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Two Amendments
Author: BobR
Date: 2014-05-21 11:02:33
Of all the rights we have guaranteed in this country - the right to free speech, the right to practice whatever religion we choose (or choose not to practice), the freedom to own a gun, the right to not be forced to incriminate oneself in a court of law - there are a couple rights that aren't spelled out very clearly. Of all the suggestions for Constitutional amendments, there are two that we really need.
The first is a guarantee to privacy. The NSA data collection, the FISA court, the anti-abortion legislation all point to a need to guarantee that government entities cannot pry into our private lives without a real requirement, specified in writing on a case-by-case basis. Sure, they can't use evidence gathered discretely without a court order, but that's not good enough. We need it spelled out in the Constitution that Americans are guaranteed a right to privacy in all personal matters unless there is compelling evidence of a crime being committed.
The other amendment we need is a guaranteed right to vote for all citizens, unless currently in prison. Why should a convicted felon have to give up their right to vote for life once their debt to society has been paid? Why shouldn't the homeless guy living under a bridge be allowed to vote? They are all citizens. The right to vote is the most sacrosanct aspect of living in this country - without that voice, we have nothing. Without that right, we are not a free country.
And yet, that right is constantly being curtailed by egregious and unnecessary voter ID laws, by the aforementioned felon law, by reduction of early voting times, by reducing the number of voting machines in "certain" precincts so voters need to wait in line for hours, by kicking voters off of rolls and making them prove they are worthy to have a voice in our democracy. As if that isn't all bad enough, Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) thinks only landowners should be allowed to vote:
It's a baseless assumption that only property owners are informed enough to vote. There are plenty of brilliant people living in apartments, and idiots living in the middle of nowhere on land they inherited. Land ownership is a non-sequitur for being an informed voter. We left that one behind a long time ago, and for good reason. We are already dangerously close to slipping into an oligarchy, and this would be the final nail in the coffin.
Two amendments... two rights... I don't see it happening with the current Congress. Time to vote in people who will move to ensure that the things we treasure the most in our democracy are maintained.
The first is a guarantee to privacy. The NSA data collection, the FISA court, the anti-abortion legislation all point to a need to guarantee that government entities cannot pry into our private lives without a real requirement, specified in writing on a case-by-case basis. Sure, they can't use evidence gathered discretely without a court order, but that's not good enough. We need it spelled out in the Constitution that Americans are guaranteed a right to privacy in all personal matters unless there is compelling evidence of a crime being committed.
The other amendment we need is a guaranteed right to vote for all citizens, unless currently in prison. Why should a convicted felon have to give up their right to vote for life once their debt to society has been paid? Why shouldn't the homeless guy living under a bridge be allowed to vote? They are all citizens. The right to vote is the most sacrosanct aspect of living in this country - without that voice, we have nothing. Without that right, we are not a free country.
And yet, that right is constantly being curtailed by egregious and unnecessary voter ID laws, by the aforementioned felon law, by reduction of early voting times, by reducing the number of voting machines in "certain" precincts so voters need to wait in line for hours, by kicking voters off of rolls and making them prove they are worthy to have a voice in our democracy. As if that isn't all bad enough, Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) thinks only landowners should be allowed to vote:
Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) has warned that uninformed voting is as dangerous as a “loaded gun,” and that one solution could be allowing only “property owners” to vote.
It's a baseless assumption that only property owners are informed enough to vote. There are plenty of brilliant people living in apartments, and idiots living in the middle of nowhere on land they inherited. Land ownership is a non-sequitur for being an informed voter. We left that one behind a long time ago, and for good reason. We are already dangerously close to slipping into an oligarchy, and this would be the final nail in the coffin.
Two amendments... two rights... I don't see it happening with the current Congress. Time to vote in people who will move to ensure that the things we treasure the most in our democracy are maintained.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 05/21/2014 12:56:15
wickedpam on 05/21/2014 12:56:15
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 05/21/2014 13:05:49
Good morning!
Raine on 05/21/2014 13:05:49
Good morning!
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 13:06:31
Raine on 05/21/2014 13:06:31
I thought that the Supreme court ruled that you do not have to be a property owner to vote.
Comment by 
BobR on 05/21/2014 13:17:45
That douche-nozzle's desire will never come to pass, but it is illustrative of the type of unAmerican voter prevention laws these scumbags try to weasel through.
It follows the "ask-for-a-pony / settle-for-an-ice-cream-cone" negotiating strategy of 10 year-olds: "Well okay - we can't deny voting based on home ownership, but can we at least blah blah blah...?"
BobR on 05/21/2014 13:17:45
Quote by Raine:
I thought that the Supreme court ruled that you do not have to be a property owner to vote.
That douche-nozzle's desire will never come to pass, but it is illustrative of the type of unAmerican voter prevention laws these scumbags try to weasel through.
It follows the "ask-for-a-pony / settle-for-an-ice-cream-cone" negotiating strategy of 10 year-olds: "Well okay - we can't deny voting based on home ownership, but can we at least blah blah blah...?"
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 13:20:25
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 13:20:25
Ted Yoho, Florida's answer to Louie Gohmert.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 13:21:34
You are right, I find it more disturbing that no one told him that this is not constitutional. Does no one pull these knuckdraggers aside and say exnay on the crazhay?
Raine on 05/21/2014 13:21:34
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
I thought that the Supreme court ruled that you do not have to be a property owner to vote.
That douche-nozzle's desire will never come to pass, but it is illustrative of the type of unAmerican voter prevention laws these scumbags try to weasel through.
It follows the "ask-for-a-pony / settle-for-an-ice-cream-cone" negotiating strategy of 10 year-olds: "Well okay - we can't deny voting based on home ownership, but can we at least blah blah blah...?"
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 13:23:28
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 13:23:28
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2014 13:25:25
wickedpam on 05/21/2014 13:25:25
My favorite part of Despicable Me! 
to get that cushy Tech job at the FBI!
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2014 13:33:12
wickedpam on 05/21/2014 13:33:12
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 13:36:46
See my comment about Rep. Yoho, or as I like to call him, Yahoo, below.
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 13:36:46
Quote by Raine:You are right, I find it more disturbing that no one told him that this is not constitutional. Does no one pull these knuckdraggers aside and say exnay on the crazhay?Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
I thought that the Supreme court ruled that you do not have to be a property owner to vote.
That douche-nozzle's desire will never come to pass, but it is illustrative of the type of unAmerican voter prevention laws these scumbags try to weasel through.
It follows the "ask-for-a-pony / settle-for-an-ice-cream-cone" negotiating strategy of 10 year-olds: "Well okay - we can't deny voting based on home ownership, but can we at least blah blah blah...?"
See my comment about Rep. Yoho, or as I like to call him, Yahoo, below.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 13:38:17
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 13:38:17
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 13:41:46
Raine on 05/21/2014 13:41:46
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 13:44:10
There are so few times one can actually use "Not the bees!" from the awful remake of "The Wicker Man" appropriately.
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 13:44:10
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I am SO glad I wasn't around for this traffic mess.
AAACK!
There are so few times one can actually use "Not the bees!" from the awful remake of "The Wicker Man" appropriately.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 14:09:04
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 14:09:04
Oh, dear! I might have put the blog into anaphalatic shock with THE BEES! Sorry.
Comment by 
TriSec on 05/21/2014 14:20:47
TriSec on 05/21/2014 14:20:47
Hi all. Feeling rather manly today- I shaved with a straight razor for the first time today. There was no permanent facial damage and both jugular and carotid remain intact.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 14:23:01
Did ride you crank-driven velocipede to work as well?
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 14:23:01
Quote by TriSec:
Hi all. Feeling rather manly today- I shaved with a straight razor for the first time today. There was no permanent facial damage and both jugular and carotid remain intact.
Did ride you crank-driven velocipede to work as well?
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 14:31:37
I was dozing off! 
Raine on 05/21/2014 14:31:37
Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh, dear! I might have put the blog into anaphalatic shock with THE BEES! Sorry.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 14:56:03
Raine on 05/21/2014 14:56:03
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 15:27:26
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 15:27:26
Here is a quote from Rep. Jack Kingston about what he wants to replace the ACA with, “market-based solutions that expand access to affordable and patient-centered health plans that meet the needs of individuals and families."
Isn't that what the ACA really is once you strip the "Obamacare is socialist poison that will sap the will of Americans!" rhetoric away?
Isn't that what the ACA really is once you strip the "Obamacare is socialist poison that will sap the will of Americans!" rhetoric away?
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 15:28:18
Raine on 05/21/2014 15:28:18
Now you see, this is a bit of the old hypocrite BS I can't stand. You all know the Duggars. The Quiverfull folks..
They want as many children as they believe god will bequeath to them. And now their science denying theology may use SCIENCE to have a 20th child.
They want as many children as they believe god will bequeath to them. And now their science denying theology may use SCIENCE to have a 20th child.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 15:29:30
He is among the dumbest laziest intellectually deficient and ignorant members of Congress. I believe they should create a caucus.
Raine on 05/21/2014 15:29:30
Quote by Mondobubba:
Here is a quote from Rep. Jack Kingston about what he wants to replace the ACA with, “market-based solutions that expand access to affordable and patient-centered health plans that meet the needs of individuals and families."
Isn't that what the ACA really is once you strip the "Obamacare is socialist poison that will sap the will of Americans!" rhetoric away?
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 15:32:57
Raine on 05/21/2014 15:32:57
Speaking of Georgia… I am hearing that moire repubs turns out the vote than Dems. That could be a problem. That Perdue barely broke 30% is telling about the Georgia GOP.
The winner of the July 22 vote will oppose Michelle Nunn, who easily won the Democratic Senate primary, in November.
With 90 percent of precincts reporting late Tuesday, Perdue had 31 percent of the vote, with Kingston garnering 26 percent. In third place, missing out on the runoff, was Tea Party favorite and former Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel, who received 22 percent of the vote. Reps. Paul Broun of Athens and Phil Gingrey of Marietta were in fourth and fifth, respectively.
A runoff in Georgia occurs when no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 05/21/2014 15:33:21
They did! It's called the HRCC.
Scoopster on 05/21/2014 15:33:21
Quote by Raine:He is among the dumbest laziest intellectually deficient and ignorant members of Congress. I believe they should create a caucus.Quote by Mondobubba:
Mornin' all..
Here is a quote from Rep. Jack Kingston about what he wants to replace the ACA with, “market-based solutions that expand access to affordable and patient-centered health plans that meet the needs of individuals and families."
Isn't that what the ACA really is once you strip the "Obamacare is socialist poison that will sap the will of Americans!" rhetoric away?
They did! It's called the HRCC.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 15:35:01
indeed!
Raine on 05/21/2014 15:35:01
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:He is among the dumbest laziest intellectually deficient and ignorant members of Congress. I believe they should create a caucus.Quote by Mondobubba:
Mornin' all..
Here is a quote from Rep. Jack Kingston about what he wants to replace the ACA with, “market-based solutions that expand access to affordable and patient-centered health plans that meet the needs of individuals and families."
Isn't that what the ACA really is once you strip the "Obamacare is socialist poison that will sap the will of Americans!" rhetoric away?
They did! It's called the HRCC.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 15:46:50
Raine on 05/21/2014 15:46:50
That was a terrible *JOKE* and a really bad troll.
Comment by TriSec on 05/21/2014 15:57:01
We used science and wound up excommunicated. Didn't work, either. They're Mormons, right? I do not know what the Mormon position on ART is.
TriSec on 05/21/2014 15:57:01
Quote by Raine:
Now you see, this is a bit of the old hypocrite BS I can't stand. You all know the Duggars. The Quiverfull folks..
They want as many children as they believe god will bequeath to them. And now their science denying theology may use SCIENCE to have a 20th child.
We used science and wound up excommunicated. Didn't work, either. They're Mormons, right? I do not know what the Mormon position on ART is.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 15:57:54
Blueberry pie!
Raine on 05/21/2014 15:57:54
Blueberry pie!
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 15:59:38
Raine on 05/21/2014 15:59:38
Comment by 
clintster on 05/21/2014 16:04:40
The only thing related to Tilton I have ever enjoyed:
clintster on 05/21/2014 16:04:40
Quote by Raine:
Interesting. Chris said this was a possibility and I think this was the source.
The only thing related to Tilton I have ever enjoyed:
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 16:18:45
Raine on 05/21/2014 16:18:45
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
Interesting. Chris said this was a possibility and I think this was the source.
The only thing related to Tilton I have ever enjoyed:
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 16:23:14
Yes and no. I mean he says ridiculous shite, but he doesn't spout completely stupid fucking stuff like Louie Gohmert. Remember he is the Congress critter right up 95 from me.
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 16:23:14
Quote by Raine:He is among the dumbest laziest intellectually deficient and ignorant members of Congress. I believe they should create a caucus.Quote by Mondobubba:
Here is a quote from Rep. Jack Kingston about what he wants to replace the ACA with, “market-based solutions that expand access to affordable and patient-centered health plans that meet the needs of individuals and families."
Isn't that what the ACA really is once you strip the "Obamacare is socialist poison that will sap the will of Americans!" rhetoric away?
Yes and no. I mean he says ridiculous shite, but he doesn't spout completely stupid fucking stuff like Louie Gohmert. Remember he is the Congress critter right up 95 from me.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 16:24:31
Nope they aren't Mormons. The are absurd fundies who think women are brood sows who should have kids until their uterus falls out.
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 16:24:31
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Now you see, this is a bit of the old hypocrite BS I can't stand. You all know the Duggars. The Quiverfull folks..
They want as many children as they believe god will bequeath to them. And now their science denying theology may use SCIENCE to have a 20th child.
We used science and wound up excommunicated. Didn't work, either. They're Mormons, right? I do not know what the Mormon position on ART is.
Nope they aren't Mormons. The are absurd fundies who think women are brood sows who should have kids until their uterus falls out.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 16:41:30
I remember Kington. as I said he is among them I remember he whined about having to work a whole 4 days a week once Pelosi became speaker. He is among the worst. His secret is that Gohmert makes him look like a reasonable man -- he isn't. He's all that I stated above.
That creep would pave over the swamp that is in his district if he had the chance.
Raine on 05/21/2014 16:41:30
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:He is among the dumbest laziest intellectually deficient and ignorant members of Congress. I believe they should create a caucus.Quote by Mondobubba:
Here is a quote from Rep. Jack Kingston about what he wants to replace the ACA with, “market-based solutions that expand access to affordable and patient-centered health plans that meet the needs of individuals and families."
Isn't that what the ACA really is once you strip the "Obamacare is socialist poison that will sap the will of Americans!" rhetoric away?
Yes and no. I mean he says ridiculous shite, but he doesn't spout completely stupid fucking stuff like Louie Gohmert. Remember he is the Congress critter right up 95 from me.
That creep would pave over the swamp that is in his district if he had the chance.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2014 16:55:21
wickedpam on 05/21/2014 16:55:21
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 16:59:06
oh he's a douche of the first rate. His RW Tourette's isn't pronounced as Louie's.
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 16:59:06
Quote by Raine:I remember Kington. as I said he is among them I remember he whined about having to work a whole 4 days a week once Pelosi became speaker. He is among the worst. His secret is that Gohmert makes him look like a reasonable man -- he isn't. He's all that I stated above.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:He is among the dumbest laziest intellectually deficient and ignorant members of Congress. I believe they should create a caucus.Quote by Mondobubba:
Here is a quote from Rep. Jack Kingston about what he wants to replace the ACA with, “market-based solutions that expand access to affordable and patient-centered health plans that meet the needs of individuals and families."
Isn't that what the ACA really is once you strip the "Obamacare is socialist poison that will sap the will of Americans!" rhetoric away?
Yes and no. I mean he says ridiculous shite, but he doesn't spout completely stupid fucking stuff like Louie Gohmert. Remember he is the Congress critter right up 95 from me.
That creep would pave over the swamp that is in his district if he had the chance.
oh he's a douche of the first rate. His RW Tourette's isn't pronounced as Louie's.
Comment by clintster on 05/21/2014 17:04:06
One (kinda) good thing about the GA Senate primary is that Kingston, Broun (he of the "evolution is a lie from the pits of Hell" quote), and Phil Gingrey (who wanted to mandate the Ten Commandments to be in every courthouse, but couldn't name them to Colbert) all gave up re-election to their seats in Congress to run for the Senate. Yeah, we might get a new group of depress to take their places, but hopefully they'll be marginally more centered than these three.
clintster on 05/21/2014 17:04:06
Quote by Raine:I remember Kington. as I said he is among them I remember he whined about having to work a whole 4 days a week once Pelosi became speaker. He is among the worst. His secret is that Gohmert makes him look like a reasonable man -- he isn't. He's all that I stated above.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:He is among the dumbest laziest intellectually deficient and ignorant members of Congress. I believe they should create a caucus.Quote by Mondobubba:
Here is a quote from Rep. Jack Kingston about what he wants to replace the ACA with, “market-based solutions that expand access to affordable and patient-centered health plans that meet the needs of individuals and families."
Isn't that what the ACA really is once you strip the "Obamacare is socialist poison that will sap the will of Americans!" rhetoric away?
Yes and no. I mean he says ridiculous shite, but he doesn't spout completely stupid fucking stuff like Louie Gohmert. Remember he is the Congress critter right up 95 from me.
That creep would pave over the swamp that is in his district if he had the chance.
One (kinda) good thing about the GA Senate primary is that Kingston, Broun (he of the "evolution is a lie from the pits of Hell" quote), and Phil Gingrey (who wanted to mandate the Ten Commandments to be in every courthouse, but couldn't name them to Colbert) all gave up re-election to their seats in Congress to run for the Senate. Yeah, we might get a new group of depress to take their places, but hopefully they'll be marginally more centered than these three.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 17:07:31
That's a really good point. There is hope for Georgia yet.
Raine on 05/21/2014 17:07:31
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:I remember Kington. as I said he is among them I remember he whined about having to work a whole 4 days a week once Pelosi became speaker. He is among the worst. His secret is that Gohmert makes him look like a reasonable man -- he isn't. He's all that I stated above.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:He is among the dumbest laziest intellectually deficient and ignorant members of Congress. I believe they should create a caucus.Quote by Mondobubba:
Here is a quote from Rep. Jack Kingston about what he wants to replace the ACA with, “market-based solutions that expand access to affordable and patient-centered health plans that meet the needs of individuals and families."
Isn't that what the ACA really is once you strip the "Obamacare is socialist poison that will sap the will of Americans!" rhetoric away?
Yes and no. I mean he says ridiculous shite, but he doesn't spout completely stupid fucking stuff like Louie Gohmert. Remember he is the Congress critter right up 95 from me.
That creep would pave over the swamp that is in his district if he had the chance.
One (kinda) good thing about the GA Senate primary is that Kingston, Broun (he of the "evolution is a lie from the pits of Hell" quote), and Phil Gingrey (who wanted to mandate the Ten Commandments to be in every courthouse, but couldn't name them to Colbert) all gave up re-election to their seats in Congress to run for the Senate. Yeah, we might get a new group of depress to take their places, but hopefully they'll be marginally more centered than these three.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 17:11:41
Raine on 05/21/2014 17:11:41
Side note and peeve alert:
Queen with Adam Lambert is not QUEEN.
That's what we call a cover band.
Queen with Adam Lambert is not QUEEN.
That's what we call a cover band.
Comment by Scoopster on 05/21/2014 17:18:00
Ewww..
What happened to Queen with Paul Rodgers?
Scoopster on 05/21/2014 17:18:00
Quote by Raine:
Side note and peeve alert:
Queen with Adam Lambert is not QUEEN.
That's what we call a cover band.
Ewww..
What happened to Queen with Paul Rodgers?
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 17:52:21
he left a while ago. (2009?) and I don;t thingk May even is a part of the band anymore.
Raine on 05/21/2014 17:52:21
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
Side note and peeve alert:
Queen with Adam Lambert is not QUEEN.
That's what we call a cover band.
Ewww..
What happened to Queen with Paul Rodgers?
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2014 17:52:23
agreed
wickedpam on 05/21/2014 17:52:23
Quote by Raine:
Side note and peeve alert:
Queen with Adam Lambert is not QUEEN.
That's what we call a cover band.
agreed
Comment by TriSec on 05/21/2014 18:23:33
TriSec on 05/21/2014 18:23:33
Out of all the people picked up in the ginormous child porn bust today, the only one getting any headline is the 'Scout leader'.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 18:27:28
So a rabbi, a police chief and a scout walk into a bar…
In all seriousness, this is a really big deal. A phucking police chief?!?!?!
Raine on 05/21/2014 18:27:28
Quote by TriSec:
Out of all the people picked up in the ginormous child porn bust today, the only one getting any headline is the 'Scout leader'.
In all seriousness, this is a really big deal. A phucking police chief?!?!?!
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 18:33:11
Raine on 05/21/2014 18:33:11
Damn, I am listening to Dylan Radio and they are playing a version of Tangled Up in Blue by Donna Jean and the Tricksters that id just blowing me away!
I know a lot of people weren't happy when she and her Husband were a part of the Dead, but they were amazing.
I know a lot of people weren't happy when she and her Husband were a part of the Dead, but they were amazing.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 18:37:42
I probably have mentioned it, but if you love music documentaries that are really good… check this out.
After we watched it, all I could think was it was too damn bad the Dead never recorded there. *swoon*
Raine on 05/21/2014 18:37:42
Quote by Raine:
Damn, I am listening to Dylan Radio and they are playing a version of Tangled Up in Blue by Donna Jean and the Tricksters that id just blowing me away!
I know a lot of people weren't happy when she and her Husband were a part of the Dead, but they were amazing.
After we watched it, all I could think was it was too damn bad the Dead never recorded there.
*swoon*
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 18:42:19
Raine on 05/21/2014 18:42:19
I hope this headline makes you feel a little better, Tri.
I don;t think that is the only headline, I think you are seeing it that way.
I don;t think that is the only headline, I think you are seeing it that way.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 18:48:20
How about (the remaining members of) Queen (LLC) and Adam Lambert?
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 18:48:20
Quote by Raine:
Side note and peeve alert:
Queen with Adam Lambert is not QUEEN.
That's what we call a cover band.
How about (the remaining members of) Queen (LLC) and Adam Lambert?
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 18:51:07
Tis in my netflix queue right next to 20 Feet From Stardom., which I watched last night. Fully deserving of the Oscar for best documentary! Did you know that Luther Vandross was one of David Bowie's backup singers?
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 18:51:07
Quote by Raine:I probably have mentioned it, but if you love music documentaries that are really good… check this out.Quote by Raine:
Damn, I am listening to Dylan Radio and they are playing a version of Tangled Up in Blue by Donna Jean and the Tricksters that id just blowing me away!
I know a lot of people weren't happy when she and her Husband were a part of the Dead, but they were amazing.
After we watched it, all I could think was it was too damn bad the Dead never recorded there.
Tis in my netflix queue right next to 20 Feet From Stardom., which I watched last night. Fully deserving of the Oscar for best documentary! Did you know that Luther Vandross was one of David Bowie's backup singers?
Comment by Scoopster on 05/21/2014 18:53:10
I hate to say it....
Scoopster on 05/21/2014 18:53:10
Quote by Raine:That's a really good point. There is hope for Georgia yet.Quote by clintster:
One (kinda) good thing about the GA Senate primary is that Kingston, Broun (he of the "evolution is a lie from the pits of Hell" quote), and Phil Gingrey (who wanted to mandate the Ten Commandments to be in every courthouse, but couldn't name them to Colbert) all gave up re-election to their seats in Congress to run for the Senate. Yeah, we might get a new group of depress to take their places, but hopefully they'll be marginally more centered than these three.
I hate to say it....
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 19:00:44
Well, I have long considered the state house a lost cause.
Seriously… WTELF*?
(*what the ever loving fuck Imay just say ELF from now own.
Raine on 05/21/2014 19:00:44
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:That's a really good point. There is hope for Georgia yet.Quote by clintster:
One (kinda) good thing about the GA Senate primary is that Kingston, Broun (he of the "evolution is a lie from the pits of Hell" quote), and Phil Gingrey (who wanted to mandate the Ten Commandments to be in every courthouse, but couldn't name them to Colbert) all gave up re-election to their seats in Congress to run for the Senate. Yeah, we might get a new group of depress to take their places, but hopefully they'll be marginally more centered than these three.
I hate to say it....
Seriously… WTELF*?
(*what the ever loving fuck Imay just say ELF from now own.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 19:03:04
ooOOoo I will have to check it out!
And as far as Luther, I actually did know that!
Raine on 05/21/2014 19:03:04
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:I probably have mentioned it, but if you love music documentaries that are really good… check this out.Quote by Raine:
Damn, I am listening to Dylan Radio and they are playing a version of Tangled Up in Blue by Donna Jean and the Tricksters that id just blowing me away!
I know a lot of people weren't happy when she and her Husband were a part of the Dead, but they were amazing.
After we watched it, all I could think was it was too damn bad the Dead never recorded there.
Tis in my netflix queue right next to 20 Feet From Stardom., which I watched last night. Fully deserving of the Oscar for best documentary! Did you know that Luther Vandross was one of David Bowie's backup singers?
And as far as Luther, I actually did know that!
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 19:06:41
Raine on 05/21/2014 19:06:41
I have a dear friend who is Darlene Love's Cousin. When he was a kid, Ronnie Spector would often be at their family gatherings. his big score was always getting records that weren't released yet.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 19:10:26
I knew that Merry Clayton did the backing vocals for "Gimme Shelter." Her telling the story about the recording was great.
One of the other singers, Judith Hill, is just drop dead gorgeous. She looks like a star!
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 19:10:26
Quote by Raine:
I have a dear friend who is Darlene Love's Cousin. When he was a kid, Ronnie Spector would often be at their family gatherings. his big score was always getting records that weren't released yet.
I knew that Merry Clayton did the backing vocals for "Gimme Shelter." Her telling the story about the recording was great.
One of the other singers, Judith Hill, is just drop dead gorgeous. She looks like a star!
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 19:21:55
I'll put it in the que.
My friend has another cousin: Willis Reed. Imagine being a young kid at a holiday dinner with Darlene Ronnie and Willis. He told me as a kid he could not be less interested, he just wanted to eat turkey.
Raine on 05/21/2014 19:21:55
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I have a dear friend who is Darlene Love's Cousin. When he was a kid, Ronnie Spector would often be at their family gatherings. his big score was always getting records that weren't released yet.
I knew that Merry Clayton did the backing vocals for "Gimme Shelter." Her telling the story about the recording was great.
One of the other singers, Judith Hill, is just drop dead gorgeous. She looks like a star!
My friend has another cousin: Willis Reed. Imagine being a young kid at a holiday dinner with Darlene Ronnie and Willis. He told me as a kid he could not be less interested, he just wanted to eat turkey.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 19:22:49
Raine on 05/21/2014 19:22:49
Hey. has anyone seen Will in the past few days?
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2014 19:40:31
didn't get get a job moving RV's around?
wickedpam on 05/21/2014 19:40:31
Quote by Raine:
Hey. has anyone seen Will in the past few days?
didn't get get a job moving RV's around?
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 19:44:43
Maybe that's it.
I just want to know he's ok.
Raine on 05/21/2014 19:44:43
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Hey. has anyone seen Will in the past few days?
didn't get get a job moving RV's around?
I just want to know he's ok.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 19:46:13
Mondobubba on 05/21/2014 19:46:13
Dinesh D'Souza's going to jail!
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2014 19:58:40
I'm sure he'll check in when he gets a chance
wickedpam on 05/21/2014 19:58:40
Quote by Raine:Maybe that's it.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Hey. has anyone seen Will in the past few days?
didn't get get a job moving RV's around?
I just want to know he's ok.
I'm sure he'll check in when he gets a chance
Comment by TriSec on 05/21/2014 20:13:38
TriSec on 05/21/2014 20:13:38
Hey now, papa TriSec worked at Berklee College. When we were kids and we got to visit, we would always hang out next door and play on the Xylophones. I found out much later that it was Gary Burton's office...
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 20:34:35
NICE!
Raine on 05/21/2014 20:34:35
Quote by TriSec:
Hey now, papa TriSec worked at Berklee College. When we were kids and we got to visit, we would always hang out next door and play on the Xylophones. I found out much later that it was Gary Burton's office...
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/21/2014 23:33:28
Checking in.
I had orientation on Tuesday and it went well. My friend Jeff and I went to the place to turn in our paper work. It seems that their may be little work and we may just sit there and NOT get paid while the established shuttle drivers are making some money. The good news is that we may be able to find something to do locally with our public chauffeur's licenses. We are going to go out tomorrow, but we sat there for two hours today and did not get any work.
In some good news, I am finding a lot of teaching jobs and getting told that my applications are under review. I just need some way of earning money to get a car. So, we will see.
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2014 23:33:28
Quote by Raine:Maybe that's it.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Hey. has anyone seen Will in the past few days?
didn't get get a job moving RV's around?
I just want to know he's ok.
Checking in.
I had orientation on Tuesday and it went well. My friend Jeff and I went to the place to turn in our paper work. It seems that their may be little work and we may just sit there and NOT get paid while the established shuttle drivers are making some money. The good news is that we may be able to find something to do locally with our public chauffeur's licenses. We are going to go out tomorrow, but we sat there for two hours today and did not get any work.
In some good news, I am finding a lot of teaching jobs and getting told that my applications are under review. I just need some way of earning money to get a car. So, we will see.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/21/2014 23:36:42
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2014 23:36:42
Here is some big news on progressive talk radio, courtesy of WCPT and their Facebook page.
I give Thom credit for stepping up to the plate and covering Ed's slot so that the remaining progressive talk stations don't have to air a week of Big Eddie reruns. I think Mr. Schultz should have given the stations more lead time so that someone could step up. I hope that we can get a good host for Thom's old slot.
Ed Schultz announced today that he is leaving radio. His last live show will be this Friday. Thom Hartmann will be moving up to take Ed's time slot starting next Tuesday. Next week Thom will be doing two live shows. He will be live in his new time slot, and in his current time slot.
We wish Ed Schultz the best as he leaves radio.
We will keep you informed about future developments. Thank you for your loyalty.
I give Thom credit for stepping up to the plate and covering Ed's slot so that the remaining progressive talk stations don't have to air a week of Big Eddie reruns. I think Mr. Schultz should have given the stations more lead time so that someone could step up. I hope that we can get a good host for Thom's old slot.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2014 23:48:29
I would like to see Thom come back to the noon slot.
As far as ED, I suspect he's leaving radio for reasons quite different than Randi and for reasons why I see Steph struggling. The man can't keep doing both a radio show and a Cable show at the same time. Let me put it this way, I don;t think he's leaving radio for the same reasons we keep seeing stations flipping to other formats.
Raine on 05/21/2014 23:48:29
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Here is some big news on progressive talk radio, courtesy of WCPT and their Facebook page.Ed Schultz announced today that he is leaving radio. His last live show will be this Friday. Thom Hartmann will be moving up to take Ed's time slot starting next Tuesday. Next week Thom will be doing two live shows. He will be live in his new time slot, and in his current time slot.
We wish Ed Schultz the best as he leaves radio.
We will keep you informed about future developments. Thank you for your loyalty.
I give Thom credit for stepping up to the plate and covering Ed's slot so that the remaining progressive talk stations don't have to air a week of Big Eddie reruns. I think Mr. Schultz should have given the stations more lead time so that someone could step up. I hope that we can get a good host for Thom's old slot.
As far as ED, I suspect he's leaving radio for reasons quite different than Randi and for reasons why I see Steph struggling. The man can't keep doing both a radio show and a Cable show at the same time. Let me put it this way, I don;t think he's leaving radio for the same reasons we keep seeing stations flipping to other formats.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/22/2014 00:39:59
Ed has been away from his show a lot, and running reruns or partial reruns.
As for the stations flipping, I think that monopoly owners like Clear Channel do not like progressive voices.
Any idea who would work well for Thom's current slot?
Will in Chicago on 05/22/2014 00:39:59
Quote by Raine:I would like to see Thom come back to the noon slot.Quote by Will in Chicago:
Here is some big news on progressive talk radio, courtesy of WCPT and their Facebook page.Ed Schultz announced today that he is leaving radio. His last live show will be this Friday. Thom Hartmann will be moving up to take Ed's time slot starting next Tuesday. Next week Thom will be doing two live shows. He will be live in his new time slot, and in his current time slot.
We wish Ed Schultz the best as he leaves radio.
We will keep you informed about future developments. Thank you for your loyalty.
I give Thom credit for stepping up to the plate and covering Ed's slot so that the remaining progressive talk stations don't have to air a week of Big Eddie reruns. I think Mr. Schultz should have given the stations more lead time so that someone could step up. I hope that we can get a good host for Thom's old slot.
As far as ED, I suspect he's leaving radio for reasons quite different than Randi and for reasons why I see Steph struggling. The man can't keep doing both a radio show and a Cable show at the same time. Let me put it this way, I don;t think he's leaving radio for the same reasons we keep seeing stations flipping to other formats.
Ed has been away from his show a lot, and running reruns or partial reruns.
As for the stations flipping, I think that monopoly owners like Clear Channel do not like progressive voices.
Any idea who would work well for Thom's current slot?
Comment by TriSec on 05/22/2014 01:15:06
TriSec on 05/22/2014 01:15:06
So, I was just "evangelized" by a Mormon missionary in my own backyard. She was so nice and earnest that I couldn't bring myself to throat-punch her.
I also knew more about the Belmont Temple and how it came to be than she did...you probably should study up before you try to convert people, mmkay?
When Christians go on missionary, they go to Africa. Mormons go to Boston. I'm not quite sure how to take that.
I also knew more about the Belmont Temple and how it came to be than she did...you probably should study up before you try to convert people, mmkay?
When Christians go on missionary, they go to Africa. Mormons go to Boston. I'm not quite sure how to take that.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/22/2014 01:36:20
It does seem odd. Of course, I was amused that Mitt Romney tried to convince people in France to give up wine for his faith.
I tend to be somewhat skeptical of missionaries as a rule. It is really not a Jewish tradition (we have had to face efforts to convert us for a couple of millenia) and I think the best way to demonstrate one's beliefs is to live them.
Will in Chicago on 05/22/2014 01:36:20
Quote by TriSec:
So, I was just "evangelized" by a Mormon missionary in my own backyard. She was so nice and earnest that I couldn't bring myself to throat-punch her.
I also knew more about the Belmont Temple and how it came to be than she did...you probably should study up before you try to convert people, mmkay?
When Christians go on missionary, they go to Africa. Mormons go to Boston. I'm not quite sure how to take that.
It does seem odd. Of course, I was amused that Mitt Romney tried to convince people in France to give up wine for his faith.
I tend to be somewhat skeptical of missionaries as a rule. It is really not a Jewish tradition (we have had to face efforts to convert us for a couple of millenia) and I think the best way to demonstrate one's beliefs is to live them.