“As Henri moved north through the Atlantic on Friday, hurricane warnings were issued for more than four million people in areas including the south shore of Long Island, from Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point, the north shore of Long Island from Port Jefferson Harbor to Montauk Point as well as from New Haven, Connecticut, to west of Watch Hill, Rhode Island.“
hope our trail friend oldseahag stays safe. the vineyard looks like it will be hit by the fearsome northeast winds of hurricane henri.
Olivia Troye worked as the homeland security and counterterrorism adviser to Vice President Mike Pence. In a Twitter thread Friday, she blasted the Trump administration for its handling of the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) programs that provide a path to US residency for locals who worked with the US government in Afghanistan.
“There were cabinet mtgs about this during the Trump Admin where Stephen Miller would peddle his racist hysteria about Iraq & Afghanistan. He & his enablers across gov’t would undermine anyone who worked on solving the SIV issue by devastating the system at DHS & State,” Troye wrote.
What made Hendrix such an exceptional guitarist, in addition to natural aptitude, was his years spent toiling on the “Chitlin’ circuit”
For years he labored behind the traveling stars of that day, adding to his kit of licks. When the jump came…….he was ready for it.
He’d worked for the people like these guys
ie…….he didn’t spring fully armed from the head of Zeus.
Old days with mustang sally.
Patd, from your inquiry yesterday about calling the murderous governors murderers, I hope not. Actually tongue extracted from cheek, no. They’re public figures. Unless the defamatory statement is made with actual malice in most states it’s not sufficient to support a defamation action. And truth is a strong defense to boot, so I wouldn’t (don’t) worry about calling murderous pricks what they are.
Not one other person ever could make an electric sing like he could
(lol nice playlist- which song did a user “make private”?)
We all know Republicans are just Taliban in less fabulous outfits
here you go, Bink…
Bink…….you made that playlist one day in here from groups our band had backed up and/or opened for back in 66 67.
The Pavilion Club, Johnny America. On yu tube
ill have to check and see which one
Yup, remember like it was yesterday
🎼 oh we were so much older then la la la… 🎵
Those were the days, my friend……
I keep my ear to the ground awaiting the Hendrix Experience foundation to release another album of “new” music from Jimi. Moons of Neptune is the last I’m aware of but I’ve read there are hundreds of hours of recorded music that could be mixed and released.
“U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz announced Wednesday he will vote for Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection, prompting boos from a staunchly conservative crowd…”
“Cruz’s remarks came during a town hall in Grapevine organized by the True Texas Project, a far-right group that was previously known as the NE Tarrant Tea Party. An audience member stated that the crowd favors “anyone but Abbott” in 2022 …”
“I can tell you very, very simply, if it were not for Greg Abbott, I would not be in the U.S. Senate,” Cruz said.
One more reason to detest Greg.
I remember a time when I used to be nostalgic
-some comedian
I wrote a song about being a narcissist, it goes a little something like this: “ 🎶 mi mi mi 🎶 “
-some other comedian
i was talking to a young person, recently, and in the course of conversation said, “no one goes there anymore because it’s too crowded”.
They said, “What??”
-”It’s a Yogi Berra quote”
”Why are you quoting a cartoon?”
-“He was a catcher for the New York Yankees”
”How could a cartoon be a catcher for the New York Yankees?”
😒
The U.S. ignored corruption within the Afghan government. Did that lead to its fall?
As the Taliban faces protests and dissent across Afghanistan, William Brangham explores the collapse of the country’s government — built and supported by the U.S. and allies for 20 years. For a deeper perspective, Brangham speaks with Sarah Chayes, who covered the fall of the Taliban after 9/11 for NPR and served as advisor to several senior U.S. military commanders in Afghanistan.
“Forecasters are currently anticipating Henri to make landfall in eastern Long Island during the late-morning hours of Sunday.“
And just like that, the spotlight will be off of Afghanistan and covid and everything else that’s important…for a few days.
Is there a way to send in troops to draw the Taliban away from Kabul and extract more folks? What about the other provinces that fell? Did we have helpers there, as well?
The withdrawal from Afghanistan is a serious cluster-f. However, a gross miscalculation by military leaders, and, the subsequent decision by the Commander-In-Chief is just a serous mistake.
On the other hand, former CIC, Orange Adolf, attempting to overthrow our own government both internally and by use of force on January 6th, was a crime.
Moscow Mitch and any other Republican trying to use Afghanistan against POTUS Joe/Dems should be met with their own words and actions which supported the attempted overthrowing of our government by a grifting, delusional narcissist.
“Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has now tested negative for COVID-19, four days after testing positive for the virus. “I am told that my infection was brief and mild because of the vaccination I received…”
And, it could possibly have been avoided if Greg and all those around him had been wearing masks.
BiD, it’s not the taliban why the notice not to come to airport is about. it’s isis.
I found the old Fish Camp page we set up for ShelterBox , I thought Blogger had taken down all my old sites.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Dealing in Despair
On August 11, box #51722 was shipped :To aid those made homeless by the devastating floods in the Punjab area of north east Pakistan.We have a 140 pound share in this box. Roughly $200.00.
Juan Cole: The media’s failure to cover “the great Pakistani deluge” is “itself a security threat” to AmericaTime magazine removes its Pakistan story — titled “Through Hell And High Water” (!) — from the cover of its U.S. edition
This group of readers and our host here raised just short of 50,000 pounds , or $75,000 US dollars.
I just needed something to cheer me up.
that isis story linked above
(CNN)The US military is establishing “alternative routes” to Kabul airport because of a threat the terror group ISIS-K poses to the airport and its surroundings, as President Joe Biden met with senior officials Saturday to discuss the security situation in Afghanistan and counter-terrorism operations against the Islamic State offshoot.
“There is a strong possibility ISIS-K is trying to carry off an attack at the airport,” a US defense official told CNN. A senior diplomat in Kabul said they are aware of a credible but not immediate threat by Islamic State against Americans at Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Two US defense officials described the military effort to establish “alternative routes” for people to get to Kabul airport and its access gates, with one saying these new routes will be available to Americans, third party nationals and qualified Afghans.
The Taliban are aware of the new effort and are coordinating with the US, one of the officials said.
It only takes one RPG on an out going flight.
Governor Cuomo Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Hurricane Henri as Storm Shifts Toward a Direct Hit on Central Long Island
Right into where Wall Street goes on the weekends.
I hope Old Sea is ready.
nowhere to run martha reeves and the vandellas
OK, so whatever they are calling themselves, can we draw them away from the airport, get our folks and helpers out of there and then just bomb the crap out of the place?
Wait, the Taliban is coordinating with us to get folks out? So, will there be a war between factions when we leave?
Maybe that will keep them busy for the next, twenty years.
Henri has shut down the We Love NYC concert in Central Park.
“The White House may invoke the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, which was created in 1952 to assist the military during emergencies following the post-World War II Berlin Airlift. The program could facilitate almost 20 commercial jets from five airlines to help transport evacuees from bases in the region, according to the official.”
Considering how many folks get stuck at DFW, O’Hare, etc., almost every other day due to lack of pilots and flight crew…
“A senior administration official told CNN the government would first try to get airlines to volunteer aircraft to help transport Afghan evacuees before forcing them.“
“…helping to transport Afghans from locations where they were taken after being evacuated from the country, including US bases in Qatar, Bahrain and Germany.“
Whelp, I’ve see an enormous Qatar plane coming into DFW far too low on many occasions. Maybe airlines from other countries could help, as well.
I saw Jimi Hendrix at the Denver Pop Festival , he was so stoned Mitchell , and Redding stopped playing , and just stood there. Then the tear gas started drifting into Mile High Stadium , the Denver police were conducting a pitched battle outside with a mob trying to crash the gate. At this time , the DPD was not very friendly to anyone with long hair.
As the cloud drifted across the stands , it has like an invisible hand forcing people to bend over , and cover their faces.
This was the first time the “Wave” showed up in a football stadium.
I was high on mushrooms, and my curiosity after a bit got the best of me. I sat up and looked around , I was the only one sitting up right , among thousands .
I got a good dose , and returned to the crowd’s collective wisdom.
But it was worth it to see that sight.
Well Biden’s “White Whale” may sink his ship , one thing about old white dogs once they bite down on a bone they never let go.
Phil Valentine derided coronavirus vaccines, but he changed his tune when he was hospitalized.
The average price for a trip to the ICU with Covid is $42, 000 dollars.
The shots are free.
Phil is as dead as Rush Limpballs.
I want to see the bill for his long slow death.
The shots are free.
“He had said of the vaccine, “I have a very low risk of A) Getting COVID and B) dying of it if I do. Why would I risk getting a heart attack or paralysis by getting the vaccine?” He also said at the time that he had been taking the anti-parasite medication ivermectin, which is meant for animals.”
So Phil paid for dog worm meds , instead of a free vaxx ?
This asshole left his family with a hospital bill in the 6 figures , this death needs to be reported in detail.
And I have crossed Rubicon . I hope his family will pay for it for years. I am sure they all loved his rip off of the Beatles.
What Abbott and others fail to understand is they are destroying our health care system. They believe that these folks will still come to work.
This a real failure of understanding human beings.
This PDSD wave will make our vets wave look like a ripple on the beach.
Watching people die gasping for a breath for months, eats the human heart right up.
We will pay for this bullshit for decades. Every time a car crash victim it’s the ER.
The humanity-eradicating variant could very well already exist🤷♂️
(trying to enjoy my summer accordingly)
This rant goes for teachers as well, these people are NOT stupid.
And the virus has changed the world of wages , like the “Black Death” being a serf lets you move up the food chain.
The right wing has no understanding of human beings. And even less understanding of how fast we are changing .
Blink –
Good luck with that idea.
I am thinking that all forms of government are facing a wave of troubles.
That no one can solve them. And climate is driving everything now.
I wrote this years ago –
Climate Change is coming to your sate
Climate Change is coming to your county
Climate Change is coming to your town
Climate Change is coming to your street
Climate Change is on your porch
Climate Change punches you right in the face when you answer the door.
“West, the former head of the Texas Republican Party, said he had been in Waco having dinner with Ted Nugent when he returned to Dallas to find his wife had been arrested.“
Before they called the concert due to weather today, JHud performed “Nesun Dorma.”
OM – The thing about the Afghanistan debacle is that Biden is right about staying not making a difference. He had the balls not to kick the can down the road. Everyone knows it’s a military money pit. It’s sad for those stuck in Afghanistan, whether permanently or trying to get out, that our generals didn’t plan the exit better. It’s also too bad that Biden told they enemy our timetable. If we’d slowly gotten most folks out and done a final withdrawal in winter, it would’ve been better…but only for a short while. Less chaos but, ultimately, the Afghanis were going to have to sink or swim. They were never going to swim. I keep hoping this chaotic situation was actually part of a good plan, one that we just can’t see yet. Of course, it’s unlikely. Well, if we’ve formed an odd alliance with the Taliban to get rid of other factions that would try to attack us here, maybe, but doubtful.
Triumphs, failures, joys & heartbreaks😐
The same plane from which 7 people fell to their deaths and in the wheel-well of which a few more were crushed saved 800+ Afghani refugees, 150+ of which were children
Here’s to the servicepeople involved 🇺🇸 🙏
You said you like jazz:
(book of the week: “the Kite Runner” 👍 😭)
Say it loud, say it clear
Well don’t this keep with the theme!
Imagine how whip-smart xrep must have been in his prime: he must have been insufferable 😆
The greatest love song you’ve never heard
What can you do?🤷♂️
(the correct answer is: “dance”)
We were in ❤️…
i’ve said too much
Welcome to my spaceship
i’m an animal, trapped in your hot car, Mr. Crawford
Last call for alcohol
Your Sunday just got more serendipitous, as i bequeath unto you all a Bink-free lunar cycle. Sage your crystals, and on the dawn of the 3rd day, look to the east!
make up test for the many who failed the above:
identify at least one of the following
1. US of A
2. western hemisphere
3. left side of the map
Bill recaps the top issues of the week, including the chaotic U.S. exit from Afghanistan and the ongoing debate over masking.
Excellent. Ask where Iran, Iraq or UAE, those have been part of the angst for at least twenty years. Find Somalia or even Africa.
Best time of the day, first pot of coffee and it is not raining.
Ask some folks to point out Ohio, Vermont or Idaho. Same.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/21/weather/tropical-storm-henri-saturday/index.html
Henri may find Rhode Island
“As Henri moved north through the Atlantic on Friday, hurricane warnings were issued for more than four million people in areas including the south shore of Long Island, from Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point, the north shore of Long Island from Port Jefferson Harbor to Montauk Point as well as from New Haven, Connecticut, to west of Watch Hill, Rhode Island.“
hope our trail friend oldseahag stays safe. the vineyard looks like it will be hit by the fearsome northeast winds of hurricane henri.
business insider:
What made Hendrix such an exceptional guitarist, in addition to natural aptitude, was his years spent toiling on the “Chitlin’ circuit”
For years he labored behind the traveling stars of that day, adding to his kit of licks. When the jump came…….he was ready for it.
He’d worked for the people like these guys
ie…….he didn’t spring fully armed from the head of Zeus.
Old days with mustang sally.
Patd, from your inquiry yesterday about calling the murderous governors murderers, I hope not. Actually tongue extracted from cheek, no. They’re public figures. Unless the defamatory statement is made with actual malice in most states it’s not sufficient to support a defamation action. And truth is a strong defense to boot, so I wouldn’t (don’t) worry about calling murderous pricks what they are.
Not one other person ever could make an electric sing like he could
(lol nice playlist- which song did a user “make private”?)
We all know Republicans are just Taliban in less fabulous outfits
here you go, Bink…
Bink…….you made that playlist one day in here from groups our band had backed up and/or opened for back in 66 67.
The Pavilion Club, Johnny America. On yu tube
ill have to check and see which one
Yup, remember like it was yesterday
🎼 oh we were so much older then la la la… 🎵
Those were the days, my friend……
I keep my ear to the ground awaiting the Hendrix Experience foundation to release another album of “new” music from Jimi. Moons of Neptune is the last I’m aware of but I’ve read there are hundreds of hours of recorded music that could be mixed and released.
https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/19/greg-abbott-reelection-ted-cruz/
Either way, Ted, you’re still a jackass.
“U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz announced Wednesday he will vote for Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection, prompting boos from a staunchly conservative crowd…”
“Cruz’s remarks came during a town hall in Grapevine organized by the True Texas Project, a far-right group that was previously known as the NE Tarrant Tea Party. An audience member stated that the crowd favors “anyone but Abbott” in 2022 …”
“I can tell you very, very simply, if it were not for Greg Abbott, I would not be in the U.S. Senate,” Cruz said.
One more reason to detest Greg.
-some comedian
-some other comedian
i was talking to a young person, recently, and in the course of conversation said, “no one goes there anymore because it’s too crowded”.
They said, “What??”
-”It’s a Yogi Berra quote”
”Why are you quoting a cartoon?”
-“He was a catcher for the New York Yankees”
”How could a cartoon be a catcher for the New York Yankees?”
😒
The U.S. ignored corruption within the Afghan government. Did that lead to its fall?
As the Taliban faces protests and dissent across Afghanistan, William Brangham explores the collapse of the country’s government — built and supported by the U.S. and allies for 20 years. For a deeper perspective, Brangham speaks with Sarah Chayes, who covered the fall of the Taliban after 9/11 for NPR and served as advisor to several senior U.S. military commanders in Afghanistan.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-u-s-ignored-corruption-within-the-afghan-government-did-that-lead-to-its-fall
A really smart woman , with a really deep understanding .
About 10 mins. It’s a very ugly can of worms.
Why did the army melt down ? Risk your life for for these rotten bastards ?
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/full-moon-dates-and-times
“The next full Moon will occur on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at 8:02 AM ET, and is known as the Sturgeon Moon. “
A full moon. High tide should be something when Henri comes to town.
https://www.tidetime.org/north-america/united-states/long-island-sound.htm
Sun, 22nd
High
11:48am
https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/hurricane-henri-long-island-new-england-northeast-landfall/1003672
“Forecasters are currently anticipating Henri to make landfall in eastern Long Island during the late-morning hours of Sunday.“
And just like that, the spotlight will be off of Afghanistan and covid and everything else that’s important…for a few days.
Is there a way to send in troops to draw the Taliban away from Kabul and extract more folks? What about the other provinces that fell? Did we have helpers there, as well?
The withdrawal from Afghanistan is a serious cluster-f. However, a gross miscalculation by military leaders, and, the subsequent decision by the Commander-In-Chief is just a serous mistake.
On the other hand, former CIC, Orange Adolf, attempting to overthrow our own government both internally and by use of force on January 6th, was a crime.
Moscow Mitch and any other Republican trying to use Afghanistan against POTUS Joe/Dems should be met with their own words and actions which supported the attempted overthrowing of our government by a grifting, delusional narcissist.
https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/21/texas-greg-abbott-coronavirus/
“Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has now tested negative for COVID-19, four days after testing positive for the virus. “I am told that my infection was brief and mild because of the vaccination I received…”
And, it could possibly have been avoided if Greg and all those around him had been wearing masks.
BiD, it’s not the taliban why the notice not to come to airport is about. it’s isis.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/21/politics/kabul-airport-terror-warning/index.html
I found the old Fish Camp page we set up for ShelterBox , I thought Blogger had taken down all my old sites.
http://tmfishcamp.blogspot.com/
This group of readers and our host here raised just short of 50,000 pounds , or $75,000 US dollars.
I just needed something to cheer me up.
that isis story linked above
It only takes one RPG on an out going flight.
Governor Cuomo Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Hurricane Henri as Storm Shifts Toward a Direct Hit on Central Long Island
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-declares-state-emergency-advance-hurricane-henri-storm-shifts-toward-direct-hit
Right into where Wall Street goes on the weekends.
I hope Old Sea is ready.
nowhere to run martha reeves and the vandellas
OK, so whatever they are calling themselves, can we draw them away from the airport, get our folks and helpers out of there and then just bomb the crap out of the place?
Wait, the Taliban is coordinating with us to get folks out? So, will there be a war between factions when we leave?
Maybe that will keep them busy for the next, twenty years.
Henri has shut down the We Love NYC concert in Central Park.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/21/politics/biden-airlines-afghanistan-evacuation/index.htmlOk
“The White House may invoke the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, which was created in 1952 to assist the military during emergencies following the post-World War II Berlin Airlift. The program could facilitate almost 20 commercial jets from five airlines to help transport evacuees from bases in the region, according to the official.”
Considering how many folks get stuck at DFW, O’Hare, etc., almost every other day due to lack of pilots and flight crew…
“A senior administration official told CNN the government would first try to get airlines to volunteer aircraft to help transport Afghan evacuees before forcing them.“
“…helping to transport Afghans from locations where they were taken after being evacuated from the country, including US bases in Qatar, Bahrain and Germany.“
Whelp, I’ve see an enormous Qatar plane coming into DFW far too low on many occasions. Maybe airlines from other countries could help, as well.
I saw Jimi Hendrix at the Denver Pop Festival , he was so stoned Mitchell , and Redding stopped playing , and just stood there. Then the tear gas started drifting into Mile High Stadium , the Denver police were conducting a pitched battle outside with a mob trying to crash the gate. At this time , the DPD was not very friendly to anyone with long hair.
As the cloud drifted across the stands , it has like an invisible hand forcing people to bend over , and cover their faces.
This was the first time the “Wave” showed up in a football stadium.
I was high on mushrooms, and my curiosity after a bit got the best of me. I sat up and looked around , I was the only one sitting up right , among thousands .
I got a good dose , and returned to the crowd’s collective wisdom.
But it was worth it to see that sight.
Well Biden’s “White Whale” may sink his ship , one thing about old white dogs once they bite down on a bone they never let go.
Phil Valentine derided coronavirus vaccines, but he changed his tune when he was hospitalized.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/conservative-radio-host-phil-valentine-who-recorded-beatles-parody-about-vaccines-dies-from-coronavirus
The average price for a trip to the ICU with Covid is $42, 000 dollars.
The shots are free.
Phil is as dead as Rush Limpballs.
I want to see the bill for his long slow death.
The shots are free.
“He had said of the vaccine, “I have a very low risk of A) Getting COVID and B) dying of it if I do. Why would I risk getting a heart attack or paralysis by getting the vaccine?” He also said at the time that he had been taking the anti-parasite medication ivermectin, which is meant for animals.”
So Phil paid for dog worm meds , instead of a free vaxx ?
This asshole left his family with a hospital bill in the 6 figures , this death needs to be reported in detail.
And I have crossed Rubicon . I hope his family will pay for it for years. I am sure they all loved his rip off of the Beatles.
What Abbott and others fail to understand is they are destroying our health care system. They believe that these folks will still come to work.
This a real failure of understanding human beings.
This PDSD wave will make our vets wave look like a ripple on the beach.
Watching people die gasping for a breath for months, eats the human heart right up.
We will pay for this bullshit for decades. Every time a car crash victim it’s the ER.
The humanity-eradicating variant could very well already exist🤷♂️
(trying to enjoy my summer accordingly)
This rant goes for teachers as well, these people are NOT stupid.
And the virus has changed the world of wages , like the “Black Death” being a serf lets you move up the food chain.
The right wing has no understanding of human beings. And even less understanding of how fast we are changing .
Blink –
Good luck with that idea.
I am thinking that all forms of government are facing a wave of troubles.
That no one can solve them. And climate is driving everything now.
I wrote this years ago –
Climate Change is coming to your sate
Climate Change is coming to your county
Climate Change is coming to your town
Climate Change is coming to your street
Climate Change is on your porch
Climate Change punches you right in the face when you answer the door.
None of us will get a pass on this.
https://www.texastribune.org/2021/08/21/texas-candidate-allen-west-police/
“West, the former head of the Texas Republican Party, said he had been in Waco having dinner with Ted Nugent when he returned to Dallas to find his wife had been arrested.“
This Q-Anon idiot would be worse than Abbott.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0CDiNAnZk8
Before they called the concert due to weather today, JHud performed “Nesun Dorma.”
OM – The thing about the Afghanistan debacle is that Biden is right about staying not making a difference. He had the balls not to kick the can down the road. Everyone knows it’s a military money pit. It’s sad for those stuck in Afghanistan, whether permanently or trying to get out, that our generals didn’t plan the exit better. It’s also too bad that Biden told they enemy our timetable. If we’d slowly gotten most folks out and done a final withdrawal in winter, it would’ve been better…but only for a short while. Less chaos but, ultimately, the Afghanis were going to have to sink or swim. They were never going to swim. I keep hoping this chaotic situation was actually part of a good plan, one that we just can’t see yet. Of course, it’s unlikely. Well, if we’ve formed an odd alliance with the Taliban to get rid of other factions that would try to attack us here, maybe, but doubtful.
Triumphs, failures, joys & heartbreaks😐
The same plane from which 7 people fell to their deaths and in the wheel-well of which a few more were crushed saved 800+ Afghani refugees, 150+ of which were children
Here’s to the servicepeople involved 🇺🇸 🙏
You said you like jazz:
(book of the week: “the Kite Runner” 👍 😭)
Say it loud, say it clear
Well don’t this keep with the theme!
Imagine how whip-smart xrep must have been in his prime: he must have been insufferable 😆
The greatest love song you’ve never heard
What can you do?🤷♂️
(the correct answer is: “dance”)
We were in ❤️…
i’ve said too much
Welcome to my spaceship
i’m an animal, trapped in your hot car, Mr. Crawford
Last call for alcohol
Your Sunday just got more serendipitous, as i bequeath unto you all a Bink-free lunar cycle. Sage your crystals, and on the dawn of the 3rd day, look to the east!
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