Displaying 121 To 150 Of 213 Comments With these pictures from the NYT, you can slide the vertical bar accross them to see satellite images before and after the earthquake and tsunami: » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 3:00 pm Oh…well that *is* encouraging (and a happy surprise): I hope more come to their senses, C. (And certainly I wouldn’t hold an unnecessary or self-defeating grudge…it’d be contrary to my username. ;0) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 2:23 pm “…the life of man, [sans Leviathan, is] solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.” “I’m not really bad. I’m just drawn that way.” “Here’s a hug and a buss on the nose.” » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 2:03 pm …some imperfections matter more than other. » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 1:41 pm Oh: per my response directly below to Chaz, I agree that Pres. Obama has worked tirelessly and has accomplished much (although, alas, unsung). Cheers. » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 12:41 pm Chaz, Even though I’m not 100% happy with Pres. O (as I just expressed to Truth), he has done an incredible amount during his tenure as president. He does, however, have one very serious defect (which to my mind was exacerbated by the v. bumbly Gibbs–glad he’s gone) which is he doesn’t seem to be able to let people know what he has accomplished. (By “people” I don’t mean political junkies; instead, I mean the masses–“the people”.) This failure in communication certainly helped Republican gains in 2010. (Yes, Republicans would have come to the fore, but they needn’t have come as strongly as they did had Obama’s triumphs been more astutely boradcast.) Perception is half the battle. As for Obama as corporate, if you mean regarding financial support, perhaps; if you mean as part of the establishment, he wasn’t really before entering the White House…he wasn’t a consumate insider. That (and here I certainly utter sacrilige) would be the Clintons. All my best, » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 12:39 pm Truth, I haven’t gone through the whole thread, but, yes, deeds do matter and, on that note, he has disappointed me on more than one occaision. (That doesn’t mean that I regret having supported him in the past or that I won’t support him in the future; it does mean that, to my mind, he is (way) far from perfect, and I have no problem saying so. ;0) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 12:34 pm E-Cat, Continuing along your line of thinking, it was the case that Wisconsin voted Walker, et al. into office. Indeed, I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the middle-aged & older folks now protesting didn’t help put him in office. I do hope and pray that people will start to understand to what extent Republicans are for big business and big finance…but I’m not holding my breath. –RS » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 12:31 pm It’s me, weighing in again after talking with a friend about this. On her view, (admittedly re-expressed v. simplistically) presidents don’t dip into state/govenor affairs with the exception of something extraordiary (think enforcing Brown v. Board)–dipping into to state/governor affairs isn’t what presidents do. With that I actually agree…although I still say that maintaining union empowerment is of a piece with maintaining Democratic viability at the local level. (I’m in the midwest, hence my take on the partnership between unions and politics.) As far as people finially “getting it” that Republicans are against them? If they haven’t before 2010, it’s not clear that they will see it by 2012. Republicans are using a new and improved version of the southern stragegy and, on their view, “So far, so good.” :b » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 12:24 pm Truth, I haven’t been happy with everything from Obama’s administration (which isn’t saying much…I’ve never been happy with everything about anything), but I agree with you regarding Obama’s physical presence in Wisconsin–why that should be required, esp. given the current vitriol and willingness to use violence against oponents in the commons, is beyong me. I also agree with you that this country could face civil war…and that many people are willing to act against their own interests in support of the Republicans–and I’ll be explicit: much of it is motivated by blind racial hatred and a desire to “reassert” white racial social and political domestic hegemony. That said, I do think that the onslaught against labor is something the Administration should address if for no other reason than that labor is an important part of the Democratic base. Indeed, weaking or desimating organized labor would have devastating effects for future financial and manpower support for local Democratic politicians. I think silence is a political blunder. (Excuse typos & poorly crafted syntax…have to go get tyke out of tub, fed and ready for 2 P.M. play date.) Kind regards, » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 10:17 am WTS, I would agree that Wisconsin should not be ignored by the White House; I would disagree, however, that President Obama should be physically present and accounted for in Wisconsin. (As the first siting president of sub-Saharan African descent, Obama has had serious threats against his person…for him to “pop in” in Madison would be to court his being shot, something I’m personally against wholeheartedly. ;0) I agree that the administration should explicitly support labor because labor is not only part of the Democratic base, but because what is occurring in Wisconsin affects (so Palinesquely described) “ordinary red blooded Americans”, and their friends and families, of every stripe with the exception of that top 5% (which the vast majority of us are simply not). It would be the ethical thing to do as well as politically politic. Cheers, » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 10:08 am Greetings Choice, I agree with all above…but I should be clear that I’m not a proponent of “race/ethnicity” blindness. Indeed, to be race/ethnic blind in the face of sustained structural and active individual acts of racism and ethnocentrism would be to contribute to their continuation. I also have to say that I like “being black” and all that it entails…it’s not only a race, but an ethnicity as well, and ones that I embrace fully. To not be seen as black would be similar to my son approaching his best friend without noticing that he’s an immigrant, he’s Arab, he’s Muslim and he’s ethnically Iraqi via Lebenon…for my son to be “blind” to these aspects of his friend’s identity would not only miss important aspects of who his friend is, but it would be an insult to his friend, his friend’s family and his friend’s people as well. On that note, I hope my little guy is never race/ethnic blind, but instead that he refuses to condem (or condone) people qua persons on that bases alone. And on that note, yes, Condi Rice stinks to high heaven!! (She’s a sister from another planet. ;0) Kind regards, » Posted By Redemption Song On March 13, 2011 @ 10:00 am I like that–thanks!! (Off to tuck in my light-saber wielding jedi. :0) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 5:59 pm Oh, I’m happy you enjoyed it, Choicelady!! The farthest south I’ve been on the east coast is North Carolina…and given the number of transplants, it didn’t feel authentically representative of the south. (It’s sort of like visiting Cape Town and saying you’ve visited South Africa.) But I have to say, its history notwithstanding, the Carolinas are breathtakingly beautiful…and people were simply warmer than in the midwest–it made life easier, in a way. (I lived in a cabin in the woods for two years and, go figure, took up line dancing–good fun.) I would love to go back down to South Carolina and visit some of the places featured in the article and slides. By the by, although it might be considered dated now (?), there was a book titled _Bullwhip Days: The Slaves Remember: An Oral History_ which was a collection of then still living slaves’ recollection of their experiences during slavery. I think the interviews were concluded in the 1930s, but they weren’t published as a collection until the late 80s. It’s well worth reading. One last thing: until the late 70s/early 80s, my understanding was the that the Michigan grand knight (is that what the local KKK leader is called?) resided in Livingston County, just north of Washtenaw County which is home of very liberal Ann Arbor; and of course Malcolm X’s father is said by many to have been a victim of the Klan in Okemos, Michigan which is a town just south east of (now) liberal East Lansing. The north doesn’t have the comparable aggregate historical anti-black violence of the south, but there’s no innocence north of the Dixie line. One last “last thing” ;0) — the above said and silly people with tea bags hanging from their heads notwithstanding, there has been much racial progress from, say, the time my parents were young adults. My son, who is biracial, knows about America’s history (because his mama insists), but he genuinely likes or dislikes other children based solely on their personalities and capacity to “play fair”…which bodes well for the future. (Goodnes…I’m going on and on and on…) Warm regards, » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 5:30 pm Thoroughly enjoyable. (Although I now feel slightly absurd and insignificant. ;0) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 5:08 pm Mmmm…hiking, camping, (lots of) food, museums and music (classical, jazz and dance) sound divine, Nana!! (And as I enter middle-age, sans snow sound sounds divine, as well. ;0) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 4:27 pm I’m in awe. (I can’t paint to save my life. :0) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 4:24 pm Slavery and Heritage in Charleston Slide Show (NYT): http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/03/12/arts/design/20110312-charleston-ss.html » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 4:19 pm Goodness… …never been to Australia–sounds fantastic!! » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 5:06 am (…brought tears to my eyes: beautiful!!) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 5:05 am (Forgot to hit “notify” again, and off to read before the little monster awakens with the half-asleep demand for, “Food: feed me!!” ;0) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 4:17 am Kalima, With all due deference to Japanese intelligence, I think the substance of Truth’s comment is well-taken: a quake-ready house or skyscaper is different in kind from a quake-ready nuclear reactor–the latter is worse than a mere oxymoron, as evidence by current events. » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 4:15 am (…forgot to click “notify”.) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 3:56 am Admitted self-interest coming to the fore, but I just read Nana’s half-joke about visiting down under & grabbing iodine tablets: does anyone know how and in what direction radiation would flow once leaked from Fukushima nuclear power plants in substantial amounts? (I.e., which way is the wind blowing???!!!) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 3:55 am …actually any buffet in the mid-west. :b (Although, as does Artist, “Sometimes you feel like a sloth…” :0) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 3:48 am Patsy, I just logged in to say that you did a fantastic job of moderating last evening!! All the best, » Posted By Redemption Song On March 12, 2011 @ 3:46 am Nana! (Hi. :0) » Posted By Redemption Song On March 11, 2011 @ 4:51 pm Well said, Abbey, and shared. » Posted By Redemption Song On March 11, 2011 @ 4:31 pm Congrats on the new gig, Pundit!! » Posted By Redemption Song On March 11, 2011 @ 4:29 pm Hi Artist, I don’t know Deygirl really, but everyone has a contact e-mail address on their profile. If you too frequently exchanged banter in the past, your “hello” might be welcomed in her inbox. Just a friendly suggestion, » Posted By Redemption Song On March 11, 2011 @ 4:28 pmComments Posted By Redemption Song
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