Elephant Expectations?
Thomas Friedman’s “The global debate returns to Earth” ends in a great joke that I had already jumped to, in a way. First I had the final two paragraphs to absorb as I was made aware of “teeth-gnashing” at the thought that of course what goes up, must come down, so to speak. He had talked about elephants flying at the Davos World Economic Forum last year and landing with a thud this year. It made me think of the high-wire balancing act he was doing just to walk the line with the 3 issues: the US thinking it could go it alone in Iraq, the opponents to that strategy trying to dominate in their own way, and globalization.
I will leave their analysis to those who want to follow up on the original, but just because they have landed with a thud does not mean they will rise before they sink further. It may seem that someone is not fence sitting, but the elephants may have only hit the wire. A very similar punch line. And if the image of balancing the concept of support is not clear, maybe just this sound-bite will do: It’s the world economy stupid.
To go further, just because what goes up, may come down, does not mean we may not still have to go to hell and back first.
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Thursday, February 05, 2004
Friday, April 13, 2007
Imus, the victim?
There is irony above, for some it is lost in humor, others don't even see the line.
For those that may need a hint, the question mark indicates this is not a charge. The irony may be more clearly hypocrisy. The problem may be that I ask questions, not just answer them.
The problem is really that the market and freedom are not solutions. The bottom line is not just people to step on, the top line is the result. Intentions are the line that some don't see or would stomp on rather than look at or even walk or wake up to. The media, the economy and the government, for that matter, are not the problem or the solution, they are mechanisms that without work on, will get results without consideration for the work or the results,(and)let alone the people.
And below all that and what should be at the top, is not just the people, but justice. Another goal, but also a process, that gets lost by those that only look too high or too low for the line, and even ignore their part in drawing it.
Action/Reaction? Some just see the /. [the slash...or burn? * ] The middle is not the product or the aim, but it can be the result if thinking is only linear or worse, black and white. See? Even that could be a metaphor lost to the culture war.
But in reality, flip-flopping is the way we think, both more and less than the metaphor. However, real light is colors, not just absolutes or not.
* this post is connected if not in line with the previous post, meaning a different shtick and more context to the con-front-lines.[or fire lines]
[4-14-07: links and metaphors related to previous post]
For those that may need a hint, the question mark indicates this is not a charge. The irony may be more clearly hypocrisy. The problem may be that I ask questions, not just answer them.
The problem is really that the market and freedom are not solutions. The bottom line is not just people to step on, the top line is the result. Intentions are the line that some don't see or would stomp on rather than look at or even walk or wake up to. The media, the economy and the government, for that matter, are not the problem or the solution, they are mechanisms that without work on, will get results without consideration for the work or the results,(and)let alone the people.
And below all that and what should be at the top, is not just the people, but justice. Another goal, but also a process, that gets lost by those that only look too high or too low for the line, and even ignore their part in drawing it.
Action/Reaction? Some just see the /. [the slash...or burn? * ] The middle is not the product or the aim, but it can be the result if thinking is only linear or worse, black and white. See? Even that could be a metaphor lost to the culture war.
But in reality, flip-flopping is the way we think, both more and less than the metaphor. However, real light is colors, not just absolutes or not.
* this post is connected if not in line with the previous post, meaning a different shtick and more context to the con-front-lines.[or fire lines]
[4-14-07: links and metaphors related to previous post]
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
MAY 2013 Footnote Page Four
5-1-13: More (b.s.)*= Nail
Meet F--C---[!], More
Breaking Filters, Regime
Rhetoric Reply, Flash
Back(s.c. ?), Fast
Forward(s.c.) / / Continued from FP3: (guilt by & swift craft, done) Line+to+cross: A(a), B, C, D, E(e), F, G, H, I, J(j), K(k), LOL, M. Line+top+walk: A, B, C(c), D(d), E(e), F(f)
Rise+Tide: A(a), B(b), C, D, E (e), F(f)**, G(g)**, H(h) . (it is not so much to keep up with the message but to record the change
* not exactly(WTO) but blog search hit the fulcrum
** expired must refresh also
5-10-13 Knot? A. Poetic Justice, B. Justice?, c, D. Technical Difficulties!, E. Pass the Trillion.
5-15-13 TFR : Not to pan.[ A., (fn)FOR D..., Budget Bandits?, D., E., F.The Read C?, G., H.Jabber Walkie?, I.Pun it?, J.Game+Lock, K.Connecting the Dots, L.Filibuster Bluster*, M.Knot Even, N.Re:Figure, O.All Politics is Local!, P.Me a , Q, R. ] ( Mind your P's and Q's.) Speaking of brackets!
5-17-13 Not to jump in the Lacuna [!]
5-30-13: RE Tan Gent shall ism ?
Rise+Tide: A(a), B(b), C, D, E (e), F(f)**, G(g)**, H(h) . (it is not so much to keep up with the message but to record the change
* not exactly(WTO) but blog search hit the fulcrum
** expired must refresh also
5-10-13 Knot? A. Poetic Justice, B. Justice?, c, D. Technical Difficulties!, E. Pass the Trillion.
5-15-13 TFR : Not to pan.[ A., (fn)FOR D..., Budget Bandits?, D., E., F.The Read C?, G., H.Jabber Walkie?, I.Pun it?, J.Game+Lock, K.Connecting the Dots, L.Filibuster Bluster*, M.Knot Even, N.Re:Figure, O.All Politics is Local!, P.Me a , Q, R. ] ( Mind your P's and Q's.) Speaking of brackets!
5-17-13 Not to jump in the Lacuna [!]
5-30-13: RE Tan Gent shall ism ?
Friday, October 14, 2011
Legislation not politics!
[Can't Or Bane Or...]
(10-17-11 or change: added sub-heading with links only)
Was it Cant or Bane or, who said such.
Well, I paraphrase, but it was an attack on President Obama and the American Jobs Act. The idea that he was playing politics by giving them a jobs plan, while it is the legislature's job to create legislation. Sure there is a disagreement as to what creates jobs, but there should be no disagreement that it is legislation and it is political.
Plan B? Walking the Plank? Take up or down votes:
[*] The American Jobs Act.
[This is Truman's kitchen and Teddy's stick or carrying a lever but no pit bully.]
[Sorting it out: It was Eric Cantor who accused the President of politics over legislating. That is a ridiculous line of argument. As someone said about the market operating on society, like Siamese Twins performing brain surgery on themselves. But taking it to the bank or kitchen or pulpit,(the ridiculus line that is), the answer is in one word. VOTE! Up or down, package or separately, limit the filibuster, use reconciliation, WHATEVER! A vote is taking a stand. Take it and run on it, not from it. BUT THEN WE HAVE THE MESSAGE TO GET THROUGH THE MESS AGE OF THE MEDIA, not even punning on ledership. The American Jobs Act did not get voted down, it failed a cloture vote(50-49). That means that even if three more Democrats had voted with the rest, it would have been 53-46, but it takes 60 votes people!]
(10-17-11 or change: added sub-heading with links only)
Was it Cant or Bane or, who said such.
Well, I paraphrase, but it was an attack on President Obama and the American Jobs Act. The idea that he was playing politics by giving them a jobs plan, while it is the legislature's job to create legislation. Sure there is a disagreement as to what creates jobs, but there should be no disagreement that it is legislation and it is political.
Plan B? Walking the Plank? Take up or down votes:
If Republicans want to walk the talk, of Where are the Jobs?* Then vote on every last one of these, as well as the American Jobs Act[*], and see who will be left on the ship of fools.
[*] The American Jobs Act.
[This is Truman's kitchen and Teddy's stick or carrying a lever but no pit bully.]
[Sorting it out: It was Eric Cantor who accused the President of politics over legislating. That is a ridiculous line of argument. As someone said about the market operating on society, like Siamese Twins performing brain surgery on themselves. But taking it to the bank or kitchen or pulpit,(the ridiculus line that is), the answer is in one word. VOTE! Up or down, package or separately, limit the filibuster, use reconciliation, WHATEVER! A vote is taking a stand. Take it and run on it, not from it. BUT THEN WE HAVE THE MESSAGE TO GET THROUGH THE MESS AGE OF THE MEDIA, not even punning on ledership. The American Jobs Act did not get voted down, it failed a cloture vote(50-49). That means that even if three more Democrats had voted with the rest, it would have been 53-46, but it takes 60 votes people!]
Monday, October 17, 2011
Republicans Filibuster Economy
There, no more misledership!
Durbin Calls for Change to Filibuster Rule
Content from Legislation not Politics!(post asterisk *)
[Sorting it out: It was Eric Cantor who accused the President of politics over legislating. That is a ridiculous line of argument. As someone said about the market operating on society, like Siamese Twins performing brain surgery on themselves. But taking it to the bank or kitchen or pulpit,(the ridiculous line that is), the answer is in one word. VOTE! Up or down, package or separately, limit the filibuster, use reconciliation, WHATEVER! A vote is taking a stand. Take it and run on it, not from it. BUT THEN WE HAVE THE MESSAGE TO GET THROUGH THE MESS AGE OF THE MEDIA, not even punning on ledership. The American Jobs Act did not get voted down, it failed a cloture vote(50-49). That means that even if three more Democrats had voted with the rest, it would have been 53-46, but it takes 60 votes people!]
(*) post-asterisk at link, go there for more links, but I have rearranged two in this content: If Republicans want to walk the talk, of Where are the Jobs?* Then vote on every last one of these, as well as the American Jobs Act[*], and see who will be left on the ship of fools.
NOW MORE CONTEXT... later (Well maybe)
[just posted from draft]
Durbin Calls for Change to Filibuster Rule
Content from Legislation not Politics!(post asterisk *)
[Sorting it out: It was Eric Cantor who accused the President of politics over legislating. That is a ridiculous line of argument. As someone said about the market operating on society, like Siamese Twins performing brain surgery on themselves. But taking it to the bank or kitchen or pulpit,(the ridiculous line that is), the answer is in one word. VOTE! Up or down, package or separately, limit the filibuster, use reconciliation, WHATEVER! A vote is taking a stand. Take it and run on it, not from it. BUT THEN WE HAVE THE MESSAGE TO GET THROUGH THE MESS AGE OF THE MEDIA, not even punning on ledership. The American Jobs Act did not get voted down, it failed a cloture vote(50-49). That means that even if three more Democrats had voted with the rest, it would have been 53-46, but it takes 60 votes people!]
(*) post-asterisk at link, go there for more links, but I have rearranged two in this content: If Republicans want to walk the talk, of Where are the Jobs?* Then vote on every last one of these, as well as the American Jobs Act[*], and see who will be left on the ship of fools.
NOW MORE CONTEXT... later (Well maybe)
[just posted from draft]
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Bane and Company
"If we keep talking about the economy we will lose."
A more anachronistically correct quote was never said.
The sentence and yes I mean (bane and Company, Inc.)
It was actually said by Presidential candidate John McCain, about their campaign, and is exactly what will doom any Republican campaign. The Democrats will want to keep talking about the economy, as well as what the solutions are.
[My apologies*** for losing which major network noted* the Romney "quote"/ad. But later...]
* a search engine found these two links
[On another front: civil disobedience and** the blue line***.]
** (correction)/update
*** actually I have two...this is a tragedy that if true, begs the question. Which communities use lethal force for crowd control? Anyone with health concerns should be careful where they press their 1st amendment rights. Will there be accountability? Is it a federal concern, or based on community standards, or walking like an Egyptian. I am not advising the same pathology, but there is breaking news on that front.
*** third dimes a charm Who walks the line?
[Note the timing & *** which are recyled, and problematic: The asterisks are separated by my tangents and breaking news. There are two uses of the triple asterisks within the text, as well in footnote. This is an unhint of sorts. I wish I could bold a path.]
[The tragedy of the third footnote*** allows segue "On another front...": the line the law and military walk,(see drafts) for the people, and what makes us exceptional.]
[Now three in draft, including True Footnote.]
A more anachronistically correct quote was never said.
The sentence and yes I mean (bane and Company, Inc.)
It was actually said by Presidential candidate John McCain, about their campaign, and is exactly what will doom any Republican campaign. The Democrats will want to keep talking about the economy, as well as what the solutions are.
[My apologies*** for losing which major network noted* the Romney "quote"/ad. But later...]
* a search engine found these two links
[On another front: civil disobedience and** the blue line***.]
** (correction)/update
*** actually I have two...this is a tragedy that if true, begs the question. Which communities use lethal force for crowd control? Anyone with health concerns should be careful where they press their 1st amendment rights. Will there be accountability? Is it a federal concern, or based on community standards, or walking like an Egyptian. I am not advising the same pathology, but there is breaking news on that front.
*** third dimes a charm Who walks the line?
[Note the timing & *** which are recyled, and problematic: The asterisks are separated by my tangents and breaking news. There are two uses of the triple asterisks within the text, as well in footnote. This is an unhint of sorts. I wish I could bold a path.]
[The tragedy of the third footnote*** allows segue "On another front...": the line the law and military walk,(see drafts) for the people, and what makes us exceptional.]
[Now three in draft, including True Footnote.]
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Belated...(HAPPY BIRTHDAY RMS!)
Congratulation on making it to your terrible two's.[updated link] I feel like a "birther" in having pushed your name and Ed's for MSNBC to match Faux News, although you match Comity* Central as well. In fact I almost admonished you for your "crossing the line", but I on second review of the rhetoric, it was not.** Here is to Bane or Change? You walk the line.
*SIC (spelling in Con/text)
** the Second Amendment Angle
[Third times a charm but not 'l's.(as in L's or spells)]
Chant... Bane(or)Change! Bane(or)Change! Bane(or)Change!
*SIC (spelling in Con/text)
** the Second Amendment Angle
[Third times a charm but not 'l's.(as in L's or spells)]
Chant... Bane(or)Change! Bane(or)Change! Bane(or)Change!
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