Everything that could go right did go right on Monday for the idle Colorado Rockies in their pursuit of a wild card postseason berth. Primarily, the San Diego Padres were routed by the San Francisco Giants, 9-4, at AT&T Park. The loss drops San Diego to 85-71 and into a tie with Philadelphia for the wildcard lead and only one game ahead of the Rockies. The Phillies were idle on Monday. The Phillies also gained ground on New York as the Mets fell to Washington 13-4 which drops the lead in the NL East to two games. And in the other important game, Milwaukee routed St Louis 12-5 to remain in contention for the NL Central flag. It is important the Brewers keep winning against the Cardinals as they need to be fighting hard when San Diego comes to Brewtown for four games starting Thursday. We also need the Florida Marlins to put in a superb effort the next three days and get the better of the Chicago Cubs. And Atlanta needs to do the same when they start their three games against the Phillies also on Tuesday. And if all those good things can happen, it would only be better if the Pirates show some life and stun Arizona in their series starting Tuesday in Pittsburgh which might this upcoming weekend's series between the Rockies and Diamondbacks at Coors Field take on an even greater meaning !
Six days left in the regular season, but by far the most important thing is for the Rockies to take care of their own business and play well and win at Dodger Stadium starting tomorrow night and through Wednesday's and Thursday's games also.
KEEPIN' THE FAITH ! BELIEVIN' !
GO ROCKIES ! BEAT LOS ANGELES !
GO GIANTS ! (over San Diego)
GO BRAVES ! (0ver Philadelphia)
GO BREWERS ! (over St Louis)
GO MARLINS ! (over Chicago)
GO NATIONALS ! (0ver New York)
GO PIRATES ! (over Arizona)
...only one meaningless series in the NL this part of the last week... Houston @ Cincinnati...
Monday, September 24, 2007
Monday 24 September News Articles and Observations
Here are some recent news articles and some brief observations on them.
A. Excellent High Quality TV Not To Be Missed
PBS is running a week-long series entitled "The War". It is an in-depth study of World War II. I am into the second night of watching the production and it is truly outstanding. I have already learned several facts I was not aware of. This program documents the history of the most important event in recent world history that still is effecting all our lives today. Early reports indicate large numbers of people are watching. Please set your TIVOs and VDRs to record this exceptional historical presentation compiled by the legendary filmmaker Ken Burns.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8RS38K81&show_article=1
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B. Wolf Recovery Exceeds Expectations Across Northern Rockies
This is very good and welcome news, but enemies of the wolf are still determined to minimize or eliminate these essential creatures from the ecosystems that so desparately need their presence.
http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/09/23/news/local/26-wolf.txt
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C. Bozeman, MT: The Place to Be
Bozeman is quite an attractive place to live with virtually everything that one may need within easy access and a high quality of life. But as word gets out about all the positives of this area, housing costs are soaring relative to wages and the traffic is getting unpleasant.
http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/09/23/news/business/30-haveyouheard.txt
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D. The Usurpment of Adam Smith
Much like what has happened with the Bible, the writings and words of this economist have been warped and corrupted by others using his name for their own greed and power.
http://www.wvgazette.com/section/Opinion/Op-Ed+Commentaries/200709226
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/23/4046/
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E. Recommended Book to Read
http://www.amazon.com/Brief-History-Neoliberalism-David-Harvey/dp/0199283273/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-3499701-3864922?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1190684417&sr=1-1
http://www.buzzflash.com/store/reviews/780
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G. Private Health Insurance Companies Need to Be Eliminated
Americans very well may get a national health insurance plan, but unfortunately, it looks as if a large number of big corporation insurance companies will have their snouts in the public trough, inhaling taxpayer money and driving up costs. The Kucinich Health Care Plan and the Conyers House Bill that create a single payer plan are the only way to go.
http://www.alternet.org/story/63352/
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H. Limbaugh, Rosen, Fox News Talking Heads All Unquestionable Hypocrites
These Republican mouthpieces and brain dead morons are complaining about something they themselves are very clearly themselves guilty of. A pox on all of them !
http://mediamatters.org/items/200709220003
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I. Is Another Depression Looming ?
It would seem unlikely, but not impossible. You look at all the issues -- our collapsing currency; the housing bubble crisis; an out of control federal budget and deficit; a virtual complete loss of the American manufacturing economic sector to foreign labor; an endless war that looks to only grow and expand; financing the wars by just printing more and more money without any kind of standard; the aging of the major American demographic towards their senior years; rampant corporacy and the stark decline of the middle class; wealthy people and corporations not paying taxes as needed; a serious drop in ethics and morality across the nation; and energy costs spiraling out of control; and many other problems as well -- and it does seem to be within the realm of possibility. And what will rapid sudden climate change mean to our economy as well ?
http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?article=the_bubble_economy
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J. Troubling and Disturbing Article to Read
I would have to agree with the conclusions in this article and the book it is citing.
http://www.alternet.org/sex/62833/
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K. A Return to Nixon Era Dirty Tricks and Crime
It will be interesting to see if any further information about this comes forth.
http://www.harpers.org/archive/2007/09/hbc-90001266
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L. Housing Woes Extend into Wyoming
We may seem to be in a place that is far away from many of America's problems, but housing costs are a serious issue across the state. My own rent is about 40 to 45 per cent of my monthly net income. And that is typical for many people here.
http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2007/09/23/news/20local_09-23-07.txt
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M. Social Security: What is to Be Done ?
Nothing will get done on this vital issue in the next 16 months with the lameduck Bush Junta at the helm, but policy recommendations hopefully will be forthcoming between 2009 and 2010 as the first of the Baby Boomers start to cross the 65 year old age threshold. I would think the income ceiling needs to be removed on paying SSN taxes; a cash payout of all SSN taxes paid to wealthy retirees needs to be an option to them when they reach age 70 that also gives them some interest on their investment; and the COLA needs to be adjusted on retirees who have other sources of income for their retirement. This is a very complex and deeply personal problem set for those who will be looking into how to make Social Security solvent long term, if that is even possible. Of a more looming and critical concern are Medicaid and Medicare. Lets hope the Health Coverage Legislation that emerges in the coming years takes huge steps towards solving the financial problems of those two programs that are seriously looming within a decade.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070925/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/bush_social_security;_ylt=Ar2tKLzBj3ovVPRVKQFK7iis0NUE
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A. Excellent High Quality TV Not To Be Missed
PBS is running a week-long series entitled "The War". It is an in-depth study of World War II. I am into the second night of watching the production and it is truly outstanding. I have already learned several facts I was not aware of. This program documents the history of the most important event in recent world history that still is effecting all our lives today. Early reports indicate large numbers of people are watching. Please set your TIVOs and VDRs to record this exceptional historical presentation compiled by the legendary filmmaker Ken Burns.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8RS38K81&show_article=1
-----
B. Wolf Recovery Exceeds Expectations Across Northern Rockies
This is very good and welcome news, but enemies of the wolf are still determined to minimize or eliminate these essential creatures from the ecosystems that so desparately need their presence.
http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/09/23/news/local/26-wolf.txt
-----
C. Bozeman, MT: The Place to Be
Bozeman is quite an attractive place to live with virtually everything that one may need within easy access and a high quality of life. But as word gets out about all the positives of this area, housing costs are soaring relative to wages and the traffic is getting unpleasant.
http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/09/23/news/business/30-haveyouheard.txt
-----
D. The Usurpment of Adam Smith
Much like what has happened with the Bible, the writings and words of this economist have been warped and corrupted by others using his name for their own greed and power.
http://www.wvgazette.com/section/Opinion/Op-Ed+Commentaries/200709226
http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/09/23/4046/
-----
E. Recommended Book to Read
http://www.amazon.com/Brief-History-Neoliberalism-David-Harvey/dp/0199283273/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-3499701-3864922?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1190684417&sr=1-1
http://www.buzzflash.com/store/reviews/780
-----
G. Private Health Insurance Companies Need to Be Eliminated
Americans very well may get a national health insurance plan, but unfortunately, it looks as if a large number of big corporation insurance companies will have their snouts in the public trough, inhaling taxpayer money and driving up costs. The Kucinich Health Care Plan and the Conyers House Bill that create a single payer plan are the only way to go.
http://www.alternet.org/story/63352/
-----
H. Limbaugh, Rosen, Fox News Talking Heads All Unquestionable Hypocrites
These Republican mouthpieces and brain dead morons are complaining about something they themselves are very clearly themselves guilty of. A pox on all of them !
http://mediamatters.org/items/200709220003
-----
I. Is Another Depression Looming ?
It would seem unlikely, but not impossible. You look at all the issues -- our collapsing currency; the housing bubble crisis; an out of control federal budget and deficit; a virtual complete loss of the American manufacturing economic sector to foreign labor; an endless war that looks to only grow and expand; financing the wars by just printing more and more money without any kind of standard; the aging of the major American demographic towards their senior years; rampant corporacy and the stark decline of the middle class; wealthy people and corporations not paying taxes as needed; a serious drop in ethics and morality across the nation; and energy costs spiraling out of control; and many other problems as well -- and it does seem to be within the realm of possibility. And what will rapid sudden climate change mean to our economy as well ?
http://www.prospect.org/cs/articles?article=the_bubble_economy
-----
J. Troubling and Disturbing Article to Read
I would have to agree with the conclusions in this article and the book it is citing.
http://www.alternet.org/sex/62833/
-----
K. A Return to Nixon Era Dirty Tricks and Crime
It will be interesting to see if any further information about this comes forth.
http://www.harpers.org/archive/2007/09/hbc-90001266
-----
L. Housing Woes Extend into Wyoming
We may seem to be in a place that is far away from many of America's problems, but housing costs are a serious issue across the state. My own rent is about 40 to 45 per cent of my monthly net income. And that is typical for many people here.
http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2007/09/23/news/20local_09-23-07.txt
-----
M. Social Security: What is to Be Done ?
Nothing will get done on this vital issue in the next 16 months with the lameduck Bush Junta at the helm, but policy recommendations hopefully will be forthcoming between 2009 and 2010 as the first of the Baby Boomers start to cross the 65 year old age threshold. I would think the income ceiling needs to be removed on paying SSN taxes; a cash payout of all SSN taxes paid to wealthy retirees needs to be an option to them when they reach age 70 that also gives them some interest on their investment; and the COLA needs to be adjusted on retirees who have other sources of income for their retirement. This is a very complex and deeply personal problem set for those who will be looking into how to make Social Security solvent long term, if that is even possible. Of a more looming and critical concern are Medicaid and Medicare. Lets hope the Health Coverage Legislation that emerges in the coming years takes huge steps towards solving the financial problems of those two programs that are seriously looming within a decade.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070925/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/bush_social_security;_ylt=Ar2tKLzBj3ovVPRVKQFK7iis0NUE
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