“When I asked grandma what it takes to be successful in life, she said all you need are the three bones: the wishbone, the jawbone, and the backbone. She said the wishbone will keep you hoping and praying because hope is the motivator, but the dream is the driver. The jawbone will give you courage …
January 2017 archive
Jan 27 2017
The Breakfast Club (We’re All Mad Here)
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …
Jan 26 2017
Trade 101
How America Could Collapse By Matt Stoller, The Nation July 27, 2011 (T)he global supply chain is so tangled and fragile that next time it could be electronics, weaponry, or even food or medicine. As Lynn noted in an interview with Dylan Ratigan, China controls 100 percent of the national supply of ascorbic acid, which …
Jan 26 2017
A Primer On Trade
Trump Declares TPP Still Dead. So Now What? By Dave Johnson, Crooks and Liars 1/26/17 “Trade” used to be about countries that grow bananas and “developed” countries exchanging bananas for cars and toasters. The banana regions had a “comparative advantage” because the climate favored banana-growing, the developed countries’ advantage was a completed manufacturing ecosystem. Unfortunately …
Jan 26 2017
The Breakfast Club (Get On Your Feet)
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …
Jan 25 2017
In Memoriam: Mary Tyler Moore (December 29, 1936 – January 25, 2017)
Actress and beloved icon Mary Tyler Moore passed away in a Connecticut hospital today. She was 80 years old. In her name sake 70’s TV , Ms. Moore change the image of women in America. Mary Tyler Moore (December 29, 1936 – January 25, 2017) was an American actress, known for her roles in the …
Jan 25 2017
The Resistance: #ResistTrumpTuesday
The election of a man with multiple personality disorders to be the highest office in the United States, the huge turnout for Woman’s March on Washington and its sister marches has inspired Resist Trump Tuesdays to protest this repugnant man and his anti-democratic policies. This past Tuesday there were over 10,000 people at Senate offices …
Jan 25 2017
Chelsea Speaks!
Compromise doesn’t work with our political opponents. When will we learn? by Chelsea E. Manning, The Guardian Wednesday 25 January 2017 Barack Obama left behind hints of a progressive legacy. Unfortunately, despite his faith in our system and his positive track record on many issues over the last eight years, there have been very few …
Jan 25 2017
The Breakfast Club (Superman, Where Are You Now?)
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …
Jan 24 2017
Resist!
This is not the definitive report on my personal experience, instead it is a piece I found at The Guardian that makes several good points. ‘Millions have done something together’ – why the Women’s March will spark the resistance by Paul Mason. The Guardian Monday 23 January 2017 On Saturday night, for Donald Trump’s inauguration …
Jan 24 2017
Death In The Afternoon
It’s no secret that I don’t have much reverence for Hemingway. The reason Primary and Middle School teachers assign him is because he’s short. The Smoke Like Black Labradors The woman scratched the dog’s ears. In the distance he could see the smoke from the train. The coffee was still too hot. He would have …
Jan 24 2017
The Breakfast Club (Pussy Hats)
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …