@The Old Man posted:Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Good news Mitch McConnell will certainly follow his own actions and not entertain the idea of stuffing the court. As he said, the American public must be given a chance to speak.
So you believe Mitch? I believe he will go back on his word. RBG was one of a kind. No replacement for her intellect can be found, or for the passion of justice for all. Will miss her
@flwino posted:So you believe Mitch?
I guess I've been too deadpan. I knew he would do this even before she died. He has already said, in his sympathy statement of all places, that he's going forward. I can only hope, that the country reacts to this outrage by finishing off the former Republican Party for good.
@The Old Man posted:I guess I've been too deadpan. I knew he would do this even before she died. He has already said, in his sympathy statement of all places, that he's going forward. I can only hope, that the country reacts to this outrage by finishing off the former Republican Party for good.
The former chairman of the WA state Republican Party, who these days would be viewed as a moderate, and is a "never Trumper", recently said that the only way now to save the GOP is to burn it to the ground, and start over. Interesting point of view from that side of the aisle, I thought.
Gayle Sayers. One of only 2 Bears I've ever liked.
Maryland's Republican Governor, Larry Hogan, has come out opposed to moving forward with an appointment to the S. Ct.
@irwin posted:Maryland's Republican Governor, Larry Hogan, has come out opposed to moving forward with an appointment to the S. Ct.
That, and a dollar, won't get you a cup of coffee.
@The Old Man posted:That, and a dollar, won't get you a cup of coffee.
I concur. What weight does his opinion carry?
It doesn't change the calculus in Washington. Just noting this in case he makes a 2024 presidential run.
@irwin posted:It doesn't change the calculus in Washington. Just noting this in case he makes a 2024 presidential run.
There's less of a chance of that than the aforementioned post predicting Gavin Newsom running.
Well, Old Man, I didn't say "when he runs" I said "in case he runs." It would not be irrational for the Republicans to try to find a fiscal conservative, who has a brain, who can reach out across the aisle, who can attract moderate voters, independents, and Democrats.
But, they might well not be rational.
Helen Reddy. That really was an awful song.
Singer/songwriter Mac Davis.
Bob Gibson, Hall of Fame pitcher with the Cardinals. Was overpowering. Lifetime ERA under 3.00. Had over 3000 strikeouts. In the national league, pitchers hit. In his 17 years, he had 24 home runs and batted over .200.
Tom Seaver and now Bob Gibson, two of the best pitchers of my youth. Seaver was just smooth while Gibson was an intimidating as they came. Quoting Mark Packer, "heaven just got a great half of a starting rotation in 2020".
Eddie Van Halen, 65, from cancer.
@brucehayes posted:Eddie Van Halen, 65, from cancer.
Damn. Just saw that. These guys were a bit before my formative years, and I don't tend to listen to a lot of music before my teenage years, but I'd be hard pressed to find a guitar riff intro that I like more than "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love"
Fuck 2020 in it’s stupid fucking ass.
@azwiese posted:Damn. Just saw that. These guys were a bit before my formative years, and I don't tend to listen to a lot of music before my teenage years, but I'd be hard pressed to find a guitar riff intro that I like more than "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love"
You don't listen to a lot of music before your teenage years? That's a helluva lot of excellent music you are not listening to.
RIP EVH. I was never a big fan of them, mostly because the singer was a tool, but Eddie could definitely play the guitar with a style and sound of his own. My 15 year old self thought his ex-wife was hot too.
@steve8 posted:You don't listen to a lot of music before your teenage years? That's a helluva lot of excellent music you are not listening to.
That's what I've been told. Just as an example, I walked into my favorite deli in college and the guy had the A.M. radio on the speakers. "Under My Thumb" was playing, and I looked to a buddy with a quizzical look and asked,"why are the Rolling Stones covering a Social Distortion song?" Oops.
