama," "Sweet Child o' Mine," "Norwegian Wood," & "Marque Mooon."
If I may steal a line from you, Herr TriSec, watch carefully and you can see my visible decline. I seem to have caught cold. Scratchy throat, check. Achy, check. Congestion, check.
Comment by TriSec on 11/12/2010 19:28:07
TriSec on 11/12/2010 19:28:07
I'll say it again: there is nothing wrong with the big-tailed beast.
Airlines pick what powerplant to put on the airframe. Like the ill-fated RB-211, that bankrupted both RR and Lockheed in the 70s, it looks like history is repeating itself with the Trent engine.
Shoulda picked GEs, methinks.
Airlines pick what powerplant to put on the airframe. Like the ill-fated RB-211, that bankrupted both RR and Lockheed in the 70s, it looks like history is repeating itself with the Trent engine.
Shoulda picked GEs, methinks.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/12/2010 19:34:29
Yep I heard a report on this very topic on the NPR mosheen earlier. It was the first bit of reporting (beside Patrick Smith's excellent "Ask the Pilot" column) to point out that the airlines pick out the engines.
On a side note, why do you hate America, Tri? Al Jazeera?
Mondobubba on 11/12/2010 19:34:29
Quote by TriSec:
I'll say it again: there is nothing wrong with the big-tailed beast.
Airlines pick what powerplant to put on the airframe. Like the ill-fated RB-211, that bankrupted both RR and Lockheed in the 70s, it looks like history is repeating itself with the Trent engine.
Shoulda picked GEs, methinks.
Yep I heard a report on this very topic on the NPR mosheen earlier. It was the first bit of reporting (beside Patrick Smith's excellent "Ask the Pilot" column) to point out that the airlines pick out the engines.
On a side note, why do you hate America, Tri? Al Jazeera?
Comment by TriSec on 11/12/2010 19:53:11
TriSec on 11/12/2010 19:53:11
Al Jazeera comes up first alphabetically in my feeds.
I do hate America. Truly, I do.
I do hate America. Truly, I do.
Comment by livingonli on 11/12/2010 20:04:41
livingonli on 11/12/2010 20:04:41
Time to head off to the salt mine.
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 20:12:49
It's Friday Ya Bastahds!
:boobs2:
Bounce! Bounce for Elizabeth Cady Stanton!!!
Raine on 11/12/2010 20:12:49
:boobs2:
Bounce! Bounce for Elizabeth Cady Stanton!!!
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 20:23:33
Holy shite. Wow.
yes -- I agree with you on that Scoop.
That was my AP email alert. Now I feel duped. Can I please kick a puppy?
Raine on 11/12/2010 20:23:33
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
BREAKING NEWS
WASHINGTON (AP) Supreme Court refuses to stop enforcement of military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell†policy.
The case is before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals being decided - SCOTUS stepping in before they issue a ruling would be a pretty big overreach and would set a crappy precedent.
yes -- I agree with you on that Scoop.
That was my AP email alert. Now I feel duped. Can I please kick a puppy?
Comment by Raine on 11/12/2010 20:26:05
HEre is a VERY good update.
Raine on 11/12/2010 20:26:05
Quote by Raine:Holy shite. Wow.Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
BREAKING NEWS
WASHINGTON (AP) Supreme Court refuses to stop enforcement of military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell†policy.
The case is before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals being decided - SCOTUS stepping in before they issue a ruling would be a pretty big overreach and would set a crappy precedent.
yes -- I agree with you on that Scoop.
That was my AP email alert. Now I feel duped. Can I please kick a puppy?
The Supreme Court, without noting any dissent, agreed on Friday to leave the military’s “don’t ask/don’t tell†policy in full effect while its constitutionality is under review in a lower court. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy referred the issue to the full Court. Justice Elena Kagan took no part in the order.
As a result of the order, the policy will remain in effect at least through mid-March, unless Congress in the meantime voted to repeal it legislatively — an unlikely prospect, according to most observers. The Ninth Circuit Court is reviewing a federal judge’s decision to strike down the policy and to impose a worldwide ban on its enforcement. The Circuit Court’s briefing schedule, however, will not be completed until late February or early March, and a hearing and decision would come after that.
Comment by BobR on 11/12/2010 20:33:02
Then there's the Cuisinart Mixolydian, which puts a bunch of notes in a blender and whirls them into beautiful oblivion...
BobR on 11/12/2010 20:33:02
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
So, does anyone know anything about Mixolydian mode and how it relates to a diatonic dominant seventh? Are they the same or not?
(I'm bouncing between two different Jazz theory books right now, and they interpret the modes differently.) And TriSec's head explodes again.
Screw it, where's KofB?
Well I know it isn't the saddest of all keys. A quick look at Wikipedia finds not much about what you are asking. But, I was able to find out the following songs are in Mixolydian mode: "Sweat Home Alabama," "Sweet Child o' Mine," "Norwegian Wood," & "Marque Mooon."
If I may steal a line from you, Herr TriSec, watch carefully and you can see my visible decline. I seem to have caught cold. Scratchy throat, check. Achy, check. Congestion, check.
Then there's the Cuisinart Mixolydian, which puts a bunch of notes in a blender and whirls them into beautiful oblivion...
