gary beason

Their definition is based on intent & feelings of whites.

A&M went from a white-male only college to a diverse university. Not coincidentally, they became a serious research university in that time frame. Their goal of “a world-class” university was thru righting their wrongs & being diverse.

I feel that way.

I admit it’s been a long time since I’ve listened to a Case album, the Boyfriends days & this Blacklisted album. Thanks for the reminder.

Looks great! I’m looking forward to it.

How is your progress compared to your original estimate?

What a waste of a perfectly good Estwing that will never be properly used.

“MacCulloch’s history tells us two important things: First, queer bodies have always been part of Church history, indeed an integral part of its fundamental doctrines.”

Very interesting read, Jim. Good job of both highlighting the book’s important ideas and the need for such at this time.

They’re liberal insofar as "facts have a liberal bias."

I used to argue the NYT wasn’t liberal back in the early 90s with conservative friends. Not being as conservative as the WSJ doesn’t make them liberal.

It has gotten arguably worse since.

I’m pressed to name a major US liberal paper.

“little attention has been given to the story of the girl”

Ah, the safe cover of passive voice.

I’m reminded of their review a couple years ago about the reasons we invaded Iraq, and the NYT’s cheerleading wasn’t one of those.

Sure they’ll own small failures but not the unethical, immoral ones.

Their definition of “race ideology” is absurd. They’ll accuse any discussion of systemic racism or sexism of this, as when they fired McCoul.

Academic freedom is dead at A&M.

Even “Old Army is dead” Ags know this is wrong. Well, most.

A black, brown and white Chihuahua/Beagle mix pulls at the leash at the door of a car parked in front of our house.

When I took Penny out at lunch, she was ready for her puppuccino. That's not our car. But it doesn't matter because it's parked in front of our house so let's go, go, go!

When I pulled her away, she sulked so we had to go to the dog park to make up.

I think the same about seeing new origins though I’ve never thought of the Bond movies in a single continuity. For me, Moore’s Bond isn’t a continuation from Connery’s. The portrayals are too different, even if there are references.

Craig’s Bond is self contained, like All-Star Superman.

Just saw & now backed. Looks like some very good stories. Nice variety of stories & styles. And different genres, it seems.

No one believes you’ll keep fighting when you just surrendered to Trump, days after voters loudly rejected Trump & MAGA.

You’re weak. And you betrayed voters.

I gave Schumer some credit, but it seems he’s just that bad of a leader. A couple of the things they claim they won make no sense.

A key justification for fighting for ACA funding was Rs’ bad faith. And now Schumer takes them at their word on a future vote.

He caved bc he sees Ds as weak.

Another recast:

Why Florida sucks

My wife, daughter & I are seeing it in the theater this afternoon. I could tell from a few seconds of the trailer this movie should be seen on the big screen.

I pulled most recent demographics data. But that doesn’t cover tell the full story the last 30 years. And there’s city vs county. Still these numbers give the gist of demographics difference.

Dallas turned more reliably blue starting in 2006 for several reasons. One non-trivial reason is more corp HQ moved there, bringing a surge of out of state folks.

It’s currently more ethically diverse than Ft Worth, tho that’s changing fast in FW. In D, non-Hispanic whites are 28% vs 37% in FW.

Yep. And while some laid into Dems for using the budget to focus on ACA funds, it turned out to be a great decision. (I had my own doubts.) It further emphasizes Rs have 0 interest in helping non-elites.

Always expose their hate for helping most Americans. They can't let up on affordability.

Do folks in that town not know who Norris was? Or did they pass on recognizing him in any way?

After living in Dallas for nearly 30 years, I thought every city should call out their art & pop culture heritage. Dallas has nothing to recognize all the great blues musicians from there.

Sioned Davies’ translation of the Mabinogion shows that Art of translation so well. Her translation isn’t just more accessible but makes the written words feel like an oral performance. The repetition & alliterations are alive & fresh, without sounding archaic.

I will also tell them (woven in a tapestry of profanity)

- Their kids won't see them in prison.
- Their dog hates them.
- Working for ICE won't make their dick bigger.
- How's goosestepping practice?
- Don't take orders from a pedophile.
- Go home & get their shine box.

She seems unlikely to reach a day where she’s embarrassed by what she has said & supported these past few weeks.

D&D description of a Subwaygg Sandwich as a thrown weapon with a range of 5 feet. Between 5 and 15, throw with disadvantage. It can’t be used if target is beyond 15 feet.

Iago is up there for me. Maybe nurse Ratched.

Anton Chigurh…hmmmm.

It’s a rule whose primary intent was to prevent stores *raising* prices for SNAP beneficiaries. But there’s some ambiguity as those customers aren’t technically receiving benefits.

But more importantly, the admin could issue a waiver to allow lower pricing as allowed by that same rule.

Evil.

Our day at the Richmond Indie Comics Expo (RICE) comes to an end. We meet many nice folks and artists we hope to see again.

It was great to see a diversity of creators & attendees.

#zines #indiecomics

Congrats. I recall some health concerns along the way so I hope everyone is well.

We also left TX in June. Very happy to be in a new home & sort of starting fresh. A welcome & needed change.

Of those Christian victims, how many are Americans?

In other words how does Trump’s threat square w “America first.”

My $0.02 is Scholastic is best suited, bc they have a regular presence w the kids, in the monthly book clubs. Or another publisher w an in at schools. Those books come to the kids instead of the kids going to the books.

That or the books are at various stores—Target, Walmart, grocery, etc.