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Good morning.
Author: Raine
Date: 09/21/2015 13:13:01
Being it's Monday morning, I am overwhelmed by too much news and information.
Still, here in the DC area, the news is all about the Pope coming to visit. Well, that and the looming Government shutdown. DC is pretty accustomed to large gatherings, and this one looks like it will be a huge event. He will be arriving after leaving the country of Cuba.
It's not a secret that Pope Francis played a large role in the thawing of cold war relations between the United States and the island nation.
Having said that, just a few moments ago, this story came across my twitter feed:
It looks like Cuba might actually be a place to visit in the very near future. and the International Times has a rundown of what the new travel rules mean for Americans.
I am not Catholic, and I deeply disagree with the church's stances on many issues, but I want to give a hat tip to Frances and our President, as well as the Castro government for this amazing change in diplomacy.
I won't be going into DC this week, but I do expect it to be an exciting time.
Still, here in the DC area, the news is all about the Pope coming to visit. Well, that and the looming Government shutdown. DC is pretty accustomed to large gatherings, and this one looks like it will be a huge event. He will be arriving after leaving the country of Cuba.
It's not a secret that Pope Francis played a large role in the thawing of cold war relations between the United States and the island nation.
Having said that, just a few moments ago, this story came across my twitter feed:
For the first time, the United States may be willing to accept a United Nations condemnation of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba without a fight, The Associated Press has learned.
U.S. officials tell the AP that the Obama administration is weighing abstaining from the annual U.N. General Assembly vote on a Cuban-backed resolution demanding that the embargo be lifted. The vote could come next month.
No decision has yet been made, said four administration officials who weren't authorized to speak publicly on sensitive internal deliberations and demanded anonymity. But merely considering an abstention is unprecedented. Following through on the idea would send shock waves through both the United Nations and Congress.
It is unheard of for a U.N. member state not to oppose resolutions critical of its own laws.
It looks like Cuba might actually be a place to visit in the very near future. and the International Times has a rundown of what the new travel rules mean for Americans.
I am not Catholic, and I deeply disagree with the church's stances on many issues, but I want to give a hat tip to Frances and our President, as well as the Castro government for this amazing change in diplomacy.
I won't be going into DC this week, but I do expect it to be an exciting time.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 09/21/2015 13:31:12
wickedpam on 09/21/2015 13:31:12
Morning 
Comment by 
BobR on 09/21/2015 13:48:06
BobR on 09/21/2015 13:48:06
They are letting us work from home starting tomorrow for the rest of the week because getting into the city and even into this building will be a nightmare.
Comment by 
TriSec on 09/21/2015 14:12:09
TriSec on 09/21/2015 14:12:09
Hello, I am an idiot and all my brain cells are dead.
My new ride came with a trial subscription to Sirius, which I decided to keep (and pay for).
I only remembered TODAY that Momma streams live on the progressive channel. Which means the blog flagship is coming out of mothballs- I'm back in the race!
My new ride came with a trial subscription to Sirius, which I decided to keep (and pay for).
I only remembered TODAY that Momma streams live on the progressive channel. Which means the blog flagship is coming out of mothballs- I'm back in the race!
Comment by 
Raine on 09/21/2015 14:13:38
Good monday Morning everyone!
Raine on 09/21/2015 14:13:38
Good monday Morning everyone!
Comment by wickedpam on 09/21/2015 14:14:01
Do you know if that's going to be the rule of thumb for fed workers too - trying to judge my commute this week.
wickedpam on 09/21/2015 14:14:01
Quote by BobR:
They are letting us work from home starting tomorrow for the rest of the week because getting into the city and even into this building will be a nightmare.
Do you know if that's going to be the rule of thumb for fed workers too - trying to judge my commute this week.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 09/21/2015 14:15:41
Scoopster on 09/21/2015 14:15:41
Comment by wickedpam on 09/21/2015 14:19:15
wickedpam on 09/21/2015 14:19:15
I don't know if you guys know who Jim Beaver is, great character actor if you don't, but he just posted this on twitter -
Photo taken Sunday 9-20-15 by my friend Deborah Klinger. pic.twitter.com/FZlCPiwTs3
— Jim Beaver (@jumblejim) September 21, 2015
Comment by BobR on 09/21/2015 14:23:58
No clue - we are a private firm.
BobR on 09/21/2015 14:23:58
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
They are letting us work from home starting tomorrow for the rest of the week because getting into the city and even into this building will be a nightmare.
Do you know if that's going to be the rule of thumb for fed workers too - trying to judge my commute this week.
No clue - we are a private firm.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/21/2015 14:25:09
Okay
wickedpam on 09/21/2015 14:25:09
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
They are letting us work from home starting tomorrow for the rest of the week because getting into the city and even into this building will be a nightmare.
Do you know if that's going to be the rule of thumb for fed workers too - trying to judge my commute this week.
No clue - we are a private firm.
Okay
Comment by Raine on 09/21/2015 14:29:28
The federal government is asking for as many people to work from home as possible.
Raine on 09/21/2015 14:29:28
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
They are letting us work from home starting tomorrow for the rest of the week because getting into the city and even into this building will be a nightmare.
Do you know if that's going to be the rule of thumb for fed workers too - trying to judge my commute this week.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 14:48:02
Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 14:48:02
I unlocked an achievement of semi-epicness yesterday. I got one of the Glasgow roller derby girls to say, "HEED! PANTS!" to me. I was in heaven.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/21/2015 15:00:27
wickedpam on 09/21/2015 15:00:27
Comment by TriSec on 09/21/2015 15:08:08
TriSec on 09/21/2015 15:08:08
I shall remind everyone that I'm here at a different 'ground zero'. One wonders if His Holiness will acknowledge his minions' love of little boys this trip?
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 15:19:28
Allow me to retort:
Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 15:19:28
Quote by TriSec:
I shall remind everyone that I'm here at a different 'ground zero'. One wonders if His Holiness will acknowledge his minions' love of little boys this trip?
Allow me to retort:
Comment by Raine on 09/21/2015 15:54:33
HE is truly one of the more peculiar candidates in the race.
Raine on 09/21/2015 15:54:33
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Now that the spotlight's on Ben Carson it's a good time to dive into who this man is.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/21/2015 16:08:58
Scoopster on 09/21/2015 16:08:58
Just wow.. this David Cameron thing. Is the stupid disease that's infecting the US starting to affect Britain as well, or did we just inherit it from them centuries ago?
Comment by wickedpam on 09/21/2015 16:15:40
Have you ever watched Black Mirror?
wickedpam on 09/21/2015 16:15:40
Quote by Scoopster:
Just wow.. this David Cameron thing. Is the stupid disease that's infecting the US starting to affect Britain as well, or did we just inherit it from them centuries ago?
Have you ever watched Black Mirror?
Comment by Scoopster on 09/21/2015 16:24:50
I have not, but I did read about that analogy. Only problem is Cameron did it as part of a stupidfrat secret society prank.
Scoopster on 09/21/2015 16:24:50
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Just wow.. this David Cameron thing. Is the stupid disease that's infecting the US starting to affect Britain as well, or did we just inherit it from them centuries ago?
Have you ever watched Black Mirror?
I have not, but I did read about that analogy. Only problem is Cameron did it as part of a stupid
Comment by wickedpam on 09/21/2015 16:27:07
Its the first episode and its disturbing. They really aren't that's far apart, but Cameron, yes, was an idiot. I can't stand these secret societies. Its the freaking 21st century can we all stop playing around?
wickedpam on 09/21/2015 16:27:07
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Just wow.. this David Cameron thing. Is the stupid disease that's infecting the US starting to affect Britain as well, or did we just inherit it from them centuries ago?
Have you ever watched Black Mirror?
I have not, but I did read about that analogy. Only problem is Cameron did it as part of a stupidfratsecret society prank.
Its the first episode and its disturbing. They really aren't that's far apart, but Cameron, yes, was an idiot. I can't stand these secret societies. Its the freaking 21st century can we all stop playing around?
Comment by Raine on 09/21/2015 16:29:06
yeah…. that…
WTF?
Raine on 09/21/2015 16:29:06
Quote by Scoopster:
Just wow.. this David Cameron thing. Is the stupid disease that's infecting the US starting to affect Britain as well, or did we just inherit it from them centuries ago?
yeah…. that…
WTF?
Comment by Raine on 09/21/2015 16:59:57
Raine on 09/21/2015 16:59:57
DWS seems to want to pretend that debates are not important for our party. It pisses me off. If she weren;t so blatantly in the tank for Clinton I might understand, but the reality is this, she is protecting her preferred nominee.
and it really pisses me off.
(video at the link)
Now I preface this with another interesting fact. Back in 2008, while she was a Clinton surrogate, she was calling for MORE debates & and the reason why was that Clinton was behind in the polls. (eta, I will find that link)
Now here is something else really interesting; back in 2008, DWS was very upset that Howard Dean was standing by party rules regarding seating delegates from Florida. This video explains is a little bit.
She didn't like the rules then , but she is sure dismissing debates now.
Andf then there is this.
I am very much against the exclusivity clause, and seriously, I don't want to say it, but DWS is REALLT skewing this entire primary season for Clinton. I am NOT happy with the party right now. It is blatant.
and it's wrong. That the party itself appears to have picked their own candidate without the input or hue ability to see the candidates is terrible. I have said I would vote for whoever our candidate eventually becomes, but right now, the way I am seeing it — the DNC under DWS isn't really pro-choice.
and it really pisses me off.
(video at the link)
Now I preface this with another interesting fact. Back in 2008, while she was a Clinton surrogate, she was calling for MORE debates & and the reason why was that Clinton was behind in the polls. (eta, I will find that link)
Now here is something else really interesting; back in 2008, DWS was very upset that Howard Dean was standing by party rules regarding seating delegates from Florida. This video explains is a little bit.
She didn't like the rules then , but she is sure dismissing debates now.
Andf then there is this.
The DNC approached the O’Malley campaign in February, March, and April with its six-debate proposal, according to Smith, and she said the campaign shot the DNC down each time. And not only was there no negotiation, Smith said, but the DNC also lied about the exclusivity clause, which stipulates that candidates can’t participate in events not sanctioned by the DNC. The party assured the O’Malley campaign there wouldn’t be one, Smith said, but then, an hour before announcing its debate schedule, it changed course.
Asked if Smith believes the DNC is limiting the number of debates in order to protect Clinton, who benefits from having the highest name-ID of any announced Democrat and is not exactly known for being light on her feet in debate, the O’Malley spokeswoman said, “In the absence of them offering any other excuse, I think that has to be the natural assumption.
I am very much against the exclusivity clause, and seriously, I don't want to say it, but DWS is REALLT skewing this entire primary season for Clinton. I am NOT happy with the party right now. It is blatant.
and it's wrong. That the party itself appears to have picked their own candidate without the input or hue ability to see the candidates is terrible. I have said I would vote for whoever our candidate eventually becomes, but right now, the way I am seeing it — the DNC under DWS isn't really pro-choice.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 17:18:22
:raises his hand: Yeah, I did. That is why I am calling shenanigans on this.
Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 17:18:22
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Just wow.. this David Cameron thing. Is the stupid disease that's infecting the US starting to affect Britain as well, or did we just inherit it from them centuries ago?
Have you ever watched Black Mirror?
:raises his hand: Yeah, I did. That is why I am calling shenanigans on this.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/21/2015 17:21:29
You think? I mean at the end the guy was viewed with sympathy and people loved him but would someone go that far to get the public on their side. Its obviously backfired at this point.
wickedpam on 09/21/2015 17:21:29
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Just wow.. this David Cameron thing. Is the stupid disease that's infecting the US starting to affect Britain as well, or did we just inherit it from them centuries ago?
Have you ever watched Black Mirror?
:raises his hand: Yeah, I did. That is why I am calling shenanigans on this.
You think? I mean at the end the guy was viewed with sympathy and people loved him but would someone go that far to get the public on their side. Its obviously backfired at this point.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 17:26:48
I don't think there is an eating club or whatever the hell it was where they do unspeakable things to a big. Granted, Cameron is a pig and all...
Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 17:26:48
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Just wow.. this David Cameron thing. Is the stupid disease that's infecting the US starting to affect Britain as well, or did we just inherit it from them centuries ago?
Have you ever watched Black Mirror?
:raises his hand: Yeah, I did. That is why I am calling shenanigans on this.
You think? I mean at the end the guy was viewed with sympathy and people loved him but would someone go that far to get the public on their side. Its obviously backfired at this point.
I don't think there is an eating club or whatever the hell it was where they do unspeakable things to a big. Granted, Cameron is a pig and all...
Comment by 
livingonli on 09/21/2015 17:36:52
livingonli on 09/21/2015 17:36:52
Good day, folks. Have to head out to the Doctor in a bit, but the interesting thing is to discover that BBC America has suddenly decided to start airing Tom Baker episodes which at least can give some people a chance to catch the old series unless you're lucky enough to have Retro TV or one of the few PBS stations that still run the old episodes.
Comment by Raine on 09/21/2015 17:53:29
Hope all goes well at the Dr.
Raine on 09/21/2015 17:53:29
Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks. Have to head out to the Doctor in a bit, but the interesting thing is to discover that BBC America has suddenly decided to start airing Tom Baker episodes which at least can give some people a chance to catch the old series unless you're lucky enough to have Retro TV or one of the few PBS stations that still run the old episodes.
Hope all goes well at the Dr.
Comment by TriSec on 09/21/2015 18:19:03
TriSec on 09/21/2015 18:19:03
I've been plowing through the Baker era on Daily Motion... All the episodes seem to be there.
David Tennant > all other doctors, BTW. (Ducks brick)
David Tennant > all other doctors, BTW. (Ducks brick)
Comment by TriSec on 09/21/2015 19:00:05
Karma would reward him with virulent strains of what his profiteering treats...
TriSec on 09/21/2015 19:00:05
Quote by wickedpam:
DouchBag
Karma would reward him with virulent strains of what his profiteering treats...
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 19:02:01
Captioning the photo in the article:
"Please punch me in the cock, I deserve it"
Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 19:02:01
Quote by wickedpam:
DouchBag
Captioning the photo in the article:
"Please punch me in the cock, I deserve it"
Comment by BobR on 09/21/2015 19:23:55
He claims the increase is to raise money for a better treatment?? I call extreme bullshit on this one.
BobR on 09/21/2015 19:23:55
Quote by wickedpam:
DouchBag
He claims the increase is to raise money for a better treatment?? I call extreme bullshit on this one.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 19:25:30
Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 19:25:30
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 19:27:21
This is not how you do drug research, You don't jack up the price of a generic drug (why does he even have rights to something off patent anyway) to fund the research on the new drug. You charge out the ass for the new one while it is on patent. Something is broken here.
Mondobubba on 09/21/2015 19:27:21
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
DouchBag
He claims the increase is to raise money for a better treatment?? I call extreme bullshit on this one.
This is not how you do drug research, You don't jack up the price of a generic drug (why does he even have rights to something off patent anyway) to fund the research on the new drug. You charge out the ass for the new one while it is on patent. Something is broken here.
Comment by Raine on 09/21/2015 20:33:26
Raine on 09/21/2015 20:33:26
Scott Walker will be dropping out of the race in a presser in about an hour.
buh bye Kochsucker!
buh bye Kochsucker!
Comment by Raine on 09/21/2015 20:34:33
Raine on 09/21/2015 20:34:33
Also it looks like a short term fix to keep the government going is going to happen. Will not include cuts to Planned parenthood.