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Can you move mountains?
Author: Raine    Date: 08/31/2015 13:37:36

Maybe, maybe not but you can give it back its heritage. And that is just what the President did yesterday.
On Sunday, President Obama announced that he would restore the name of the nation’s tallest mountain, currently called Mount McKinley, to Denali. The move, which comes in advance of the President’s trip to Alaska, was described as a show of respect to Native Americans and the original name they gave to the peak.

The name of the mountain was officially changed from Denali to Mount McKinley in 1917, at the suggestion of a gold prospector. William McKinley, who never visited Alaska, was America’s 25th president. Naming the mountain after McKinley, seemingly at random, was viewed by many as an expression of cultural imperialism.

But not everyone was happy about the change back.

Republicans had a hissy fit -- and this tweet made me laugh:



Ohio lawmakers, and Speaker of the House John Boehner in particular are outraged & deeply disappointed that the President went around Congress:
"There is a reason President McKinley's name has served atop the highest peak in North America for more than 100 years, and that is because it is a testament to his great legacy," Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said in a statement issued Sunday night.

"I'm deeply disappointed in this decision," Boehner said after noting that McKinley served in the Army during the Civil War before representing Ohio in Congress and as governor.

Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) said in a statement posted to social media that he was similarly "disappointed" in the decision to rename the mountain long named after "a proud Ohioan."

"The naming of the mountain has been a topic of discussion in Congress for many years. This decision by the Administration is yet another example of the President going around Congress," Portman said.

"I now urge the Administration to work with me to find alternative ways to preserve McKinley's legacy somewhere else in the national park that once bore his name," Portman added.


Thanks
Obama.

Seriously, thanks! Personally I agree with Republican Senator Murkowski about this. from her Facebook page For centuries, Alaskans have known this majestic mountain as the ‘Great One.’ Today we are honored to be able to officially recognize the mountain as Denali. I’d like to thank the President for working with us to achieve this significant change to show honor, respect, and gratitude to the Athabascan people of Alaska.

If only there was a body of government that had the power to make laws… hmmm…

Speaking of Glacial change… I find it terribly sad that the President can change the name of a mountain without the assistance from Congress, but he can't do a damn thing about stopping the loss of ice. That brings me back to John Boenher - he would rather pontificate about a mountain than do anything to save its climate and for that matter, helping the global community tackle this very real problem. So I have a solution:

To placate the our Ohio lawmakers, I propose changing the name of this to New Mount McKinley. In return they can pass meaningful legislation. Oh who am I kidding - glaciers move and melt faster than John Boehner legislates. How about this: they stop whining about Denali and we give every Ohio legislator one of these in return? Retro drinks are far more in fashion than mountains, so it seems a no-brainer.

MCKINLEY’S DELIGHT COCKTAIL

McKinley’s Delight was created in 1896 to celebrate the 25th president’s election—this lost classic is a spin on the Manhattan. Many presidents had cocktails created in their honor, but few have stood the test of time. Created in 1896 during the 25th president’s election, the McKinley’s Delight is an exception. It incorporates classic elements from the Manhattan, but dresses them up for the special occasion with cherry liqueur and a dash of absinthe.
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In the meantime, I am glad the native people of Alaska are being recognized for never calling Denali anything but what it always has been.

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Raine
 

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Comment by wickedpam on 08/31/2015 13:38:15
Morning

http://rs517.pbsrc.com/albums/u333/PhotoPun/explosion.gif~c200


^ the blog blowing up

Comment by Raine on 08/31/2015 13:41:02
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning

http://rs517.pbsrc.com/albums/u333/PhotoPun/explosion.gif~c200


^ the blog blowing up
Well played, Madam!

however:

NEW BLOG POSTED!


Comment by BobR on 08/31/2015 13:52:12
I read this morning that Obama had renamed Mt. McKinley, and my first thought was: Republicans are going to go into convulsions. They do not disappoint... or perhaps more accurately: they disappoint, but very reliably

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 13:52:54
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning

http://rs517.pbsrc.com/albums/u333/PhotoPun/explosion.gif~c200


^ the blog blowing up





Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 13:54:01
Quote by BobR:
I read this morning that Obama had renamed Mt. McKinley, and my first thought was: Republicans are going to go into convulsions. They do not disappoint... or perhaps more accurately: they disappoint, but very reliably


I think the Boner has this in his office:

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Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 13:54:44
So, this happened Saturday:

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Comment by Scoopster on 08/31/2015 13:55:27
Mornin' all! It's that kinda day.



Comment by Raine on 08/31/2015 14:00:06
Quote by Mondobubba:
So, this happened Saturday:

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That is a spectacular cake!

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 14:06:19
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Mondobubba:
So, this happened Saturday:

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11921862_10153463109045709_2130277220783923139_n.jpg?oh=53840d9a0c7c4b11d3d0a8f918e7bcb2&oe=56357AD9

That is a spectacular cake!



I know, right? On of the derby girls is a genius cake maker. Imagine wheeling that bad boy around Publix!

Comment by BobR on 08/31/2015 14:08:28
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Mondobubba:
So, this happened Saturday:

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11921862_10153463109045709_2130277220783923139_n.jpg?oh=53840d9a0c7c4b11d3d0a8f918e7bcb2&oe=56357AD9

That is a spectacular cake!

I know, right? On of the derby girls is a genius cake maker. Imagine wheeling that bad boy around Publix!

Are those bowling trophies? What's the story there?

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 14:13:59
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Mondobubba:
So, this happened Saturday:

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11921862_10153463109045709_2130277220783923139_n.jpg?oh=53840d9a0c7c4b11d3d0a8f918e7bcb2&oe=56357AD9

That is a spectacular cake!

I know, right? On of the derby girls is a genius cake maker. Imagine wheeling that bad boy around Publix!

Are those bowling trophies? What's the story there?


It is a Big Lewbowski thing.

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 14:17:33
Bob, have you not seen the greatest of the Coen Brother cannon, The Big Lebowski?

Comment by wickedpam on 08/31/2015 14:18:28
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bob, have you not seen the greatest of the Coen Brother cannon, The Big Lebowski?



*raises hand* I haven't seen it


Nice cake though

Comment by BobR on 08/31/2015 14:30:20
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bob, have you not seen the greatest of the Coen Brother cannon, The Big Lebowski?

Of course I've seen it - several times

Didn't occur to me there was a connection there to you.

Comment by Scoopster on 08/31/2015 14:37:28
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bob, have you not seen the greatest of the Coen Brother cannon, The Big Lebowski?

Of course I've seen it - several times

Didn't occur to me there was a connection there to you.

Bobber, yer out of your element.

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 14:50:47
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bob, have you not seen the greatest of the Coen Brother cannon, The Big Lebowski?

Of course I've seen it - several times

Didn't occur to me there was a connection there to you.



I have to my right a Funko Pop figurine of the Dude, next to that, a Dude bobblehead. I am an ordained Dudist Priest and I have performed two Dudist weddings. I can at length quote dialog. I even know the looped dialog from Walter when he beats on the Corvette he things is Larry's, "This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!"

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 14:51:19
Quote by Scoopster:
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bob, have you not seen the greatest of the Coen Brother cannon, The Big Lebowski?

Of course I've seen it - several times

Didn't occur to me there was a connection there to you.

Bobber, yer out of your element.


Fuck it, Scoop. Let's go bowling.

Comment by BobR on 08/31/2015 14:53:02
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bob, have you not seen the greatest of the Coen Brother cannon, The Big Lebowski?

Of course I've seen it - several times

Didn't occur to me there was a connection there to you.



I have to my right a Funko Pop figurine of the Dude, next to that, a Dude bobblehead. I am an ordained Dudist Priest and I have performed two Dudist weddings. I can at length quote dialog. I even know the looped dialog from Walter when he beats on the Corvette he things is Larry's, "This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!"

so at least you have that going for you

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 14:54:15
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bob, have you not seen the greatest of the Coen Brother cannon, The Big Lebowski?

Of course I've seen it - several times

Didn't occur to me there was a connection there to you.



I have to my right a Funko Pop figurine of the Dude, next to that, a Dude bobblehead. I am an ordained Dudist Priest and I have performed two Dudist weddings. I can at length quote dialog. I even know the looped dialog from Walter when he beats on the Corvette he things is Larry's, "This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!"

so at least you have that going for you


Clearly your not a golfer.

Comment by BobR on 08/31/2015 15:11:06
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bob, have you not seen the greatest of the Coen Brother cannon, The Big Lebowski?

Of course I've seen it - several times

Didn't occur to me there was a connection there to you.



I have to my right a Funko Pop figurine of the Dude, next to that, a Dude bobblehead. I am an ordained Dudist Priest and I have performed two Dudist weddings. I can at length quote dialog. I even know the looped dialog from Walter when he beats on the Corvette he things is Larry's, "This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!"

so at least you have that going for you


Clearly you're not a golfer.

fixity (you're, not your)

Not a golfer, not a bowler, not a Big Lebowski zealot.

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 15:24:59
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Quote by BobR:
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bob, have you not seen the greatest of the Coen Brother cannon, The Big Lebowski?

Of course I've seen it - several times

Didn't occur to me there was a connection there to you.



I have to my right a Funko Pop figurine of the Dude, next to that, a Dude bobblehead. I am an ordained Dudist Priest and I have performed two Dudist weddings. I can at length quote dialog. I even know the looped dialog from Walter when he beats on the Corvette he things is Larry's, "This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!"

so at least you have that going for you


Clearly you're not a golfer.

fixity (you're, not your)

Not a golfer, not a bowler, not a Big Lebowski zealot.


This aggression will not stand, man.

Comment by wickedpam on 08/31/2015 15:31:59
http://38.media.tumblr.com/aa94710fc00c6e88f78a05124ba9f0e0/tumblr_n9o118bgcF1tib3vqo1_400.gif


Comment by Raine on 08/31/2015 15:40:15
Quote by wickedpam:
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Move over….



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Comment by Raine on 08/31/2015 15:41:45


Comment by BobR on 08/31/2015 15:41:51


Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 15:42:23
Quote by Raine:





Comment by Scoopster on 08/31/2015 15:55:36
Quote by Raine:

Oh wow her twitter feed is amazing!

Comment by Mondobubba on 08/31/2015 16:03:50
Quote by Scoopster:
Quote by Raine:

Oh wow her twitter feed is amazing!



That is a deelight!


Comment by wickedpam on 08/31/2015 16:19:39
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
http://38.media.tumblr.com/aa94710fc00c6e88f78a05124ba9f0e0/tumblr_n9o118bgcF1tib3vqo1_400.gif


Move over….



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Comment by wickedpam on 08/31/2015 17:18:13
Does anyone remember the name of the camp Thom started in New England?

Comment by Raine on 08/31/2015 17:31:31
Quote by wickedpam:
Does anyone remember the name of the camp Thom started in New England?

Oh crap! let me look for it. I was talking to my sister about that.

Comment by Raine on 08/31/2015 17:32:50
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Does anyone remember the name of the camp Thom started in New England?

Oh crap! let me look for it. I was talking to my sister about that.

The Hunter School.



Comment by livingonli on 08/31/2015 17:34:57
Off to get my car inspected.

Comment by wickedpam on 08/31/2015 18:01:47
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Does anyone remember the name of the camp Thom started in New England?

Oh crap! let me look for it. I was talking to my sister about that.

The Hunter School.



That's it! Thanks

Comment by Raine on 08/31/2015 18:51:58
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Does anyone remember the name of the camp Thom started in New England?

Oh crap! let me look for it. I was talking to my sister about that.

The Hunter School.



That's it! Thanks
I just went back over to the website, It closed in June.

Looks like the Org still exists.