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.