Historical hysteria
By Cal Thomas
Tribune Content Agency
“The only thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history.” — Friedrich Hegel
We will learn even less from history if we wipe it clean, as some are
trying to do by removing statues of Confederate leaders whose beliefs
about slavery and race most, including me, find offensive. Conversation
beats censorship.
Rev. Al Sharpton, who has been in relative obscurity since the loss of
his MSNBC program, vaulted back into this three-ring political circus
recently when he suggested to Charlie Rose that federal subsidies for the Thomas Jefferson Memorial should end, because Jefferson owned slaves.
People like Sharpton fan the flames they claim need extinguishing. Some
even start the fires, like those characters from a bad B-movie who
confronted each other in Charlottesville, Virginia, causing death and
destruction, not only to individuals and property, but to the links that
have traditionally held us together as a nation, in spite of our
differences.
As usual, the media have contributed to the cultural fracturing by
elevating tiny groups of bigots and leftists to center stage. Drivers
slow down and pay attention to car wrecks and cultural collisions.
Part of this chaos comes from government’s inability, or unwillingness,
to solve, or even address, major challenges. We aren’t winning wars in
Afghanistan, or against ISIS, which has taken credit for the vehicle
attack in Barcelona that killed 14 people and wounded scores more.
We aren’t winning battles over health care, or taxes, or much else in
Washington, where gridlocked rush-hour traffic could serve as a metaphor
for a gridlocked Congress. President Trump promised during the campaign
he would win so much the rest of us would grow tired of winning. We
have yet to reach anything approaching exhaustion.
There is an effort by some on the left, not just to rewrite history,
which would be bad enough, but to expunge it, as happens in totalitarian
states. George Orwell foresaw the danger in such an approach when he
created the “memory hole” in his classic novel, “1984.”
For those who never read the book, the memory hole was for destroying
all historical documents that could remind, or inform, citizens of the
way things were in a time before they were born. History would then be
rewritten to match the evolving propaganda of the state. An agency with
the euphemistic name “The Ministry of Truth” handled such things.
A similar effort to delete history was the Nazi’s public book burning in Berlin in 1933.
The focus on statues by people whose education level likely wouldn’t
pass the “Jeopardy” test is a distraction designed to keep our minds on
things other than solving real problems and to pit us against each other
for the cultural, political and fundraising benefit and goals of
various groups on the left and right.
I like what former NBA star and current sports commentator Charles Barkley
said about the removal of Confederate statues: “I’m not going to waste
my time worrying about these Confederate statues — that’s wasted energy.
You know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna keep doing great things. I’m
gonna keep trying to make a difference — number one, in the black
community because I’m black — but I’m also going to try to do good
things in the world.”
Barkley has the right attitude and if more of us followed his example
we might actually achieve something of value for ourselves and the
nation. Future generations would then find a history worth studying and
emulating.
(Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub.com.)
(c) 2017 Tribune Content Agency, LLC
From: http://calthomas.com/columns/erasing-history
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Dear Madame Zoltar
Donald Trump appears to be overwhelmed by the responsibilities of his job. He keeps shouting out zingers and one liners, but these do nothing to help any situation. North Korea detonated a hydrogen bomb. I don't know where they're getting the technology from, but China seems like a likely perpetrator. The man-child running the country is a psycho. How do you deal with a heavily armed insane person? Take him down. We should just blow the hell out of Pongyong and free the people to rejoin with South Korea. Perhaps that will stop some of the mass starvation that plagues the North. Don't discuss it, just do it! Screw what other countries say.. Do they ever listen to us. We have a lot of weight to throw around on the world stage and I think it's time we started using some of that to our advantage. The man-child must go.
Hey-hey, the Packers are playing this coming Sunday. They're hosting Seattle at 3:30 PM. Kill 'em, please, Packers. Do what Trump should do to North Korea. Drop the mother of all bombs on Seattle. Don't just win, but destroy the other team. It's the new American way. If you don't like it, talk to Donald Trump about it. Meanwhile, go, Pack, go!
Racine has six people officially running for mayor. My candidate is Sandy Wiedner. No matter weho wins, it cannot be Cory Mason. Elect Mason and it will mean just more of Dickert-style politics. Mason has absolutely no qualms about stomping all over your rights in order to gain his objectives. Mason for mayor would be the death knell for Racine. He loves to spend our money, any way he can. And you know what qualifies him to be mayor? No, neither do I.
Let me give a huge shout out to all of the road construction going on in Racine. Sometimes now you have to drive 10 or more miles out of your way to get to where you want to be. Every major thoroughfare has construction on it, and half the side streets are ripped up, too. I simply hate driving anywhere in Racine now But I have to drive it in order to pass the emissions test. My car was having electrical problems. When they work on the electrical, they disconnect the battery. That, in turn, wiped out the history of my engine. I have to drive it a full cycle before I can have it tested again. Meanwhile, I have temporary plates on my car ($8) to give me another month to meet the standards. Junior wants to get in there and fiddle around, but I told him, "No way!" I'll just drive it for a couple of weeks and take it back in. If I don't pass again, I'm placing the dreaded Zoltar Curse on them.
That's it, boys and girls. I hope you all get out and enjoy some of this weather. Know why? Because I love you.
madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com
Be kind to one another unless some knob-shine insists upon ruining your day. Then just kick him in the nuts and be on your way. We don't have time for hatred anymore. In fact, I worry about how much time we all have left. I love you all
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Tuesday, September 5, 2017
"Police: Nurse's arrest will 'never happen again'"
Published on Sep 1, 2017
"Nurse Alex Wubbels followed hospital policy and advice from her bosses when she told Salt Lake City police Detective Jeff Payne that he could not get the blood sample without a warrant or consent from the patient, said her lawyer, Karra Porter."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEOWnRroQlQ
"Utah hospital to police: Stay away from our nurses"
"The University of Utah Hospital, where a nurse was manhandled and arrested by police as she protected the legal rights of a patient, has imposed new restrictions on law enforcement, including barring officers from patient-care areas and from direct contact with nurses.
"Gordon Crabtree, interim chief executive of the hospital, said at a Monday news conference that he was 'deeply troubled' by the arrest and manhandling of burn unit nurse Alex Wubbels on July 26. In accord with hospital policy and the law, she had refused to allow a Salt Lake City police officer to take a blood sample from an unconscious patient. Wubbels obtained a copy of the body cam video of the confrontation and, after consulting her lawyer, the hospital and police officials, released it last week.
"'This will not happen again,' Crabtree said, praising Wubbels for 'putting her own safety at risk” to “protect the rights of patients.'"
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/09/04/utah-hospital-bars-cops-from-contact-with-nurses-after-appalling-arrest/?utm_term=.2cd37a7cbab8
Dumb, dumb, dumb.
The Screamers are Back
I opened my windows to get some fresh air. About an hour late, I heard screaming. It's the first day of school and I live right next to one. The noise that the children make wafts into my apartment. There seems to be an extraordinary number of screamers at this school. When they are allowed out for recess, I get the sound blast.
"Florida Declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Irma Strengthens to Category 5"
By Daniel Politi
"Update, Sept. 5, 2017, at 8:32 a.m.: Irma has been declared a Category 5.
"Original post: Looks like the United States will be hit by another, potentially devastating hurricane. Hurricane Irma strengthened to a Category 4 storm on Monday and Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency as the storm could make landfall there as early as this weekend. As of Monday afternoon, Irma was moving toward the Caribbean with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph and several islands in the region, including Puerto Rico, were bracing for the worst.
"Although there is still some optimism that maybe Irma could go out to the ocean before striking the continental United States, that now seems increasingly unlikely. 'There is a small window. If it turns sooner rather than later, we could maybe see the system slide by the East Coast into the ocean, but that window is shutting quickly,' CNN meteorologist Tom Sater said. 'It definitely looks like we will be impacted by a major hurricane that is a Category 3, 4 or 5.' The storm is also likely to strengthen over the next few days and could become the biggest hurricane to hit South Florida since Hurricane Andrew struck as a Category 5 storm in 1992.
"The National Hurricane Center was cautious but cautioned that at the very least the continental United States would feel some effects from Irma. 'There is an increasing chance of seeing some impacts from Irma in the Florida Peninsula and the Florida Keys later this week and this weekend. In addition, rough surf and dangerous marine conditions will begin to affect the southeastern U.S. coast by later this week,' the center said."
Read more: http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/09/04/florida_declares_state_of_emergency_as_hurricane_irma_strengthens_to_category.html
How strange for us to have better weather than Texas and Florida.
"Update, Sept. 5, 2017, at 8:32 a.m.: Irma has been declared a Category 5.
"Original post: Looks like the United States will be hit by another, potentially devastating hurricane. Hurricane Irma strengthened to a Category 4 storm on Monday and Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency as the storm could make landfall there as early as this weekend. As of Monday afternoon, Irma was moving toward the Caribbean with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph and several islands in the region, including Puerto Rico, were bracing for the worst.
"Although there is still some optimism that maybe Irma could go out to the ocean before striking the continental United States, that now seems increasingly unlikely. 'There is a small window. If it turns sooner rather than later, we could maybe see the system slide by the East Coast into the ocean, but that window is shutting quickly,' CNN meteorologist Tom Sater said. 'It definitely looks like we will be impacted by a major hurricane that is a Category 3, 4 or 5.' The storm is also likely to strengthen over the next few days and could become the biggest hurricane to hit South Florida since Hurricane Andrew struck as a Category 5 storm in 1992.
"The National Hurricane Center was cautious but cautioned that at the very least the continental United States would feel some effects from Irma. 'There is an increasing chance of seeing some impacts from Irma in the Florida Peninsula and the Florida Keys later this week and this weekend. In addition, rough surf and dangerous marine conditions will begin to affect the southeastern U.S. coast by later this week,' the center said."
Read more: http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/09/04/florida_declares_state_of_emergency_as_hurricane_irma_strengthens_to_category.html
How strange for us to have better weather than Texas and Florida.
"REPORT: Media photographer wounded in Clark County officer-involved shooting"
"A Clark County sheriff’s deputy was involved in an
officer-involved shooting Monday night, and the New Carlisle News is
reporting its staff photographer was shot when a deputy mistook his
camera for a weapon.
"Clark County deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of North Main Street in New Carlisle around 9:50 p.m. The officer-involved shooting happened shortly after.
"The New Carlisle News is reporting that Andy Grimm, a
photographer for the News, was working on taking lightning pictures
when a deputy performed a traffic stop nearby. Grimm was holding his
camera and tripod and the deputy is believed to have mistaken them for a
weapon, the News is reporting.
"Grimm was shot in the side and is undergoing surgery at Miami Valley Hospital, according to the News.
"The New Carlisle News had posted a paragraph of
information to its Facebook page earlier in the evening where they
stated Grimm had been pulled over on a traffic stop when the shooting
occurred, but said later he was not involved in the stop.
"Officials on scene did not comment. Ohio BCI is now
in charge of the investigation and any statement will be coming from
state Attorney General Mike DeWine's office, Clark County sheriff’s
officials said.
"We are working to learn more and to confirm the New Carlisle News account of the shooting."
Another unwarranted shooting by a sheriff's deputy. 'To Serve and Protect' whom?
Monday, September 4, 2017
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
"Ex-Sheriff David Clarke expected to take job in Trump administration"
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| Getty Images "Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke is expected to take a job in the Trump administration after resigning Thursday, a report says.
"The tough-talking conservative will likely be serving in the White House, in a role that won’t require confirmation from the Senate, according to Politico.
"Sources told the outlet that this is because his nomination would surely face opposition from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
"Clarke, known for his cowboy hat and no-holds-barred attitude, has been an outspoken social media user and avid Trump supporter.
"He’s been very vocal in the past about gun rights, the Black Lives Matter movement and illegal immigration — regularly speaking on television about the issues.
"'Stop trying to fix the police. Fix the ghetto,' Clarke has said on numerous occasions, in reference to previous calls from President Obama to reform law enforcement practices.
"On Thursday, Milwaukee County officials said they received a resignation letter from Clarke — but the document didn’t mention why he was leaving office, with more than a year left on his term.
"The sheriff instead referred questions to an email address, which he used to address the Politico report.
"'Will talk about my future plans next week,' Clarke said in an email.
"The 61-year-old had been under consideration for a job at the Department of Homeland Security — and even announced in May that he had taken it. But the agency never confirmed it and he later claimed that he withdrew his name from contention."
It must be police day in the media.
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"‘This is crazy,’ sobs Utah hospital nurse as cop roughs her up, arrests her for doing her job"
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| A Salt Lake City police detective handcuffed a nurse after she prevented him from collecting blood from an unconscious patient. (Screen grab via Deseret News) |
"By all accounts, the head nurse at the University of Utah Hospital’s burn unit was professional and restrained when she told a Salt Lake City police detective he wasn’t allowed to draw blood from a badly injured patient.
"The detective didn’t have a warrant, first off. And the patient wasn’t conscious, so he couldn’t give consent. Without that, the detective was barred from collecting blood samples — not just by hospital policy, but by basic constitutional law.
"Still, Detective Jeff Payne insisted that he be let in to take the blood, saying the nurse would be arrested and charged if she refused.
"Nurse Alex Wubbels politely stood her ground. She got her supervisor on the phone so Payne could hear the decision loud and clear. 'Sir,' said the supervisor, 'you’re making a huge mistake because you’re threatening a nurse.'
"Payne snapped. He seized hold of the nurse, shoved her out of the building and cuffed her hands behind her back. A bewildered Wubbels screamed 'help me' and 'you’re assaulting me' as the detective forced her into an unmarked car and accused her of interfering with an investigation."
Bad day for the cops.
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"‘We only kill black people,’ a cop told a woman — on camera. Now he’ll lose his job."
Dash cam video shows a Cobb County officer, who has been identified as police Lt. Greg Abbott, making racist statements to a passenger during a DUI traffic stop in July 2016. (Cobb County Police)
"The Georgia police officer who was captured on camera telling a woman during a traffic stop that law enforcement personnel 'only kill black people' says he’ll retire amid the backlash.
"Lt. Greg Abbott announced his intent to leave the Cobb County Police Department on Thursday, after his superiors told him he would be fired, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
"It is unclear whether officials would accept Abbott’s resignation or follow through with their plan to terminate him. With nearly 30 years of government service, the distinction could have a profound affect on his retirement benefits. Spokespersons for the police department did not immediately respond to a message from The Washington Post."
"Dash-cam video shows Abbott standing outside a vehicle during a DUI traffic stop in July 2016. A female passenger can be heard telling the officer that she did not want to put her hands down to reach for her phone because, 'I’ve just seen way too many videos of cops —.'
"'But you’re not black,' the officer interrupted. 'Remember, we only kill black people. Yeah, we only kill black people, right? All the videos you’ve seen, have you seen any white people get killed? You have.'"
This is horseshit.
Four for Fridays!
I can't believe today is the first day of September and Labor Day weekend. Were did the year go and the summer. Here are your questions.
1) Are you going anywhere for Labor Day weekend?
2) Will you be visiting family or friends?
3) Will you be cooking out at home or at family and friends home?
4) Will you have to travel far to visit with family or friends?
Have a very safe Labor Day weekend!
1) Are you going anywhere for Labor Day weekend?
2) Will you be visiting family or friends?
3) Will you be cooking out at home or at family and friends home?
4) Will you have to travel far to visit with family or friends?
Have a very safe Labor Day weekend!
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
"Busted, so to speak: 'Donald Trump' ecstasy tablets seized in Germany"
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| HONS |
"German police say they have seized thousands of tablets of the party drug ecstasy in the shape of Donald Trump’s head, a haul with an estimated street value of $45,900.
"Police in Osnabrueck, in northwestern Germany, say they found the drugs while checking an Austrian-registered car on the A30 highway on Saturday.
"They say the people in the car, a 51-year-old man and his 17-year-old son, told officers they had been in the Netherlands to buy a vehicle but hadn’t succeeded so were returning home.
"Officers said they found about 5,000 of the orange, Trump-shaped ecstasy tablets along with a large, but unspecified quantity of cash.
"A judge on Sunday ordered the father and son kept in custody. The car was seized and towed away."
I've Switched to Chrome
Ever since I went to Windows 7, Firefox has been crashing a dozen or more times per day. When it does crash, it usually offers you the opportunity to comment. You can imagine what I wrote. After awhile, I didn't get the option to add my 2 cents.
This morning it's crashed about 6 times already. Fuck Firefox.
This morning it's crashed about 6 times already. Fuck Firefox.
Dear Madame Zoltar
Speaking of ash trees, it's a shame what the emerald ash borer has done. It's decimated the east and moves steadily westward. They are here. We have tons of ash trees in Racine. if they're not treated, they will die. This reminds me of Dutch Elm Disuse from my childhood. I lived on an elm tree lined street. It was beautiful. The elms vase-like shape made for a wonderful "tunnel effect." Then Dutch Elm Disease struck and boom, my street was denuded. That's the risk of monoculture (planting only one species of plant). If something comes along, like the emerald ash borer, everything gets wiped out. It's much smarter to plant a wide variety of trees so that the disappearance of one species isn't as devastating. It's a lesson hard won and I would have hoped that the city Forestry Department would learn from the Dutch Elm disaster. Apparently not. Now watch the trees disappear. It's ghastly.
Foxconn is making fools of us all. As soon as they get some money, they'll be gone, on to the next community to fleece. They talk about starting out with 3,000 employees. I wonder where they'll get them from? Many of our unemployed can't even read. Many don't want o work, instead sucking on the pipe all day. If it happens, I think we'll see a great influx of commuters from Milwaukee and maybe even Chicago. If Foxconn stays, eventually there will be housing built near the plant. Meanwhile, our students are illiterate. The only job they're suited for is making babies and milking the system, Too bad the ghetto doesn't recognize a good work ethic as a plus. However, let me make one thing clear: I don't believe Foxconn will build a plant in Racine County, even if we do give them $3 billion. Uh, that's quite a large incentive. I know people who would kill for less.
I think our fantasy football draft was this past weekend. Now I need to set up my team, which will roll over all opposition, especially the Mighty Bears, who I'll roll over two or three times. I visited OrbsCorbs and his building manager was putting up football decorations. She was using a yellow (gold) backing in all of the frames in the lobby and then she put paper footballs in them. I told her she was missing the green for the Packers' green and gold. She looked at my severely and said, "I don't dare. We have some Chicago Bears fans here and they would rip those decorations right off of the walls." I guess Bears fans are naturally nasty;; right, Ms. Tender Heart Bear? Packer fans just want to eat brats and drink beer. Bears fans should be run through a metal detector before they're allowed into the stadium.
Did you know that we have a fellow advice columnist in the Shepherd Express? Her name is Ruthie: http://shepherdexpress.com/article-30293-labor-%2528day%2529-pains.htm She's so much more active in the community than I am. I guess I'll just eat another Whopper with large fries and a Coke.
That's it, my friends and lovers. Time to stop this and get on with the rest of the day. I'm so glad you've taken the time to read my blog. I hope you enjoy it. The only thing I like more than readers is satisfied readers.
madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com
Enjoy the three day weekend that is approaching. Be careful of the traffic and crowds. I want all of my Irregulars to have a great time. If you have young ones, keep a sharp eye on them. Child molesters grow bolder by the day. I love you all!
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Open Blog - Wednesday
There's your sunrise over Racine today. When I first saw it, the sun was bright red. Unfortunately, my camera was in my truck downstairs. By the time I had retrieved it, the sun was yellow again.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Sunday, August 27, 2017
"Business or Exploitation? | Mental Health | :30 Report w/ Logic"
I was part of the problem once. In my early sobriety, I used to donate cartons of cigarettes to the wacko ward.
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Friday, August 25, 2017
Four for Fridays1
Hello everyone I hope you enjoyed the week. The change in the weather is so crazy lately but I am enjoying having my windows open for a change. Here are your questions.
1) Do you watch and food shows?
2) If you do watch food shows which ones?
3) Who is your favorite food show chef?
4) If the food show you watch came close by you would you try out for the show?
Hope you enjoy the weekend
1) Do you watch and food shows?
2) If you do watch food shows which ones?
3) Who is your favorite food show chef?
4) If the food show you watch came close by you would you try out for the show?
Hope you enjoy the weekend
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Dear Madame Zoltar
Mr. OrbsCorbs is "permanently fucked" (his language) because he's lost a part for his truck. He lost it downstairs in the parking garage. So how far could've it gone? Yet three days of looking for it have been fruitless. The vehicle won't run without it and no one is making the part anymore for a 20 year old vehicle. I've tried to help him primarily by helping him calm down. He gets so very upset at whet he sees as the inequalities of life. I'll pimp his cause here: MISSING: ribbon cable that connects the instrument cluster to the dashboard. It's only about 6 inches long. 1996 GMC Sonoma (S-10) V-6 automatic Mr. OrbsCorbs spoke yesterday with the dealership about the part. They made 6 different set-ups for his truck that year and none of them are in production.. The only way to tell if a vehicle has the matching part is to compare them. Taking them out properly takes about two hours. Going at it with a crowbar should reduce times to 30 minutes. I don't know what else to tell Mr. OrbsCorbs. He gets so upset when something is wrong with the truck.
It looks like Foxconn is going to play this game until the moment that they are granted some money. I'm going to do that, too. My corporation name will be Zoltarconn. I'll promise 8 billion jobs within a week. Just give me the "seed" money. The Japanese won the war. Ha-ha, what a circus to watch. No one knows what to do because Foxconn isn't telling us anything. They're playing us for fools. They're probably right.
Another drowning in Racine County. Just 4 years old. His parents took their eyes off of him "for a second." That's how long it takes young kids to find trouble. If you're going to leave your child alone near a body of water, make sure he/she is wearing a life jacket. Better yet, never leave them alone near water until they learn how to swim. When I grew up, everyone learned how to swim. Today, it appears to be a lost art. How many more children will die before the families, city, county, or schools do something about it? We might even have some future Olympians. With all the water around us, it just makes sense to learn to swim.
The city has hired an outside firm to throw our Machinery Row dollars at:
"RACINE — In response to a June determination from the Wisconsin Department of Administration, the city will hire an Elm Grove firm to address relocation concerns regarding former owners and tenants of the Machinery Row properties.
"Before the city’s Finance and Personnel Committee Monday night, Deputy City Attorney Nicole Larsen discussed the city’s choice of Terra Venture Advisors to evaluate and handle claims for relocation assistance first filed by former 615 Marquette St. tenant Patrick Fagan. Larsen said Monday that no claims have been filed directly with the city as of yet.
"Larsen told the committee that while the city doesn’t have a firm estimate on costs for Terra Venture’s work, the price tag could exceed $150,000.
"'We’re going to say it’s about $150,000 for their fees to do the investigation and to find out what owners and tenants were there,' Larsen said. '(They’ll) work with those tenants to gather business information and establish those claims, and then file a relocation plan with the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration.'"
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/city-picks-elm-grove-firm-for-machinery-row-relocation-analysis/article_75aa926e-b0c6-546c-8bb5-7598dec26843.html
Die, Machinery Row, die!
Live, JT Irregulars, live!
Thanks for reading my blog this week. I love you all. Be nice to each other. It doesn't hurt.
madamezoltar@jtirregulars.com
Send good vibes to Mr. OrbsCorbs for fixing his truck. He tried to save a few dollars. Now he may be bleeding from the nose. How far can a 6 inch, T-ended ribbon cable jump? Maybe he had a zombie one and it needed to get out to bite others.
Die, ribbon cable, die!
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WiGWag: News with a twist
From the Wisconsin Gazette:
Public proposal
A sailor on the USS New Mexico proposed to his boyfriend in front of about 200 people who were gathered at the submarine base to welcome the boat home from its first deployment. Dylan Kirchner told the Day of New London that he didn’t care that everybody was watching when Machinist’s Mate Jerrel Revels dropped to one knee and popped the question.
Guns welcome at starbucks
Pro-gun advocates gathered in Starbucks’ stores in August to show their appreciation for the company’s decision to allow weapons inside its locations in states where it’s legal. “Starbucks Appreciation Day” events occurred nationwide, including in Newton, Conn. “Our stores are gathering places for the communities we serve and we respect the diverse views of our customers,” said Zack Hutson. But Starbucks bans free-distribution publications, including this one, from its corporate-owned stores.
Love in the air
New Zealanders Lynley Bendall and Ally Wanikau walked down the aisle of an airplane to exchange vows, becoming one of their nation’s first couple’s to get hitched following the enactment of a new law on Aug. 19. The seatbelt-fasten signs were off. The two have been together 13 years and have three foster children. Along for the ride was “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
Oyez, oyez: An opera
Composer Derrick Wang looked to the U.S. capital to inspire his latest work, an opera about two people who’ve forged a friendship despite being adversaries at work – Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia, the tenor, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the soprano. Both justices share a love for opera, and they previewed ”Scalia/Ginsburg,” a work in progress, the day after the Court released its rulings on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act.
Out in the ring
Darren Young became the first WWE pro wrestler to publicly come out as gay. When TMZ asked if he thought a gay wrestler could be successful in WWE, he said, “Absolutely. Look at me. I’m a WWE Superstar and, to be honest with you, right now, I’ll tell you I’m gay and I’m happy. Very happy.” WWE issued a statement supporting Young’s decision to come out.
How hot?
It’s been so hot in China this month that people are frying bacon on manhole covers, eggs are hatching without incubators and a highway billboard caught fire. The heat wave has been the worst in more than a century, with temps reaching 104 degrees and forcing authorities to issue the emergency declaration usually reserved for typhoons.
Travel plans
Fleeing homosexuality and abortion in the United States, a Christian family got lost at sea. Hannah Gastonguay and her family set sail from San Diego for the tiny south Pacific island nation of Kiribati in May. The family, including an infant, hit storms that left them adrift for weeks until they were rescued. Apparently they didn’t realize Kiribati is disappearing under rising ocean levels due to global warming. Leaders are seeking to move its population.
Dangerous territory
New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner aka Carlos Danger called an opponent “grandpa” at a candidates’ forum sponsored by AARP. The 48-year-old Weiner got into it with 69-year-old George McDonald. Weiner said McDonald had “anger” issues. When McDonald angrily replied that he did not, Weiner said, “Yes, you do, Grandpa.” AARP called the remark “unfortunate.”
Lard lump
A London utility company in early August reported finding a 15-ton blob of congealed fat and baby wipes in a sewer drain. The “fatberg” built up over about six months, according to Thames Water. The blockage was discovered after residents were unable to flush their toilets.
Minor mistake
A Minor League Baseball team affiliated with the Minnesota Twins admits staging a rejection of a marriage proposal as a publicity stunt. Between innings at a Rock Cats game in New Britain, Conn., a man and a woman were on the field for a trivia contest. On the third question, fans heard the man propose and then heard the woman say, “I’m sorry, I can’t, I’m sorry,” before she fled the field.
Russia? no way!
Out celebrity Andy Cohen has resigned as co-host of the 2013 Miss Universe competition, scheduled for Nov. 9 in Moscow. Cohen hosted the 2011 and 2012 pageants and was booked to return this year. But he said that he fears for his safety in Russia, which has criminalized gay behavior as well as public support for gay rights.
Public proposal A sailor on the USS New Mexico
proposed to his boyfriend in front of about 200 people who were gathered
at the submarine base to welcome the boat home from its first
deployment. Dylan Kirchner told the Day of New London that he didn’t
care that everybody was watching when Machinist’s Mate Jerrel Revels
dropped to one knee and popped the question. Guns welcome at starbucks
Pro-gun advocates gathered in Starbucks’ stores in August to show their
appreciation for the company’s decision to allow weapons inside its
locations in states where it’s legal. “Starbucks Appreciation Day”
events occurred nationwide, including in Newton, Conn. “Our stores are
gathering places for the communities we serve and we respect the diverse
views of our customers,” said Zack Hutson. But Starbucks bans
free-distribution publications, including this one, from its
corporate-owned stores.
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Public proposal
A sailor on the USS New Mexico proposed to his boyfriend in front of about 200 people who were gathered at the submarine base to welcome the boat home from its first deployment. Dylan Kirchner told the Day of New London that he didn’t care that everybody was watching when Machinist’s Mate Jerrel Revels dropped to one knee and popped the question.
Guns welcome at starbucks
Pro-gun advocates gathered in Starbucks’ stores in August to show their appreciation for the company’s decision to allow weapons inside its locations in states where it’s legal. “Starbucks Appreciation Day” events occurred nationwide, including in Newton, Conn. “Our stores are gathering places for the communities we serve and we respect the diverse views of our customers,” said Zack Hutson. But Starbucks bans free-distribution publications, including this one, from its corporate-owned stores.
Love in the air
New Zealanders Lynley Bendall and Ally Wanikau walked down the aisle of an airplane to exchange vows, becoming one of their nation’s first couple’s to get hitched following the enactment of a new law on Aug. 19. The seatbelt-fasten signs were off. The two have been together 13 years and have three foster children. Along for the ride was “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
Oyez, oyez: An opera
Composer Derrick Wang looked to the U.S. capital to inspire his latest work, an opera about two people who’ve forged a friendship despite being adversaries at work – Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia, the tenor, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the soprano. Both justices share a love for opera, and they previewed ”Scalia/Ginsburg,” a work in progress, the day after the Court released its rulings on Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act.
Out in the ring
Darren Young became the first WWE pro wrestler to publicly come out as gay. When TMZ asked if he thought a gay wrestler could be successful in WWE, he said, “Absolutely. Look at me. I’m a WWE Superstar and, to be honest with you, right now, I’ll tell you I’m gay and I’m happy. Very happy.” WWE issued a statement supporting Young’s decision to come out.
How hot?
It’s been so hot in China this month that people are frying bacon on manhole covers, eggs are hatching without incubators and a highway billboard caught fire. The heat wave has been the worst in more than a century, with temps reaching 104 degrees and forcing authorities to issue the emergency declaration usually reserved for typhoons.
Travel plans
Fleeing homosexuality and abortion in the United States, a Christian family got lost at sea. Hannah Gastonguay and her family set sail from San Diego for the tiny south Pacific island nation of Kiribati in May. The family, including an infant, hit storms that left them adrift for weeks until they were rescued. Apparently they didn’t realize Kiribati is disappearing under rising ocean levels due to global warming. Leaders are seeking to move its population.
Dangerous territory
New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner aka Carlos Danger called an opponent “grandpa” at a candidates’ forum sponsored by AARP. The 48-year-old Weiner got into it with 69-year-old George McDonald. Weiner said McDonald had “anger” issues. When McDonald angrily replied that he did not, Weiner said, “Yes, you do, Grandpa.” AARP called the remark “unfortunate.”
Lard lump
A London utility company in early August reported finding a 15-ton blob of congealed fat and baby wipes in a sewer drain. The “fatberg” built up over about six months, according to Thames Water. The blockage was discovered after residents were unable to flush their toilets.
Minor mistake
A Minor League Baseball team affiliated with the Minnesota Twins admits staging a rejection of a marriage proposal as a publicity stunt. Between innings at a Rock Cats game in New Britain, Conn., a man and a woman were on the field for a trivia contest. On the third question, fans heard the man propose and then heard the woman say, “I’m sorry, I can’t, I’m sorry,” before she fled the field.
Russia? no way!
Out celebrity Andy Cohen has resigned as co-host of the 2013 Miss Universe competition, scheduled for Nov. 9 in Moscow. Cohen hosted the 2011 and 2012 pageants and was booked to return this year. But he said that he fears for his safety in Russia, which has criminalized gay behavior as well as public support for gay rights.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
"Lunartic"
From the Shepherd Express:
Anyways,
since I’m already feeling half blind, I may as well go all the way and head up
to the Uptowner tavern/charm school where I shall sacrifice a Jackson or two at
Old Crow’s altar. Come along if you’d like, but you buy the first round ’cause
I’m Art Kumbalek and I told you so.
2 minutes ago
I’m Art Kumbalek and man oh manischewitz what a world, ain’a? So I hear
another solar eclipse has come and gone. And I’ll tell you’s, a couple-three
minute sun and moon shadow dance is no big focking deal to me, hell no, not to
a guy who’s been in eclipse for years,
I kid you not.
Yeah
yeah, I saw the photo of our President Orange Circus Peanut staring up at the
eclipse (retina-schmetina, those
astronomer scientists think they know everything, fock ’em); thus completing
the trifecta. And by that I mean he’s always had “dumb” nailed, you bet. He’s
got “deaf” in his hip pocket, since he can’t and won’t listen to anyone or
anything but his own meshugah inner
demons. And now he’s going for “blind.” What a guy. What the fock.
And
speaking of blind, what’s with the big focking type you ask? It’s so I can read
what I’m whipping out on this page here. Apparently, I, too, may have gazed,
sans safety glasses, at the goddamn eclipse a smidge longer than recommended
and now my eyesight seems to have gone all ferkakta
on me, for crying out loud. Cripes, I knew I probably should’ve slaughtered and
sacrificed a goat before the eclipse like I had planned. If I had, maybe I’d be
just peachy now instead of wondering if I should ask for a tin cup and cane for
Christmas this year, what the fock.
Sunday, August 20, 2017
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