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The first time and last time --- and it continues.
Author: Raine
Date: 03/04/2013 14:07:48
80 years ago today, Franklin Delanoe Roosevelt gave the first of his inaugural addresses. “Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself” as it was known would be the last time a President was inaugurated on a day other than January 20. While most of us know that particular line of the speech,the entire address is filled with inspiration in the face of our national malaise at the time. We were at the height of the Great Depression. What would happen after this speech was a beginning to the end of the Great Depression. Roosevelt would be elected 3 more times. He passed away on April 12, 1945. He gave us the New Deal and we entered World War II.
History still reshapes the man's legacy, but 80 years ago today the struggle between the Banksters, Robber Barons and the uber wealthy-- coupled with their power -- against those they indentured to them, began. That struggle continues today.
and 
Raine
Finally, in our progress toward a resumption of work we require two safeguards against a return of the evils of the old order; there must be a strict supervision of all banking and credits and investments; there must be an end to speculation with other people’s money, and there must be provision for an adequate but sound currency.
There are the lines of attack. I shall presently urge upon a new Congress in special session detailed measures for their fulfillment, and I shall seek the immediate assistance of the several States.
Through this program of action we address ourselves to putting our own national house in order and making income balance outgo. Our international trade relations, though vastly important, are in point of time and necessity secondary to the establishment of a sound national economy. I favor as a practical policy the putting of first things first. I shall spare no effort to restore world trade by international economic readjustment, but the emergency at home cannot wait on that accomplishment.
The basic thought that guides these specific means of national recovery is not narrowly nationalistic. It is the insistence, as a first consideration, upon the interdependence of the various elements in all parts of the United States—a recognition of the old and permanently important manifestation of the American spirit of the pioneer. It is the way to recovery. It is the immediate way. It is the strongest assurance that the recovery will endure.
History still reshapes the man's legacy, but 80 years ago today the struggle between the Banksters, Robber Barons and the uber wealthy-- coupled with their power -- against those they indentured to them, began. That struggle continues today.
and Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 03/04/2013 14:13:30
wickedpam on 03/04/2013 14:13:30
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 03/04/2013 14:36:12
Raine on 03/04/2013 14:36:12
Good morning! 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 14:49:17
Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 14:49:17
Morning.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2013 14:56:46
wickedpam on 03/04/2013 14:56:46
BTW, from what clips I saw from the Mitt interview - Anne is very bitter about not being crowned queen.
What incredibly poor losers.
What incredibly poor losers.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2013 15:01:29
I get that impression as well.
Raine on 03/04/2013 15:01:29
Quote by wickedpam:
BTW, from what clips I saw from the Mitt interview - Anne is very bitter about not being crowned queen.
What incredibly poor losers.
Comment by 
BobR on 03/04/2013 15:18:46
Ann more so than Mitt. Mitt was at least able to acknowledge his mistakes and shortcomings. Ann just blamed "the press".
BobR on 03/04/2013 15:18:46
Quote by Raine:I get that impression as well.Quote by wickedpam:
BTW, from what clips I saw from the Mitt interview - Anne is very bitter about not being crowned queen.
What incredibly poor losers.
Ann more so than Mitt. Mitt was at least able to acknowledge his mistakes and shortcomings. Ann just blamed "the press".
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2013 15:51:17
wickedpam on 03/04/2013 15:51:17
I think I have 3 versions of that song on my ipod
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 03/04/2013 15:53:27
velveeta jones on 03/04/2013 15:53:27
Morning! Great post today.
I did not know (or perhaps remember) that he was not inaugurated in Jan.
In other news.... my planned day has gone to shit. But that means I can hang with ya'll. Hahahahaha.
I did not know (or perhaps remember) that he was not inaugurated in Jan.
In other news.... my planned day has gone to shit. But that means I can hang with ya'll. Hahahahaha.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2013 15:59:54
Well your shit is our joy!
Wait. Wut?
Raine on 03/04/2013 15:59:54
Quote by velveeta jones:
Morning! Great post today.
I did not know (or perhaps remember) that he was not inaugurated in Jan.
In other news.... my planned day has gone to shit. But that means I can hang with ya'll. Hahahahaha.
Well your shit is our joy!
Wait. Wut?
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2013 16:15:05
Raine on 03/04/2013 16:15:05
The laws if unintended consequences comes back to fight the GOP in the ass.
This is Texas, but it safe to assume we'll see a lot more of this.
This is Texas, but it safe to assume we'll see a lot more of this.
Oops! Remember that time that Texas lawmakers cut $73 million of family planning funding and thought that wouldn't have an effect on the overall birth rate in the Lone Star state? As it turns out, proving fewer alternatives to having babies means... that there will be more donut holes. I mean, paper clips. Wait, no, I mean babies. More babies.
The Health and Human Services commission is now projecting that over 20,000 unplanned births are on the horizon for women in poverty on Medicaid, at a $237 million cost to taxpayers.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2013 16:18:07
Translation: Abortion is ok, cause the state doesn't want to have to pay for babies born of poor mothers.
Raine on 03/04/2013 16:18:07
Quote by Raine:
The laws if unintended consequences comes back to fight the GOP in the ass.
This is Texas, but it safe to assume we'll see a lot more of this.Oops! Remember that time that Texas lawmakers cut $73 million of family planning funding and thought that wouldn't have an effect on the overall birth rate in the Lone Star state? As it turns out, proving fewer alternatives to having babies means... that there will be more donut holes. I mean, paper clips. Wait, no, I mean babies. More babies.
The Health and Human Services commission is now projecting that over 20,000 unplanned births are on the horizon for women in poverty on Medicaid, at a $237 million cost to taxpayers.
Translation: Abortion is ok, cause the state doesn't want to have to pay for babies born of poor mothers.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2013 16:30:10
Raine on 03/04/2013 16:30:10
Speaking to today's blog, When FDR spoke of the bankers, it should not be forgotten that it was the bankers that plotted that year to overthrow his presidency.
Comment by 
clintster on 03/04/2013 16:42:24
clintster on 03/04/2013 16:42:24
Morning all. Well, I applied for three different theatre teaching jobs and I've already heard back from one of them expressing interest. I'm hoping this one works out, since it's within handy driving distance of Ian, and I'd have several friends nearby.
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/04/2013 16:46:53
velveeta jones on 03/04/2013 16:46:53
Yes.... is mercury in retrograde or something? Nothing is working today. Thinking about going back to bed, but I've had too much coffee. :D
Comment by 
TriSec on 03/04/2013 16:55:27
TriSec on 03/04/2013 16:55:27
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 03/04/2013 16:59:44
So it's not just me.....the restrooms overflowed this morning and the oven we use to solder our prototype PC boards died.
trojanrabbit on 03/04/2013 16:59:44
Quote by velveeta jones:
Yes.... is mercury in retrograde or something? Nothing is working today. Thinking about going back to bed, but I've had too much coffee. :D
So it's not just me.....the restrooms overflowed this morning and the oven we use to solder our prototype PC boards died.
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2013 17:15:43
TriSec on 03/04/2013 17:15:43
And this in a Northeastern state...
I'd imagine we'll see more of this if the Christian Sharia gets their way.
I'd imagine we'll see more of this if the Christian Sharia gets their way.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2013 17:25:20
I dropped ice on the floor.
This was me:
I'm sorry for being insensitive, and sorry that you are having one of those days. So far mine has been without anything crap.
Well -- besides the ice cube. I really loved that cube.
Raine on 03/04/2013 17:25:20
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by velveeta jones:
Yes.... is mercury in retrograde or something? Nothing is working today. Thinking about going back to bed, but I've had too much coffee. :D
So it's not just me.....the restrooms overflowed this morning and the oven we use to solder our prototype PC boards died.
This was me:
I'm sorry for being insensitive, and sorry that you are having one of those days. So far mine has been without anything crap.
Well -- besides the ice cube. I really loved that cube.
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2013 17:39:00
TriSec on 03/04/2013 17:39:00
Seen on the internets...
The Thunderbirds are cancelling much of their schedule, and the AIr Fest at Macdill (Tampa) in early April has been cancelled.
Given that airshows with display teams present attract upwards of 100,000 people each day, all needing drinks, lunch, and souvenirs, some local economies will see some negative impacts.
There is no word on the Quonset Point airshow as of this writing, but since the marquee events were the Blue Angels and a Raptor, I don't have much hope.
The Thunderbirds are cancelling much of their schedule, and the AIr Fest at Macdill (Tampa) in early April has been cancelled.
Given that airshows with display teams present attract upwards of 100,000 people each day, all needing drinks, lunch, and souvenirs, some local economies will see some negative impacts.
There is no word on the Quonset Point airshow as of this writing, but since the marquee events were the Blue Angels and a Raptor, I don't have much hope.
Comment by clintster on 03/04/2013 17:54:16
I got a carton of cigarettes. The old man grabbed me and said, "Hey, smoke up Johnny." Alright? So go home and cry to your Daddy, Bieber. Don't cry here, okay?
Still fucking harsh.
clintster on 03/04/2013 17:54:16
Quote by Raine:
Oh Bieber, I'm sorry about the worst birthday ever.
I got a carton of cigarettes. The old man grabbed me and said, "Hey, smoke up Johnny." Alright? So go home and cry to your Daddy, Bieber. Don't cry here, okay?
Still fucking harsh.
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 18:01:21
Oh this guy is a douchebag. He was preying on the low income women in his neighborhood.
Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 18:01:21
Quote by TriSec:
And this in a Northeastern state...
I'd imagine we'll see more of this if the Christian Sharia gets their way.
Oh this guy is a douchebag. He was preying on the low income women in his neighborhood.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2013 18:41:13
best comeback ever.
Raine on 03/04/2013 18:41:13
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
Oh Bieber, I'm sorry about the worst birthday ever.
I got a carton of cigarettes. The old man grabbed me and said, "Hey, smoke up Johnny." Alright? So go home and cry to your Daddy, Bieber. Don't cry here, okay?
Still fucking harsh.
best comeback ever.
Comment by 
livingonli on 03/04/2013 18:53:59
livingonli on 03/04/2013 18:53:59
Slow going these last few days. Taking more effort to wake up than usual.
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2013 18:55:54
Raine on 03/04/2013 18:55:54
Mala you here? have you started planning your garden yet?
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 18:57:41
Oh the humanity! Poor, poor pitiful Bieber.
Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 18:57:41
Quote by Raine:
Oh Bieber, I'm sorry about the worst birthday ever.
Oh the humanity! Poor, poor pitiful Bieber.
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 18:59:23
I, Mondo, saw one of these yesterdee. No it was not falling out of the sky, killing all aboard.
Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 18:59:23
I, Mondo, saw one of these yesterdee. No it was not falling out of the sky, killing all aboard.
Comment by clintster on 03/04/2013 19:20:13
Amazing that there is snow and mud around me, and yet, I've got a dust cloud in this room.
clintster on 03/04/2013 19:20:13
Quote by Raine:
Damn allergies.
Amazing that there is snow and mud around me, and yet, I've got a dust cloud in this room.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/04/2013 19:21:30
sort of, we still have to clean out the garden from last year to get ready to have it tilled and then are putting in a new taller fence with a gate that locks to try to keep the thieves out
wickedpam on 03/04/2013 19:21:30
Quote by Raine:
Mala you here? have you started planning your garden yet?
sort of, we still have to clean out the garden from last year to get ready to have it tilled and then are putting in a new taller fence with a gate that locks to try to keep the thieves out
Comment by Raine on 03/04/2013 19:24:25
Stories like this just make my heart warm.
Raine on 03/04/2013 19:24:25
Quote by clintster:
Amazing that there is snow and mud around me, and yet, I've got a dust cloud in this room.
Comment by TriSec on 03/04/2013 20:36:11
TriSec on 03/04/2013 20:36:11
You Southerners and your talk of gardens! : spits :
Mine still has a snowbank on it. I'm not sure my lavender survived this winter, it's looking in pretty bad shape right now. (But it spent two winters ago under a snowbank and came back stronger than ever...we'll see.)
Northern Tier - I usually plant after Mother's Day.
Mine still has a snowbank on it. I'm not sure my lavender survived this winter, it's looking in pretty bad shape right now. (But it spent two winters ago under a snowbank and came back stronger than ever...we'll see.)
Northern Tier - I usually plant after Mother's Day.
Comment by BobR on 03/04/2013 21:04:30
BobR on 03/04/2013 21:04:30
That picture of all the puppies makes me want to roll around on the floor with them.
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 21:06:26
They are so damn cute!
Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 21:06:26
Quote by BobR:
That picture of all the puppies makes me want to roll around on the floor with them.
They are so damn cute!
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 21:22:49
Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 21:22:49
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 21:25:37
Mondobubba on 03/04/2013 21:25:37
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 03/05/2013 03:01:10
I hope that this works out for you, Clintster. I am going to increase my job hunt for next year even as I am looking for something full time right now.
Will in Chicago on 03/05/2013 03:01:10
Quote by clintster:
Morning all. Well, I applied for three different theatre teaching jobs and I've already heard back from one of them expressing interest. I'm hoping this one works out, since it's within handy driving distance of Ian, and I'd have several friends nearby.
I hope that this works out for you, Clintster. I am going to increase my job hunt for next year even as I am looking for something full time right now.