Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

$1.1 TRILLION SPENDING BILL RIDDLED WITH RIDERS
Public may be surprised to learn it's now legal to deduct the entire cost of a yacht as “flood insurance.”

Following Release of Scathing Senate Report on CIA Torture, Accountability for Those Responsible Unlikely
Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld “too prominent to fail.”

Only 64% Still Believe in American Dream
American dream defined as a good job, a happy family, a house in the suburbs with a two-car garage and a meth lab in the basement.

Football's Popularity Declines Among More Educated, More Liberal
Still popular with dumb conservatives.

I guess they enjoy watching millionaires scramble each other's brains. I'm sure that's fun but I'd rather watch Wall Streeters do the perp walk.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Dec 10, 2014
Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She has released many chart-topping albums and singles over the course of her career, and has won 12 Grammys and numerous other awards.

In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous other artists including Gram Parsons, The Band, Linda Ronstadt, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Mark Knopfler, Guy Clark, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Rodney Crowell, and Neil Young.

Ya don't say!

I have finally managed to rid myself of the Christmas spirit after 69 of them but 'tis the season and I like the music.

Thanks to CHRISTMASjoy365.

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

Republicans Anxious to Reform Tax Structure
Poor have had it “too good for too long.”

Report: More Pakistanis Choosing ISIS Over Al Qaeda
Say it's like when they left Myspace for Facebook.

Pizza Hut Testing Menu That Tracks Eye Movements to Determine What You Want
“Subconscious Menu” can instantly detect that you're craving a club sandwich, onion rings and the waitress's ass.

28 Editors at New Republic Resign in Protest After Top Two Fired
And name changed to New Oligarchy.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

As much as I enjoy her live performances of this, nothing can beat her recording of it. Good slide show.

Published on Dec 2, 2014
Emmylou Harris from her 1977 release, "Luxury Liner". I've read that this is her album with the most sales still. "Poncho & Lefty" by Townes Van Zandt has been a favorite for years. Enjoy!

Thanks to MyMoppet52.

Oh, the irony...

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79% of Americans Think Country Being “Run by a Few Big Interests Looking Out for Themselves”
Remaining 21% clueless.

In U.S., More Payday Lenders Than McDonald's
Another American success story.

Poll: 42% Identify Themselves As Independent
Though half secretly admit to being conservative, other half liberal.

After Disappointing Season, New York Mets Move Fences In
Fans love it when outfielders crash into fence.

Now that's funny!

Saturday Emmylou Blogging ...

... will be delayed a day or so. I'm away from home and don't effing feel like it. :-)

Oh, the irony...

Ironic Times

PRESIDENT OBAMA PARDONS TURKEY
Republicans livid at his abuse of executive power.

Republicans: We're Not Scientists
Scientists: we're not Republicans.

Study: Average Student Takes One Bite of Healthy Lunch, Then Tosses Rest Away
Which starving teachers quickly scoop up and eat.

??? ~ News Quiz ~ ???

Republicans are debating how to respond to Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration. As of today, the leading option is:

A ) Have meeting of Congressional caucus where differences can be settled by fisticuffs.

B ) Work out reasonable compromise plan, start negotiating with Democrats.

C ) Pass bipartisan bill already passed by the Senate.

D ) Stall, bluster, pontificate, grandstand, whine, and run out the clock.

Hint: also bloviate, sound off, rant, rage, bully, and harangue.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Nov 18, 2014
Beschreibung

You know the songs and the venue.:-)

THanks to Larry Privat.

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Congressional Republicans Oppose Obama's Climate Deal With China on Principle
The principle being if Obama is for it, they're against it.

Mormon Church Officially Acknowledges Joseph Smith Had Up to 40 Wives
Says he was faithful to all of them.

World Cup Scandal Report Accuses Top FIFA Officials of Massive Corruption
Or, in FIFA officials' summation of report, clears them of any wrongdoing.

NY’s Police Commissioner Bratton Says City Will No Longer Arrest for Possession of Small Amounts
Of oregano.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

3 live songs with The Nash Ramblers & Lucinda Williams and interviews

Thanks to peters332.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

chieftains & emmylou harris - lambs on the green hills [nashville sessions 2002] kieransirishmusic

Thanks to kieran owens.

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From the "Latest Headlines" crawl:

Scary clowns expected to take control of the Senate

Related:

MOST AMERICANS EXPECTED TO EXERCISE THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT
By not voting.

126 Nations Sign Pact to Prevent Tax Evasion
Holdouts: How-Can-We-Help-You-Evade Switzerland, United States of Fawning-Servants-of-the 1% America.

Jeb Bush Said to Be Seriously Considering Running for President
“Dad Liked Me Best” bumper stickers already appearing.

Car Safety Testers Switching to Obese Crash-Test Dummies
Being marketed as “American Size” crash-test dummies.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Oct 26, 2014
[2014][Ⓐⓝⓝⓤⓐⓛ Ⓜⓤⓢⓘⓒ Ⓜⓐⓢⓣⓔⓡⓢ tribute to The Everly Brothers]

Whatevs. Heh.

Thanks to dahliacorona.

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GOP Fears Executive Action on Immigration Right Before Election
Believe Obama will grant millions instant voting rights, high-paying jobs in administration.

McDonald's Earnings Down 30%, Coca-Cola Down 14%
Funeral industry down 28%.

Investigation: Thousands of U.of North Carolina Athletes Given Phony Grades
In lieu of simply paying them for their services.

Upcoming Midterm Elections Called “Most Critical” of Last 50 Years
Americans must choose between “total gridock” and “near total gridlock.”

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Emmylou Harris performs a live version of "One Of These Days" with the help of the Marty Stuart Band.

Thanks to AlsoTakenAlso, UK.

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From the Latest Headlines crawl:

...Ebola being treated for Benghazi-like symptoms...

SUPREME COURT ALLOWS NEW TEXAS VOTER ID LAW TO TAKE EFFECT
Should prevent 600,000 fraudulent votes from being cast, say proponents.

Fraudulent votes = Votes for Democrats

Court Overturns Arkansas Voter ID Law as Unconstitutional
Requiring “attractive” photo deemed discriminatory.

Report: U.S. Waited a Decade To Reveal Evidence of Chemical Weapons in Iraq
Took that long to erase “Made in USA” stencils.

Doctors: Google Glass an Addiction, Worse Withdrawal Symptoms Than Alcohol
Surprised by finding, Google ramps up production.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Oct 5, 2014
In this outtake, Willie Nelson is joined by Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett for the classic "Pancho & Lefty." Watch Willie, Emmylou and Lyle in ACL Celebrates 40 Years on October 3rd on PBS!

Thanks to AustinCityLimitsTV.

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Kim Jong Un, Not Seen in Public Lately, May Be Dead
Or binge-watching all fifty seasons of “Doctor Who.”

Queen Elizabeth Makes Michael Bloomberg Honorary Knight, Angelina Jolie Honorary Dame
Donald Trump Honorary Putz.

32% of Americans Worry About Ebola
Among viewers of Fox News: 98%

Related, from the "Latest Headlines" crawl:

Ebola panic due to end day after election

Book: Jesus Probably Never Existed, A Purely Fictional Character Created by Later Writers
Sort of like Harry Potter.

Potter's followers have done a lot less damage.

Saturday Emmylou Blogging

Published on Oct 9, 2014
Kern River - Emmylou Harris - 2014 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

Thanks to grablife.

Oh, the irony...

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Kim Jong Un Reportedly Ill From Eating Too Much Emmenthal Cheese
Since story broke he's received thousands of wedges of Emmenthal cheese from well-wishers all over globe.

New York Realtors: Too Many Luxury Apartments
Not enough Russian oligarchs.

Restaurant for Cats and Dogs Opens in Amsterdam
So far, dogs bigger tippers.

Three Presidents Gather
Nos. 42, 45 and 51.