Today"s Tids Issue 2,114
Opening Stuff:
Whatever happened to Americans singing “My Country This of Thee”? I can remember when it was one of the most popular of patriotic songs. “My country, tis of thee / Sweet land of liberty. / of thee I sing. / Land where my father’s died, / Land of the Pilgrims’’ pride, / From every mountainside, let freedom ring.” What’s wrong with that? Oh, wait a minute…I see it now. God is mentioned twice in the final verse. What’s wrong with that?
This economy is having a problem getting kick-started for pretty much the same reason Supermarket profits are made or lost depending upon vegetable spoilage – Dead beets.
The Question:
An online newspaper “The Daily Beast” just released a list of the Ten Craziest Cities. What do you think they are?
The Headlines:
--Pressure On To Finish Financial regs Bill.
--Ash Still Limiting Flights In Norway And Sweden.
--Muslim Group Issues Death Threats To “South Park” Creators.
--McAfee Anti Virus Program Trips Up Computers Around The World.
--Greek Crisis Once Again Has Markets Anxious; Debt Up to 13.9% Of GDP, Ireland Higher At 14.3%. Sweden Lowest At 0.5%.
--Tim Urban Finally Ousted From Idol; Chrystal, Lee, Siobhan Look Like Three Best Of The Remaining. Casey Can Be very Good. Aaron Now Inherits Cuteness Vote.
Back to More Stuff:
What happens if stored sperm gets freezer burn?
If raccoons are supposed to be so intelligent and adaptable, how come I find so many dead ones lying in the road.
Rothlisberger, a premeditated serial rapist, couldn’t get enough suspensions if you want my opinion.
Another of my pet peeves is cross streets without street name signs.
One of the worst decisions ever made buy a Supreme Court was allowing Governments to take private property by eminent domain for the use by developers.
I’m hearing that older woman are buying the new jeans brand called “Looks like Your Skin”. I’m trying to envision wrinkled fabric.
I was surprised to see that the SC decided 8-1 in favor of nixing a law against videos showing cruelty to animals. Not that they nixed it, but that it was 8 10 1…with Bush conservative Alito being the “1”.
I woke up this morning realizing how smart I was when I replaced my McAfee Program With another package. EeeeeeHah!
Through the same Eyes: Chapter 67 continues. –“I think Jax is right. You are doing much too much considering your battle in the hospital. That stress is catching up with you. Even as magnificent as you are, you can’t do it all.”
Why does Paul love me so much? Can’t he sense anything?
I stood and walked over as six caring eyes saw me safely to my chair. I know in my heart now that something has changed with Kent. But I don’t know what to do.
“Thanks guys,” I tried to look happy. I certainly was grateful. Which only added to this immense wave of guilt that spreading over me. Rendering me practically useless. “Can I just sit here alone for a minute or so, guys? I managed. Two little heads nodded obediently. One smiled comfortingly.
I have to rebuild their confidence in me. I have never let them down.
“I have never seen you like that,” Paul stammered.
“My mind is too full of too many things.” I just couldn’t find any more words.
Maybe I should just go up to bed. And sleep. Just get away. There’s too much love in this house, and not enough from me.
I my observation of people on the left in casual non-political/ideological meetings, is that they are quite concerned about the growth and activities of the Tea Party.
I think I’m ready to understand youth’s gravitation towards drug use. It is probably the only way they can put up with some of the music of the day. I guess it depends upon which kind of insanity they are looking for.
The Answer:
You have to go to your psychoanalyst to help you understand why Cincinnati was named “Craziest City in America. Maybe they meant “Haziest” which is often the result of early morning Ohio River mist. Anyhow, the rest in order are San Fran, Providence RI, Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Philly, NYC, Tucson, San Antonio and New Orleans. The “Sanest” is Salt lake City. The main ingredients determining the Craziness Scale are Alcohol, psychiatrist, stress and eccentricity.
A Small Ending:
If you are thinking that Aaron Kelley is the most likely next American Idol bootee…I have two words for you: David Archeletta. Things are never as they seem.
Layng quietly in fields
Glstening lights
Showing posts with label God. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
We live in a Republic?
Today's Tids Issue 2,086
Opening Stuff:
Surprisingly, the notorious 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said no to a professional atheist who was championing the removal of God from the pledge and money. But, what I really liked was the comment from one of the judges: “The Pledge of Allegiance serves to unite our vast nation through the proud recitation of some of the ideals upon which our Republic was founded.”. And as I look around, I sadly see and hear it is not just the atheists who have forgotten the ideals upon which the Republic was founded.
Everybody knew there were way too many people going to law school. But, now we have more proof that many of these often intelligent young people are discovering there just isn’t enough work out there. Why else wound somebody in the Swiss government proposed a abill authorizing state funded lawyers for dogs. Rumor has it that it will be known as the “The Puplick Defender” program.
The Question:
Who are considered the Top 10 pop dancers of all time?
The Headlines:
--February Retail Sales Show Surprising Uptick.
--Suicide Bombers In Lahore Pakistan Kill 43, Wound Additional 100.
--Bankers Readying For New Wave Of Foreclosures As Delinquencies Continue To Pile Up.
--US Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals Say OK To Retaining God In Pledge And On Money.
--UBS Says IRS Has 20 Swiss Banks In Its Sights.
--Dems Scrambling To Meet Arbitrary Deadline For HC Approval.
--Harry Reid’s Wife Seriously Injured On Virginia Highway After Truck Hits Her Van.
Back to More Stuff:
The “New Wave of Foreclosures” mentioned in the headline aren’t the only effects of foreclosure affecting homeowners wanting to sell. Real estate sources tell me that the previously foreclosed inventory has been piling up in banks. The word out there is that there could be a massive release of these homes to the market in the spring. This will certainly lower the average price in the market place which is very bad news for those who were legitimately considering selling. Not only will the will the glut push down prices, but many potential buyers are waiting for the ”bonanza” slowing the housing rcovery.
On a related note, several reports are saying that banks are still very resistant to approving mortgages, even in many apparent so-called “No brainer” situations. The real-estate folks are a frustrated, but hardy group.
American Idol Update: Well, the Tids Entertainment Editor was close with the men’s bootings, but way off on the women. I missed on Alex, but after viewing the episode last night I could agree totally with the results. He isn’t ready. Although I must say he seemed to be loved by his fellow singers. And frankly, while I picked Garcia because of his performance Wednesday night, I really wanted him to stay. Let’s hope he recaptures the magic that got him there in the first place. I thought Lilly was a lock to stay, and I believe the judges did too. My sense is that while she brought what I considered a pleasant, unique quality to the show, she may have been beyond the mainstream of voters. That is often the case – popularity over talent (As it is too often in politics). I thought Katelyn would stay just because she seemed generally good, and her Tuesday effort wasn’t bad at all. I personally liked Lilly and Kate and would have preferred neither of them had been standing there together.
I may have to start issuing reports on one of the major dance competitions just to keep the dance readers happy.
One of the more annoying popular expressions is one often used against decent hardworking people or corporations, “He/She/They is/are only in it for the money.” Of course they are, this is the United States. Being in it for the money should never be a negative criticism in a free Republic.
Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 59 continues. –That was the beginning of a creative adventure. Seymore asked me to sit next to Laura presumably so he could see me while he was pontificating. I gladly accepted. Within a moment I felt a pleasant pressure from Laura’s thigh. That helped me endure the man. By the end of the evening I had learned where Laura lived, and when Bromsky left for the Men’s room, we exchanged phone numbers. The following week we innocently met at Maries.
I learned that she abided her uncle for her own purposes. I asked her how many older teens she knew in the area. That’s when she said this kid Murphy was hot for her, but she found him to be stupid and rather disgusting. “He has a few friends.” She said. “And,” she added, “I think he fancies himself as there leader.” A few more meetings and I had confidence that’s she was as diabolical as me. Between us we hatched a plan that would eventually provide my project with human test subjects while the police were looking the other way. And in a way that would make me look like the good guy.
The next piece of luck was meeting Sarah/Maggie. Unfortunately, I have grown to like her too.
Have you seen the movie “Invention of Lying”? It’s about a guy living in a society where everything anybody in it is saying or has ever said is the absolute truth. The main character for some reason has a small brain malfunction, and of course the lie that comes out is totally accepted by in this instance a bank teller. He gets free money. He then finds he can just stand up in front groups and they totally believe everything he says. I think that is the kind of power that Obama thinks he has
Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--I’ve been looking forward to Green Zone and I am finding I won’t be disappointed. Some myopic reviewers who think anything about Iraq should now be compared to Oscar winner Hurt Locker are just missing the fun of this thriller. It may be a little anti Bush/War as it is about the failure to discover WMD’s. So I will probably just dismiss the politics from my mind and concentrate on the conspiracy and the good acting of Damon and a fine cast.
--The young set will love this one as it has many of the qualities that tuned Something About Mary into a cult winner. A young twenty’s something is in a dead end airport security job. Against all odds the very successful and gorgeous Molly falls for him much to the amazement of his friends parents and yes girlfriend. Now the guy has to figure out to make it work in this “Outrageous” comedy. Now the big questions is: “Is it good outrageous or bad outrageous.
On AI, one long time fan of the show tells me that he thinks Ellen has been a disaster and that he expects that the show will become a total piece of garbage when Simon leaves next year.
In reading that quote from the 9th Circuit, I'm wondring ho many people know they live in a Republic. And how few actually know what a republic is>
This current group of Idolers is a teary one.
The Answer:
Michael Jackson is number One. He is followed by Prabhu Deva, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Jenna Dewan, Fred Astair, Chris Brown, Madonna, Paila Abdul and Natalia Oreiro. Don’t kill the messenger. For choices not in the top ten click her and scroll: http://www.the-top-tens.com/lists/top-ten-dancers-of-all-time.asp
The Thoughtful Finale':
“Work like you don't need the money, love like your heart has never been broken, and dance like no one is watching”
Opening Stuff:
Surprisingly, the notorious 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said no to a professional atheist who was championing the removal of God from the pledge and money. But, what I really liked was the comment from one of the judges: “The Pledge of Allegiance serves to unite our vast nation through the proud recitation of some of the ideals upon which our Republic was founded.”. And as I look around, I sadly see and hear it is not just the atheists who have forgotten the ideals upon which the Republic was founded.
Everybody knew there were way too many people going to law school. But, now we have more proof that many of these often intelligent young people are discovering there just isn’t enough work out there. Why else wound somebody in the Swiss government proposed a abill authorizing state funded lawyers for dogs. Rumor has it that it will be known as the “The Puplick Defender” program.
The Question:
Who are considered the Top 10 pop dancers of all time?
The Headlines:
--February Retail Sales Show Surprising Uptick.
--Suicide Bombers In Lahore Pakistan Kill 43, Wound Additional 100.
--Bankers Readying For New Wave Of Foreclosures As Delinquencies Continue To Pile Up.
--US Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals Say OK To Retaining God In Pledge And On Money.
--UBS Says IRS Has 20 Swiss Banks In Its Sights.
--Dems Scrambling To Meet Arbitrary Deadline For HC Approval.
--Harry Reid’s Wife Seriously Injured On Virginia Highway After Truck Hits Her Van.
Back to More Stuff:
The “New Wave of Foreclosures” mentioned in the headline aren’t the only effects of foreclosure affecting homeowners wanting to sell. Real estate sources tell me that the previously foreclosed inventory has been piling up in banks. The word out there is that there could be a massive release of these homes to the market in the spring. This will certainly lower the average price in the market place which is very bad news for those who were legitimately considering selling. Not only will the will the glut push down prices, but many potential buyers are waiting for the ”bonanza” slowing the housing rcovery.
On a related note, several reports are saying that banks are still very resistant to approving mortgages, even in many apparent so-called “No brainer” situations. The real-estate folks are a frustrated, but hardy group.
American Idol Update: Well, the Tids Entertainment Editor was close with the men’s bootings, but way off on the women. I missed on Alex, but after viewing the episode last night I could agree totally with the results. He isn’t ready. Although I must say he seemed to be loved by his fellow singers. And frankly, while I picked Garcia because of his performance Wednesday night, I really wanted him to stay. Let’s hope he recaptures the magic that got him there in the first place. I thought Lilly was a lock to stay, and I believe the judges did too. My sense is that while she brought what I considered a pleasant, unique quality to the show, she may have been beyond the mainstream of voters. That is often the case – popularity over talent (As it is too often in politics). I thought Katelyn would stay just because she seemed generally good, and her Tuesday effort wasn’t bad at all. I personally liked Lilly and Kate and would have preferred neither of them had been standing there together.
I may have to start issuing reports on one of the major dance competitions just to keep the dance readers happy.
One of the more annoying popular expressions is one often used against decent hardworking people or corporations, “He/She/They is/are only in it for the money.” Of course they are, this is the United States. Being in it for the money should never be a negative criticism in a free Republic.
Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 59 continues. –That was the beginning of a creative adventure. Seymore asked me to sit next to Laura presumably so he could see me while he was pontificating. I gladly accepted. Within a moment I felt a pleasant pressure from Laura’s thigh. That helped me endure the man. By the end of the evening I had learned where Laura lived, and when Bromsky left for the Men’s room, we exchanged phone numbers. The following week we innocently met at Maries.
I learned that she abided her uncle for her own purposes. I asked her how many older teens she knew in the area. That’s when she said this kid Murphy was hot for her, but she found him to be stupid and rather disgusting. “He has a few friends.” She said. “And,” she added, “I think he fancies himself as there leader.” A few more meetings and I had confidence that’s she was as diabolical as me. Between us we hatched a plan that would eventually provide my project with human test subjects while the police were looking the other way. And in a way that would make me look like the good guy.
The next piece of luck was meeting Sarah/Maggie. Unfortunately, I have grown to like her too.
Have you seen the movie “Invention of Lying”? It’s about a guy living in a society where everything anybody in it is saying or has ever said is the absolute truth. The main character for some reason has a small brain malfunction, and of course the lie that comes out is totally accepted by in this instance a bank teller. He gets free money. He then finds he can just stand up in front groups and they totally believe everything he says. I think that is the kind of power that Obama thinks he has
Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:
--I’ve been looking forward to Green Zone and I am finding I won’t be disappointed. Some myopic reviewers who think anything about Iraq should now be compared to Oscar winner Hurt Locker are just missing the fun of this thriller. It may be a little anti Bush/War as it is about the failure to discover WMD’s. So I will probably just dismiss the politics from my mind and concentrate on the conspiracy and the good acting of Damon and a fine cast.
--The young set will love this one as it has many of the qualities that tuned Something About Mary into a cult winner. A young twenty’s something is in a dead end airport security job. Against all odds the very successful and gorgeous Molly falls for him much to the amazement of his friends parents and yes girlfriend. Now the guy has to figure out to make it work in this “Outrageous” comedy. Now the big questions is: “Is it good outrageous or bad outrageous.
On AI, one long time fan of the show tells me that he thinks Ellen has been a disaster and that he expects that the show will become a total piece of garbage when Simon leaves next year.
In reading that quote from the 9th Circuit, I'm wondring ho many people know they live in a Republic. And how few actually know what a republic is>
This current group of Idolers is a teary one.
The Answer:
Michael Jackson is number One. He is followed by Prabhu Deva, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Jenna Dewan, Fred Astair, Chris Brown, Madonna, Paila Abdul and Natalia Oreiro. Don’t kill the messenger. For choices not in the top ten click her and scroll: http://www.the-top-tens.com/lists/top-ten-dancers-of-all-time.asp
The Thoughtful Finale':
“Work like you don't need the money, love like your heart has never been broken, and dance like no one is watching”
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
Today's Tids Issue 2,071
Opening Stuff:
Naps make you smarter. It’s a lot like that notice that creeps upon your computer from time to time asking if you want to clear out old stuff and move it to archives. New science says that naps help the mind perform the same function. Clear out dead stuff and open up room for refreshing. So, lay down, close your eyes and press “OK”.
It seems now that the Republicans will be mere background drapes for an Obama presentation of a new Health Care Plan. This bipartisan summit for the mutual exchange of ideas ended yesterday as 0-Man introduced his new plan 3 days before the much ballyhooed love fest. This new plan is like but $200 billion richer than the old Senate program despised by 2/3’s of Americans. It looks like a political move where 0-Man can now say, “Look I have a new bill with Republican ideas, so if you balk at this one you are the problem in America”. However, I think he has opened the door for legitimate GOP resistance.
The Question:
What is the word origin of canary?
The Headlines:
--Senate Advances Jobs Bill.
--Dems Cautious About New Obamacare Plan.
--New January Labor Report: 20% of Americans Underemployed.
--Stocks Slip As Investors Remain Cautious About Consumer Led Economy.
--Bonuses For Bailed Out Financial Companies Up 17% In 2009.
--Cheney Seems OK After Chest Pains.
--New Excavation In Jerusalem Supports Credibility Of Bible.
--New Iran Uranium Enrichment Proposal Falls Short Of World Demands.
Back to Stuff:
There is a raging protest brewing out side the Olympics sled runs. Apparently groups representing Tom, Dick, Harry, Jacob, Ethan, Matt and a host of others are asking for fairness in naming sleds. “Who did “Bob” pay off, any how?”, they shout. Officials are growing concerned knowing that they have yet to hear from the women. Jessled? Lindasled? Penelope sled?
“It’s not Perfect”. With those words Republic savior Scott Brown joined the ranks of not so perfect politicians willing to accept less than good. Brown also showed that he as a lifelong Politician has something in the back of his mind that says Government is the answer. That jobs occur at the behest of government. But what really bothers me about his vote is that it is in an alliance with the awful Harry Reid. I wonder what post the scoundrel offered Brown in exchange?
Get ready to find your bunker. It is reported that the Obama Biography by Pulitzer prize author and New Yorker Editor David Remnick will hit the stands this Spring. I guess they’re trying to get it out while he’s still in office.
The Libs are reporting that Austin Kamikaze pilot Stack is a “Tea Party” hero, trying to cast aspersions on these groups formed to revive the greatness of America. What they fail to mention is that Stack was an equal opportunity nutcase supporting even more liberal than conservative causes in his singular agenda.
The Novel:
Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 55 continues. –What did Wiley have on his mind? He had been pleasant all through the meeting, but now he was apparently looking for something from me. Did Sarah tell him something? I doubt it. Nobody knows anything about me except me. Finally Wiley ended the awkward silence. “You are the beneficiary of Bromsky’s misdeeds. I thought you might have more to say.” I looked calmly at him, “No I don’t.” Finally Izzy broke in, but was cautious. “Jack, Kent doesn’t generally over answer an open ended question. Maybe if you were more direct like asking what he thought of Bromsky?” She then turned to me, “Tell Jack what you thought of Seymore, Kent.” Good old Izzy, I thought. “I thought Seymore Bromsky was brilliant. But I never trusted him. I don’t dwell on Seymore. Never have. He’s gone. That’s it.” Now I am really tired of this meeting. I thought Izzy would now suggest moving into her office for a celebratory drink, but Jack Wiley continued. I guess I know who holds our purse strings now. Let’s hope they put Sarah/Maggie in charge. I smiled to myself. “Kent, may I call you Kent”, I nodded, “You are the most important guy in this company. I just want to get to know you better.” Yikes, I thought. I’m going to be a puppet.
Back to Stuff Again:
In a discussion between a conservative and a moderate about Obama’s socialist tendencies, the moderate in support of 0-Man said that his bailout of the banking industry “saved Capitalism”. No!...capitalism operates best when failure is not rewarded. Capitalism works when the winners win and the losers lose without governemtn intervention. What O-man and the admin (Bush and Paulson before them) have created is an entitlement financial industry without the traditional boundaries of sensible free enterprise. Without the potential for self regulation. The only self regulation they practice is paying off members of the SEC with good jobs in their companies. No, bailouts didn’t save capitalism; it just pushed it further into a murky hole.
Let’s face it, the secular press loves headlines like “God is Dead”. But new reports say just the opposite. The largest US religion, Catholics (68 Million) had a 1.5% increased in membership. The Mormans (6 Million) also had a nice 1.7% rise. The 2nd and 3rd largest denominations – Southern Baptists and Methodists – had a small decline of about .3%. On the other hand, newer progressive offshoots of traditional Christian groups showed nice increases off-setting the small declines of the 2 and 3 sects. God is in the house.
Have you noticed that any time citizens ask schools to start cutting back because there is no more money, the first thing the School Boards do is cut sports. With this, they are always sure to bring the most vocal support for no more cuts. Town Councils should elect school boards and make those membesr beholden to them.
It is my humble opinion that the homebuilding industry is the most wasteful of all industries. Not that they aren’t necessarily inefficient at what they do…but that most of what they do isn’t really necessary. Builders got to build; developers got to develop; Whether or not you need it.
If architects are so good, why can’t they build schools that last longer than 30-40 years.
Now that Tiger has popularized rehab for addictions, maybe we should send congress away for 6 months to help them control addictive spending. It could be the best money the taxpayer has ever spent.
The Answer:
A Northwest African Chieftain named Juba always wanted to explore the fabled islands whose peaks could be seen for the shore of his land Mauratania. Mariners and Greek lore said they were abundant with food and it was a beautiful place with snow topped mountains reaching 11,0000 feet. They were called the “Fortunate Islands” or “Isles of the Blest”. Upon arriving Juba loved the beauty, but also noticed that the islands were overrun by large wild dogs. He thus named the island Canaria “Isle of Dogs” from Canis – dog. English explorers called them canary islands. Many years later after Juba and the extinction of the dogs, the island songbirds were domesticated and shipped throughout Europe as Canarys – the original Bird-Dog.
The End:
Actually…I always thought it was Tids that made you smarter.
Opening Stuff:
Naps make you smarter. It’s a lot like that notice that creeps upon your computer from time to time asking if you want to clear out old stuff and move it to archives. New science says that naps help the mind perform the same function. Clear out dead stuff and open up room for refreshing. So, lay down, close your eyes and press “OK”.
It seems now that the Republicans will be mere background drapes for an Obama presentation of a new Health Care Plan. This bipartisan summit for the mutual exchange of ideas ended yesterday as 0-Man introduced his new plan 3 days before the much ballyhooed love fest. This new plan is like but $200 billion richer than the old Senate program despised by 2/3’s of Americans. It looks like a political move where 0-Man can now say, “Look I have a new bill with Republican ideas, so if you balk at this one you are the problem in America”. However, I think he has opened the door for legitimate GOP resistance.
The Question:
What is the word origin of canary?
The Headlines:
--Senate Advances Jobs Bill.
--Dems Cautious About New Obamacare Plan.
--New January Labor Report: 20% of Americans Underemployed.
--Stocks Slip As Investors Remain Cautious About Consumer Led Economy.
--Bonuses For Bailed Out Financial Companies Up 17% In 2009.
--Cheney Seems OK After Chest Pains.
--New Excavation In Jerusalem Supports Credibility Of Bible.
--New Iran Uranium Enrichment Proposal Falls Short Of World Demands.
Back to Stuff:
There is a raging protest brewing out side the Olympics sled runs. Apparently groups representing Tom, Dick, Harry, Jacob, Ethan, Matt and a host of others are asking for fairness in naming sleds. “Who did “Bob” pay off, any how?”, they shout. Officials are growing concerned knowing that they have yet to hear from the women. Jessled? Lindasled? Penelope sled?
“It’s not Perfect”. With those words Republic savior Scott Brown joined the ranks of not so perfect politicians willing to accept less than good. Brown also showed that he as a lifelong Politician has something in the back of his mind that says Government is the answer. That jobs occur at the behest of government. But what really bothers me about his vote is that it is in an alliance with the awful Harry Reid. I wonder what post the scoundrel offered Brown in exchange?
Get ready to find your bunker. It is reported that the Obama Biography by Pulitzer prize author and New Yorker Editor David Remnick will hit the stands this Spring. I guess they’re trying to get it out while he’s still in office.
The Libs are reporting that Austin Kamikaze pilot Stack is a “Tea Party” hero, trying to cast aspersions on these groups formed to revive the greatness of America. What they fail to mention is that Stack was an equal opportunity nutcase supporting even more liberal than conservative causes in his singular agenda.
The Novel:
Through the Same Eyes: Chapter 55 continues. –What did Wiley have on his mind? He had been pleasant all through the meeting, but now he was apparently looking for something from me. Did Sarah tell him something? I doubt it. Nobody knows anything about me except me. Finally Wiley ended the awkward silence. “You are the beneficiary of Bromsky’s misdeeds. I thought you might have more to say.” I looked calmly at him, “No I don’t.” Finally Izzy broke in, but was cautious. “Jack, Kent doesn’t generally over answer an open ended question. Maybe if you were more direct like asking what he thought of Bromsky?” She then turned to me, “Tell Jack what you thought of Seymore, Kent.” Good old Izzy, I thought. “I thought Seymore Bromsky was brilliant. But I never trusted him. I don’t dwell on Seymore. Never have. He’s gone. That’s it.” Now I am really tired of this meeting. I thought Izzy would now suggest moving into her office for a celebratory drink, but Jack Wiley continued. I guess I know who holds our purse strings now. Let’s hope they put Sarah/Maggie in charge. I smiled to myself. “Kent, may I call you Kent”, I nodded, “You are the most important guy in this company. I just want to get to know you better.” Yikes, I thought. I’m going to be a puppet.
Back to Stuff Again:
In a discussion between a conservative and a moderate about Obama’s socialist tendencies, the moderate in support of 0-Man said that his bailout of the banking industry “saved Capitalism”. No!...capitalism operates best when failure is not rewarded. Capitalism works when the winners win and the losers lose without governemtn intervention. What O-man and the admin (Bush and Paulson before them) have created is an entitlement financial industry without the traditional boundaries of sensible free enterprise. Without the potential for self regulation. The only self regulation they practice is paying off members of the SEC with good jobs in their companies. No, bailouts didn’t save capitalism; it just pushed it further into a murky hole.
Let’s face it, the secular press loves headlines like “God is Dead”. But new reports say just the opposite. The largest US religion, Catholics (68 Million) had a 1.5% increased in membership. The Mormans (6 Million) also had a nice 1.7% rise. The 2nd and 3rd largest denominations – Southern Baptists and Methodists – had a small decline of about .3%. On the other hand, newer progressive offshoots of traditional Christian groups showed nice increases off-setting the small declines of the 2 and 3 sects. God is in the house.
Have you noticed that any time citizens ask schools to start cutting back because there is no more money, the first thing the School Boards do is cut sports. With this, they are always sure to bring the most vocal support for no more cuts. Town Councils should elect school boards and make those membesr beholden to them.
It is my humble opinion that the homebuilding industry is the most wasteful of all industries. Not that they aren’t necessarily inefficient at what they do…but that most of what they do isn’t really necessary. Builders got to build; developers got to develop; Whether or not you need it.
If architects are so good, why can’t they build schools that last longer than 30-40 years.
Now that Tiger has popularized rehab for addictions, maybe we should send congress away for 6 months to help them control addictive spending. It could be the best money the taxpayer has ever spent.
The Answer:
A Northwest African Chieftain named Juba always wanted to explore the fabled islands whose peaks could be seen for the shore of his land Mauratania. Mariners and Greek lore said they were abundant with food and it was a beautiful place with snow topped mountains reaching 11,0000 feet. They were called the “Fortunate Islands” or “Isles of the Blest”. Upon arriving Juba loved the beauty, but also noticed that the islands were overrun by large wild dogs. He thus named the island Canaria “Isle of Dogs” from Canis – dog. English explorers called them canary islands. Many years later after Juba and the extinction of the dogs, the island songbirds were domesticated and shipped throughout Europe as Canarys – the original Bird-Dog.
The End:
Actually…I always thought it was Tids that made you smarter.
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