Wednesday, September 1, 2010

The Democrats' New Normal

I don’t usually like to comment on individual polls. Most of the time, when a poll produces an “unusual” result, it simply reflects random noise and the best advice is to wait for the next edition of the poll to come along, when more often than no...

I hope this straitens out in the next two months. I would like to see the Republican party implode further. Incumbents will have a difficult time.

‘Andrew Jackson’ and ‘Merchant’ Head to Broadway

“Nonprofit Theaters Take On Bold Broadway Ventures This Fall with Women on the Verge, Andrew Jackson, & Merchant - http://nyti.ms/aBD8sP”

Andrew Jackson is not mentioned in the text block. He is not my favourite character. We can blame him for a great deal of the character of the deep south.

It’s Witch-Hunt Season

In a repeat from the 1990s, the Republicans appear bent on ugliness and paralysis.

"What we learned from the Clinton years is that a significant number of Americans just don’t consider government by liberals — even very moderate liberals — legitimate."

Krugman is correct.

Freeing Muscadet From a Pigeonhole

“Right on! Perf for this time of year! I am so having one tonight. Freeing Muscadet From a Pigeonhole - http://nyti.ms/9SIFuM”

I love the reviews. I buy the local oysters in season. They are far better when the water is colder. November and December. The price goes up after Christmas.

Could you find the coffee tasters? I worry about you and alcohol.

Newsstands Will Carry Gourmet Again, After a Fashion

“Newsstands Will Carry Gourmet Again, After a Fashion - http://nyti.ms/boVXrE I bet I'll buy this even though I have most of the recipes.”

25 minutes is a long time if the prep work is done. There would be a profitability problem in a commercial kitchen that spent so long on a plate.

Banks Make a Shift Toward Greener Lending

“Smart lending is safe lending. Drilling and digging are not safe. NYT: Banks Make a Shift Toward Greener Lending - http://nyti.ms/98UNRo”

Getting sued is what they fear.

Banks Make a Shift Toward Greener Lending

“Banks Make a Shift Toward Greener Lending - http://nyti.ms/98UNRo”

Safer, not particularly greener.