Forgetting the past.

Today's Tids Issue 2,070
Opening Stuff:

Happy Birthday George! You have always been an inspiration to me…even though you were a southerner.

Irony Department:
At the end of the revolutionary War, Rhode Island was the only one of the 13 not to ratify the new Constitution. The citizens of the smallest Colony said they fought the war “To shed a strong centralized Government bent on taxing their trade and they were in no mood to create another one.” Today, Rhode Island’s own government has practically taxed its entire economy out of the state! Historical Note: By not ratifying, RI essentially became a foreign country. On his 1989 Nationwide tour GW purposely snubbed RI. But after the Bill of Rights with all of the most important freedoms of which RI was a leading proponent, the 13th Colony did sign on. GW came to this state that has always loved him and his presence.

Have you ever noticed that people think their dog is so smart because he or she can find the closet that contains doggie treats? “Isn’t he cute?” Gag.

The Question:

What is the name of the German town that presents the famous Passion Play? How often is it presented, Why?

The Headlines:

--New credit Card Rules In effect Today; Credit Card Companies Had Plenty Of Tome To keep Revise Schemes And Keep Rates Onerous.
--Suicide Bomb In Eastern Afghanistan Kills Tora Bora Commander;; TB Leader Headed Efforts To Capture OBL.
--Pre-election Campaigning In Iraq Sees 8 Shiites Shot Or Beheaded.
--Security Regulators To Take Up Short Sale Restrictions This Week.
--Fewer People Falling Behind On Mortgages; China Retail Sales Soaring; Oil Back Over $80;
--As Congressional Hearings Begin, Toyota Mounts All Out Lobbying Assault Teams.
--4,000 Lufthansa Pilots Begin 4 Day Strike; Worldwide Travel Could Be Severely Disrupted.
--Daughter Of Austin Tax Protester Calls Dad Hero For All Americans; Says Suicide Flight “Inappropriate”.

Back To Stuff:

I love that word somebody coined to describe today’s Nightly News anchors as Emo-Journalists. How much pathos, angst, congenial emotion can they get into a smile, a frown an eye movement. Forget the news analysis. Look for the human drama. And now the anchors emotions are a part of the story.

How come sick people have to walk to the back of a drugstore to get medicine while healthy people can buy cigarettes up front? But then we call living units that are stuck together apartments. And home ports of safety conscious airlines, terminals! I guess we’ll never know these answers or why lemon juice is artificially flavored and dish washing liquid contains real lemon.

There is no truth to the rumor that some Hollywood entrepreneur is planning a “Best Celebrity Apology Awards Show” to take up the slack after the final sob on the Oscars leaves fans as empty as post NFL football or 25th hour “24” fans. Tiger Woods so far is the odds on favorite to take the annual Return To God award. Stay tuned.

Have you noticed that almost always classical record producers combine the Grieg and Schuman Concertos in A on one CD. You would think that they could be more creative than that.

You have to figure that there are a lot of knuckleheads running healthcare companies. How insane is it, with the dark clouds of Federal control looming everywhere, to announce an in-your-face 33% and higher rate increases for direct payers? It gives the Obama admin the trump card it needs to get the HCapallooza roaring again. Steps are already underway to give the Feds veto power over insurance company rate setting. The feds taking another step into states rights territory is the latest insult to what remains of the US constitutional concept. Watch carefully. This admin seems to look for any possible excuse to jump in and take over…anything.

The Novel:
Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 55 continues. –It was as though the hand of Maggie/Sarah was in control of the meeting. Both sides assumed that my Maggie, my Sarah had ordained the outcome, and they were there to fill in the blanks. Young Bill was up with an amazingly accurate and easy to understand financing procedure. Jack being there made sure that all questions were answered immediately. It wasn’t long before Jack Wiley and Isabelle Philips were shaking hands and a PR person had popped in to take photos for the big Press Release. They were all smiles when Wiley asked, “So, what’s going on with Bromsky?” Izzy looked at him, and became resolute. I don’t know much at all. I do know that Henry Boulder the Sherriff of Fosterville and two state trooper detectives are in his area now and have been since you arrived. I have no further word.” Jack looked interested and then asked, “But we do know that Bromsky made progress adding to the development of your products even though it was though a forbidding and despicable activity. Isn’t that right Mr. Middleton?” He turned his head quickly and was now staring at me. In my unflappable best I answered, “Exactly”. I could tell that Wiley was expecting me to elaborate, but I don’t elaborate. He was now searching for the right words as the noticeable silence dimmed the brightness of the room.

Back to More Stuff Again:

A new report hailed by Global Warming disciples says we will get fewer but stronger hurricanes. However, like much of their historical hysterical pronouncements they couch the forecasts with phrases like “There’s not enough evidence” or “doesn’t make clear”. The only thing for sure is that the media will run anything with the initials GW as important news even with the apparent hedge factors.

Isn’t it unfortunate that the Father of our country and the biggest scam in history have the same initials?

Republicans may be smiling today, but if the economy starts to nose upwards by June it could be a whole new ball game. And, I won’t be surprised if Obama backs the GOP into a corner in this week’s televised campfire chat. There could be a lot of ghost stories for the Republicans emerging later on. Be careful of what you wish for!

If you couldn’t get excited watching the USA-Canada hockey game last night you should check into an emergence ward immediately.

Harry Reid says that he isn’t worried that he is way down in the polls for his reelection to that Nevada Senate seat of his. More proof that he is brain dead.

The Answer:
I’m sure the little Bavarian town of Oberammergau is right on the tip of your tongue. This story of Jesus is the most “powerful" and "moving experience” of any. It should be, this town has been doing it every ten years since 1634. That is a year during the 30 Years War when the “Black Death” was sweeping across Europe. The town made a pact with God to spare them promising to put on this play once a decade. They have never been touched by the plague. 500,000 are expected to view this play where all of the parts are played honorably by locals, mostly farmers. The 5,000 residents of the town give their entire lives to the play. Hey…just like high school football in Texas.

The End:

Actually…I love dogs. I just think people are more important.