Grab those skates, kidds, cuz there's gonna be ice skating in hell tonight!
Apparently Jimmy 'Tex' Sensenbrenner, a man who is always on the wrong side of an issue and has never met a corporate earmark, set aside, or big biz welfare bill that didn't deserve his full support, has come down on the side of the common man on the Net Neutrality bill.
Whoah. Who could predict that? He's joined Conyers and others in introducing HR 5417, to maintain non-discriminatory internet access. And basically denies the telcos the gravy train of paid access privileges (otherwise known as AOHell For All) that they've been slathering over.
Now, normally I don't have a good word for Sensenbrenner. I find him an autocratic corporate shill, one of Bush's most reliable rubber stamps, who has no concern for anyone other than his wealthy cronies. And has little or no tolerance for the messy vitality of a democracy, instead preferring the savagely constrained order of totalitarian rule.
But this time, he's on the side of the Normal Fuckin People. Good for you, Tex. Keep it up, you might find it's rewarding.
And I won't even speculate that he's concerned about access to his favorite elf porn sites. Or that someone has pictures of him and two Box Turtles. Ooops. Did I say that out loud?
On to the FRT!
Same old same old, 16,500 songs, 65.3 gigs, 44.4 DAYS of music.
1. Vengeance from the album “Singles Collection Volume 2” by Dropkick Murphys Boston irish-punks.
2. Show Me the Way from the album “Fossils” by Dinosaur Jr. I used to like Dino hugely, but don't find them so compelling any more. And here they're doing a so-so 70's song. Meh.
3. Little Sister from the album “Crow Pot Pie” by Slobberbone Another death song from a great defunct band. Saw them several times at Reed Street Station.
4. Company in My Back from the album “A Ghost Is Born” by Wilco
5. Rough Rider from the album “I Just Can't Stop It” by The English Beat
6. Saucer-Like from the album “Washing Machine” by Sonic Youth Sonics every week. ITunes has a preference.
7. The Slim from the album “Copper Blue” by Sugar Guitar pop from Bob Mould.
8. Love's a Mystery from the album “Mobilize” by Grant- Lee Phillips Hmm. I don't listen to this guy enough.
9. Rich from the album “Marillion.Com” by Marillion
10. Been Away Too Long from the album “Capricornia” by Midnight Oil
That's all you get. Got a lot to do and can't waste my day here with you.
Eight Years Later
3 hours ago
Hey, you're from Milwaukee?! Why haven't we had a beer yet?
ReplyDeleteWe probably have.
ReplyDeleteWeren't you at summerfest last year? I was that guy.
Been to Drinking Liberally? I've only made it once, but it's THE place to swill with other fuzzy-thinking liberals in town...
I have consciously avoided Bummerfest for several years running now. And no, haven't made it to DL yet, although I keep intending to. I just have trouble making it to the bar on weeknights--have to get up early in the morning blah blah. I'll go next Wednesday if you will!
ReplyDeleteYou haven't been to The Big Bummer in several years?
ReplyDeleteCome on, the crowds of drunks! The Has-Been bands! The mob of GothKidz along the lakeshore! The Parking! The charming aroma of the toilets mingling with the fried foods! The crappy warm expensive beer!
...ummm, maybe I see your point. Well, I'm still gonna try for an 11 day stretch before I die. And Bauhaus is there this year.
...Obviously, didn't make it to DL. Kind of scared to, what with the wiretaps and the FBI searches and all. Actually, had a Little League game to make. And Zelmo wasn't going to make it, so I couldn't sponge off of him.
They usually make it early though, starts at 7 so those who are indentured to The Man can still make it home at a reasonable time.
Next time, eh? By that time Karl Rove oughta bee indicted.