Apparently you can discover all kinds of groundbreaking ideas at TED talks. Unless, of course, you want to cover the problem of income inequality.
Then they’ll just pretend it doesn’t exist. Morons.
Author Archives: John Wallenfeldt
Japan’s ghost island – CBS News Video
More from the Island themed episode of Sunday Morning. This is, frankly, haunting.
A Roosevelt retreat – CBS News Video
Some places are personal, and magic. I’ve got a few on my short list, but finding out about others’ is just as good sometimes.
Say it in a whistle – CBS News Video
This week’s Sunday Morning was awesome. Expect quite a few links from it.
Meet Joe Ricketts — and Family
Another look at the Family Ricketts.
The father apparently was fine fronting $10 million dollars to pay for racist advertising, even to the point of making an introductory video to the enterprise.
Well, you know, until it became public knowledge and suddenly he was completely unaware of the project and had nothing to do with it.
Uh huh.
And of course his children back him 100%, even when some disagree with him. Well, on paper anyway.
The whole family needs to grow a spine. And buy a clue.
Why Do Conservatives Hate Freedom?
Conservatives hate freedom. This is historical fact, not hyperbole. Their own words and actions verify the argument.
As if bigotry, false economic assumptions (and outright lies), an inability to see that taxes create the system that keeps us safe and allow some to make ungodly sums of money, and just outright hatred of women, minorities, and anyone who doesn’t look or sound like them isn’t enough; yes, they hate freedom.
Why? Because when folks have freedom they embrace love, they embrace a touch of vice, a lot of fun, and try their damnedest not to be puritanical prudes and hate-filled assholes.
And that, at the end of the day, is what conservatives can’t stand.
End of story.
Dining with Dara: Bourbon isn’t just for Kentucky anymore | Minnesota Public Radio News
I have a few of these stories to post soon. They come out every Thursday but as you may have noticed, I have not been a diligent poster of late.
Anyway, here’s one about a bourbon being produced just over the line in Wisconsin.
And face it, that state NEEDS to be known for producing something that doesn’t leave a rotten taste in your mouth these days.
Romney Accused of Prep School Bullying – NYTimes.com
And to think, we all know people who think that this kind of behavior is what we want America to be known for.
Bush the Lesser might have been an insecure, ignorant, boorish coke addict of a schlep, but he sure the hell didn’t assault people for being different from him. He is probably some form of bully, acting more out of fear than out of hatred.
I guess in the end it is the same thing, but given McCain’s anger and this from Romney, you gotta believe that whole party has given up on decency when Bush might have been at the top of a nasty bell curve.
Ricketts family political activity threatens to scuttle Cubs reno plans | News
What an incredibly shitty day to be a Cubs fan.
Knowing that Daddy Moneybags of the clan (klan?) that owns the team is a rabid, dog-whistling racist shitbag is one thing. Knowing his brood is trying to extort $300 from the city of Chicago to fix up Wrigley while having at least $10 million ready to blow on racist advertising is even worse.
I’m still trying to get the family tickets to one of the Twins-Cubs games next month. I’ll still watch the team. But I’ll be damned if I am going out of my way to give this prick Joe Ricketts any penny I can avoid handing over.
And to hell with his kids for standing by him. If my dad sounded like a modern day Klucker, I’d call him out as a bigoted idiot like he’d deserve.