I post a weekly diary of historical notes, arts & science items, foreign news (often receiving little notice in the US) and whimsical pieces from the outside world that I often feature in “Cheers & Jeers”. For example …..
By Request DIRECT DESCENDANTS from lineatus – “Lost in Space” anti-hero Dr. Zachary Smith and Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky. Whaddya think?
OK, you’ve been warned – here is this week’s tomfoolery material that I posted.
There is a big political scandal surrounding the rollout of the latest phase of the Affordable Care Act. It is real and it is encapsulated in this quote:
“Republican hostility toward the poor and unfortunate has now reached such a fever pitch that the party does not stand for anything else …
– Paul Krugman, economist and author
Yes, there are web site glitches at healthcare.gov and cancellations of sub-standard health insurance policies (and in some cases, insurance companies choosing to leave the health care market altogether). Yes, people who the media like to talk to are angry and upset. But who is giving a rats patootie about the people in the states with negligent governors who refuse to expand Medicaid? And a Congress that is so focused on their ideology that they deny their humanity?
Who cares about these people?
Interrogatories
Was your first name used for a hurricane or tropical storm? Were you particularly devastating?
What were your favorite childhood toys?
Do you have a namesake? Anyone named after you?
Where is the weirdest place you ever fell asleep?
The Twitter Emitter
MSNBC figures Alec Baldwin show is a safe bet. If he ends up in jail, they can revert to "Lockup: Alec Baldwin."
— roadkillrefugee (@rkref) November 14, 2013
After a gas pipeline exploded in Milford, Rick Perry, per Texas law, sent a thank you note to the company for doing business in the state.
— Top Conservative Cat (@TeaPartyCat) November 15, 2013
The media continues to hold Obama to a far higher standard than they do the lying clowns of the GOP #inners
— The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) November 15, 2013
Michele Bachmann Frogmarched Before Obamacare Death Panels, Or 'Has To Buy Own Insurance,' Same Thing http://t.co/voc4ZU2e3L
— Wonkette (@Wonkette) November 15, 2013
Think I’m going to wear the same sweater I wore yesterday for Yellen solidarity.
— Lisa McIntire (@LisaMcIntire) November 15, 2013
Rob Ford: "God, I wish the media would forget about me for a day." Make A Wish Foundation: "You got it!"
— daveweigel (@daveweigel) November 15, 2013
In my opinion, constantly referring to things as Obama's Katrina is just taunting God to send us another Katrina.
— Will McAvoy (@WillMcAvoyACN) November 15, 2013
Our era has truly excelled in the field of mediocrity.
— Chris Dashiell (@cdashiell) November 15, 2013
So the new SONY PS4 online network is down. ALERT ISSA! DRUDGE SIREN!
— roadkillrefugee (@rkref) November 15, 2013
America. Where 1 middle class woman in Florida having to pick a new plan is a bigger deal than 5 million poor people being denied insurance.
— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) November 15, 2013
"Toronto Mayor 'To Lose Some Powers.'" Not the power to shock and amuse us, I hope.
— Ben Greenman (@bengreenman) November 15, 2013
He who hesitates is not only lost, but miles from the next exit.
— Yuppy (@TradingYuppy) November 16, 2013
Good morning Motley Meese! Hope your weekend was lovely.
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I searched the tags, and haven’t seen anything about this event Monday, and it is really huge. Lizz Winstead and lots of other fabulous people are going to do an online telethon supporting organizations in Texas that are trying to maintain access to reproductive freedom.
From the White House – Weekly Address
In his weekly address, President Obama discusses progress in American energy and highlights that we are now producing more oil at home than we buy from other countries for the first time in nearly two decades. We reached this milestone in part not only because we’re producing more energy, but because we’re wasting less energy, and as a result, we are also reducing our carbon emissions while growing the economy.
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A look at someone whom I consider the best consumer audio innovator of his (post-1960) generation, after the jump ……….
Interrogatories
Have you ever actually attended any Olympics games?
Have you ever done rock or mountain climbing?
Have you ever done any cave exploring? Do you feel comfortable in underground situations?
What is your favorite library you’ve ever visited?
The Twitter Emitter
When saying no comes easily, it is often because you would rather shut down a good idea than allow anyone else to have one.
— Lizz Winstead (@lizzwinstead) November 13, 2013
From how everyone reacts to everything, I'm pretty sure we won't have near enough exclamation points when its the real end of the world.
— William K. Wolfrum (@Wolfrum) November 13, 2013
On this day in 1986, Ronald Reagan went on TV and said he did not trade weapons for hostages."But Obama said I could keep my plaaaaan!!"
— kara vallow (@teenagesleuth) November 14, 2013
Rob Ford is the Lance Armstrong of Canada
— Lizz Winstead (@lizzwinstead) November 14, 2013
Welsh Wheel of Fortune. "I'd like to buy a vowel." Well, we all would. Dream on, son.
— David Waldman (@KagroX) November 14, 2013
In fairness to Obama, making the Democratic Party break into cold-sweat panic is easier than the TV Guide crossword puzzle.
— daveweigel (@daveweigel) November 14, 2013
I can feel the Jesus in this tweet. RT @CatholicLeague: Don't fix it. Let it die.
— Jennifer Hayden (@Scout_Finch) November 14, 2013
"Obamacare hasn't cured cancer yet so we should kill it with fire" – everyone who was against it in the first place
— TBogg (@tbogg) November 14, 2013
If I had half a brain, I'd be overqualified for the White House press corps.
— Chris Dashiell (@cdashiell) November 14, 2013
It's Joseph McCarthy's birthday or, as Fox News calls it, "Founder's Day."
— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) November 14, 2013
