Bernie's our number one! The rally sign wasn't my best work, but looks OK from a few feet away. That Elmer's Spray Adhesive was not near as good as the 3M Artist's Spray Adhesive that I used before. And I should have used a san-serif font (I knew that). The second side borrows from Jill Stein's new slogan, and boy howdy, did it get a good response at the Bernie rally!
P.S.: If we Sanders supporters "can't do the math," why is HRC making a quick exit from New Jersey to come out and campaign in California? Couldn't be because she thinks we CAN do the math, could it?
A sans-serif font, besides being easier to cut out and easier to paste, is legible at a greater distance, therefore better for picket signs and suchlike.
"Oh...my...God! Less than a week-and-a-half before the primary, and she only just opened an office? Arrogant, complacent, supremely self-confident and sublimely out of touch. I could go on, but those are the only words that come to mind that are printable."
Well, it's typical. Conventional national Democratic politicians figure that no matter what, they have California in the bag, so they don't have to campaign here. They see the state as a pair of ATM's--one in Hollywood, and the other in "Silicon" Valley. The rest of the state and the population are merely things to drive by or fly over. So when someone comes along who pays attention to them, the effect is considerable.
And now to bed; up a bit early in the morning to testify in what seems to be a horrendous homicide in the Bay Area. Largely recovered from dehydration from rallying and (vigorous) gardening this weekend. One needs to recognize the symptoms and understand both prevention and treatment around here.
Alan, your attention to detail and analysis is amazing. You post links and discuss in detail and it's such a help here. Then you mention you're testifying in a homicide case and I am again amazed at what you accomplish in a typical week…! Take care!
Once I finally got on the witness stand, it went very quickly, with far less effort than usual. I was called by the defense to get the drug and alcohol tests on the decedent and the defendant into the record; they also called a psychiatrist and a pharmacologist (it turns out the pharmacologist and I have a mutual acquaintance). The prosecutor had some questions about interpretation of the results. No argument about my qualifications, possible prejudices, or the technology used. Piece o' cake for me. I think the prosecution has a way stronger case than the defense, but the defense is mounting as vigorous a case as is possible given the facts. Both defense and prosecution attorneys seem very sharp. One of the interesting things about homicide cases is that the court proceedings are so very restrained; no theatrics or misbehavior at all. No one wants to see some fault in the case that will lay the groundwork for a successful appeal. You'd think, to look at the behavior of all involved, that it is a trial for jaywalking or littering, not a homicide. Definitely not Perry Mason stuff.
Bernie's our number one! The rally sign wasn't my best work, but looks OK from a few feet away. That Elmer's Spray Adhesive was not near as good as the 3M Artist's Spray Adhesive that I used before. And I should have used a san-serif font (I knew that). The second side borrows from Jill Stein's new slogan, and boy howdy, did it get a good response at the Bernie rally!
ReplyDeleteHere's one more bit of light reading:
Establishment Democrats Courting Disaster [Click]
—Alan
P.S.: If we Sanders supporters "can't do the math," why is HRC making a quick exit from New Jersey to come out and campaign in California? Couldn't be because she thinks we CAN do the math, could it?
Alan, I really like the font you used. It helps it stand out!
DeleteThat's my kind of light reading!!
And let's hear it for real math! The networks have begun to point out Hillary's desperation. I call that progress!
A sans-serif font, besides being easier to cut out and easier to paste, is legible at a greater distance, therefore better for picket signs and suchlike.
Delete--Alan
Exactly. APHont, from American Printing House for the Blind, was specifically developed for maximum readability. And it is, of course, sans serif.
DeleteCatreona said at 5/31/2016 12:50:00 AM
ReplyDelete"Oh...my...God! Less than a week-and-a-half before the primary, and she only just opened an office? Arrogant, complacent, supremely self-confident and sublimely out of touch. I could go on, but those are the only words that come to mind that are printable."
Well, it's typical. Conventional national Democratic politicians figure that no matter what, they have California in the bag, so they don't have to campaign here. They see the state as a pair of ATM's--one in Hollywood, and the other in "Silicon" Valley. The rest of the state and the population are merely things to drive by or fly over. So when someone comes along who pays attention to them, the effect is considerable.
And now to bed; up a bit early in the morning to testify in what seems to be a horrendous homicide in the Bay Area. Largely recovered from dehydration from rallying and (vigorous) gardening this weekend. One needs to recognize the symptoms and understand both prevention and treatment around here.
--Alan
Bless you, Alan! Glad you had a good time, and didn't hurt yourself! xox
ReplyDeleteAlan, your attention to detail and analysis is amazing. You post links and discuss in detail and it's such a help here. Then you mention you're testifying in a homicide case and I am again amazed at what you accomplish in a typical week…! Take care!
ReplyDeleteOnce I finally got on the witness stand, it went very quickly, with far less effort than usual. I was called by the defense to get the drug and alcohol tests on the decedent and the defendant into the record; they also called a psychiatrist and a pharmacologist (it turns out the pharmacologist and I have a mutual acquaintance). The prosecutor had some questions about interpretation of the results. No argument about my qualifications, possible prejudices, or the technology used. Piece o' cake for me. I think the prosecution has a way stronger case than the defense, but the defense is mounting as vigorous a case as is possible given the facts. Both defense and prosecution attorneys seem very sharp. One of the interesting things about homicide cases is that the court proceedings are so very restrained; no theatrics or misbehavior at all. No one wants to see some fault in the case that will lay the groundwork for a successful appeal. You'd think, to look at the behavior of all involved, that it is a trial for jaywalking or littering, not a homicide. Definitely not Perry Mason stuff.
Delete--Alan