Monday OT: March 2 is Texas Independence Day, heh
March 2 is day 62 of the Gregorian Calendar year,
Setting Orange, Chaos 55, 3186 YOLD (Discordian)
And let us not forget 13.0.7.5.14 by the Mayan Long Count
Tejas
On March 2, 1836, a gathering of Texians declared the independence of "The Republic of Texas", as of that date recognized by no one, and almost immediately applied to the US government for annexation. Texas was annexed by the US and become the 28th state on December 29, 1845, having been a free and independent republic for, at most, 9 years, 9 months and 27 days. Texas and Texans (no i) celebrate their brief independence every year on March 2, and why not, they were, if only briefly, once independent.
On this day in history:
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1498 – Vasco da Gama's fleet visited the Island of Mozambique.
1717 – The Loves of Mars and Venus became the first ballet performed in England.
1791 – More rapid long-distance communication arrived with the unveiling of a semaphore machine in Paris.
1807 – The U.S. Congress passed the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves, disallowing the importation of new slaves into the country.
1836 – The Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico was adopted.
1859 – The two-day Great Slave Auction, the largest ever in US history, began.
1867 – The U.S. Congress passed the first Reconstruction Act.
1877 – Two days before inauguration, the U.S. Congress declared Rutherford B. Hayes the winner of the election even though Samuel J. Tilden had won the popular vote on November 7, 1876.
1901 – The U.S. Congress passed the Platt Amendment limiting the autonomy of Cuba, as a condition for the withdrawal of US troops.
1917 – The enactment of the Jones–Shafroth Act granted Puerto Ricans US citizenship.
1937 – The Steel Workers Organizing Committee signs a collective bargaining agreement with U.S. Steel
1946 – Ho Chi Minh was elected the President of North Vietnam.
1949 – James Gallagher landed the B-50 "Lucky Lady II" after finishing the first non-stop around-the-world airplane flight
1961 – John F. Kennedy announced the creation of the Peace Corps in a nationally televised broadcast. War mongers wept nad cursed
1965 – LBJ's "Operation Rolling Thunder" began. Three years and 643,000 tons of bombs later, it ended, having accomplished nothing, a failure that killed many and destroyed much.
1969 – The first test flight of the Anglo-French Concorde took place.
1970 – Rhodesia declared itself a republic even though it was nothing of the kind.
1972 – The Pioneer 10 space probe was launched
1977 – Libya becames the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and a prime target for US "regime change" campaigns.
1983 – Compact discs and players were released outside of Japan for the first time
1989 – Twelve European Community nations agreed to ban the production of all chlorofluorocarbons by the end of the century.
1990 – Nelson Mandela was elected deputy President of the African National Congress.
1995 – Researchers at Fermilab announced the discovery of the top quark.
1995 – Yahoo! was incorporated.
2002 – Operation Anaconda began. It was a glorious victory and the US soon achieved all of its goals in Afghanistan.
2017 – The elements Moscovium, Tennessine, and Oganesson were officially added to the periodic table. The damn Russkies were involved.
Born this day in:
1545 – Thomas Bodley, diplomat and scholar, founded the Bodleian Library
1740 – Nicholas Pocock, naval painter
1859 – Sholem Aleichem, author and playwright
1860 – Susanna M. Salter, activist and politician
1886 – Kurt Grelling, logician and philosopher
1900 – Kurt Weill, pianist and composer
1901 – Grete Hermann, mathematician and philosopher
1902 – Edward Condon, physicist and academic
1904 – Dr. Seuss, children's book writer, poet, and illustrator
1912 – Henry Katzman, pianist, composer, and painter; co-founder of BMI
1917 – Desi Arnaz, actor, singer, and producer
1922 – Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, saxophonist
1930 – Tom Wolfe, journalist and author
1934 – Dottie Rambo, singer and songwriter
1938 – Lawrence Payton, singer, songwriter, and producer
1942 – Lou Reed, singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor
1945 – Derek Watkins, trumpet player and composer
1947 – Nelson Ned, singer and songwriter
1948 – Larry Carlton, guitarist and songwriter
1948 – Rory Gallagher, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer
1950 – Karen Carpenter, singer
1955 – Dale Bozzio, pop-rock singe, and songwriter
1955 – Jay Osmond, singer, drummer, actor, and TV/film producer
1956 – John Cowsill, musician, songwriter, and producer
1956 – Mark Evans, rock bass player
1959 – Larry Stewart, singer, songwriter and guitarist
1962 – Jon Bon Jovi, singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor
1963 – Alvin Youngblood Hart, singer and guitarist
1970 – Wibi Soerjadi, pianist and composer
1977 – Chris Martin, singer, songwriter and producer
1983 – Deuce, singer, songwriter and producer
1988 – James Arthur, singer, songwriter
Deaths[edit]
Deaths
Died this day in:
274 – Mani, prophet and founder of Manichaeism
1895 – Berthe Morisot, painter
1930 – D. H. Lawrence, novelist, poet, playwright, and critic
1938 – Ben Harney, pianist and composer
1939 – Howard Carter, archaeologist and historian
1944 – Ida Maclean, biochemist, the first woman admitted to the London Chemical Society
1982 – Philip K. Dick, philosopher and author
1999 – Dusty Springfield, singer
2003 – Hank Ballard, singer and songwriter
2005 – Martin Denny, pianist and composer
2008 – Jeff Healey, singer, songwriter, and guitarist
Holidays, Holy Days, Festivals, Feast Days, Days of Recognition, and such:
Texas Independence Day **
Music goes here, iirc, well, With apologies 
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
Lawrence Payton
Lou Reed
Derek Watkins
Nelson Ned
Karen Carpenter
Alvin Youngblood Hart
Dusty Springfiled
Hank Ballard
Martin Denny
Jeff Healy
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Those damn Ruskies...
created the periodic table.
...and to celebrate Texas independence -
A few more Texas songs
Deep in the Heart
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2wyQRhybQc]
Waltz across Texas
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16ZNrWRzo0]
Texas Gals
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skh3KfHLjm4]
Have a good day. It is another rainy one here - 2-3 inches expected between now and Thursday. Planted a few things yesterday so the seed will get well watered.
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Good morning Lookout. Rain, I remember rain. Fascinating
stuff. Here's hoping it gets your garden off to a good start. Maybe if we keep quiet abut the periodic table we can keep using it without being called commies.
Thanks for the Tejas music. Here's "La Alondra de la Frontera", an early pioneer of Tejano and Conjunto with a different type of Tejas music.
have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
morning el
et al
Off to the salt mines. Last two days of GOTV.
Thinking good thoughts. Have a good one.
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Good morning magi. Hang in there and thanks for all you've
done and all you do.
have a good one.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Good morning, el ~~
I thought Texas was STILL independent - they have that commercial - TEXAS, A WHOLE OTHER COUNTRY! Fooled me!
Interesting how many musicians that affected my teens and twenties were born on this day.
No precipitation this week - highs reaching high 50's low 60's. Ah, I can breathe! Not looking forward to springing forward on Sunday. Oh, well.
Enjoy the day, folks!
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
Good morning RA. Never have seen that ad. I guess that,
at least attitudinally, they might be, except that I've been told time and again that there re actually two Texases, at least as to culture, politics and all that. I suspect maybe 3 or 4 because those assertions were generally about white Texas.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
They used to air that ad here in
New Mexico all the time. Since I'm married to a Texan, I would ask if he has his papers. He's just glad his family lives in a "whole other country!"
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
Bernie crushed it in Nevada.
The stock market went into free fall.
Biden had an overwhelming victory in South Carolina. The market's bouncing back.
If the Super Tuesday elections aren't stolen, I expect a resumption of the market plunge. The corporate overlords don't really care about the coronavirus, but they're terrified at the prospect of being brought up on charges.
Just sayin', y'all.
Good morning tle. Those are interesting data points. We'll
have to see if the trend holds. Another possibility is that the market fell enough that it was too tempting for people not to jump back in.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Texas only gave up the appearance
of independence.
We do things differently here.
BTW, Walk on the Wild Side is a great tune that I am surprised anyone actually recorded and put out in the market.
My office is officially closed, courthouses are closed, but I still need to work on a couple of case files before I celebrate with some Shiner Bock.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Enjy the holiday and the brewski, definitely the best Texas
beer. As to walk on the Wild Side; consider this too, back then:
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Good morning, el,
Thoughts are in California this morning, how hugely important tomorrow truly is; and, as you've mentioned Texas, it is, as we all know, of critical importance. May i add NC to this group as well, latest numbers look promising.
Rain setting in, Son's gone and not an exciting week ahead; just the normal life stuff.
Go California and have a great one.
Good mornng smiley. Thanks for keeping it positive and for
the info on DFA.
have a good one.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Elizabeth Warren the rethuglican
nihilist cannot change who she is. Here's a great clip - er, ah, audio only but worth hearing the 3 minutes.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5Nq3RG8b84&feature=youtu.be]
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
Wow that should leave a mark
but only if people hear it. Guess I will do my part and make sure people do. I finally have over 100 twit followers who are great reposting my tweets when I ask pretty please.
Warren is a republican still. Sure she talks a good game about Biden's heinous bankruptcy bill, but then she blew that away when she endorsed Her after giving he sh*t for years on it.
And now people are saying that she should be Joe's VP. Sure let's just overlook the fact that she said she got into politics because of how bad the bankruptcy bill was. Selective amnesia.
She is a liar.
She will lie for her benefit. Pocahontas? Really? Kids in public school? Really? Fired for being pregnant? Really? She's a liar. Period.
I have not been a supporter of hers since she endorsed her heinous over Bernie in 2016. She is not a progressive in any sense of the word.
Liar, rethuglican = Warren.
PS - didn't go to the Bernie rally Snoopy?
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
Nah
My body wasn't up to going to the rally. Seeing the long lines to get into them I just didn't think I would be up to it.
I will share the local coverage of it if they cover it. They did Bloomberg's, but not Warren's IIRC. I thought Amy was coming here today, but if she has dropped out then I guess she'd cancel it. Jane was here over the weekend according to Bernie. And remember he beat Her bigly last time. Ha.
Hey snoopy, Utah for you
Wow!
Thanks, smiley for posting this. Guess I could have driven by and took pictures of the crowd. This is an amazing turnout for a very red state don't you think? Glad it wasn't yesterday in the snow. It was a pleasant 40 degrees to.
Hey I recognize that guy in the middle
Good morning, snoopy. Have a good one.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Thanks, RA.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Strange day yesterday
We had 13 call outs at the store, which is a ridiculous amount. Saturday night partying? Or the flu? Or a combination of both? Either way, it was definitely a first. Was greeted by a manager when I clocked in with a thank you and a packet of vitamin C. As these things happen, our staffing deficit was challenged by one of the busiest sales day I remember for this time of year. Which basically meant that while people were in a panic stockpiling foodstuff for the "end of the world", we didn't nearly have the staff needed to keep the shelves stocked. At some point, it didn't matter because we just didn't have the back stock to replenish. Entire sections were blown out early and while there is a logic in seeing the can goods and non perishables disappearing from the shelves, can anyone explain why our entire stock of tofu sold out? It was a frantic day and we were all completely exhausted at the end of it. Misty rain all day turned into angry winds all night. Forgot to bring my table umbrella in and had to retrieve it from the neighbors yard this morning. On top of which, I woke up feeling a bit blue as my brain finally comprehended that the absence I feel from Pierre death is gonna hang around for awhile. I don't know why, but I think a part of me didn't expect the absence to feel so permanent.
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
I hear you
I knew for years that my brother was going to die and I thought I was doing everything to get ready for it. Big surprise when it still hit me like a bat out of hell. I remember thinking 3 years after he died that yes I knew that he would, but I didn't think it would last this long.
The blue days will come and go and the only way to deal with them is to deal with them. Acknowledge that you are sad and tell yourself that it is okay to be sad because you lost a very important part of your life.
It's been over 4 months since Abby traveled over the rainbow bridge and last week I woke feeling horribly blue. Such a huge hole she left, but that's because she filled one. I still think I have to be careful walking to the bathroom so I don't trip over her. Keep sharing your thoughts of Pierre. I am here for you. I can share your grief and maybe make it less for you.
If all else fails rewatch Ryker doing it his way.
Good morning Anja. Sounds like a horrible day, also like
madness, but that's a different issue.
Hang in there and have a good one.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Saagar on Biden's squeaked out win in SC
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K-rcWfBITE&list=TLPQMDIwMzIwMjBsjArC7Ze...
The case against a brokered convention and at the end why Bernie has the best chance to win.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqV8PjW7NZo&list=TLPQMDIwMzIwMjBsjArC7Ze...
Once upon a time comments like this would get you bojo'd the minute you hit submit. Instead it got 4 rec's. No wonder it's in free fall.
This is endearing isn't it?
Klobuchar drops out, endorses Biden
Well, well, well.
Not a surprise
she is endorsing Biden. They were all afraid until he won SC.
Here's hoping Bernie trounces what's left. He just might. Holding my breath and hoping not to turn blue.
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
now we're finding out all the somebodies who don't like Bernie
meanwhile at HuffPo there's this odd reporting:
is Warren at or near the top of the field? So at the top that she gets mentioned before Bernie?
Meanwhile I'm disappointed but not surprised that Barbara Boxer has now endorsed Biden.
Morning Shah. Ya gets what ya paid for, and we all know who
bought the press in this country.
have a good one.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
Another loyal soldier
'Loyal Soldier'? Ahead of Super Tuesday, Pete Buttigieg to End Presidential Bid
Here is Bernie's BFF Liz deriding him. She is only in it to now derail his candidacy and by damn she is going to. This is why she is still in while the centrists drop like flies.
Krystal discusses it here:
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNg3Sg6Tpl4&list=TLPQMDIwMzIwMjBsjArC7Ze...
Lose the snake and go with worm. Or worm poo.
It is time that Bernie takes the gloves off and talks about the horrible things Biden got passed that hurt the working class. These are the issues Bernie is trying to fix for us. It's this simple.
Good morning Wally, figures. Thanks for the info, I think.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
What happens to delegates when a candidate drops out?
Depends on the state.
"The “jumpers” reminded us that one day we will all face only one choice and that is how we will die, not how we will live." Chris Hedges on 9/11
I might be mistaken, hmm hmm
I might be mistaken, hmm hmm hmm..
[video:https://youtu.be/Vppbdf-qtGU]
Some trivia...
My father's French ancestor, who was a fur/hide trader, settled in far east Texas in the late 1820's and married a Caddo Indian woman. (Pronounce CAD-do) The Caddo tribe have been in Texas much much longer.
The term Tejas or Texas, is a Caddo word!
On government forms that ask what race am I, I usually check the box "other", and write in Texan.
Heck, I didn't even find out about the "link" until my oldest brother died in 2009 and I reading through some of his historical research and manuscripts about our family's history, including where we came from and how our family was affected by the civil war. Some fought with the union as "terrorists", raiding confederate camps and supply lines, and others were confederate soldiers, conscripted into service. But none of our family owned slaves.
My oldest brother was basically an amateur historian, especially anything about Texas. He loved Texas. He would always celebrate March 2. He even got a tattoo of Texas on his left shoulder. He loved writing letters to the editors and state officials, blasting them for being idiots and pointing historical facts when they fucked them up.
Some Texas slang (mine anyway...)
Anything over a few feet in distance but less than a mile = over yonder
Anything over a mile = out yonder ways, usually in reference to a tree, bend in the creek, and or wind mill or oil well.
Texas Adverb = Fixing too
The term y'all, while not strictly Texan, is more politically correct and inclusive of everybody, then any other....
Why bless your heart = Fucking idiot (can be used with other pronouns, his, her, your, their or proper nouns like names, Why bless Ted Cruz's heart)
Agreement, with a friend about non-compliance = I ain't too neither
I'm only a redneck, because the hair on my neck, is actually red...
Authority for Rebellion against the current crop of corrupted officials in our government.
Texas Constitution, Art 1. Sec. 2
I'm hoping to start a new political party in Texas sometime soon, The Soviet Socialist Party of Texas. Our Mission is to secede Texas from the Union, and become The Soviet Socialist Republic of Texas. And then invite President Putin to open up diplomatic relations between the SSRT and Russia.
You think that might be enough to make Ted Cruz's head spontaneously explode?
C99, my refuge from an insane world. #ForceTheVote
Good morning RR, I actaully knew about the Caddo and the word
Tejas, from an archaeology magazine I get. Good luck with Soviet Texas, heh.
Have a good one.
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --