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Todayls Tids Issue 3,602

Opening Stuff:

I hear a song, a lilting loving song. It feels so soft and so far away. Quiet voices and gentle footsteps. I hear the words, mine eyes have seen the glory, Bombs bursting in air, purple mountain majesties, 50,000 names upon a wall, white crosses over the fields of Coleville-Sur-Mer. I hear the chorus of voices, all of those who gave, who sacrificed, who freed the shackled. I hear the melancholy dirge of their defeats, and the glorious music of victory to which they all rise again together, from all wars in all ages. They are, these giving men and women of one nation, the music of America. In one week I will sing their praises all. Today, in my heart, I’m hearing this song of love.

I have to be honest. Alice in Wonderland has always been a bit too deep for me. Woody Woodpecker? Ok.

How about that Oregon? It could become the new capital of Bernie Sander’s USA. Day after day we as a nation see larger than life signs of the deteriorating effects of socialist behavior. Yet the most exciting politician in the country, an avowed socialist, is railing anti-free enterprise blasphemy before the largest crowds. And now Oregon follows the Sanders formula with its version of get big, rich business to keep the social programs going. And, unions in pensions. The Oregon public employee unions are rallying citizens to join them in putting a new proposal on the November ballot that would raise the taxes on large “Greedy” corporations. They are following the Sanders tactic and the perhaps most socialist leaning  state in the nation is listening, much to closely, according to observers whose see this as bad for everybody in Oregon, including the unions. But, that’s what happens when people can’t see that big picture, often wide open before them. It’s why nations have crumbled.

Maybe I should have said most socialist state in the Union.

Since more and more people are letting apps do their work, I get the feeling that it won’t be long before Siri does FreeCell for you. I will rebel.

The Question:

What is the name of the Cemetery in France that holds the remains of 10,489 American soldiers – the most of any Cemetery in Europe? Bonus: For what team was Babe Ruth playing when he hit is last three home runs – 712, 713, 714?

The Headlines:

--Markets Up And Chugging Nicely As Oil Prices Grow; Tiffany Reports Single Biggest Sales Drop In 6 Quarters; Inflation Could Rise Out Of Tight Labor Market.

--Trump Wins Washington; Dirty Advertising Begins For Both Sides; Hill Pushes Herself Further Left As She Heads Towards California.

--State Department Audit says Hillary Broke Rules On Handling Of Emails.

--Citi to Pay $25 Billion For Attempted Benchmark Manipulation: Tibor, Libor and And US Dollar ISDAFIX Among Benchmarks.

--Congress Passes Law That Would Nix Obama Rule Governing Retirement Financial Plan Advisors.

--Schumer Pshing Bill That Could Nix 911 Suits Against Saudi Arabia.

--Behind The Scenes Dems Making Noise To Remove Wasserman-Schultz As DNC Chief

--Alisan Porter Nips Adam Wakefield To Become New Voice; Hannah And Laith Fellow; Nyle Demarco Takes the Dancin’ Prize with UFC Fighter Paige VanZant and GMA Weather Girl Ginger Zee 2 and 3.

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That huge Alberta fire is still roaring. More fire fighters keep on arriving to wage war against the unrelenting massive blaze, which may be softening with a little help with cooler air. This fire now covers over 2,019 square miles. Compare that to Rhode island’s 1,212 sm, and you hope somebody around here doesn’t forget to put out a campfire.

Alisan Porter was certainly a good singer, especially when she went folk. “River” woke up Voice nation and is still her best performance of the season. However, there are still thoughts lingering in the background that she was preordained by super producer Mark Burnett from day one. Come to think of it, the prior two “competitions” featuring long hair boy and chunky boy seemed like wire to wire favorites, mainly because of some emotional story. My favorite moment last night was hearing Jennifer Nettles’ singing voice. Arianna and XTina proved once again that contemporary pop music is boring. I think that Adam Wakefield will do well in Nashville.

Every once in a while I get a nice note from one of you guys, and then I know why I keep on writing this mess.

When is Memorial Day, anyhow? Remember before big government kibitzing when you always knew when a day would arrive…like July 4^th used to be easy. Now, I can only tell by when Diet Coke goes on deep discounting sales.

I tried to find some good juicy gossip for this morning’s Tids, but like usual, most of the enticing headlines led to stories that were much ado about absolutely nothing. Everything is about getting clicks for advertisings dollars. Nothing more. So, you’ll have to tune into 7:30 PM TV, cause you ain’t getting any here.

BTW – some of today’s headlines were “Kelly (Osbourne) tweets Ozzy’s mistress phone number.”, “Kelly Ripa Interrogated by Kimmel.”, “Whale Vomit Beer Could Be The Next Big Thing.” All the news unfit to print.

There is no question that cheesy orange fingers makes touch screen activity sluggish.

There’s no truth to the rumor that Christina Aguilera was the first woman judge to win on The Voice because of her support from Super Delegates.

The Parking Lot: Chapter 61 continues…

   “Sit down, Fred. Relax.” The big guy shifted his considerable weight so that Fred’s old executive chair screeched from pain. “Surprised to see me here, Freddie?”

   Fred had been taking deep breaths, trying to get to a level where he didn’t look too scared. “Well, let’s just say I’m surprised to see you sitting there in my chair, but not that I‘m seeing you somewhere around now.”

   “Hey, Fred, you’re good. They tell me that you can talk your way out of anything.” Do you know what they say about me Fred?”

    Fred said softly , “No”.

   “They say I can punch my way out of anything.” He rose and Fred saw himself looking higher and higher as the giant rose to his full height. Cliff walked around and sat on the edge of the desk, his knees inches away from Fred’s. “So, here’s the deal, Fred, you can start talkin’ and I can start punching until you get it right. Or you can start talkin’ regular and I don’t start punchin’. Sound like a deal?”

   “Fred’s mouth was dry, and he thought back at that last time when he got pummeled for protecting Nancy.

The Answer:

The cemetery on the outskirts of St-Avold is the Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial. Bonus: Babe Ruth almost came back home to his beginnings for his last homeruns – almost. He was playing for the Boston Braves in 1935.

I truly enjoyed Jennifer Nettles last night. So here’s one of her hits to soothe you into the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtj-YhjIrHQ