March 16, 2016

Abroad in Japan: Sake-Flavored Kit Kat Review

The host of "Abroad in Japan" gives a taste test of sake-flavored Kit Kats and provides a bit of background as to why Kit Kats have become so popular in Japan.

March 7, 2016

List of Positions Where HRC Has Followed Bernie

I've watched Hillary Clinton emulate, imitate or mimic Bernie Sanders on so many issues over the past year that I'm beginning to lose track. To that end, I thought it might be helpful to post a list of those positions in the Bernie Sanders Group for reference. If anyone can expand on this list in the comments, please do. I'll update it periodically to incorporate contributions of others and any new monkey-see, monkey-do manuevers of Clinton as they occur. (See Note 1)

1. Iraq War
2. Same-sex marriage
3. NAFTA
4. Keystone XL pipeline
5. Banning the use of private prison companies (see Note 2)
6. Trans Pacific Partnership
7. Breaking up the big banks (see Note 3)
8. Free college tuition
9. Self-identifying as a Progressive
10. Calling for resignation of Michigan governor Rick Snyder over the Flint water crisis.

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Notes

1. Probably the funniest satire regarding this phenomenon was written by Andy Borowitz in the April 30, 2015 issue of The New Yorker. Titled, "Hillary Expected to Adopt All of Sanders’s Positions by Noon," the piece included the following:

Within minutes of Sanders’s entry into the Democratic race, Clinton released position papers on trade, income inequality, national defense, and the environment that meticulously aped the Vermont senator’s views on those matters.... Awaking at 8 A.M., Sanders, who had planned to run to the left of Clinton in 2016, discovered that, while he was sleeping, she had already begun running slightly to the left of him.

2. Clinton announced this new position on 10/23/2105.

3. On Feb. 13, 2016, in a speech in Henderson, Nevada, Clinton tried to give the impression that she would break up the big banks if elected. But note the fine print in her statement: "If we broke up the big banks tomorrow--and I will--if they deserve it, if they pose a systemic risk--I will--would that end racism?"

February 20, 2016

The Most Satisfying Video in the World

The title may be a bit of an overstatement--but these video clips are compelling to the point of being almost hypnotic.

February 10, 2016

They Called Us Minions....

But we didn't let it stop us. We just shrugged it off, maintained our faith, and hoped that the best candidate many of us have ever seen would continue to rise in the polls.

Now, in light of the 22% New Hampshire blowout, it's time for a little celebratory dance.

February 10, 2016

21% LEAD with 41% of votes counted!

Wow. I'm editing away my own words because I don't want to gloat.

But there's no arguing the point: This is a BIG win for Bernie and a serious indication that HRC's campaign is in trouble. The momentum Bernie's going to be receiving coming out of all this is huge.

February 8, 2016

Done; see below.

Hope this works better.



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February 8, 2016

Here you go.

Hope you find this an improvement. Below the image is a link to the URL for the original. Feel free to distribute in any way you choose.



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February 3, 2016

Luna Lee: "Hit the Road Jack"

Musician Luna Lee covers Ray Charles' song with her gayageum, a tradition Korean instrument. If this doesn't put a smile on your face on a cold, February night, nothing will.

January 26, 2016

The Best David Bowie Tribute I've Heard

This was put online ten days ago, but I've only just come across it.

Musician Luna Lee covers Bowie's "Space Oddity" with her gayageum, a traditional Korean instrument.

January 23, 2016

The REAL Reason Hillary Has More Endorsements Than Bernie (TYT)

When actual union members get to vote, they endorse Bernie. But when an executive board makes the decision, the endorsement usually goes to Hillary. John Iadarola of The Young Turks breaks it down.