Today is another absolutely sad absolutely tragic absolutely horrible anniversary. I don't say this to discount what happened in Oklahoma City, but, maybe because I'm an educator, what happened at Columbine High School really REALLY just jars me down to my soul.
But, there are also some fun "this day in history" items to share; a few of them are even baseball - related. Hi Keith!! :D On this date in 1912, Fenway Park opened as the home of the Boston Red Sox. And, 27 years later, baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams made his major league debut with the Boston Red Sox. Back when I still had HBO, I watched a very interesting documentary about Ted Williams; well, I'm a baseball fan, so I thought it was interesting. ;D Such a weird icky end to such a great life...
On this date in 1916, Chicago's Wrigley Field held its first Cubs game with the first National League game at the ballpark. The Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 in 11 innings. They should've quit while they were ahead - saying this as a long - suffering fan. *&^%$#@! ;D Ernie Banks might be the "official" Mr. Cub, but here's MY MR. CUB!
hubba...HUBBA...HUBBA!
Finally, for the non - baseball fans among us, on this date in 1977, Woody Allen's film Annie Hall premiered. LOVE IT! OWN IT!!
Let's Countdown - minus the dead sharks. ;D
#5 "Regulating the Banksters" AKA "Negotiate This" - The GOP Senators are taking credit for an apparent breakthrough in negotiations concerning the upcoming financial reform bill. Mitchie is crediting his "We might just have to tarantino this bill" shtick for everyone seeing the light. Mitchie mentioned some Senate ag committee that’ll have to take action on this financial bill in the derivatives portion. Doesn’t Blanchie Lincoln have some leadership position on this committee? And, why do I have more heebie – jeebies at this prospect? Senator Reid had this to say about Mitchie’s self – pleasuring back patting:
Really, Senator? Are you sure it isn’t the blistering criticism you’re receiving for your closed door meetings with Wall Street executives or that even members of your own party aren’t buying your message?
Yes, I "corrected" the typo of "you" when it should’ve been "your." KEITH, DUDE! I HAVE A MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH & TEACH COLLEGE COMPOSITION; HIRE ME AS A PROOF READER! ;D Again, some alien is taking over Senator Majority leader duties in the real Harry Reid’s stead. Senator Bob Corker can’t decide if he’s for this bill or against it. Some GOPers are even beginning the question the timing of the SEC action against Goldman Sachs. Good grief... they must not want financial reform REAL BAD because they’re afraid they’ll lose all that campaign coin. Senator Orrin Hatch voiced these "concerns" on FAUX News – lovely. Does Goldman Sachs give Orrin a lot of money? Rahm Emanuel met with some bank execs over the weekend, too. Great...there goes the stomach clenching again. It looks like Senator Chris Dodd put on his fire & brimstone underoos before coming to the Senate today! He had some choice words for Frank Luntz, too. GO, SENATOR DODD! "...petulant teenagers..."? "...grow up..." ?! DUDE! {hee...hee...hee...} "My guy’s" in purple tonight {reaching for ice bucket}!
Richard pointed out the lunacy of the GOP strateegery over the last couple of days; they’ve been twisting themselves to look like they’re anti – Wall Street while at the same time poo – pooing anything that will fight the Wall Street ilk that’s put our economy in the terlet. Public opposition to stopping the bill has been basically non – existent. It sounds like, according to Richard anyway, that Mitchie’s little plan to continue the Party of No shtick may just nip him in his turtle – with – a – deer – caught – in – the – headlights – look hind quarters. White House sources have told Richard they now think that as many as 10 GOPers will cross the aisle to support this bill. Well, cynical lil’ ‘ol me with believe THAT when I see it. Oh Richard, I DID NOT NEED the image of Mitchie sans clothes – DUDE! Rahm supposedly let the Wall Street execs know that reform was coming down the pike whether they liked it or not. Too bad I can’t trust Rahm any farther than I can throw him. Why doesn’t he just run for mayor of Chicago like he wants to?
#4 "State Out of Mind" - I’m ashamed to admit I’d never heard of Dorothy Height before today; it sounds like she was a hell of a woman. She had every possible thing going against her but made such an impact. Dammit, I wish I’d heard of her before today! Both houses of Arizona’s legislature have passed a draconian "immigration" bill that demands that anyone who is arrested or just stopped by AZ police be able to produce papers confirming that they’re US citizens. This law is on the way to the Governor’s desk. A sitting member of Congress that represents Arizona is calling for a boycott of his state! Didn’t some people do this when Arizona was slow on the uptake on recognizing King Day as a national holiday? And, who was that Senator who was so damn vocal about being slow on the uptake? OH YEA...SENATOR MCCENTURY! Other Arizona members of Congress are calling for the Governor to veto the bill. I remember Janet Napolitano discussing this bill on NPR the other day; she vetoed bills of this nature while she was Governor. What’s the likelihood of a GOP Governor doing so? I’m not holding my breath.
Here’s to hoping this issue ends up in front of SCOTUS AFTER a good ‘ol hard core librul gets confirmed! Can you just see Justice Sonia Sotomayor questioning the lawyer representing the state of Arizona in that case?! ;D This bill also interferes with federal efforts at immigration control & reform. The birther bill has only passed Arizona’s State House. Congressman Raul Grijalva is the member proposing a potential boycott of his own state. Again, the invitation I’ve made to sane residents of AK, SC, & TX is hereby extended to sane citizens of AZ. I have a spare futon. As long as you don’t mind 5 kitties, help with some cleaning, and provide pizza once a week, you have a house in IndianaNoPlace! ;D Wow, Rep. Grijalva is PI$$ED – as he should be. This whole law is entirely discretionary on the part of law enforcement officers; obstensively, officers can pull ANYONE OVER they don’t think "looks right" by whatever standards they have for "looking right."
** In Kansas, a turkey walked into a garden store... And, a deer ran out of a Rite Aid... It’s an Animal Stories edition of "Oddball"! YEA! A new test vehicle landed at Edwards Air Force base today. **
#3 "2010 Foresight" AKA "Party First" - President Obama told supporters of Senator Barbara Boxer to not take her winning for granted. President Obama should maybe go to Florida & mention that to Governor Crist’s supporters – or supporter? Unless ‘ol Governor Charlie decides to make his Senate run as an independent, he will probably find himself on the receiving end of an a$$ whooping in the primary. The Florida primary isn’t until August 24 – the same day as Arizona’s, but he must make up his mind by the end of the month whether or not he’s going to stay as a GOP candidate or go independent. He insists he’s not withdrawing. Senator McCentury will take his Crist endorsement & go home if the good Governor decides to go the independent route. Rep. Eric Cantor has already endorsed Mark Rubio over Governor Crist. David Weigel is here to throw in his way – more – than 2 cents’ worth. The GOP will only support independents if they’re independent in a tea bagger kind of way. Man, don’t ya’ just HATE that the Dems weren’t like that when Joementum went the independent route when Ned Lamont handed him his a$$ in the primary?! Dems gotta get more of a killer instinct. To paraphrase Tweety yet again, Dems fall in love; the GOP falls in line.
In a three – way Senate race (SENATE race – get yer minds outta the gutter!), Crist wins – barely. However, Governor Charlie is hurting for coin & has had to drop some ads. Senator Boxer is actually in slightly more danger than in years past, but President Obama just wants to get Dems to go out & vote.
"Tea Time" A NH candidate for Governor had this to say about paying taxes:
I don’t mind paying my fair share, folks. I don’t think any of us do. But I do mind when I’m raped. It’s awful.
So, he got his talking points from Boss "Bend Over Backwards & Grab Your Ankles" Limbaugh?! Nate Silver’s group differentiated between the tea baggers & those who supported Ross Perot.
*** So, is "Tea Time" replacing the "Special Comment Quickie"? I guess Keith is kind of killing 2 birds with 1 stone here. ***
WPITW – NJ’s Governor & his staff are doing quite well during their state’s economic tough times, thank you very much. Trey Parker & Matt Stone are getting threats from Revolution Muslim; some "family organization" is barring Muslims from being foster parents because they don’t have pork in their house. Lonesome Rhodes has a plan that’s being dictated to him by God in his head. So, how many voices are in Lonesome Rhodes’ melon?! O...M...G...he won’t reveal his "plan" until after he’s shilled for gold! That’s kind of like how Senator McCentury wouldn’t reveal his plan for OBL unless he won the election.
#1 "iPhone Home" - So, the new fangled iPhone may or may not have been left in a bar. Whatever...I’ll keep my Blackberry, thanks. HA! Did y’all catch Keith’s 4 – 20 joke?! ;D OK, bailing on this story. Feel free to comment in the comments.