Agreed that we don’t know enough to decide whether the search/raid was overreach. I do hope, however, that those who conclude a warrant was justified in this case aren’t the same ones who yell about judges and courts being “illegitimate”.
Have you ever weighed in on the postal service still delivering mail six days per week? It's archaic but seems to be a third rail to voters. If I was in charge I'd set a date five years from now to reduce it to three or four days which would save money.Save a government agency money.What a concept.
Georgy Girl has kind of a Pavlovian effect on me since the first time I ever heard it was when it was used in an episode of Chris Elliot’s short lived, mostly lame but occasionally brilliant early 90s sitcom Get a Life. The premise of that show, you’ll recall was that Elliot portrayed a thirtysome year old paperboy who lived at home with his perpetually bathrobe clad parents (his father played by real life dad Bob Elliot of Bob and Ray fame). An example of the show’s brilliance was in the season two premiere in which Elliot’s character announces that he’s moving out, followed by a montage of life affirming scenes in which he prances about and basks in the glory of the great suburban outdoors, all while Georgy Girl plays on the soundtrack. If you can find a clip of this scene, please look it up; there was no bigger laugh in the entire series than the moment when Elliot encounters an adorable little girl pushing a small baby carriage down the sidewalk…….
Eric, I've always been a fan of The Seekers. Judith Durham's haunting soprano, and their beautiful harmonies, filled many hours in Ann Arbor. In addition to "Georgie Girl", try "Morningtown Ride" (a children's song") and "I'll Never Find Another You". BTW- my name should show as ChuckB, not just AT&T-Yahoo Mail!
Despite its signs, I-294 does not go to Wisconsin or Indiana; basically, it's entirely within Cook County. But that's how you get to Wisconsin or Indiana. The Interstate network is continental in scale, so it's reasonable for its "targets" to be places that a long-distance driver would know or aim for. Thus Memphis for I-57.
But yeah, at least in my Chicago-based social circle, most of us associate I-57 with Champaign/Urbana, and it would be reasonable for the signs to say that too.
I just had a conversation with a Lake County (IL) native who said that for ages she thought Wisconsin was west of Illinois, because of the signage on I-94.
Did not know the name of the beguiling lead singer of the Seekers, but did remember the Seekers. The death of Judith Durham made me go to binging everything Seekers and Judith Durham, and like you discovered the wonderful "Carnival is Over." Amazing what YouTube offers. Tom Springfield was so important to the group.
Sounds like you agree with the earlier Trump in inferring that Clinton’s aids were up to no good and were hiding behind the fifth.
My inference, especially in something the defense sees as politically motivated, is that the defendants aren’t going to participate at all in what they consider revenge.
It may be the case that politically something fishy could be going on at the Mar-a-Lago estate, but we just don’t know until the weight of the evidence is in; but even then, political spin will likely make an adversarial media-circus out of what the findings may-or-may-not be, and all this may just end up being another insipid dose of par-for-the-course pablum dished up for an apathetic audience.
Thanks to Johanna Zorn for the recommendation of Mother Country Radicals. Many of these retrospectives dull the sharp edges of the times or apply a hazy veil of nostalgia. I've only listened to the first episode, but I was a young teenager at the time and this one rings true. Zahd Dorhn doesn't shy from the radicalism ("Revolutionary violence is the only way") and casual misogyny of the Weathermen and similar groups but also put them in contrast to the Vietnam War and civil rights struggle. He declares that he's more interested in the complexities of human behavior than idealism and that comes through. But that must have been difficult, given that he's largely talking about his own parents. It also offers another reminder of how these conflicts still echo today. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Eric, something that you might need to add to the 'I was wrong list'. I have recently seen a number of people shaking hands. Including me, when I met a nice couple the man offered his hand, which I immediately shook and then his wife did the same. I also haven't seen any fist bumps or elbow bumps lately. The fear/stigma may be wearing off. But I bet if I had offered a fist, the other guy would have switched without any sense of ill manners. Especially since they were young and I'm old.
Nascar also expanded to road courses some years ago and runs four or five per year. Chicago will be the first street course and replaces the Road America road-course race. Most street courses also have supporting races of sports cars or trucks to add interest and multiday ticket sales. There are also ticket sales for pit passes and qualifying; so it is more than just the race. Nascar claims Chicago is a 'top 3' market for their fans. The course was designed by the iracing racing simulation company and was designed to have good passing zones. They even ran a simulation race with real Nascar drivers last year to test the layout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX4OsQIUrTg
I agree that the process and the deal that Lightfoot made are lousy.
Agreed that we don’t know enough to decide whether the search/raid was overreach. I do hope, however, that those who conclude a warrant was justified in this case aren’t the same ones who yell about judges and courts being “illegitimate”.
Have you ever weighed in on the postal service still delivering mail six days per week? It's archaic but seems to be a third rail to voters. If I was in charge I'd set a date five years from now to reduce it to three or four days which would save money.Save a government agency money.What a concept.
Illinois I-57 signage destination: I nominate Metropolis!
Georgy Girl has kind of a Pavlovian effect on me since the first time I ever heard it was when it was used in an episode of Chris Elliot’s short lived, mostly lame but occasionally brilliant early 90s sitcom Get a Life. The premise of that show, you’ll recall was that Elliot portrayed a thirtysome year old paperboy who lived at home with his perpetually bathrobe clad parents (his father played by real life dad Bob Elliot of Bob and Ray fame). An example of the show’s brilliance was in the season two premiere in which Elliot’s character announces that he’s moving out, followed by a montage of life affirming scenes in which he prances about and basks in the glory of the great suburban outdoors, all while Georgy Girl plays on the soundtrack. If you can find a clip of this scene, please look it up; there was no bigger laugh in the entire series than the moment when Elliot encounters an adorable little girl pushing a small baby carriage down the sidewalk…….
Eric, I've always been a fan of The Seekers. Judith Durham's haunting soprano, and their beautiful harmonies, filled many hours in Ann Arbor. In addition to "Georgie Girl", try "Morningtown Ride" (a children's song") and "I'll Never Find Another You". BTW- my name should show as ChuckB, not just AT&T-Yahoo Mail!
Despite its signs, I-294 does not go to Wisconsin or Indiana; basically, it's entirely within Cook County. But that's how you get to Wisconsin or Indiana. The Interstate network is continental in scale, so it's reasonable for its "targets" to be places that a long-distance driver would know or aim for. Thus Memphis for I-57.
But yeah, at least in my Chicago-based social circle, most of us associate I-57 with Champaign/Urbana, and it would be reasonable for the signs to say that too.
I just had a conversation with a Lake County (IL) native who said that for ages she thought Wisconsin was west of Illinois, because of the signage on I-94.
Where is the famous, long-time commenter Occam's Razor when his insights are so obviously warranted?
Did not know the name of the beguiling lead singer of the Seekers, but did remember the Seekers. The death of Judith Durham made me go to binging everything Seekers and Judith Durham, and like you discovered the wonderful "Carnival is Over." Amazing what YouTube offers. Tom Springfield was so important to the group.
Sounds like you agree with the earlier Trump in inferring that Clinton’s aids were up to no good and were hiding behind the fifth.
My inference, especially in something the defense sees as politically motivated, is that the defendants aren’t going to participate at all in what they consider revenge.
It may be the case that politically something fishy could be going on at the Mar-a-Lago estate, but we just don’t know until the weight of the evidence is in; but even then, political spin will likely make an adversarial media-circus out of what the findings may-or-may-not be, and all this may just end up being another insipid dose of par-for-the-course pablum dished up for an apathetic audience.
Thanks to Johanna Zorn for the recommendation of Mother Country Radicals. Many of these retrospectives dull the sharp edges of the times or apply a hazy veil of nostalgia. I've only listened to the first episode, but I was a young teenager at the time and this one rings true. Zahd Dorhn doesn't shy from the radicalism ("Revolutionary violence is the only way") and casual misogyny of the Weathermen and similar groups but also put them in contrast to the Vietnam War and civil rights struggle. He declares that he's more interested in the complexities of human behavior than idealism and that comes through. But that must have been difficult, given that he's largely talking about his own parents. It also offers another reminder of how these conflicts still echo today. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Eric, something that you might need to add to the 'I was wrong list'. I have recently seen a number of people shaking hands. Including me, when I met a nice couple the man offered his hand, which I immediately shook and then his wife did the same. I also haven't seen any fist bumps or elbow bumps lately. The fear/stigma may be wearing off. But I bet if I had offered a fist, the other guy would have switched without any sense of ill manners. Especially since they were young and I'm old.
I also listened to the Mincing Rascals and was not surprised by your reaction to Nascar. They have been trying to build a Chicago audience for years. There have been several oval locations. https://wgntv.com/sports/nascar_in_chicago/nascars-history-of-racing-in-the-chicago-area/
Nascar also expanded to road courses some years ago and runs four or five per year. Chicago will be the first street course and replaces the Road America road-course race. Most street courses also have supporting races of sports cars or trucks to add interest and multiday ticket sales. There are also ticket sales for pit passes and qualifying; so it is more than just the race. Nascar claims Chicago is a 'top 3' market for their fans. The course was designed by the iracing racing simulation company and was designed to have good passing zones. They even ran a simulation race with real Nascar drivers last year to test the layout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX4OsQIUrTg
I agree that the process and the deal that Lightfoot made are lousy.