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Morning Headlines
Author: clintster
Date: 01/23/2014 13:32:21
Good morning everybody. It's been a while since I've done this, and I was asked to sub in at the last minute, so please forgive me if I am a bit rusty. So, why don't we start off with a few headlines just for kicks?
*This morning we mark the passing ofCanadian American innocence, as Justin Bieber has been arrested on charges of drag racing and DUI. After last week's egg-throwing kerfuffle, and in light of his increasingly erratic behavior, look for him to change his last name to "Lohan" in the near future.
*Richard Sherman finally took questions from the sports media yesterday concerning his post-game rant at the NFC Championship this past Sunday. In particular, he focused on the tendency for critics to label him a thug, saying:
Sherman does have a point, regardless of one's opinion of his statements after the game. Too often, when a young person of color engages in activity that is upsetting to some, they are labeled a "thug". It seems to be most often applied to young African-American males, but the label has been extended to older African Americans as well, including the President. It appears that we have a way to go still before we reach the "post-racial America" that so many claim we have entered into.
*Sean Hannity is the latest poor, oppressed wealthy white man to threaten to take his ball and go home. A few days ago, in reaction to a statement by NY governor Andrew Cuomo that right-wing extremists were not welcome in his state, Hannity went on a pouting spree and declared that:
Someone might want to tell Hannity that state property taxes are only slightly lower in Florida than they are in New York, and that Texas ranks third in the nation in property taxes as a percentage of home value. Then again, someone might have already gotten to him; he backtracked a little, claiming that he wouldn't do it "right now" since too many people depend on his show to make a living.
*And finally, in a clear demonstration that the GOP has its candidates deeply committed to outreach and expanding the big tent that they are historically known for, Illinois congressional candidate Susanne Atanus has declared that autism and dementia are God's punishment sent from God for LGBT tolerance and abortion rights.
It should be noted that Atanus' opponent in the primary to challenge Democratic incumbent Jan Schakowsky is David Earl Williams III, a man with a protective order filed against him by a former girlfriend, and who has been ordered by a judge to undergo anger management therapy and a mental health assessment in relation to the protective order.
So... congratulations on your re-election Rep. Schakowsky.
What's up with you?
*This morning we mark the passing of
*Richard Sherman finally took questions from the sports media yesterday concerning his post-game rant at the NFC Championship this past Sunday. In particular, he focused on the tendency for critics to label him a thug, saying:
“The only reason it bothers me is because it seems like it’s the accepted way of calling somebody the N-word nowadays,”
Sherman does have a point, regardless of one's opinion of his statements after the game. Too often, when a young person of color engages in activity that is upsetting to some, they are labeled a "thug". It seems to be most often applied to young African-American males, but the label has been extended to older African Americans as well, including the President. It appears that we have a way to go still before we reach the "post-racial America" that so many claim we have entered into.
*Sean Hannity is the latest poor, oppressed wealthy white man to threaten to take his ball and go home. A few days ago, in reaction to a statement by NY governor Andrew Cuomo that right-wing extremists were not welcome in his state, Hannity went on a pouting spree and declared that:
"I can’t wait to get out of here. I really can't. I don't want to pay their 10 percent state tax anymore. I live in the second-highest property-taxed county in the entire country in Nassau County. I can't wait to sell my house to somebody who wants it. I can't wait to pay no state income tax down in Florida or Texas."
Someone might want to tell Hannity that state property taxes are only slightly lower in Florida than they are in New York, and that Texas ranks third in the nation in property taxes as a percentage of home value. Then again, someone might have already gotten to him; he backtracked a little, claiming that he wouldn't do it "right now" since too many people depend on his show to make a living.
*And finally, in a clear demonstration that the GOP has its candidates deeply committed to outreach and expanding the big tent that they are historically known for, Illinois congressional candidate Susanne Atanus has declared that autism and dementia are God's punishment sent from God for LGBT tolerance and abortion rights.
“God is angry. We are provoking him with abortions and same-sex marriage and civil unions,” she said. “Same-sex activity is going to increase AIDS. If it’s in our military it will weaken our military. We need to respect God.”
It should be noted that Atanus' opponent in the primary to challenge Democratic incumbent Jan Schakowsky is David Earl Williams III, a man with a protective order filed against him by a former girlfriend, and who has been ordered by a judge to undergo anger management therapy and a mental health assessment in relation to the protective order.
So... congratulations on your re-election Rep. Schakowsky.
What's up with you?
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 01/23/2014 13:59:49
Mondobubba on 01/23/2014 13:59:49
Well there is this: Florida Man Assaults Motorist with McDonald's Milkshake
And this: Dancing Florida Woman in Face Paint and Wet Clothes Beats Car With Bungee Cord While Muttering About Disney
Just another day in Florida, really.
And this: Dancing Florida Woman in Face Paint and Wet Clothes Beats Car With Bungee Cord While Muttering About Disney
Just another day in Florida, really.
Comment by 
BobR on 01/23/2014 14:09:08
BobR on 01/23/2014 14:09:08
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/23/2014 14:16:59
Scoop you didn't know that TED talks were a steaming pile of buffalo poo? Where have you been, man?
Mondobubba on 01/23/2014 14:16:59
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Well now this was an interesting read.
Scoop you didn't know that TED talks were a steaming pile of buffalo poo? Where have you been, man?
Comment by 
Scoopster on 01/23/2014 14:20:03
It's about a lot more than just TED talks.. in fact that's really just a minor part of the entire essay. I personally think the title does the whole thing a disservice.
Scoopster on 01/23/2014 14:20:03
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Well now this was an interesting read.
Scoop you didn't know that TED talks were a steaming pile of buffalo poo? Where have you been, man?
It's about a lot more than just TED talks.. in fact that's really just a minor part of the entire essay. I personally think the title does the whole thing a disservice.
Comment by BobR on 01/23/2014 14:46:51
It's GO TIME!
BobR on 01/23/2014 14:46:51
Quote by BobR:
For anyone interested, the conference that Raine is attending can be watched on C-SPAN
It's GO TIME!
Comment by 
wickedpam on 01/23/2014 14:55:15
wickedpam on 01/23/2014 14:55:15
Morning 
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/23/2014 14:59:50
Oooooohhhh! Fancy!
Mondobubba on 01/23/2014 14:59:50
Quote by BobR:
For anyone interested, the conference that Raine is attending can be watched on C-SPAN
Oooooohhhh! Fancy!
Comment by wickedpam on 01/23/2014 15:00:49
Hope she has fun, learns lots of stuff to share and get to meet Uncle Joe :D
wickedpam on 01/23/2014 15:00:49
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:
For anyone interested, the conference that Raine is attending can be watched on C-SPAN
Oooooohhhh! Fancy!
Hope she has fun, learns lots of stuff to share and get to meet Uncle Joe :D
Comment by wickedpam on 01/23/2014 15:02:33
wickedpam on 01/23/2014 15:02:33
So left my phone in the car by accident last night. It was -2 this morning when I found it. SD card is damaged and wants to be reformatted - I'm thinking is more like just time to get a new phone this weekend.
Comment by 
TriSec on 01/23/2014 15:18:32
TriSec on 01/23/2014 15:18:32
Morning, comrades. Got a wee story to tell today. If I get hit by a bus crossing the street at lunch today, my work here is complete.
I heard from Javi after the fact yesterday that one of his friends was being bullied at the ol' middle school. (Yeah, I know - big surprise.) After some prolonged questioning of a pre-teen, I got the full story.
Our youngling intervened on his friend's behalf. He didn't confront said bully, but got his friend out of there - got all the names, incidents, and other things that had been happening. Then he convinced his friend that they needed to talk to a trusted teacher and the guidance counselor, which happened after school yesterday. I don't know what the outcome was going to be today, but we'll see.
I was thinking yesterday that Javi got his "good turn" in for the day, but once I got the full story, it seemed much bigger than that.
Javi "gets it", doesn't he? Did we really teach him this stuff?
I heard from Javi after the fact yesterday that one of his friends was being bullied at the ol' middle school. (Yeah, I know - big surprise.) After some prolonged questioning of a pre-teen, I got the full story.
Our youngling intervened on his friend's behalf. He didn't confront said bully, but got his friend out of there - got all the names, incidents, and other things that had been happening. Then he convinced his friend that they needed to talk to a trusted teacher and the guidance counselor, which happened after school yesterday. I don't know what the outcome was going to be today, but we'll see.
I was thinking yesterday that Javi got his "good turn" in for the day, but once I got the full story, it seemed much bigger than that.
Javi "gets it", doesn't he? Did we really teach him this stuff?
Comment by wickedpam on 01/23/2014 15:23:27
awww Tri! He's such a good kid!
wickedpam on 01/23/2014 15:23:27
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades. Got a wee story to tell today. If I get hit by a bus crossing the street at lunch today, my work here is complete.
I heard from Javi after the fact yesterday that one of his friends was being bullied at the ol' middle school. (Yeah, I know - big surprise.) After some prolonged questioning of a pre-teen, I got the full story.
Our youngling intervened on his friend's behalf. He didn't confront said bully, but got his friend out of there - got all the names, incidents, and other things that had been happening. Then he convinced his friend that they needed to talk to a trusted teacher and the guidance counselor, which happened after school yesterday. I don't know what the outcome was going to be today, but we'll see.
I was thinking yesterday that Javi got his "good turn" in for the day, but once I got the full story, it seemed much bigger than that.
Javi "gets it", doesn't he? Did we really teach him this stuff?
awww Tri! He's such a good kid!
Comment by BobR on 01/23/2014 15:29:02
If by "we" you mean you and Mrs. TriSec, then yes.
BobR on 01/23/2014 15:29:02
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades. Got a wee story to tell today. If I get hit by a bus crossing the street at lunch today, my work here is complete.
I heard from Javi after the fact yesterday that one of his friends was being bullied at the ol' middle school. (Yeah, I know - big surprise.) After some prolonged questioning of a pre-teen, I got the full story.
Our youngling intervened on his friend's behalf. He didn't confront said bully, but got his friend out of there - got all the names, incidents, and other things that had been happening. Then he convinced his friend that they needed to talk to a trusted teacher and the guidance counselor, which happened after school yesterday. I don't know what the outcome was going to be today, but we'll see.
I was thinking yesterday that Javi got his "good turn" in for the day, but once I got the full story, it seemed much bigger than that.
Javi "gets it", doesn't he? Did we really teach him this stuff?
If by "we" you mean you and Mrs. TriSec, then yes.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/23/2014 15:32:48
Well done Javi.
I salute you and Mrs TriSec as well. 
Mondobubba on 01/23/2014 15:32:48
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades. Got a wee story to tell today. If I get hit by a bus crossing the street at lunch today, my work here is complete.
I heard from Javi after the fact yesterday that one of his friends was being bullied at the ol' middle school. (Yeah, I know - big surprise.) After some prolonged questioning of a pre-teen, I got the full story.
Our youngling intervened on his friend's behalf. He didn't confront said bully, but got his friend out of there - got all the names, incidents, and other things that had been happening. Then he convinced his friend that they needed to talk to a trusted teacher and the guidance counselor, which happened after school yesterday. I don't know what the outcome was going to be today, but we'll see.
I was thinking yesterday that Javi got his "good turn" in for the day, but once I got the full story, it seemed much bigger than that.
Javi "gets it", doesn't he? Did we really teach him this stuff?
Well done Javi.
I salute you and Mrs TriSec as well.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/23/2014 16:21:09
You and Mrs. TriSec have done a great job with Javi!!
Will in Chicago on 01/23/2014 16:21:09
Quote by BobR:Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades. Got a wee story to tell today. If I get hit by a bus crossing the street at lunch today, my work here is complete.
I heard from Javi after the fact yesterday that one of his friends was being bullied at the ol' middle school. (Yeah, I know - big surprise.) After some prolonged questioning of a pre-teen, I got the full story.
Our youngling intervened on his friend's behalf. He didn't confront said bully, but got his friend out of there - got all the names, incidents, and other things that had been happening. Then he convinced his friend that they needed to talk to a trusted teacher and the guidance counselor, which happened after school yesterday. I don't know what the outcome was going to be today, but we'll see.
I was thinking yesterday that Javi got his "good turn" in for the day, but once I got the full story, it seemed much bigger than that.
Javi "gets it", doesn't he? Did we really teach him this stuff?
If by "we" you mean you and Mrs. TriSec, then yes.
You and Mrs. TriSec have done a great job with Javi!!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/23/2014 16:23:52
Will in Chicago on 01/23/2014 16:23:52
Clintster, I think that Schakowsky could hardly have asked for worse challengers. Let's say that this is the worst choice for a GOP primary I have heard of since a South Suburban race featured a choice between a Nazi and a clown. (The GOP in Cook County endorsed the clown.)
Here, we are looking at single digit highs. We had a low of -3 and wind chills of -30. My brother's car is in the shop for some repairs and I will drive him there later.
Here, we are looking at single digit highs. We had a low of -3 and wind chills of -30. My brother's car is in the shop for some repairs and I will drive him there later.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/23/2014 16:32:11
Scoopster on 01/23/2014 16:32:11
My muse is working overtime today.. I'm almost done writing a bloggie!
Comment by 
livingonli on 01/23/2014 17:38:54
livingonli on 01/23/2014 17:38:54
Good day, folks. Feeling like one of those days.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/23/2014 18:26:23
Same here. I am busy job hunting as I wait on taking my brother back to the mechanic. I learned that we may have a low on Monday or Tuesday of -17. I think I will do more with my out of the Chicago area job hunt.
Will in Chicago on 01/23/2014 18:26:23
Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks. Feeling like one of those days.
Same here. I am busy job hunting as I wait on taking my brother back to the mechanic. I learned that we may have a low on Monday or Tuesday of -17. I think I will do more with my out of the Chicago area job hunt.
Comment by livingonli on 01/23/2014 18:46:00
livingonli on 01/23/2014 18:46:00
I really do hate winter.
Comment by 
Raine on 01/23/2014 18:53:49
Raine on 01/23/2014 18:53:49
Hi everyone!
So I literally bumped into Ezra Klien
He a terribly nice fellow.
So I literally bumped into Ezra Klien
He a terribly nice fellow.
Comment by BobR on 01/23/2014 18:58:15
w00t!
BobR on 01/23/2014 18:58:15
Quote by Scoopster:
My muse is working overtime today.. I'm almost done writing a bloggie!
w00t!
Comment by Raine on 01/23/2014 19:05:26
Raine on 01/23/2014 19:05:26
It was too hard to get good Pix, but I got some video of Uncle Joe. He was on fir today!
Comment by wickedpam on 01/23/2014 19:07:19
Can't wait to hear your recap
wickedpam on 01/23/2014 19:07:19
Quote by Raine:
It was too hard to get good Pix, but I got some video of Uncle Joe. He was on fir today!
Can't wait to hear your recap
Comment by Raine on 01/23/2014 19:11:15
There really isn't much, I heard Ron pallack open up and another woman story (brought me to tears) then Joe, and then a break. Cameras were everywhere.
I didn't get to meet Joe, he really didn't mingle at all, but he was very energizing!
Raine on 01/23/2014 19:11:15
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
It was too hard to get good Pix, but I got some video of Uncle Joe. He was on fir today!
Can't wait to hear your recap
I didn't get to meet Joe, he really didn't mingle at all, but he was very energizing!
Comment by Scoopster on 01/23/2014 19:13:11
Scoopster on 01/23/2014 19:13:11
Comment by wickedpam on 01/23/2014 19:27:57
sounds like an experience
wickedpam on 01/23/2014 19:27:57
Quote by Raine:There really isn't much, I heard Ron pallack open up and another woman story (brought me to tears) then Joe, and then a break. Cameras were everywhere.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
It was too hard to get good Pix, but I got some video of Uncle Joe. He was on fir today!
Can't wait to hear your recap
I didn't get to meet Joe, he really didn't mingle at all, but he was very energizing!
sounds like an experience
Comment by Raine on 01/23/2014 20:14:36
Raine on 01/23/2014 20:14:36
Randi REALLY knows how to connect some strange dots. 
Comment by TriSec on 01/23/2014 20:19:15
TriSec on 01/23/2014 20:19:15
STENDEC
[augurs into glacier]
[augurs into glacier]
Comment by Raine on 01/23/2014 20:30:16
Huck Phuckabee.
And that's me showing self Phuggin' control.
Raine on 01/23/2014 20:30:16
Quote by Scoopster:
I think Mike Huckabee got about 5 level-ups of stupid on this one.
Huck Phuckabee.
And that's me showing self Phuggin' control.
Comment by Raine on 01/23/2014 20:37:15
Raine on 01/23/2014 20:37:15
Comment by Raine on 01/23/2014 20:39:49
Raine on 01/23/2014 20:39:49
Comment by Raine on 01/23/2014 22:16:58
Raine on 01/23/2014 22:16:58
Randi about Ann Coulter: That is a sick Bitch, just sayin'
Comment by Raine on 01/23/2014 22:17:13
Raine on 01/23/2014 22:17:13
Did I kill the blog?
Comment by Raine on 01/23/2014 23:11:15
Raine on 01/23/2014 23:11:15
Cat. Bag. Out.
Here is my latest design:
Here is my latest design:
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/24/2014 01:06:56
Will in Chicago on 01/24/2014 01:06:56
Whoa, 3 people died and 20 injured in a fatal accident near Michigan City, IN. Winter is here and hitting hard.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/24/2014 01:10:09
I hope that he gets a very long sentence. This guy is a creep.
Will in Chicago on 01/24/2014 01:10:09
Quote by Raine:
The FBI has been busy today. I for one am DAMN glad this sick pig was arrested.
I hope that he gets a very long sentence. This guy is a creep.