“A liberal activist in her mid-20s quit her job this week, a bombshell development that featured in multiple national media outlets including the Associated Press and the Washington Post.”
This type of snark is why I love Andrew Stiles. He continues:
“Lily Greenberg Call, a low-level political appointee in the Biden administration who happens to be Jewish, resigned Wednesday as special assistant to the chief of staff in the Interior Department. Journalists lauded the performative quitter as ‘the first Jewish political appointee to publicly resign in protest of U.S. support for Israel's war’ against Hamas.”
Edit: Now that Lily's thumb has popped out of the dyke, I expect the commencement of the mass exit of conscience-stricken Ds from government jobs any day, with Biden consequently not only cutting off all arms shipments to Israel but severing all economic ties as well, thereby satisfying the college crowd's and the Progressives' divestment demands. It can be a bit tricky to purge university endowment portfolios of particular stocks sometimes, so why not make the kids and and a lot of other folks happy with the old sawed off shotgun approach?
It wouldn't surprise me if, upon hearing of Ms Call's exit, that Joe got so shook that he ordered a pillow to go on one of the couches in the Oval Office embroidered From The River To The Sea.
The situation with Israel / Gaza just can't help but bring out the best in people in this country, it seems. Except for me, of course. I merely remain disgusted by most of it and disheartened by the rest.
Rescue teams haven’t been able to locate a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi after it made a “difficult landing” in northwestern Iran, the country’s interior minister said, without providing any information on his condition.
Good morning. No rain but cloudy and cool at the moment. The plan -after church- is to clean up the attic while it is cool enough to work up there. Exciting, I know.
Fang will have pick his sister up from her Scouts trip, because as usual, she needs to be picked up at the same time the parents have to be at church. I'm going to suggest that, as an institution, the Spanish music ministry decide that the 3rd Sunday of the month is our week off.
The band was very good, instrumental-wise, and seemed to be okay at singing, except you couldn't understand more than a few words, even if the song was familiar so you knew what to expect. This is a weakness of the venue. Anyhow, the price was right.
We didn't stay until quite the end, because my feet hurt too much to stand any longer. In future, perhaps places with seats will be emphasized. There's just a philosophical difference - not to mention a sound difference - between going out to listen to a band and going out to drink and have shouted conversations with your friends while a band plays.
My impression is that they are talented and hardworking enough to eventually move up to better venues with seats where the audience is listening. Yeah, I'm getting old.
This technology article from Commentary seems to fit in the interests of our group. I recently subscribed to Commentary after cutting out National Review (unacceptable comments facility) and Weight Watchers (must use their app). I'll be reconsidering The Free Press if they don't quit mucking around with their site and publications.
In other news, Daughter B phoned to say that she and her girlfriend Priscilla, USMC, got married yesterday. Priscilla seems really nice, and we hope they and their two orange cats will be very happy. They're both training to be electrical linemen ... er, linewomen ... which is an occupation with plenty of employment opportunities, good wages, and excellent benefits through the IBEW union.
My daughter will be going to college for forestry, and she's been taking Arborist training in her conservation corps job. She says the skills will transfer, so she can get part time work in utilities.
Stellar day of riding (or climbing!) If you are ever in NM, make sure to drive the High Road to Taos from north to south. Gorgeous! We had an 81 yo guy on our trip who was sideswiped by a car yesterday. He’s OK, stitches above his eye. I’ll be reviewing the trip by saying riders need to be aware there are some days with quite a bit of traffic. And dogs, lots of loose dogs in the rural areas of northern NM. We had 4 visit our aid station at one stop. 😜
Candidate for Sec’y of State in WV was collecting his campaign signs after losing the primary in a very rural part of the southwestern coal counties. He felt something odd under foot and something hit his shin. He had been bitten twice by a (venomous) copperhead. He was flown to Charleston WV hospital and suffering from a very painful swollen leg. I’d seen some report that he might lose the leg, but I guess that risk has passed.
I say maybe a “feel-good” story because sometimes it can put one’s daily annoyances into perspective to hear of a fellow creature minding his or her own business when struck by one of life’s, uh, more challenging unexpected plot twists.
Always good to start the day with TMBG. We had one sunny day this week, so this cheered me.
The weather has been relatively good here compared to some parts of the country. I checked in on a friend who lives in Houston on the 32nd floor of an apartment building. Its apparently a very nice apartment and that's good, since he is not going anywhere for a while...
We’re still without power in my area in Houston, with no indications when it will be restored. Fortunately we have family we’re staying with to ride it out. Lots of trees down and damage nearby but we dodged a bullet; no damage to our house. Now I know what 100 mph wind feels like.
Reminds me of my mother’s experience, though she wasn’t trapped. She’d taken shelter in her Hollywood, FL, condo that was hit indirectly by Hurricane Wilma several years ago. It was a more modern condo building, with up-to-code fire alarms. The alarms went off for about two minutes every fifteen minutes, and only the fire department could reset the system by sending someone to do it. But they were prioritizing emergencies all around involving homes and condo buildings that were not up to the latest safety standards. I think the alarm system went off like that for five days or a whole week. She herself was lucky to be able to stay at my sister’s.
Good morning. My alarm went off. I guess I switched it on in a fit of absentmindedness sometime yesterday. I wasn't going to get up, but Jake had other ideas. It's not raining right now.
If it were the thought that counts, my lawn... scratch that, at 8 acres I don't have a lawn, I have *property*... would be mowed years into the future from all the times I've "thought" about mowing it.
“A liberal activist in her mid-20s quit her job this week, a bombshell development that featured in multiple national media outlets including the Associated Press and the Washington Post.”
This type of snark is why I love Andrew Stiles. He continues:
“Lily Greenberg Call, a low-level political appointee in the Biden administration who happens to be Jewish, resigned Wednesday as special assistant to the chief of staff in the Interior Department. Journalists lauded the performative quitter as ‘the first Jewish political appointee to publicly resign in protest of U.S. support for Israel's war’ against Hamas.”
The rest is here, in a similar vein:
https://freebeacon.com/author/stiles/biden-administration/bombshell-liberal-activist-youve-never-heard-of-quits-job/
She actually seems like she was kind of a sweet kid, in a super do-gooder sort of way.
Edit: Now that Lily's thumb has popped out of the dyke, I expect the commencement of the mass exit of conscience-stricken Ds from government jobs any day, with Biden consequently not only cutting off all arms shipments to Israel but severing all economic ties as well, thereby satisfying the college crowd's and the Progressives' divestment demands. It can be a bit tricky to purge university endowment portfolios of particular stocks sometimes, so why not make the kids and and a lot of other folks happy with the old sawed off shotgun approach?
https://theconversation.com/divesting-university-endowments-easier-demanded-than-done-229347
It wouldn't surprise me if, upon hearing of Ms Call's exit, that Joe got so shook that he ordered a pillow to go on one of the couches in the Oval Office embroidered From The River To The Sea.
The situation with Israel / Gaza just can't help but bring out the best in people in this country, it seems. Except for me, of course. I merely remain disgusted by most of it and disheartened by the rest.
Saw this story earlier. This is the kind of misleading over-hyped crap reporting by the MSM that makes me want to open a vein on occasion.
WSJ says Iran has misplaced its president due to a helicoptering issue.
Eau dear.
Rescue teams haven’t been able to locate a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi after it made a “difficult landing” in northwestern Iran, the country’s interior minister said, without providing any information on his condition.
Hmm…”difficult landing”…maybe he’ll reappear announcing he’s non-binary and his pronouns are “they/them.”
Wow, cold! But I laughed. We'll just have to see what happens. It's nice of the WSJ to keep sending me the headlines!
Quite.
Good morning. No rain but cloudy and cool at the moment. The plan -after church- is to clean up the attic while it is cool enough to work up there. Exciting, I know.
Fang will have pick his sister up from her Scouts trip, because as usual, she needs to be picked up at the same time the parents have to be at church. I'm going to suggest that, as an institution, the Spanish music ministry decide that the 3rd Sunday of the month is our week off.
Seems reasonable. Of course, the universe may shuffle Scout outings to another schedule or interject some other complication.
I think this is related to the phenomenon covered in the Commentary opinion uou posted yesterday.
I hope your daughter had a fun weekend.
She did. The rain in the forecast didn't really happen. Next month, they're going on the second weekend, sigh.
So much for making a joke.
I'm glad the rain held off.
Placido Domingo, everyone. My husband and I went uptown for dinner and a concert last night.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezdS4d3uW_M
The band was very good, instrumental-wise, and seemed to be okay at singing, except you couldn't understand more than a few words, even if the song was familiar so you knew what to expect. This is a weakness of the venue. Anyhow, the price was right.
We didn't stay until quite the end, because my feet hurt too much to stand any longer. In future, perhaps places with seats will be emphasized. There's just a philosophical difference - not to mention a sound difference - between going out to listen to a band and going out to drink and have shouted conversations with your friends while a band plays.
Morning. They look/sound like good times.
My impression is that they are talented and hardworking enough to eventually move up to better venues with seats where the audience is listening. Yeah, I'm getting old.
This technology article from Commentary seems to fit in the interests of our group. I recently subscribed to Commentary after cutting out National Review (unacceptable comments facility) and Weight Watchers (must use their app). I'll be reconsidering The Free Press if they don't quit mucking around with their site and publications.
https://www.commentary.org/articles/james-meigs/spurious-tech-upgrades/
In other news, Daughter B phoned to say that she and her girlfriend Priscilla, USMC, got married yesterday. Priscilla seems really nice, and we hope they and their two orange cats will be very happy. They're both training to be electrical linemen ... er, linewomen ... which is an occupation with plenty of employment opportunities, good wages, and excellent benefits through the IBEW union.
Added congratulations the expanding family and their career choices. Linemen and -women are scarce and well paid!
ETA: just had a chance to read the commentary—quite good!
Congratulations!
They sound like interesting women. I have never been good with electricity - or heights - but I can see the appeal in line work.
My daughter will be going to college for forestry, and she's been taking Arborist training in her conservation corps job. She says the skills will transfer, so she can get part time work in utilities.
Stellar day of riding (or climbing!) If you are ever in NM, make sure to drive the High Road to Taos from north to south. Gorgeous! We had an 81 yo guy on our trip who was sideswiped by a car yesterday. He’s OK, stitches above his eye. I’ll be reviewing the trip by saying riders need to be aware there are some days with quite a bit of traffic. And dogs, lots of loose dogs in the rural areas of northern NM. We had 4 visit our aid station at one stop. 😜
There’s a lesson there somewhere. Take the high road and still get sideswiped. 🫤
Oh that is so good, sir!
In other news, snow leopard kittens!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY7lvilueoc
Awwww.
Here was a local election-related story that is…dunno…inspirational? Feel-good?
https://wvmetronews.com/2024/05/16/skaff-hospitalized-after-being-bitten-by-snakes-while-taking-down-campaign-signs/
Candidate for Sec’y of State in WV was collecting his campaign signs after losing the primary in a very rural part of the southwestern coal counties. He felt something odd under foot and something hit his shin. He had been bitten twice by a (venomous) copperhead. He was flown to Charleston WV hospital and suffering from a very painful swollen leg. I’d seen some report that he might lose the leg, but I guess that risk has passed.
I say maybe a “feel-good” story because sometimes it can put one’s daily annoyances into perspective to hear of a fellow creature minding his or her own business when struck by one of life’s, uh, more challenging unexpected plot twists.
Collecting campaign signs after the primary?! That is inspirational!
Good for him for taking his signs down. Either he's a seriously rule-following guy, or the "get your signs down" law in WV has significant penalties.
Wasn't that a movie? Snakes on a Campaign?
Well done, sir!
🙏
Always good to start the day with TMBG. We had one sunny day this week, so this cheered me.
The weather has been relatively good here compared to some parts of the country. I checked in on a friend who lives in Houston on the 32nd floor of an apartment building. Its apparently a very nice apartment and that's good, since he is not going anywhere for a while...
We’re still without power in my area in Houston, with no indications when it will be restored. Fortunately we have family we’re staying with to ride it out. Lots of trees down and damage nearby but we dodged a bullet; no damage to our house. Now I know what 100 mph wind feels like.
Ugh. Glad you and your house are in one piece and have a place to stay.
Wonder how many people had windows and glass doors taken out by flying patio furniture.
Why would anyone sit outside in Houston?
I think the most amazing thing was how many windows of high-rises the wind blew out. Glad you are safe and sound.
I heard of someone driving through the downtown area and they thought it was hailing. It was the glass raining down.
😳
That was a good song. I mean, I liked that song.
Physically impaired? Let’s hope it’s temporary.
Electrically impaired. He doesn't expect power back for a week. Luckily he and his wife get along.
Reminds me of my mother’s experience, though she wasn’t trapped. She’d taken shelter in her Hollywood, FL, condo that was hit indirectly by Hurricane Wilma several years ago. It was a more modern condo building, with up-to-code fire alarms. The alarms went off for about two minutes every fifteen minutes, and only the fire department could reset the system by sending someone to do it. But they were prioritizing emergencies all around involving homes and condo buildings that were not up to the latest safety standards. I think the alarm system went off like that for five days or a whole week. She herself was lucky to be able to stay at my sister’s.
That would drive anyone crazy.
I think I would have been considering a career change to “axe murderer” before the end of the first 24 hours.
Or just finding a rope and a beam.
Oh dear. I bet it’s muggy and sweltering, too.
In Houston? Nah.
Never been. Isn’t it somewhere south of Calgary?
Extremely south. I went there on business once and as I stepped off the plane, the jetway smelled of mildew. And it wasn't summer.
Good morning. My alarm went off. I guess I switched it on in a fit of absentmindedness sometime yesterday. I wasn't going to get up, but Jake had other ideas. It's not raining right now.
Morning. Our rain is a continuation of yesterday’s, which was an extension of Thursday’s all-day menacing skies.
It rained on us a little last night, 8-ish as I was driving home from choir. F discussed mowing the lawn yesterday, but he didn't do it.
Its the thought that counts?
If it were the thought that counts, my lawn... scratch that, at 8 acres I don't have a lawn, I have *property*... would be mowed years into the future from all the times I've "thought" about mowing it.
It would probably be paved by now!
Don't think that I haven't thought about that.
You'd think it would be the money that counts. If he waits too long, he'll end up doing it for free.