McCarthy gets 188 votes from Republican Conference for Speaker's jobCan he pick up 30 from the Democrats, or the MAGA block that voted against him and the handful of seats still in contention? Will there be abstentions come Jan 3, lowering the majority vote required? Will the Democrats or dissatisfied Republicans...See More »
How ironic that the Republicans are waiting on the Red districts of California to reclaim the HouseThe same people who keep hurling pejoratives at California as if it is 100% leftist, liberal, tree-hugging, fruits and nuts, are counting on the Red districts of California to give them a slim majority in the House, at which point Congressman...See More »
What a refreshing concession speech(Quote) Go here, if you need to know the speaker: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/contributors/2022/11/09/midterm-elections-concede-race-graciously-win/8313925001/ Reminds me of McCain's gracious concession speech in 2008: (Quote)
The 2024 national election taking shape alreadyAn interesting contrast in the victory speeches of Governors DeSantis and Newsom on the definition of "freedom", with DeSantis declaring it as escaping all forms of "wokeness" and Newsom describing it as embracing diversity and justice rather than...See More »
Who needs Elon Musk? California just got another billionaireBut like most of them, the Powerball winner is more "on paper" than in reality. And besides, Musk left $44 billion of his in San Francisco with Twitter even if he moved his heart to Texas.
Another challenge to Jan. 6 Committee shot down by the courtsFormer Chief of Staff to President Trump Mark Meadows appeal of Committee's subpoena to testify was rejected by Federal Judge appointed by former President Donald Trump. Trump' subpoena is up next in the stalling game. (Quote)...See More »
Even fell short of Starr's tax-payer paid search for anything, anything at all against ClintonMore than three years later, Durham’s inquiry, which former President Donald Trump promised would provide proof of a "deep state" vendetta against his presidency, has largely fallen short, leaving defense lawyers to question its origins. A federal...See More »
Great Day for TrumpThe Supreme Court he packed rejects his appeal on Mar-A-Lago and the House Select Committee on January 6 subpoena's him As that other great conman, P.T. Barnum, said, great to have your name out there any way you can as long as they spell it...See More »
Is action & scoring everything Manfred & TV make it out to be?Saturday I sat through 8 hours of two games that could not have been more opposite. The first went 15 innings in a scoreless tie, won by a rookie hitting a walk-off homer. The second only went 9 innings, but was cram full of offense, 10-9, with all...See More »
What is it with companionship/loneliness?Was sitting there at the diner having brunch and sort of feeling alone in the world, which I am not, and wondering why I felt there? Been going to the same place for 20 years, first with my late wife and then for 10 years with my late partner. And...See More »
Another Jan. 6 "tourist" sentenced -- this time for more than 7 years(Quote) https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/28/kyle-young-sentenced-jan-6-attack/10448764002/
How the "cop culture" continues to reproduce despite all efforts to change it(Quote) https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2022/09/26/47-alameda-county-sheriffs-deputies-removed-from-active-duty-after-poor-psychological-exams/
Canadians who groused about travel restrictions: have you thanked baseball yet?The Canadian government is dropping its COVID-19 border measures for all travelers entering the country, regardless of citizenship, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced Monday. Under the new measures, which will take effect Saturday, travelers...See More »
If Trump is so omnipotent, why didn't he just change all those ballots?Former President Donald Trump said in a broadcast interview Wednesday that he can declassify documents “even by thinking about it.” “There doesn’t have to be a process, as I understand it,” Trump told Fox News' Sean Hannity, after Hannity pressed...See More »
Obviously Trump thinks he was elected Monarch in his alternate universe(Quote) https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/09/20/trump-claims-better-seat-biden-queen-funeral/10433083002/
Keep those Trump lawyers' heads swiveling(Quote) https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/justice-department-subpoenas-trumpworld-jan-6-1234591052/ Grand jury investigation of business practices in N.Y. ; Grand jury investigation of interfering in Georgia election results;...See More »
When did former AG Barr have his epiphany?But he certainly knows how do his penance -- go on Fox News and pull the curtain for them. (Quote) https://www.politico.com/news/2022/09/02/bill-barr-trump-fbi-mar-a-lago-00054716
Did I miss the fall colors?Not even September yet and I just saw a house decorated up with oversized, blow-up jack o'lanterns and ghosts. Thursday when I flip the calendar over, I expect to hear Christmas carols. . .if not before. No wonder we become sick of holidays a...See More »
And once again Trump walks away from the wreckage, leaving others to take the blameNEW YORK – Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty Thursday to all 15 criminal charges in a scheme that paid him lavish corporate benefits in off-the-books payments from the Trump Organization without paying taxes on the perks. The deal requires him to...See More »
What a novel concept -- relaxing music & able to converse while dining out(Quote) https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/bay-area-japanese-jazz-bars-17354742.php
If it is an All New York "World" Serieswill they call it the Subway Series again, or The Oaktown Reunion? Five of last year's Oakland A's are now playing for the Yanks and Mets.
Trying to restore some objectivity/balance to journalismObjective journalism -- particularly investigative reporting -- is labor-intensive, which means costly overhead. That means you either have to have deep pockets pushing an ideological view, or a broad-base of paying subscribers who trusted your...See More »
Robocallers and scammers need better algorithmsJust got the final warning on my student loan debt. Heck, they didn't even have student loan programs when I went to school. They should talk to that lady from OnStar that has been calling all week. Or the other lady warning that the warranty on...See More »
So, Commissioner Manfred: how is emulating the NFL & NBA going?From The Athletic: (Quote) HR Derby TV audience also was way down. Let's add some more gimmicky special effects, DJs, smoke and fire cannons, mic'd players -- anything to distract from the sport itself!!!!!!!!! It is working so well.
Feel like a rookieHaving lunch at my favorite diner, where I have been a regular for some 20 years. See a couple of old-timer couples that I recognize on a nodding basis. As one couple gets up to leave, she stops to say to the other woman "You look familiar". The...See More »