One of my favourite Stones tunes, this version a rework from the 1976 album Black And Blue – Memory Motel.
Your tips in the comments.
Honey, I Finished The Internet
Unusual Bridges For Animals
(h/t Bosko)
Blue State
So, let’s get this straight.
“A lot of us out here are fighting for our lives,” said Feliciano, 51. “A lot of people are desperate. They don’t know where they are getting their next meal.
“We are fighting amongst ourselves here because we are tired. And we are frustrated.”
A major disaster occurs on the outskirts of one of the most advanced civilizations on earth, and 10 days later there are victims walking 6 miles to find food?
They should have voted for Republicans. This might be a scandal by now.
The Death Of An Election. A Post Mortem and the Pain to follow.
My cousin-in-law, Robert, an American originally from Nicaragua, shares his thoughts.
Petraeus
Before anyone jumps the gun about Benghazi or other theories regarding Patraeus’ resignation, it should be noted that having a secret affair while involved in the CIA is a very big deal.
You understand that he has some very big things in his head that have to remain secret. Setting yourself up for blackmail is a bad thing. He had to come clean.
You broke it, You bought it.
After Obama reelection coal company CEO reads prayer to staff, announces layoffs
The head shaking part is in the comments. Lots of hate and ignorance about their own law.
All these layoffs are because the 2014 Obamacare fines will be calculated using 2013 full-time employee numbers over 50. All these hour reductions down to 29 hours? The bill redefines “full-time” as 30 hours of work a week.
(See below the fold for further explanations.)
Academia Defending Mass Murderers
But they were communist mass murderers so it’s all OK
I love how some of the ignorant students clap. Perhaps Dr. Grover Furr could speak with a fellow professor who actually lived under communism..
Hat tip
Take Me, Obama
I’m a little late with this, but just the same – congratulations Democrats!
And best of luck with the next four years…
Abolish the RCCP, Part 2
Further to this post earlier and elsewhere,
Abolish the RCCP
That’s the Royal Canadian Contract Police [the Daimnation! link that follows is now this]…
someone else thinks the Mounties should be going after–if not getting–a lot fewer persons:
Former senior Mountie says force is stretched too thin
Forward!
Layoff bomb detonates; Large corporations join small businesses in announcing mass cuts
Operation Demoralize
Pleasing your enemies does not turn them into friends: “Beware liberals peddling advice for conservatives.”
Related.
It’s Not The Votes That Count
It’s who counts the votes;
‘VOTE WAS ASTRONOMICAL FOR OBAMA IN SOME PHILADELPHIA WARDS.’ You don’t say: “In 13 Philadelphia wards, Obama received 99 percent of the vote or more.”
Blog Notes
I’m back, though my return to the blogosphere a little delayed. I got in at 2am yesterday, and woke up with a migraine that kept me in bed until, well. now.
But on to happier things. Denmark is a beautiful country. If you get the chance to visit sometime, take it. I spent most of my stay with friends in the small village of Højby, in what might be considered “cottage country”, with trips to Copenhagen, Herning (dog show) and the castles at Kronberg and Frederiksborg. I’ll post more photos when I get caught up on life.
Your hostess filming swans at Kronberg Slot.
Thanks to Robert, EBD, Lance, and the many others who have helped keep this place humming during the past few weeks and months. SDA has evolved from personal blog to a monster who must be fed, and your assistance is deeply appreciated!
Reader Tips
In anticipation of what will be happening to much of North America in the coming months, tonight we take a look at a few past snow storms.
Indirectly related: Here’s a great story about the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Besides demonstrating that real help often happens outside of government involvement, it also features a very good friend of mine.
Your positive or not so positive read tips are much appreciated in the comments.
Quantitative Easing – An analogy
Player A has a pile of marbles; Player B has a pile of Smarties. Both piles have a value exactly the same.
Player A trades a 1 marble for 10 Smarties. Can’t quite snack or play a game of marbles.
Referee gives Player A 10 more marbles; Player B looks at this and wonders and so asks Player A for 8 marbles for 10 Smarties. Still can’t snack or play.
Referee gives Player A 10 more marbles; Player B starts thinking the game is rigged. Player A agrees to trade 16 marbles for 10 Smarties.
You now understand how “Quantitative Easing” works and how the American dollar soon won’t be able to buy any Smarties. We also call this “inflation” and “devaluation”. You may want to google Zimbabwe and/or the Weimar Republic.
There’s Gotta Be an Important Lesson Here
Fact: The last time a Republican was elected president without a Nixon or Bush on the ticket was 1928.
Good.
The sooner we get to the point where the general public recognizes journalists as professional bloggers, the better we’ll all be.
DD: That doesn’t seem to be something news companies will be able to do. So, is there a way for journalism to be commercially successful on the Web?
JG: The future of journalism isn’t necessarily a commercial enterprise.
Video below the fold.
“I Won”
RIP, Benghazi Four, RIP.
One senior GOP Senate staffer told The Cable that State is only making the documents available for senators and committee staff to view today and tomorrow, which won’t actually allow the members to prepare for the hearing. Staffers for committee members are also not allowed to see the material.
“Funny since no member is in town,” the aide said. “The timing and limited access clearly demonstrates the administration cares more about playing politics with the tragedy than accepting responsibility.”
Wait, What?
When did ‘prorogue’ become fashionable again? Not just some silly little 20 day prorogue either.
Not to worry though. I understand that the Left is organizing a day of protest over this dramatic body blow to our democracy. Mansbridge is breathless. Occupy is organizing, the unions are printing up signs. Quebec has promised another referendum. TorStar, Globe & Mail and the Nat. Post have run leads for the last week…oh, wait.
It wasn’t Harper?
Never mind, didn’t happen. Nothing to see here. Move along.
You Broke It, You Bought It
Here’s Those Layoffs We Voted For
I particularly enjoyed the ‘Drama Queen’ reply.
This may be interesting to watch in January.
h/t: LindaL