Monthly Archives: June 2015

Doesn’t seem to be much to say.  I mean there is, of course.  But it’s already being said everywhere.  Has been for years.

Without Sam Adams, there is no John Adams.

My, my! What a week for the demonstration of arrogance in government!

We began with the “defense” of Obamacare, now called by Scalia and taken up by a congressman as SCOTUScare, where we were treated to the nonsensical “thought” of the Chief Justice that since congress intended something, and it’s clearly UNCLEAR what it intended as it was passed in the dead of night with no one reading it, while we were told the nonsensical “We have to pass it to find out what’s in it.”, we must now create law to save it. This despite the fact it is pretty obvious to any even casual observer that congress <i>now</i> is against Obamacare, and only the rearguard actions of the likes of Harry Reid has saved it from … Continue reading →

Late this morning many of you may have heard that the SCOTUS has upheld Obamacare, despite the plain language of the law. Indeed, Antonin Scalia wrote a blistering minority opinion, and, as only happens rarely, asked and presented it from the bench. His closing comment may be the definitive statement on the SCOTUS behavior – “it should be called SCOTUScare.”

What appears to be on display here is government protecting government. Chief Justice Roberts admitted in his opinion that the law specified “State” but then went on to claim that if the court didn’t support this, the legislation would die, and so the Congressional desires would be thwarted. I, for one, had not been aware that the purpose fo the Court was to keep Congressional purpose alive, even … Continue reading →

I tend to view things like Fathers Day rather cynically. That most likely simply represents the troglodyte in me. Generally I find I am a lot more comfortable when speaking or praising others than hearing it of me.

But occasionally I run into something that strikes me. So I offer this little vignette for whatever it may be worth to any others of you. I was moved.

Who all can see Posts with “Private:” preceding the title? Please leave a comment here, either way. Thanks.

A word of thanks to BDB (otherwise known as Beloved Admin) for his gracious and prompt hospitality here!

I put it before the quorum: Is there any sentiment (other than mine in the affirmative) around the notion of a “tip jar” being passed in aid of effort being expended on our behalf?  Please advise.

Having heard from Beloved Admin in the negative, I withdraw the suggestion, and reiterate my willingness to be of assistance in any way of which I am capable.  Again, B-Z, Shipmate!  Long may we sail!

Typing, anyway.

I have figured out a cumbersome way to check for new comments, other than memorizing how many there were on a post the last time you looked.

Way up top, under your browser bar, it should say “Ball Diamond Ball” next to a little house. When you click on that “dashboard” drops down. Clicking on that puts out a menu bar on the left (this also shows up when typing a new post (click on the “visual” tab- upper R on the little window, to get rid of the coding language).  “Comments” shows the latest comments on the blog, who made the comment and which post it is in.

If that doesn’t work, the dashboard shows the most recent 4-6 comments.

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