But first, over on the mothership, I called out the journalism persons at AP for missing the No Labels connection that should have been part of the Joe Lieberman obituary. (My comments are attached to John M's top-level comment, so just sort for Most Popular--he got 18 likes.) AP updated the story last night, but it wasn't part of the original version that ran in today's newspaper. Apparently there is every incentive for journalism persons to ignore No Labels, because, as AP stated in the paragraph it added, "Some groups aligned with Democrats oppose the effort, fearing it will help presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump win the White House." (I didn't call out the journalism persons at TMD for missing it, but I hope they discover this angle and perhaps cover it tomorrow or later this week.)
Also worth reading on the NL site is something Lieberman wrote just last week, and it's not a bad piece of parting advice even though nobody knew it would be that: https://www.nolabels.org/courage
P.S. The NYT all but ignored the NL angle too. Dr. Livesey provided this info.
As to your question about beer and liquor manufacturers and distributors, a real discussion would have to be more encompassing. Personal choices and personal responsibility should be taken into account, or we'll be leaving it up to legislative authorities to regulate everything, and I do mean nearly everything, because almost anything can be bad for us if misused.
"The evil of social media is commonly assumed." This should read, the evil aspects of.... We should be careful in our language to shy away from absolutes. Social media has evil aspects to it, but also positive attributes as you later reference. One of the problems we deal with on a daily basis is assertions without qualifications.
“Should brewers and distillers be given any less blame for people becoming addicted to their wares than the purveyors of online “likes” that make your digital gizmo buzz and vibrate against your skin?” Do people like me (oldish) really get a rush from “likes?” Nah. The youth do though. They aren’t allowed to imbibe so it’s perfectly OK to restrict social media in the same way we restrict alcohol.
Today's special animal friends are the Kangaroo Rats, twenty species in the genus Dipodomys. They belong to the Heteromyidae family, which live in complex burrow systems throughout the western United States. The most common species in the Arizona Sonora desert is Merriam's kangaroo rat, Dipodomys merriami. They are smaller than most kangaroo rats, with adults averaging 14 inches in length. They are brown or tan on the back, lighter underneath. Merriam's kangaroo rat is a species of Least Concern to IUCN.
Like lonely city-dwellers, kangaroo rats live mainly solitary lives among their fellows in the burrow systems. Individuals claim and defend underground territories, where they spend their days. They emerge at night to forage for seeds and plant material, which they stash in expandable, fur-lined cheek pouches. The food is stashed in the burrow, where the moisture from the many rodent bodies creates a more humid environment than outside. The seeds and leaves absorb the moisture, and the rats eating them regain the water they have lost.
Many predators are after kangaroo rats. These include bobcats, coyotes, foxes, reptiles, birds of prey, and domestic and feral cats and dogs. To avoid predation, many kangaroo rats leave their burrows only when there is no moonlight. Females produce up three litters of four pups per year. Populations of kangaroo rats are stable in most habitats, although a few species are threatened by dams or urban expansion.
Good morning on this Holy Thursday. Temps back down to the high 20s, with a predicted high in the 50s.
Today the mothership reports on the return of abortion to the Supreme Court, who yesterday heard oral arguments relating to FDA approval of the abortifacient mifepristone.
"The evil of social media is commonly assumed." Really? Starting an essay with the passive voice? Boy, you think you know someone and then.........POW!
Got to get started on my taxes this afternoon.
But first, over on the mothership, I called out the journalism persons at AP for missing the No Labels connection that should have been part of the Joe Lieberman obituary. (My comments are attached to John M's top-level comment, so just sort for Most Popular--he got 18 likes.) AP updated the story last night, but it wasn't part of the original version that ran in today's newspaper. Apparently there is every incentive for journalism persons to ignore No Labels, because, as AP stated in the paragraph it added, "Some groups aligned with Democrats oppose the effort, fearing it will help presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump win the White House." (I didn't call out the journalism persons at TMD for missing it, but I hope they discover this angle and perhaps cover it tomorrow or later this week.)
The AP, perhaps having been shamed into it, now has a story that covers what's currently up with No Labels. https://apnews.com/article/lieberman-no-labels-christie-trump-biden-90b74fedecf72880d41e900fec3da7f2
Also worth reading on the NL site is something Lieberman wrote just last week, and it's not a bad piece of parting advice even though nobody knew it would be that: https://www.nolabels.org/courage
P.S. The NYT all but ignored the NL angle too. Dr. Livesey provided this info.
As to your question about beer and liquor manufacturers and distributors, a real discussion would have to be more encompassing. Personal choices and personal responsibility should be taken into account, or we'll be leaving it up to legislative authorities to regulate everything, and I do mean nearly everything, because almost anything can be bad for us if misused.
"The evil of social media is commonly assumed." This should read, the evil aspects of.... We should be careful in our language to shy away from absolutes. Social media has evil aspects to it, but also positive attributes as you later reference. One of the problems we deal with on a daily basis is assertions without qualifications.
Good morning. Cold. Wet. Greener than yesterday.
A two morning day - awake at 4, back to sleep after 6, and now ready for coffee.
“Should brewers and distillers be given any less blame for people becoming addicted to their wares than the purveyors of online “likes” that make your digital gizmo buzz and vibrate against your skin?” Do people like me (oldish) really get a rush from “likes?” Nah. The youth do though. They aren’t allowed to imbibe so it’s perfectly OK to restrict social media in the same way we restrict alcohol.
An interesting "Worth Your Time II from JohnM at the mothership:
'How to Choose Between Trump and Biden If You Don’t Like Either '--Ramesh Ponnuru
https://tinyurl.com/28zzj87k
For me, the choice is simple, if not easy: I'll take the doddering old liberal over the insurrectionist.
Today's special animal friends are the Kangaroo Rats, twenty species in the genus Dipodomys. They belong to the Heteromyidae family, which live in complex burrow systems throughout the western United States. The most common species in the Arizona Sonora desert is Merriam's kangaroo rat, Dipodomys merriami. They are smaller than most kangaroo rats, with adults averaging 14 inches in length. They are brown or tan on the back, lighter underneath. Merriam's kangaroo rat is a species of Least Concern to IUCN.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hyKWwiefF8
Like lonely city-dwellers, kangaroo rats live mainly solitary lives among their fellows in the burrow systems. Individuals claim and defend underground territories, where they spend their days. They emerge at night to forage for seeds and plant material, which they stash in expandable, fur-lined cheek pouches. The food is stashed in the burrow, where the moisture from the many rodent bodies creates a more humid environment than outside. The seeds and leaves absorb the moisture, and the rats eating them regain the water they have lost.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkJLHnYy_G0
Many predators are after kangaroo rats. These include bobcats, coyotes, foxes, reptiles, birds of prey, and domestic and feral cats and dogs. To avoid predation, many kangaroo rats leave their burrows only when there is no moonlight. Females produce up three litters of four pups per year. Populations of kangaroo rats are stable in most habitats, although a few species are threatened by dams or urban expansion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEJTvBoGawQ
Good morning on this Holy Thursday. Temps back down to the high 20s, with a predicted high in the 50s.
Today the mothership reports on the return of abortion to the Supreme Court, who yesterday heard oral arguments relating to FDA approval of the abortifacient mifepristone.
"The evil of social media is commonly assumed." Really? Starting an essay with the passive voice? Boy, you think you know someone and then.........POW!
Interesting question. I think it's good to think, "Everyone seems to agree about this ... but wait!"
Happy Thorsday. Today's special animal friend is Jake, who has made a mess with his food again.