The Shutdown Thang

Don't kid ourself - fuckin' up Da Gubmint is what the Radical Repubs want.

They campaign on it.  They raise money on it.  They get elected on it.  And then they go to Washington or their state capitals or whatever and they proceed to fuck up Da Gubmint some more so they can start the whole thing over.

Sometimes, Doc Maddow gets close enough to touch it:

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A little gerrymandering, anyone?

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I guess the point here is that we're not done with this - not by a long shot.  We have to figure out how to step up and put these fuckin' brats to bed.

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Parade Of Stoopid

I should give people something of a break on a lot of this stuff because even if they try to get the straight dope, there's plenty of root weevils out there doing whatever they can to make things unclear, but like the man said, "how come we have to be the stupid country?"

The Flower Duet

From Lakme by Leo Delibes.

Never fails to make me cry.

Anna Netrebko and Elina Garanca

Tell Me Sweet Lies

Another'n from Linda and Ann - from Adieu False Heart



Talk to me of love
tell me tender things once more
your beautiful speech
my heart doesn't get tired of listening to it
provided that you always
repeat those supreme words:
"I love you"

You know well
that deep inside me I don't believe any of them
but nonetheless I still want to
listen to those words which I adore
your voice with its caressing sounds
whispering tremulously
deludes me with its beautiful story
and despite myself, I want to believe in it

He's so sweet
my beloved treasure, he's a bit crazy
life is sometimes too bitter
if we don't believe in chimaeras
grief eases up quick
and consoles itself with a kiss
we heal the wound of our heart
with an oath which reassures it

And Speaking Of Linda

Ms Ronstadt with Ann Savoy - Walk Away Renee:

Linda Ronstadt

I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance

Les & Mary

I'm A Fool To Care

Why Not Negotiate With 'Em?

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