Nothing like coming back to the land of the free, home of the stupid. I remain just furious every time I see someone come out in support of this incredibly ridiculous idea. The proposal’s chief backer, venture capitalist Timothy Draper, argues that with six states instead of one, government would be
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There just are not enough hours in the day sometimes. Leaving this week for business and to visit my father in the USA. Sitting here in the lounge contemplating the long jump across the Atlantic and then a cramped ride in a DeHavilland Dash 8 to my Dad’s place. The shoot-down
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This appeared at Phib’s place a week ago. It is so good and so much a commentary on what is wrong with my once beloved Navy, I had to post it here in its entirety. It’s worth a read-especially where it calls out the survivors of the Uncle Vern’s purges during the last
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On the trip over to Normandy-I had forgotten to charge my I-Pad. So I grabbed a book from the shelf to read on the train. Boy am I glad I did. It was an honor to re-immerse myself in this book. Schlesinger, a life long liberal, was also an outstanding
Continue readingAnd we are back.
Spent the last five days in France. It was outstanding-especially as we went to visit the Normandy Beaches. Pix to follow over the next few days. So here is where I spent my 4th-no fireworks, but a lot of sincere feeling for the folks who can never leave this place:
Continue readingThe 140 character summary of the Hobby Lobby decision.
“This decision concerns only the contraceptive mandate” as I tweeted earlier, religion is now only about unapproved fucking— Atrios (@Atrios) June 30, 2014
Continue readingAn open letter to Mr. David Green.
For those who don’t know, Mr. David Green, he is the worthless, religious zealot who runs Hobby Lobby. Today, in a decision that highlights just how political and out of touch with the law the Supreme Court has become-and how dysfunctional the American government has become-he was given a free hand
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I watched the USA get into the knockout round by the skin of its teeth. Losing a match to Germany that Germany controlled pretty much from the start. Living here in Germany, it was kind of like being a Red Sox fan with seats on the first base line at
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Newcastle Ale explores the possibilities: They may be on to something-celebrate alternate history on July 3, then celebrate real history on July 4th. Two parties, two hangovers-and a lot better cuss words. “Newcastle is a very British beer, and needless to say, it doesn’t sell that well on July 4.
Continue readingSo much for brand loyalty.
United Airlines this year-decided to say a cheery “fuck you” to its loyal passengers closing in on Million Mile status ( and thus lifetime Gold Membership) like me. They decided to f*ck me at the drive through: LAST week, United Airlines announced a modification to its frequent-flyer programme, MileagePlus, that
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