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Monday November 24, 2014 · 4:42 PM PST

2014/11/24 · 16:42

The civil rights movement in alive again on this historic night. Let Daily Kos express its support by putting this diary on the top of the rec list:

FERGUSON: WE ARE WITH YOU!

Please do not recommend this diary, but put the power of Daily Kos to work so the corporate media can't dismiss it.

Grand Jury announcement at 8 pm.

Feds subpoena records of corruption panel Cuomo axed

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Tuesday May 06, 2014 · 7:55 PM PDT

2014/05/06 · 19:55

Maybe consider this a follow-up to kos's April 24 diary, Cuomo defends stymying corruption commission: 'Because I could', which he concluded:

Seriously, admitting that it was kabuki from day one? Admitting that every promising corruption lead followed by the commission was squashed by him because it was controlled by him?
The Moreland Commission scandal has already killed Cuomo's national ambitions. This response is just icing on the cake.

Today, based on three unnamed sources, the New York Times reports U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara's office has subpoenaed the records of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Commission to Investigate Public Corruption. It was opened in July and disbanded March 29, when he made a deal with the legislature to write stronger ethics laws.

Bharara publicly criticized him at that time and seized the panel's files. The writers characterize the subpoena and unspecified details as the "strongest suggestion to date that the criminal investigation may be examining allegations of interference with the commission."

cotterperson

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Friday January 11, 2013 · 4:26 PM PST

2013/01/11 · 16:26

Does anyone know why G2geek hasn't commented since Nov 19 and last diaried Nov. 11? Searching diary titles since Nov. 1 with his user name, brought back only "Top Comments," "High-Impact Posts" and a diary in which one of his comments got 339 recs. It was detailed and thoughtful about how to respond to people who are critical of immigrants and ended with some good advice about persuasive communication:

The key to it is looking for things that are personal and that you & "Bob" agree on, and then linking those to progressive points that will stick in his head later.
Talking about immigrants in the abstract, or making classic liberal points about the First Nations and slaves, doesn't go to the root of Bob's problem, which is insecurity based on fear. But linking immigration to his own family and to hard work, helps overcome the fear by reference to common values such as family and hard work.

Overcome the fear, and the rest will follow in its own good time.

On Nov. 12, lotlizard's comment about him got 108 recs, and three comments agreeing:

G2geek is one of the sharpest minds on dKos

His page here says: "San Francisco Bay Area. Telecommunications engineer."

Without invading his privacy, is it possible to find out if he's OK? Perhaps he's been to SF Kossacks meet-ups? Or someone knows him personally and can let him know he's missed? Sorely!

Thanks.

3 networks call it for President Obama!

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Tuesday November 06, 2012 · 8:46 PM PST

2012/11/06 · 20:46

CNN, NBC, ABC have called the national election for Obama, per

The Fix The FixVerified ‏@TheFix [Chris Cillizza of the Washingtn Post]
CNN adds their voice to NBC. Obama wins a 2nd term.

https://twitter.com/...

Commenters say Fox called it for Obama, too, but that is unverified.

Which speech comes first, the concession or acceptance??

Hurrah!

Four more years!

NOW: JPMorgan's Dimon testifying at Senate Banking Committee

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Wednesday June 13, 2012 · 8:38 AM PDT

2012/06/13 · 08:38

Those who are interested and have time can watch it at C-span. Bit o' background: Bloomberg has a video showing JPM's contributions to Commmittee members. Only four did not receive money: Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Herb Kohl (D-WI), Mike Johanns (R-NE), Patrick Toomey (R-PA).

So far some financial jargon beyond my comprehension and plenty of disgusting pandering. Look forward to Jeff Merkley's questioning, as he has been most outspoken on this. There's a four-minute interview with Merkley at Bloomberg.

"Protesters disrupt" video also posted at Bloomberg. There will be fireworks, I think.

This is about JPM's $2B loss from what was supposed to be a low-risk operation to hedge against other possible losses. When Bloomberg reported the impending loss in April, Dimon called it a "tempest in a teapot." Of course, in May he had to admit failure and acknowledge the losses would continue because of the magnitude off the trades. Last I knew it was admitted to be $3B, and that was several weeks ago. [EDIT Removed erroneous statement about the FDIC. Thanks to those who questioned!]

More broadly interesting in the overall context of regulation and BigMoney's resistance, which has delayed the implementation of the Vockler Rule included in Dodd-Frank. The Rule would "restrict United States banks from making certain kinds of speculative investments that do not benefit their customers" Wikipedia.

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Wednesday May 02, 2012 · 7:31 PM PDT

2012/05/02 · 19:31

Sen. Jay Rockefeller, chairman of the committee that oversees the FCC, has asked for evidence relating to "questionable practices" of Rupert Murdoch's operations in the United States, The Guardian reported.

Jay Rockefeller, chairman of the Senate committee on commerce, science and transportation, has written to Lord Justice Leveson, who leads the British judicial inquiry into media ethics, asking if he has uncovered any evidence relating questionable practices in the US.

The Senate committee has final say on the issuing of broadcast licences, including the 27 licences issued to the Fox TV network that is the jewel in Murdoch's crown. Read More

Trout and other riparian delights - the Daily Bucket

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Monday June 06, 2011 · 11:00 AM PDT

2011/06/06 · 11:00

The Daily Bucket is a place to catch your casual observations of the natural world and turn them into a valuable resource. Whether it's the first flowers of spring or that odd bug in your basement, don't be afraid to toss your thoughts into the bucket. Check here for a more complete description.

The state legislature gave my little town, Cotter, Ark., the moniker "Trout Capital USA" sometime after 1952, when Bull Shoals Dam was completed on the White River that flows around Cotter on three sides. The river lost its warm-water fish when cold water from deep under the lake poured through the dam. Old timers told me with great delight that the time just after the dams started was the best fishing ever. The warm-water fish were practically jumping into their boats!

The Corps opened a trout hatchery at the dam downstream in return. The trout we're known for are rainbows and browns, beautiful creatures, even though some call them "cookie-cutter trout" because they come from a hatchery. I've seen the rainbows spawn at what old-timers called "the spring branch," for the aptly named Big Spring that flows into the river. The rainbows swim up the spring branch from the river and spawn in the pool the spring makes. Other trout guard the pool by "treading water" in the spring branch. A bit later, the fingerlings shine like silver in the evening when they jump up from the water. It's a treat to see.

Wish I had pictures of the trout, but other critters do use the cold, cold water of Big Spring, though a pole has replaced the old tree that used to be there. They're rather a treat, too ;)

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Saturday May 14, 2011 · 11:51 AM PDT

2011/05/14 · 11:51

The Daily Bucket is a place to catch your casual observations of the natural world and turn them into a valuable resource. Whether it's the first flowers of spring or that odd bug in your basement, don't be afraid to toss your thoughts into the bucket. Check here for a more complete description.

This is mostly a re-post of a long comment about our hollow ("holler") -- a small, flat place among mountains -- in this case, it's a 40-acre mining claim in the Ozarks that has been in our family more than 100 years. It has been mostly left alone since about the 1920s. The creeks run together and on to the White River in north central Arkansas, about 10 miles south of the Missouri border and equidistant to our home in Cotter, Ark.

Although it has surface water, I believe it is typical of Karst. The Ozarks are limestone because they used to be under a shallow inland sea, and this section contains a lot of dolomite. First, a map of Karst in the US courtesy USGS:

As bwren said, "concentrating on the little details allows you to see the whole in a more complete way." That's certainly true for me, especially in light of all the commenters from different areas of the country. In that spirit, here are some pictures I took May 6-7 this year.

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Thursday August 12, 2010 · 4:18 PM PDT

2010/08/12 · 16:18

I know many do not, and some even have strong feelings against it. But today I did something I thought I'd never do. I unrecommended Fishgrease's diary, even though he's one of my favorite Kossacks and the diary is most worthy. Why would I do such a thing?

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Thursday June 17, 2010 · 10:03 AM PDT

2010/06/17 · 10:03

Eric Holder announced today major action against the mortgage fraud that led to thousands of people losing their homes and jobs.

During the enforcement effort, 1,215 criminal defendants responsible for $2.3 billion in losses faced some type of legal action, according to the statement released today. The crackdown, dubbed Operation Stolen Dreams, also included 191 civil cases resulting in the recovery of more than $147 million.

Business Week

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Friday April 30, 2010 · 10:20 AM PDT

2010/04/30 · 10:20

Bribery of federal officials and criminal negligence are the focus of the investigation. The story is breaking this morning, and Olympia has the details.

Though the story is still developing, the diary is an excellent and encouraging read.

Too bad it took so many deaths to bring this about, but maybe it will make some difference in the future of the corporatocracy.

Check it out!

If not now, when? ACTION!

cotterperson

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Wednesday February 17, 2010 · 7:59 PM PST

2010/02/17 · 19:59

As much as most of us appreciate a good debate -- especially if it is fact-based -- we're losing some fine Kossaacks and being divided because of some emotional comments.

Today brainwave posted a diary offering a solution. Please consider reading and contributing. We need to use the influence of DailyKos to elect more and better Democrats, influence the ones we've got and help those we choose. IMHO.

Thanks.

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Do you ever un-recommend a diary?

BREAKING! 485 arrested for mortgage fraud. UPDATE X2

Check this out: FBI going after Massey.

If not now, when? ACTION!