tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post7044228290808840459..comments2024-03-28T03:29:05.990-04:00Comments on Howard-Empowered People: An online community of Dean-inspired activists: This about sums it up!Renee in Ohiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01741974339127525003noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-17181525781607877282020-01-29T21:46:06.219-05:002020-01-29T21:46:06.219-05:00One certainly can't fault Howie for lack of am...One certainly can't fault Howie for lack of ambition!Alan in CAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516051777407876376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-89808503022588602232020-01-29T21:44:42.971-05:002020-01-29T21:44:42.971-05:00Here are the presidential candidate statements for...<a href="https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/candidates/pres-pf-cand-statement.htm" rel="nofollow">Here are the presidential candidate statements for the California primary</a> [Click] [Menu on the left]Alan in CAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516051777407876376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-22882306528768205422020-01-29T21:27:27.214-05:002020-01-29T21:27:27.214-05:00He's at it again. Who's gonna hold me dow...He's at it again. Who's gonna hold me down? Man is he a snake.listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258189493159993427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-84981260038197272802020-01-29T21:05:28.657-05:002020-01-29T21:05:28.657-05:00I was mistaken, evidently:
Dates to Remember
...I was mistaken, evidently:<br /><br />Dates to Remember<br /><br /> February 3, 2020<br /> First day to vote-by-mail<br /> February 18, 2020<br /> Last day to register to vote<br /> February 25, 2020<br /> Last day to apply for a<br /> vote-by-mail ballot by mail<br /> March 3, 2020<br /> Election Day<br /> Polls are open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.<br /><br />And It seems the voters' pamphlet just included the one proposition, so we have it already. So the actual ballots should arrive next week. <br /><br />Cat--I see that Howie Hawkins is running for both the Green and the Peace & Freedom nominations in California. I will read his statement shortly.Alan in CAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516051777407876376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-65318372977534183782020-01-29T20:36:49.738-05:002020-01-29T20:36:49.738-05:00It should be a simple ballot this year; I think t...It should be a simple ballot this year; I think there is only one proposition on offer. Hmmmm....maybe I can get copies of the voters' pamphlet and ballot online.Alan in CAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516051777407876376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-2458029726542521302020-01-29T20:36:22.339-05:002020-01-29T20:36:22.339-05:00Oops. I missed that.Oops. I missed that.W. A.Thomassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053050637813607747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-67495166836907237852020-01-29T20:32:52.749-05:002020-01-29T20:32:52.749-05:00BTW, the primary voting in California (but only at...BTW, the primary voting in California (but only at the county clerks' offices) starts on Feb. 3rd, a few hours before the Iowa caucuses convene. As memory serves me, we typically get our voters' pamphlets and sample ballots that week, and our regular (mail-in) ballots the following week. So far only one piece of campaign literature--for Devin Nunes' opponent.Alan in CAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516051777407876376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-21454402814898621632020-01-29T20:31:57.108-05:002020-01-29T20:31:57.108-05:00Confession: When Alan Dershowitz was doing his Wor...Confession: When Alan Dershowitz was doing his Wormtongue thing, I went over to my TV screen and slapped his face a few times. And I dare say it felt good.<br /><br />Sigh.listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258189493159993427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-52071293937551410432020-01-29T20:29:21.938-05:002020-01-29T20:29:21.938-05:00A senator from Colorado is wondering what protects...A senator from Colorado is wondering what protects the executive branch from abuse of power by the House. <br /><br />Projection much? 😂listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258189493159993427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-66305656054747391532020-01-29T20:26:48.979-05:002020-01-29T20:26:48.979-05:00Not a single whale tie level tie in sight all day....Not a single whale tie level tie in sight all day.listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258189493159993427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-26224710749271350592020-01-29T20:21:48.038-05:002020-01-29T20:21:48.038-05:00He was asking: Why should we be expected to believ...He was asking: Why should we be expected to believe DT saying there was no quid pro quo, when he has lied at least 16,200 times as of January 20th?listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258189493159993427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-35822775837210481822020-01-29T20:21:21.708-05:002020-01-29T20:21:21.708-05:00The DNC Approved And Kept Private A Generous Exit ...<a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rubycramer/tom-perez-dnc-compensation" rel="nofollow">The DNC Approved And Kept Private A Generous Exit Package For Tom Perez And Two Top Deputies</a> [Click] “Within just days of the Iowa caucus, the DNC’s own leadership has been furiously trying to figure out the details of an ‘extra compensation’ plan for Tom Perez and two top deputies, who now say they won’t accept the money.” Clueless…<br /><br /><a href="https://politicalwire.com/2020/01/29/bloomberg-hammers-trump-on-health-care/" rel="nofollow">Bloomberg Hammers Trump on Health Care</a> [Click] Well, I do appreciate Mr. Bloomberg thrashing Trump; but I won’t be voting for him.Alan in CAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516051777407876376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-2948503685201569492020-01-29T20:19:17.342-05:002020-01-29T20:19:17.342-05:00Bernie is asking a question!Bernie is asking a question!listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258189493159993427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-12056172413702213652020-01-29T20:15:58.097-05:002020-01-29T20:15:58.097-05:00Alan Dershowitz is this story's Wormtongue, an...Alan Dershowitz is this story's Wormtongue, and seems to have gone over to the dark side.listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258189493159993427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-57053400446159178632020-01-29T20:05:37.851-05:002020-01-29T20:05:37.851-05:00I remember when the Toyota Camry I was driving got...I remember when the Toyota Camry I was driving got caught in a double-ender, seemingly minor. The more the body shop disassembled it, the more they found that had to be fixed. They had to update the estimate with the insurance company several times.<br /><br />BTW, I was once moved to investigate the curb weights of the British Mini and the BMW Mini--the latter weighs about twice as much as the former.Alan in CAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516051777407876376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-5010497156235284842020-01-29T19:56:51.123-05:002020-01-29T19:56:51.123-05:00I was referring to the California primary, Bill.I was referring to the California primary, Bill.Alan in CAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516051777407876376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-24404628347611770332020-01-29T19:48:43.500-05:002020-01-29T19:48:43.500-05:00Lessons: The Obituaries of Republicans who voted ...<a href="https://www.justsecurity.org/68154/lessons-for-life-the-obituaries-of-republicans-who-opposed-nixons-impeachment/" rel="nofollow">Lessons: The Obituaries of Republicans who voted either for or against Nixon’s impeachment.</a> [Click] Hint: it was mentioned in ALL their obituaries.Alan in CAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516051777407876376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-42922695547262017272020-01-29T18:59:05.197-05:002020-01-29T18:59:05.197-05:00Protesting for Witnesses
https://www.commondreams....Protesting for Witnesses<br /><a href="https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/29/wewantwitnesses-trends-protesters-demand-fair-trial-and-end-gop-cover?fbclid=IwAR1X19VIujVG8IHyRHHp9MKlKRgh2wXGqPGJtpIoS1YQitkFiRlXo2l1WPo" rel="nofollow">https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/29/wewantwitnesses-trends-protesters-demand-fair-trial-and-end-gop-cover?fbclid=IwAR1X19VIujVG8IHyRHHp9MKlKRgh2wXGqPGJtpIoS1YQitkFiRlXo2l1WPo</a><br />listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258189493159993427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-61205348094538370042020-01-29T16:55:21.116-05:002020-01-29T16:55:21.116-05:00Joe Biden won’t commit to backing Bernie Sanders i...<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-joe-biden-bernie-sanders-20200128-qofqlimk7famrmmcbvkgztbotq-story.html" rel="nofollow">Joe Biden won’t commit to backing Bernie Sanders if he wins the Democratic presidential nomination</a>. Hmm. Does this change the assumption that the party will come together after the nomination?W. A.Thomassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053050637813607747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-88276149644221353462020-01-29T16:52:02.144-05:002020-01-29T16:52:02.144-05:00"If Biden falls below 15% in the actual votin..."If Biden falls below 15% in the actual voting, he gets skunked." That goes caucus site by caucus site. If he is above 15% at any given site (after caucusgoers favoring those with less support have redistributed their votes), he gets delegates to the state convention. I'm not entirely clear how state convention delegates translates into national delegates.W. A.Thomassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053050637813607747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-45939441472214709012020-01-29T15:59:02.795-05:002020-01-29T15:59:02.795-05:00I arrived home just as the Trial proceedings were ...I arrived home just as the Trial proceedings were getting under weigh (spelling carefully chosen). The House Managers are doing a fine job today, and it remains to be seen how honest and free the Senators are. This is definitely the most interesting day so far.listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258189493159993427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-78306578036322083622020-01-29T15:56:00.254-05:002020-01-29T15:56:00.254-05:00😃👍 My MINI is home!! 🚗
The mechanic told me tha...😃👍 My MINI is home!! 🚗<br />The mechanic told me that we were hit HARD by the Dodge Ram 2500 ~ so hard structurally that we should not have even been driving it...!! 😵 They had to replace everything behind the back seats. Wow! The Ram’s insurance company will be getting a big additional charge. I guess that explains why repairs took 13 business days instead of the estimated 9 days. It’s all the more amazing that we were not injured. A Mini Cooper (now built all by BMW) is extremely well built and does great in crash tests. I am so grateful. It’s been 46 days since the accident. So grateful to have my wheels home!listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258189493159993427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-18894614422055530852020-01-29T15:55:23.019-05:002020-01-29T15:55:23.019-05:00GO BERNIE!!!
GO BERNIE!!!<br />listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10258189493159993427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-79885244445915769032020-01-29T15:24:45.926-05:002020-01-29T15:24:45.926-05:00NYT: Super PAC Attacks Sanders in an Ad. Sanders R...<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/29/us/politics/bernie-sanders-attack-ads.html" rel="nofollow">NYT: Super PAC Attacks Sanders in an Ad. Sanders Raises $1.3 Million in a Day.</a> [Click] “As Bernie Sanders shows strength in the early-voting states, his opponents face a challenge: Attacking him can help fuel his campaign.”<br /><br />“Andrew Yang said he won’t be surprised if his voters end up supporting Bernie Sanders in later rounds of the Iowa caucus voting — a development that could strengthen Sanders’s already-surging campaign in the state,” <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-29/yang-says-supporters-may-go-to-sanders-in-iowa-caucus" rel="nofollow">Bloomberg reports.</a> [Click]<br /><br />AND….. here’s a new Berkeley IGS Poll [the most reliable for California]:<br /><br />Sanders 26%, Warren 20%, Biden 15%, Buttigieg 7%, others less. If Biden falls below 15% in the actual voting, he gets skunked.Alan in CAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05516051777407876376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-81744742501496645082020-01-29T14:36:07.676-05:002020-01-29T14:36:07.676-05:00Column: Establishment Democrats face a dilemma: Ho...<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-bernie-sanders-democrats-kass-20200129-hnwvtjgbs5aqplmd55vj7v357a-story.html" rel="nofollow">Column: Establishment Democrats face a dilemma: How to do in Bernie Sanders without alienating his young voters</a>. Interesting because the columnist is an anti-Trump conservative. I disagree that Warren is Hilary 2.0, but the establishment may be half-way willing to accept her because she is a less forceful campaigner than Bernie.W. A.Thomassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053050637813607747noreply@blogger.com