February 4, 2020

iowa caucus

probably too late for 2020, but by 2024 can we please replace the caucuses with primaries.

this is an anachronism that does not seem effective in the 21st century.

i'm not buying any conspiracy theories about why the software did not work properly. the system was probably tested without the hundreds of calls that hit last night and experienced an overload.

but, between the aca roll out software, the e mail hacks, and now this, how can the voters have confidence that we can govern in a digital world.

February 3, 2020

bloomberg : 2004 republican national convention

https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4577522/michael-bloomberg-remarks-2004-republican-national-convention-nyc

mostly "new York is back from 9/11" and local boosterism.

Bloomberg : 2016 democratic national convention



a little trump bashing and a lot of bipartisanship.

February 2, 2020

checks and balances

congress can no longer exercise any kind of oversight. only one control remains on the president.

we might have to shut down agencies that do not comply with subpoenas. no funding until they provide witnesses and documents.

i'd start by auditing the president's, and his family's, travel expenses.

like it or not we may be stuck with this guy for another term, and it is long past time to bring him to heel.

December 19, 2019

now we have to get the sucker to take the stand in his own defense

and get him to flail wildly.

December 8, 2019

please let trump testify at his impeachment

I would love to see the buffoon break down under oath.

December 1, 2019

WAAAAAAAAAR Eagle!

beating 'bama is such a rare and wonderful event!

November 21, 2019

the incorruptable saints

we had a thread yesterday about st Theresa, in which I realized that three saints by that name are incorruptible. st Theresa of lissoux ("the little flower&quot , my grandmother's favorite, did not even make this list

https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/incorruptible-saints.html

in fact, this miracle(?) phenomenon(?) while far from common, there are more incorruptables than I had thought possible.

st Cecelia, a 2nd century roman martyr, appears to be rxtant after all these years.

an English king (Edward the confessor) is incorruptible.

st veronica was finally immersed in a flood, and reduced to bones, except for her heart which remains incorruptible.

has anyone seen one of these miracles? are all the incorruptables catholic or do other cultures produce examples. is this truly a miracle or can science explain?

November 19, 2019

ransomware attack on louisiana state computers

I need more info but the governor said that the cybersecurity team is on top of ot and that it should not effect the election results.

ransom amount was not mentioned.

November 17, 2019

congratulations gov john bel edwards

50%-50% but most of the precincts which have not reported are in orleans and east baton rouge, so I am confident that I can now relax for the 1st time in months.

November 16, 2019

i'm off to work at the election today

the governor needs your vote. the repubs already have their supermajority legislature. only gov Edwards can slow them down.

please turn out and bring your friends and family.