Travelin’ down the road like a rollin’ stone
Bob Dylan, soon to be a crooner of Christmas songs for charity, remains a performer of intensity and originality even at age 68.
But boy, back in the day…..
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Bosch
September 4th, 2009
4:09 pm
That Christmas thing was for real?
joe matarotz
September 4th, 2009
4:13 pm
From 6am until 11am, you typed 8 sentences, cut and pasted two paragraphs, and one chart. From 11am until 4:05pm, nada. Then two sentences and a cut and paste video. You must be exhausted.
I Report/ Vast White Wing Conspirator (-: You Whine )-:
September 4th, 2009
4:16 pm
joe- He did the 8 sentences and chart last night.
Dusty
September 4th, 2009
4:20 pm
AGAIN????
Ah ha..I have a devilish plan. Through my electronic wizardry, everyone who posts on this subject will have Dylan’s Christmas music pouring into their ear from now until midnight.LOUDLY!
Do you hear it, boschie? See, I told ya.
I Report/ Vast White Wing Conspirator (-: You Whine )-:
September 4th, 2009
4:22 pm
For the seven weeks from mid-April through the first week of June, Obama’s weekly Gallup Poll approval rating among independents ran in the 60-to-70 percent range. But in four of the past five weeks, it has been only in the mid-to-high 40s. Meanwhile, Democrats and liberals seem lethargic even though Republicans and conservatives are spitting nails and can’t wait to vote.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x14xew_acdc-shot-down-in-flames_music
jokerman
September 4th, 2009
4:23 pm
Years ago, 1965 to be exact I was wandering around the airport in Copenhagen and came across the 45 of “Like a rolling stone” still have it, and it’s still in the original sleeve, Bside “Gates of Eden.
Finn McCool
September 4th, 2009
4:25 pm
dang liberal musicians.
Finn McCool
September 4th, 2009
4:27 pm
This is National Bourbon Month. Let’s raise a tumbler of the sweet stuff.
And no, Jack Daniels is not a bourbon.
Reform Will Happen
September 4th, 2009
4:29 pm
Bob Dylan: The Repubo Health Plan Blues Fixin’ to Die
83 House Progressives and Pelosi Sign Letter to Obama–No Bill Without Public Option
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dc/2009/09/house-liberals-dont-mess-with.html
Normal
September 4th, 2009
4:30 pm
Love Bob dylan, he helped shape my political insight some.
I have to cook for a Dinner Party tonight but I wanted to get my favorite one out to you. Have a great evening, y’all
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn3iybtxNZw
I Report/ Vast White Wing Conspirator (-: You Whine )-:
September 4th, 2009
4:31 pm
It’s not Republicans who concern Democrats. It’s the return of old questions surrounding Democrats’ competence.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxj1hP3dxdg&feature=related
Paul
September 4th, 2009
4:31 pm
Bosch
Yup. Scary, huh? Wonder if he’s taken one of those Alzheimer’s tests..
Bit of cleanup from the cryptic post – I was on my way out to my own lunch date. I’ll rearrange a bit:
Regarding using EVIL instead of DICK :
DICK’s the real name, you speak in code (EVIL). To get Evil, you start with Dick and
First letter after D: That’s E. Put it in the first position.
Take the i. Move the i so there’s a space between letters. You have E i.
(no letter substitutions – just move it a position to throw’em off.)
Take the c from Dick and turn it sideways and squeeze it: Roll it counterclockwise a quarter so it looks like a U. Then squeeze the sides and it looks like a V.
Shift the V one position to the left. You have Evi.
Take the k. Cut off everything but the vertical line. That gives you l.
You got Evil from Dick.
So your’re really saying “Did you know Cheney is Dick?”
Gotta be a moonbat thing.
And as far as that truther Czar the Pres needs to fire: we weren’t really in round one, as you were still reading the material to form your opinion. Since you didn’t start out by saying “He’s a Democrat!!! But… but… look at what Bush did!!!!” so you really can’t be a moonbat, eh?
josef nix
September 4th, 2009
4:33 pm
NORMAL– a bit of a Dylan downer, but I was thinking about this one and you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw1f7LTzsd4
TaxPayer
September 4th, 2009
4:35 pm
Nothing like some good music to start the weekend. Sorry, Jay. Dylan just doe not have the voice… or the look.
Bosch
September 4th, 2009
4:39 pm
Paul,
So your’re really saying “Did you know Cheney is Dick?”
Oh….okay. Or I could just say “Dick Cheney is
”
Okay, this czar thing – would you actually go out on a limb and say he’s in the Obama administration? I mean, technically isn’t there a gajillion people in the Obama administration and so this one guy whose assistant regional manager to the secretary of environmental stuff signed an on-line petition five years ago and now he needs to be fired? I’m just not feeling it the same way as I do for Cheney being evil and all, but then again, I am a hypocritical moonbat.
And….btw, I don’t mind being called a moonbat. I like to howl at the moon and get a little batty myself sometimes.
josef nix
September 4th, 2009
4:41 pm
And on a lighter note…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nej4xJe4Tdg&feature=related
Pogo
September 4th, 2009
4:42 pm
Crack one for Bob! His voice kinda went through several stages but I like them all. His writing, always good.
Give it up Reform. At least on this one. Stick a big old fork in the House Reform turkey because it is done. Save your energy for something more productive like, let’s get our @$$’s out of these two crummy wars we are embroiled in and bring our troops home. If you fall for the old “House sends President an Ultimatum” trick offered up here by Pelosi and friends, you are to be pitied. They are signing a letter only to show that they signed a letter so they can find political cover with their liberal base later on. The public option is a goner as is most everything else the House wanted in the bill. They should have included Republicans from the beginning and they would have been a lot more successful (seems that is they way the system is supposed to work, isn’t it?). Obama either learns this or he is toast.
Paul
September 4th, 2009
4:43 pm
Finn
Wild Turkey for a darn good Old Fashioned. Buffalo Trace for a reasonably-priced sipper.
And you’re right about Jack – it’s Tennessee Whiskey, not bourbon.
TaxPayer
September 4th, 2009
4:44 pm
Is Paul STILL trying to make Cheney out to be something other than Dick. Come on.
Nothing is Free
September 4th, 2009
4:44 pm
Taxpayer
**Dylan just doe not have the voice… or the look.**
I’ll have to agree on the voice, but I have to say that I have never judged a musician or a singer on the way they looked.
Bosch
September 4th, 2009
4:46 pm
HEY!!!!! That evil emoticon looks just like Dick Cheney! Or that guy from Stone Mountain who slapped that kid – either way………..
Bosch
September 4th, 2009
4:47 pm
Paul,
There is only one bourbon that counts – Maker’s Mark. ’nuff said.
Paul
September 4th, 2009
4:52 pm
Bosch
You are correct. There are a gazillion people in the Obama Administration. Most are part of the permanent bureaucracy – they’re the lifers of the Civil Service. Then there are the few political appointees – those who get appointed to positions by the incoming Pres and who leave when he leaves. Unless, like Gates, they get asked to stay.
The really high-level ones, like Cabinet officials, report to the Pres but have to respond to Congress. Executive privilege doesn’t apply. The FBI investigates them, the Senate confirms them.
The guy’s one of the Czars. The Pres has taken these numbers to a whole new height (Pres Obama does seem to like really big numbers, doesn’t he?). FBI doesn’t have to do a background check. Senate doesn’t have to confirm them Reports directly to the Pres. Congressional committee heads can tell them to appear for questions and they can tell Congress to stick it.
When we first started with these positions there was all kinds of criticisms as they had cabinet-level responsibilities with none of the accountability to Congress.
So the guy’s not some low-level whacko. He’s a whacko at the very highest levels of the Executive. A Czar. A guy serving at the pleasure of the President, working directly for him, who thinks the Bush Administration let 9-11 happen so thousands of Americans could die and Bush could go to war.
There is just no justification for a whacko like that to hold such a high-level position. People like him should be shunned. Not put in the highest positions of power and responsibility.
He should resign. If he doesn’t get fired first.
Finn McCool
September 4th, 2009
5:00 pm
Paul,
Knob Creek for a really crisp Manhattan. For sipping I prefer Basil Hayden or Bakers.
Dusty
September 4th, 2009
5:02 pm
Awww first bad music. Now Dick Cheney. What next? Cynthia McKinney ?
I think I will go warm the meatloaf I burned last night. Now it is smoky toasted meatloaf. Delicious with ketchup. Lotsa ketchup.
Paul
September 4th, 2009
5:04 pm
Bosch
You are correct. Maker’s Mark is good.
But having made Old Fashions with both, I prefer the Wild Turkey.
And for a comparable price, the Buffalo Trace is dangerous – so smooth you don’t realize how much you’ve sipped until you don’t care.
Paul
September 4th, 2009
5:06 pm
Finn
Those two do have a lot of depth. Reminds me of scotch – I vary depending on the time of year, the heat or coolness or general mood.
I’d not thought of Knob Creek for an Old Fashioned. I bet it’s wicked – but sounds like it’s one I make for myself and not necessarily go thru a bottle for acquaintances – or family!
Reform Will Happen
September 4th, 2009
5:11 pm
Cheney-Palin 2012—
Swallow 3 Long Island Teas before you think about it. Bring it on.
Paul
September 4th, 2009
5:12 pm
Reform
Next time, PLEASE tell us to have the drinks. Wait a while. THEN tell us why.
please…
Reform Will Happen
September 4th, 2009
5:17 pm
From Paul:
The guy’s one of the Czars. The Pres has taken these numbers to a whole new height (Pres Obama does seem to like really big numbers, doesn’t he?). FBI doesn’t have to do a background check. Senate doesn’t have to confirm them Reports directly to the Pres. Congressional committee heads can tell them to appear for questions and they can tell Congress to stick it.
You’re describing all the guys Bush shoved in at DOJ like Bradbury who wrote the Torture Memos and was never confirmed by Congress as “Acting” Chief of OLC. Bush was an aficianado of not confirmed by Congress.
You’re also describing the hundreds of signing statments Bush did saying he didn’t have to follow any laws congress passed.
From Greg Sargent:
http://theplumline.whorunsgov.com/health-care/white-house-polling-memo-omits-numbers-showing-support-for-public-option/
The White House is circulating an upbeat polling memo citing a bunch of public surveys showing that public opinion still tilts heavily in Obama’s favor on health care.
* The memo cited a CBS poll from September 1st, saying it found strong support for action. What does it say on the public plan? Sixty percent support, 34% oppose.
* The memo cited a CNN poll done through August 31st, saying it found deep public dismay with the system. What does it say on the public plan? Fifty-five percent support, 41% oppose.
* The memo cited a Kaiser poll from August 11th, saying it found overwhelming support for consumer protections. What does it say on the public plan? Fifty nine percent support, 38% oppose.
Reform Will Happen
September 4th, 2009
5:20 pm
Paul–
When have I ever stopped you from enjoying Happy Hour just the way you want?
Paul
September 4th, 2009
5:22 pm
Reform will happen
Reminds me of the kid get caught doing something, gets confronted, points to his brother and says ‘well he did….’
Flipping back to Bush to avoid accountability for what’s going on in the current administration is getting old – not once did you discuss – pro or con – any of the elements of the current case.
josef nix
September 4th, 2009
5:23 pm
Bosch, Paul–Uncle Ralph always said, “ain’t no such thing as bad bourbon. Some’s just better than others.” Rather fond of Old Fitzgerald myself.
Paul
September 4th, 2009
5:31 pm
Reform 5:20
Well, ya gotta admit… that 5:11 really should be preceeded by a couple hours of happy hour –
josef nix
Now that’s one I haven’t tried.
I love setting goals I think I can meet.
Dusty
September 4th, 2009
5:34 pm
Paul @ 4:52
So glad to read your good comment on THE czar that should be removed. Unfortunately, I do not think he will go.. Obama seems to be a follower, not a leader. And those behind the scenes have gotten these appointments all”sewed up”.
Obama can make a good speech but I do not believe hw writes any of them. I tried to have confidence in Obama but that is no longer possible.
I attended a luncheon with a liberal today, a well educated woman, quite active in university affairs. She was upset that school children might miss the president’s speech. But she also said she believed that Bush knew about 9/11 before it happened. As she was the hostess, I kept my disagreement low key. It wasn’t easy.
getalife
September 4th, 2009
5:35 pm
Every hour is happy hour
josef nix
September 4th, 2009
5:40 pm
DUSTY–of course the Fierce Advocate’s upcoming address to the schoolchildren was the topic in the teacher’s lounge today. A Colomiban colleague said, “in my country, the president doesn’t address the school children. He goes and listens to them.” It turns out that a part of his yearly slate of events is a trip around the country where he “town halls” in schools from kindergarten to university, LISTENING to what the future has to say.
josef nix
September 4th, 2009
5:42 pm
getalife
“Every hour is happy hour.”
Well, it is in my world!
Kayaker 71
September 4th, 2009
5:47 pm
Interesting to note what Pravda has to say about our proposed Liberal takeover of America. The Russians are calling all of the American people “sheeple” and berating them for not standing up to their newly elected socialist “leader”. Their words echo the reception that Bozo got in Russia when he visited. They don’t trust him or respect him anymore than a lot of us do.
Paul
September 4th, 2009
5:51 pm
Dusty
She believed that? Amazing. Very sadly amazing. That’s probably the most despicable insult one could levy against a person – that they would murder thousands of their countrymen.
I’m hoping Rahm or someone practical and used to rough and tumble (how did the Pres make it through the Chicago Machine without taking part in any of that?) politics will say to the Pres “turn this into an opportunity. Demonstrate you’ll take the action necessary. You ordered the execution of the pirates – now go domestic and fire this guy.”
Maybe if he had a bourbon first…
getalife
Eternity’s sounding better and better!
josef nix
September 4th, 2009
5:51 pm
I think Reform has been in the sour mash.
getalife
September 4th, 2009
5:53 pm
Bachmann: “Dems Sabotage Me Because I Might Be The First Female President.”
She cracks me up and makes politics entertaining.
The new gop candidates are :
“Petraeus, Scarborough eyed for ‘12″:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/26741.html
Dusty
September 4th, 2009
5:54 pm
JOSEF, The president of Colombia listens? No teleprompters? (I like Colombians. Their country is the former home of my son-in-law and he is very special in this family.)
How did your teachers feel about the various decisions on the president’s speech in school? I heard a lot of differences today but they were not teachers..
josef nix
September 4th, 2009
5:58 pm
For Fierce Advocate/Fearless Leader
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaTTm2F57pc
Normal
September 4th, 2009
6:05 pm
Josef got me thinking about “Love, Peace, Merlot” (notice the substitution?)
Soooo…Trip out, y’all Back to the kitchen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3_S-YaRLa8
josef nix
September 4th, 2009
6:06 pm
DUSTY–it was a mixed bag response. Some was fer it, some agin it and some not sure. The party line Obamistas were fer it, the party line Bushistas were agin it and the undecided crawled off in a corner and discussed it.
Ah! The Colombians! What can you say about a people who produced Gabriel Garcia Marquez? Speak the most beautiful Spanish of them all, gracious and charming and good looking to boot. I wish them well in their struggle to return their country to its finer self.
AmVet
September 4th, 2009
6:07 pm
“From 6am until 11am, you typed 8 sentences, cut and pasted two paragraphs, and one chart. From 11am until 4:05pm, nada. Then two sentences and a cut and paste video. You must be exhausted.”
“joe- He did the 8 sentences and chart last night.”
And yet you two clowns lap at his feet here EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!!
Niiice!
Obviously you cannot get enough of him! Psychotic much?
Sweet pre-Fleetwood Mac:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyn8doYLgGc&feature=PlayList&p=1EAEC83A331C14EE&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=8
Dusty
September 4th, 2009
6:07 pm
Paul, 5:51
I think Obama made it through Chicago politics the same way he made it to the White House. Using the toughness of others and able to present it with great speaking ability, abundant charisma and the machine working behind him brought it about.
There was also the subtlety of inspiring citizens to show their great fairness in electing the first African American president. And it worked. And those same Chicago people are running the “show” behind him now..
RW-(the original)
September 4th, 2009
6:10 pm
Paul,
I think step 1 has been taken.
White House Declines to Say Van Jones Enjoys “the Confidence of the President” *
Jones just isn’t the troofer Obama thought he knew……
Bosch
September 4th, 2009
6:10 pm
Okay, okay, he’s a czar! OMG!!! And Obama has more czars – proving his communist connection. OMG! OMG! OMG!!
J/K – I just think about how many on-line petitions I’ve signed – maybe I should have paid attention to those – especially if I’m gonna make a petition to be a POTUS czar.
Funny how things you did come back to bite you in the butt – which is why I’ve never bothered to run for office – not to mention the fact that I’m a horrible public speaker (I know — shocking).