Tag Archives: Opinion

2008: Lehman Brothers ushers in the Great Recession

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Steve

If you’re into Current Events like me (I have always been long before the Small-Fingered Vulgarian) there has been a flood of stories on the tenth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers and how it was the beginning of … Continue reading →

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Austin Community College may annex Pflugerville ISD

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Steve

In short, it’s about damned time! Round Rock ISD agreed to this a decade ago and they are some of the loudest bitchers about their property taxes. The decision isn’t up to ACC’s board, it is up to the electorate … Continue reading →

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Fifty trips around the Sun

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Steve

Well, I made it this far…and I’m mostly intact. Cancer? Nope Broken limbs? None Stroke? Nope Type II diabetes? Nope (or not yet) Any kind of genetic disorder that shortens one’s lifespan? Nope Asthma? Slight Compared to my relatives and … Continue reading →

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Thirteen years of Volume Five!

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Steve

The anniversary was yesterday but I always just remember I started the blog-format around the Fourth of July. There are days I miss the older, original printed versions because technology has come pretty far in cost as well as ease. … Continue reading →

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The rebuttal I’ve been waiting for!

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Steve

Often I find myself holding down my vomit when I see SUVs with large stick-figure families on the back door. My personal prejudice also envisions them being frequent attendees at the local godbarns, trying to push Austin into their hypocritical … Continue reading →

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Another reason why a Bismarck plan would be better

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Steve

A common rebuttal or claim from the Conservative/Republican/Libertarian echo chamber against America having a European-style healthcare system is always the bullshit about government bureaucrats making the decisions. It’s not really the case in Germany, home to the preferred system I … Continue reading →

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Stars and Rampage leaving the Pacific Division!

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Steve

I know this is ancient history given that the AHL All-Star Game is long over and it’s when the AHL’s president makes announcements. I for one am glad about my team getting out of the Puss Division after two seasons. … Continue reading →

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Been away because I’m not feeling well

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Steve

Fear not. I’m seeing my doctor and it hasn’t been as awful as other flare ups. The really good thing is how I’ve done a better job coordinating the efforts to get in front of my ongoing illness sooner/faster. Somara … Continue reading →

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Another pro-D&D essay

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Steve

TED talks tend to be something I take with a grain of salt. You hear some good ides but my complaint is that these “talks” are often Silicon Valley oligarchs lecturing other Silicon Valley oligarchs. Ergo, their “solutions” will flop … Continue reading →

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The kickoff to 2018 in my opinion

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Steve

Now to work on my fattiness at the gym and fight the sore throat the freezing weather is giving me.

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KMAG hits 14,000 songs!

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Steve

Woo hoo! Only four years behind the pace I set for expanding the stream’s library or content but still, it’s quite a landmark from the day I started from just 2000 off the top of my head. I know most … Continue reading →

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Italian #47: Christopher Columbus

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Steve

On this day 525 years ago, Christopher Columbus and his three vessels full of Spaniards landed in the West Indies. Although he wasn’t the first to “discover” the Americas, he is rightfully the last. For after Columbus, the world would … Continue reading →

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UT takes down offensive statues

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Steve

The above bit from The Daily Show back in May sums up my position about these Confederate statues. They’re monuments to traitors who fought against America. Davis and Lee are nowhere on the same scale as Jefferson, Washington or Roosevelt … Continue reading →

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Zoltar’s predictions for until 50

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Steve

Maybe I will be able to afford a place in Vancouver to get away from the idiocy plaguing the US and certain family members.

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Liberty Lunch may “return”

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Steve

One of my favorite live-music venues must change its name because a greedy food company thinks people are confused between a sauce and a restaurant. So Stubb’s BBQ is thinking about taking/recycling Liberty Lunch. The original closed in 1999 for … Continue reading →

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