08/18/2019 archive

Not A Rant

I’m a great believer in purpose driven shopping. Alone. When shopping with others my job is usually “No!” Except when I say, “Oh, that looks pretty, and it’s in just the right color to match your shirt.” Ok, I’m pretty terrible to shop with.

The Effects of Brexit

First of all, “Effect” is a result. “He shot the Prison Guard to effect his escape.” or the ever popular “cause and effect.” “Affect” means adopt (with an implication of insincerity and pretense). “Stephen Colbert affected the mannerisms and attitudes of a right wing news commentator.” Good. Now we’ve settled that the Tory’s latest consternation …

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Off To The Races – Lana Del Rey One For The Road – Arctic Monkeys Come with Me Now – Kongos

The Breakfast Club (The Infotainer)

Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We’re a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we’re not too hungover we’ve been bailed out we’re not too exhausted from last night’s (CENSORED) the caffeine kicks in. Join us every weekday morning at 9am (ET) and weekend morning at 10:30am (ET) to …

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Pondering the Pundits: Sunday Preview Edition

Pondering the Pundits: Sunday Preview Edition” is an Open Thread. It is a selection of editorials and opinions from around the news medium and the internet blogs. The intent is to provide a forum for your reactions and opinions, not just to the opinions presented, but to what ever you find important. On Sunday mornings …

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