While pruning back some seriously overgrown vines on the fence yesterday, I was mulling things over. It occurred to me that the problem HRC and her supporters have with Bernie and his supporters is that the latter are simply too uppity. Which suggests another bumper sticker or rally sign slogan: "Uppity for Bernie." I wonder if young folks would recognize the historical and social significance of the word...if not, that is probably all to the good. And thus to the morning's gleanings:
Sanders: 'My wife does our tax returns' [Click] "There ain't going to be very much exciting in that. I get a salary from the United States Senate," Sanders said.
DId you ever see this? Apparently it was posted in September, but I only saw it today, thanks to Jo. An Evangelical Responds to Sanders' Speech at Liberty University
I think what's going on is that the media define "non-white" as black or Latino. Asians, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders are considered effectively white.
Of course, that's aside from their broad paintbrush that ignores all the blacks, Latinos, and older people who feel the Bern.
Well, well, well. Probably not a lot of national convention delegates switching columns (assuming nothing weird happens at the state convention), but gratifying nonetheless.
Oh, crap! I fell for it. My excuse is being physically tired from gardening. We finished pruning back a massively overgrown bunch of vines, repaired a trellis and got a couple of the vines started on it again. Taxes tomorrow.
listener--re "An Evangelical Responds to Sanders' Speech at Liberty University"
That's powerful stuff, listener; he does his religion proud. A while back I was moved to educate myself about what evangelicalism actually is, and I could see why my ancestors in the early 19th Century became Methodists; there are things there I can certainly empathize with, just like the Holiness Church and Sufism, although the frames of reference in which they function are frankly foreign and uncomfortable for me. Thanks for the link; I have a mind to go back and read the complete transcript [link after the excerpts].
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ReplyDeleteWhile pruning back some seriously overgrown vines on the fence yesterday, I was mulling things over. It occurred to me that the problem HRC and her supporters have with Bernie and his supporters is that the latter are simply too uppity. Which suggests another bumper sticker or rally sign slogan: "Uppity for Bernie." I wonder if young folks would recognize the historical and social significance of the word...if not, that is probably all to the good. And thus to the morning's gleanings:
Democrats angle for power in Clinton administration.
Lawmakers are raising money and campaigning with the hopes of landing jobs or amassing clout if she wins. [Click] This sort of thing could make for good fun indeed in the early days of a Sanders administration...
Sanders: 'My wife does our tax returns' [Click] "There ain't going to be very much exciting in that. I get a salary from the United States Senate," Sanders said.
Democracy Spring march begins [Click]
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Economist Argues 'Pie in the Sky' Sanders Will, in Fact, 'Make Economy Great Again' [Click] Leading economist argues that Sanders' bold economic agenda would 'deliver standards of well-being for the overwhelming majority of Americans in ways that we have not experienced for generations.'
America, We Have a Problem: Homelessness Is Out of Control [Click] Cynthia McKinney [The 2008 Green Party Presidential nominee, you may recall.]
book Review: The Great Exception: The New Deal and the Limits of American Politics [Click] This sounds like it could be a worthwhile read. Or maybe not. The review is definitely worth reading, though.
--Alan
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DeleteEconomist Argues 'Pie in the Sky' Sanders Will, in Fact, 'Make Economy Great Again' [Click] Leading economist argues that Sanders' bold economic agenda would 'deliver standards of well-being for the overwhelming majority of Americans in ways that we have not experienced for generations.'
--Alan
#BernieMadeMeWhite highlights US minority voters [Click] Hey, I have that beat, or at least equaled: Bernie made me young!
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DeleteMe too! I love that, phrase, Alan!
DId you ever see this? Apparently it was posted in September, but I only saw it today, thanks to Jo.
An Evangelical Responds to Sanders' Speech at Liberty University
Must be this--the electrogremlins stole your link, listener. I will read it soon.--Alan
DeleteAn Evangelical responds to Sanders' speech at Liberty U [Click]
I think what's going on is that the media define "non-white" as black or Latino. Asians, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders are considered effectively white.
DeleteOf course, that's aside from their broad paintbrush that ignores all the blacks, Latinos, and older people who feel the Bern.
Bernie Wins Nevada After All [Click]
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--Alan
Well, well, well. Probably not a lot of national convention delegates switching columns (assuming nothing weird happens at the state convention), but gratifying nonetheless.
DeleteArizona Secretary of State Confirms Election Fraud Happened in State Primary [Click]
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Record trove of offshore money laundering records [Click] 140 politicians and public figures among others. OK—WHICH AMERICANS? They reportedly caught David Cameron’s father…
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BREAKING: ELIZABETH WARREN ENDORSES BERNIE SANDERS FOR PRESIDENT! [Click]
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Alas for the article's date!
DeleteOh, crap! I fell for it. My excuse is being physically tired from gardening. We finished pruning back a massively overgrown bunch of vines, repaired a trellis and got a couple of the vines started on it again. Taxes tomorrow.
Delete--Alan
listener--re "An Evangelical Responds to Sanders' Speech at Liberty University"
ReplyDeleteThat's powerful stuff, listener; he does his religion proud. A while back I was moved to educate myself about what evangelicalism actually is, and I could see why my ancestors in the early 19th Century became Methodists; there are things there I can certainly empathize with, just like the Holiness Church and Sufism, although the frames of reference in which they function are frankly foreign and uncomfortable for me. Thanks for the link; I have a mind to go back and read the complete transcript [link after the excerpts].
--Alan
Hillary Clinton is taking credit for the Fight for $15. Here’s why this is a betrayal of workers. [Click]
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