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Election Night Thread – 3-8-2016

Heck even god has an off day now and than…

» Posted By PollyTics On March 9, 2016 @ 2:43 am

Kalina,
I’m sorry, I seemed to have you confused with someone who actually wanted fair discourse and debate.

» Posted By PollyTics On March 9, 2016 @ 2:41 am

Kalima, calling my observation that Bernie Sanders was/has been behaving like Trump in debate, is but an opinion…my opinion and one that comes from a prior fan.

Merely because you may disagree with the gist of what I say is hardly reason to resort to claiming I am somehow dragging Bernie thru the mud or that my opinion is in some way “shameful”. This all seems to be a bit hyperbolic.

To also elude that I am somehow “disappointing” merely because of your opposing view seems a bit much. It would appear that in watching this election, we are viewing events quite differently, but is that any reason to take pot shots at those with whom you disagree? The very nature of debate is to consider opposing views and then discuss…

I have found Bernie to have been a fascinating and interesting Senator now and prior to his running for President, however in his run I have found a number of things that I have found disturbing and believe his promise for a fair, snipe free and substantive debate to be a bit lacking. In fact, as I originally stated, I have found him to have become quite a bully and in last nights debate, his performance was stunningly rude…much like Trump. It seems that his advisors might be chiding him on to be “tougher” and bully-like. If that is the case, I think it is a bad choice overall.

Luckily, the Democrats have stuck to the higher road for the most part during these primaries..and for that we all should feel proud (and relieved)!

» Posted By PollyTics On March 9, 2016 @ 12:58 am

I’ve got to say that in last nights debate, Bernie was shameful in his efforts to overwhelm Clinton. In fact he looked like the Dem version of Trump.

These recent actions (along with many others) are extremely unbecoming and causes me to really take a far more critical look at him. I began being a big fan of his, but as time goes by…

» Posted By PollyTics On March 8, 2016 @ 10:45 pm

Weekend Music Thread – All Those Years Ago

And one other favorite of the time: Johnny Hartman singing with John Coltrane on sax (the first and only time Coltrane would play with any “singer”:
LUSH LIFE

» Posted By PollyTics On March 9, 2016 @ 3:59 am

Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens by one (very talented) Louis Jordan…

» Posted By PollyTics On March 9, 2016 @ 3:49 am

Ferguson: Why Does a Mostly Black City Have Mostly White Government & Police?

It’s a very sad tale you tell.

» Posted By PollyTics On August 20, 2014 @ 11:50 pm

I have that very same niggling feeling and am distracted by that very possibility and how it is being ignored.

» Posted By PollyTics On August 20, 2014 @ 4:30 am

Murph, I would be very interested in hearing from you on the deeper rift and problems in Ferguson. Rather than just the demographics (which are incredibly important), what about the tenor of those living there. What are they saying; the average moms and dads who go to work every day or are busy looking for that elusive job?

You were there; what did those you spoke with say about the situation, the policies and the police militarization? How about how it is affecting their everyday life and how they view their future?

Perhaps you have written an article about it elsewhere, but I couldn’t find it and am ansty in anticipation to hear from the source. Please, what else can you tell us about this situation and how those involved view their very future?

Personally, I am grateful you went, perhaps it is because I so wanted to be there as well…but nevertheless, it took guts and I just want to say “thanks”.

» Posted By PollyTics On August 20, 2014 @ 4:16 am

The Weekend Music Thread-Mini Themes

Here’s the infamous “Coconut” song that his old manager was talking about. Great little song!


…and then the clip of Robin Williams in your post just makes me sad all over again. I used to see him perform while he was still at Julliard. He would go around Manhattan performing as a mime for those of us waiting in line for a movie. LOL talk about a captive audience!

» Posted By PollyTics On August 15, 2014 @ 6:21 pm

Thanks, I haven’t seen this one in awhile. I think I must have dug up almost everything this man wrote, sung or that was written about him. I had an incredible library of his works that has mysteriously disappeared this last year or so.

My problem was that I taught our dog to use the CD player…big mistake!

» Posted By PollyTics On August 15, 2014 @ 6:13 pm

Kilgore, I’m beginning to think you’re a brother from another mother. 🙂

Not sure you ever saw it, but back in the early 70’s Nilsson did a cartoon for TV called “The Point”. It was about a boy and his little dog “Arrow”. Anyway, this song always made me think of this cartoon even though it was evidently written a couple of years earlier by request of Paul McCartney. Nilsson was a great friend of the Beatles which some of my friends found hard to believe…

It’s a great little flick if you can find it (I think that Netflix DVD stocks it).

» Posted By PollyTics On August 15, 2014 @ 5:21 pm

…and if that doesn’t work, then there is always “The Puppy Song”
by Harry Nilsson 🙂

» Posted By PollyTics On August 15, 2014 @ 12:19 pm

It’s been a tough couple of weeks for most of us, but when I begin feeling a bit too “tight”, I put on the following lil piece with beautiful lyrics and singing so smooth that it can only be done by one Sarah Vaughan. Give it a try…

» Posted By PollyTics On August 15, 2014 @ 11:58 am

The Weekend Music Thread-Heart And Soul

I had this album 🙂
Kilgore, you always make me remember the darndest things…

» Posted By PollyTics On July 27, 2014 @ 2:35 am

A favorite of mine…
http://bit.ly/1zicsvJ

» Posted By PollyTics On July 27, 2014 @ 2:33 am

Republicans to Pass Automatic Impeachment Bill For Future Democratic Presidents

Sometimes satire is too close to reality to recognize the difference…

» Posted By PollyTics On July 26, 2014 @ 6:34 pm

Chat Live Tonight at 7:00pm PDT on the Week’s Events – Vox Populi!

Thank you Monica, that is very kind of you to offer. See you later gator.

» Posted By PollyTics On July 31, 2014 @ 8:44 am

Thanks Monica, as I said to Kesmarn: “I’ll catch on eventually….”

» Posted By PollyTics On July 31, 2014 @ 6:30 am

Will do my best Kesmarn 😉

» Posted By PollyTics On July 29, 2014 @ 5:44 pm

🙁
I’ll catch on eventually….

» Posted By PollyTics On July 26, 2014 @ 7:07 pm

Ahemmm….anyone here?

» Posted By PollyTics On July 26, 2014 @ 6:26 pm

The Sunday Funnies to Take a Brief Hiatus

So sorry to hear about your pain and surgery schedule, but I want to thank you for all you do to make each and every one of us smile. May your days be filled with laughter and delight, despite the discomfort. Be well as we all be waiting to hear your adventures once you return.

» Posted By PollyTics On July 15, 2014 @ 10:30 pm

The Irresponsible Electorate and the 4th of July

Fingers (and toes) crossed!

» Posted By PollyTics On July 7, 2014 @ 10:02 am

Painfully I must totally agree with your sentiments yet am curious just how those numbers will change once the President is out of office. Since the GOP seems to have pulled the wool over so many’s eyes, that can only last for so long. Once another (be they a Dem or Repub) takes office, I can’t help but think that opinions (hello “history”) just might shift.

» Posted By PollyTics On July 6, 2014 @ 8:03 pm

The Political Illiteracy of Progressives: Matthews vs. Warren

Matthews is a Progressive?

» Posted By PollyTics On July 6, 2014 @ 6:18 pm

Is The United States Of America A Christian Nation?

You ain’t kiddin’…

» Posted By PollyTics On July 7, 2014 @ 10:00 am

Wonderfully stated!

» Posted By PollyTics On July 6, 2014 @ 8:10 pm

Corporations Are Religious Extremists Too!

Yes I did sillylittleme, but we are merely of a different opinion on the matter. I am most assuredly not supporting the vote or what happened, but commenting about the crux of legislation.

» Posted By PollyTics On July 1, 2014 @ 12:38 pm

Sorry Nirek, I was responding to sillylittleme but it appears my fingers belied my intent (and its not the first time). Apologies.

» Posted By PollyTics On July 1, 2014 @ 12:37 pm