Today's Tids Issue
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For Political Prestidigitation:
Where
has the music gone that places a loved one on a pedestal. To
where has the melody so warm disappeared; when hearts melted and eyes watered.
Where are those songs of pure and deep love? Of giving to each other and never
letting go. Chills rising, heart beating. Maybe it’s out there and I’m just not
hearing it.
Like
the classic magicians, the politicians are very good at
sleight of hand, getting the folks to look the other way while they plot their
major objectives. One of the other ways is looking at Trump character
deficiencies, as opposed to their main objective of getting back the gains made
under Obama but lost with Trump interruptus. Yes, a divide this deep in the USA
isn’t about the character of a person, but of one side who thought they would
continue to gain, but suddenly faced with having to worry about not wanting to
lose more. And now, right now, it all boils down to conservatives getting one more
SC Justice and the left trying to stop it. Pure and simple. In fact, a large
part of the 2016 election was about getting the power to nominate and approve
justices. That’s the focus again, and keeping the Congress for Republicans should
be the only focus, not preserving the legacy of a President.
“When
the escaped prisoner was caught camping out in the
woods, it was clear case of criminal in tent”.
When
Jerome Powell, Fed Chief, speaks today, analysts will
be looking for opinions on economic threats from growing trade war, Trump
criticism of rate hikes and financial turmoil in emerging markets. I will too.
The
Question:
About 20,000, they say, were killed when Mount
Vesuvius erupted in 40AD. Now just about everybody knows that one of the two
cities destroyed was Pompei. What was the name of the other? Bonus: Mid 19th century
romantic composer Alexander Borodin was not only a great musician but more a
social giant when it came to supporting the rights of women. To many, he is
best known for a piece of music that was the basis for a hit Broadway show with
hit popular tune of the 1950’s What was Borodin piece, the show and the hit
tune?
The Headlines:
--Market Analysts Say “Apolitical” Markets Will
Continue To Be Bullish; Today Opens Higher; Investors Awaiting Major Speech By
FED’s Jerome Powell At Big Meet In Jackson Hole.
--Huge Slow-Moving Hurricane Has Already Dumped 31
Inches of Rain On Hawaii; Major Winds Could Hit Tonight.
--Scott Morrison, Leader Of Australia’s Liberal
Party, Elected As Next Prime Minister.
--Pope Francis Visit To Ireland Not Necessarily
Overwhelming Declining Catholic Population.
--1962 Ferrari Sells For $45 Million.
--NYC Prosecutors Considering Bringing Criminal Charges
Against Trump Organization.
--Legal Professional Weighing In On Seriousness of
Cohen Plea On Trump’s Future.
--2,000 Enjoy major Bash At Opening Of Massachusetts
Springfield MGM Casino.
--Russia Announced New Electric Car That Would Rival
Tesla.
There
must be a lot of sick aching people in the small town at the
northern tip of this island, because there was a traffic jam yesterday at the
local medical marijuana retail outlet. I have never seen such lines for aspirin.
You
know it is a slow news day when one of the top stories is
about new book about Marilyn Monroe’s last days. But, hey it’s August. This is what
happens in August.
Every
once in a while, you discover delightful music never
considered, and Borodin’s first symphony is one of them.
I’ll
tell you one thing I know for sure, Spell-Check doesn’t
like puns.
“Pay
it forward”, Department
In the race to find more dirt on the President, a
National Enquirer process called “Catch and Kill” was revealed. The internal
program allowed the Enquirer to hide embarrassing transgressions in order to
gain future favors from compromised celebrities. This became a treasure trove
of Celebrity dirt. Wouldn’t that make a great book!
BTW,
NI reporters hated it because it deprived them of beaning known as super
sleuths for juicy exposes.
Why
has politics seemingly become so overwhelming in a
country that is not struggling for existence. Young people hear it and see it,
and perhaps comment on it, when, that is, they aren’t looking out for their
future. So, if the vast majority of our young people are too busy, and the
older generation is napping after lunch, who is doing all of the shouting and
condemning?
For
me, most
of the dire news of the moment is fluff. I am only interested in the health of
the stock market and the approval of Kavanaugh.
I
believe the real problem blocking unity in the USA is this
all-or-nothing attitude. For instance, looking for new routes for sustainable
energy is a good objective, but trashing everything that exists until we find nirvana
is nonsense. Balance is the word. But, there ain’t no balance no more.
I
have no interest in news about Ocasio-Cortez.
Oracle
stock must be down, became after spending $100 Million to
restore a local mansion, and a year after having certificates of occupancy
issued, Larry Ellison has not finished his landscaping of the old Astor cottage
by the sea. Neighbors are irate. Maybe he’s out sailing somewhere.
I
don’t believe a lot of people really understand what
the word impeachment mans. There have only been two presidential impeachments,
Johnson and Clinton and neither were convicted. An impeachable US official can only
be removed after conviction of Treason, bribery and the loosely defined “high
crimes and misdemeanors”, making impeachment or “Indictment” often more
political than purely legal. On the other hand, conviction can be quite fuzzy
when examining the seriousness three chargeable offences. Making it even grayer
is the fact that non-specific term “High Crimes and Misdemeanors” is solely
defined by the House of Representatives. For instance, Johnson was impeached
for violating the a newly created “Tenure of Office” act, which was later found
to be unconstitutional. So basically, it may all come down to the definition of
“High Crimes and Misdemeanors”. But, it takes a 2/3’s Senate vote for
conviction. So, Trump will probably stay, and be hated.
The
Answer:
The town most have forgotten was Herculaneum. Bonus: Borodin (1833-1887) was a renowned
chemist, supporter of women and education, and last in his own mind, a great composer. His
opera “Prince Igor” became the musical basis for the play “Kismet” and the hit
tune was “Stranger in Paradise”. Another popular song was, “This is my
beloved”. This talented native of St. Petersburg Russia was a famous chemical
professor with several important discoveries, and he also founded the first
ever medical school for women. By the way, Borodin was awarded posthumously a
Tony.
Keep
your eye on the cards.
From
Borodin and Mario Lanza: Something Loverly --
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