Good legislation ergo. Too late for Trump though.

I don't want to intercede on Peg. But Trump is a bully. And bullies are cowards. Big mouth, no action.

Who do you go to RRock? Floyd the Barber in Mayberry?

I'd enjoy that boo boo.

A bag of coal dust is yours RRock.

Good stuff newmy. Another box of Devil Dogs is yours.

oustanding newmedman. You win a box of Devil Dogs.

Hey boo boo!

The Levity Hour:


Ralph Kramden [Jackie Gleason] drives a bus for the Gotham Bus Co. Ed Norton [Art Carney] is Ralph's friend and upstairs neighbor. Ralph has been looking for a raise from his boss, Mr. Marshall.

Ralph runs into Mr. Marahll. "Hi Mr. Marshall," says Ralph. "Hello there Kramden," says Marshall. "Say Kramden, do you like golf?" "I love it," says, Ralph. "My favorite sport. I play it all the time."

"Good," says Marshall. We have a foursome on Sunday and of of the boys can't make it. I'd like you to round out the foursome."

"Humma, humma. Sure, Mr. Marshall."

Fine Kramden. We tee off at 9:00. See you on the course."

Ralph has never played golf, ever.

He goes home that day and tells his buddy Norton. "I'll get a book on golf, you'll learn in a few days."

Noton comes back the next morning with a book, "How to Play Golf," a golf ball and a wood driver.

"The first thing you have to do," says Norton, "is ADDRESS THE BALL." He puts the ball down on a carpet and grabs the driver. He stands over the ball, grips and wiggles the club half a dozen times. Ralph slaps him hard on the back and Norton stumbles forward. "Will you come on!" he hollers at Norton.

Norton grabs the driver, looks down at the ball and says, "Hello ball."

Warren has the balls to give Trump what for. It's time somebody did. Liz can use her tomahawk to give Trump a good scalping, er, haircut.

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Terrific baseball site: retrosheet.com

At 4:00 today we shall offer the choice of "The Levity Hour," suggested by
Susie or Sox Fan, I forget who or the "Happy Hour" by Ihub. Of course, you can enjoy both by flipping from one to the other.

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Yeah, only 11 million at last count.

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Terrific post Susie. I don't think Trump will be "lucky" and get away with it. No, I think Trump will go down. Hard.

The emotional state of a 5-year-old throwing a temper tantrum.

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Thanks for that BOREALIS.

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Trump unhappy with FED cutting rates by 1/4%. Wants deeper cuts. This strongly suggests that Trump is increasingly worried about a U.S. recession and a global recession. Keep boosting tariffs Donnie. A tariff is just another wall, an economic wall.

FED announcement in a couple of hours.

The odiousness of Trump is so obvious and overwhelming to many of us that it is hard to understand why his supporters can't or refuse to accept it.

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What do racehorses eat?...Fast food.

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Trumps only 'Get out of Jail Free' card is to win in 2020. If he loses he'll likely get nailed for Obstruction of Justice.

The man is an idiot. More will come.

I finished "The Hunt For Red October," by Tom Clancy. Helluva book, as was the movie. Tom Clancy is prescient; he has unusual foresight. I remain convinced that the idea of taking down the Twin Towers on 9/11 came from a Clancy book, and "inspired" Osama bin Laden.

Our two pups, Jackie & Jilly, brother and sister, [Jack Russell Terriers] show us more loyalty in a day than trump has shown in his lifetime.

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Your response to ergo doesn't fly with me.

Why would I censor this article Dan? I don't agree with much of it and it seems to me to be a scurrilous, cheap piece of writing. The NY Times remains a professional publication with a long history of excellence. I have no problem with anyone who dislikes or disagrees with editorial or opinion leanings. But that's why it appears in editorial or opinion pages.
A more valid argument might be made on the straight news side. An editor can, by the size and phrasing of a headline, by a story's placement [above or below the fold] or by burying a story deep inside or by ignoring some stories entirely can certainly influence readers. I don't think the NY Times does this, but I know many papers do.

"Trump has dug himself into a hole with Iran." Yes, and he just ordered more shovels.

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Don't lose that wry humor hap.

I agree ergo; just a handy excuse to jack up oil prices. Like "increased driving over the Labor Day, Memorial Day, Ground Hog Day weekends.