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Where were you on Sept. 11?
It’s a rainy morning in Louisville now. But 25 years ago, I remember a clear blue sunny day as I sped down U.S. 1 in New Jersey, heading to the emergency backup facility for The Wall Street Journal, because the lower Manhattan building I had worked in for more than a decade was in ruin.…
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Back McGarvey, not bombs
From Jewish Louisvillians for Peace: Morgan McGarvey needs our support right now! Morgan has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 3565 (the Block the Bombs Act)—a U.S. House bill that prohibits the President from selling or transferring specific U.S. weapons—such as BLU-109 bunker-buster bombs and artillery rounds—to Israel. This is a super important but…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 25
Self-care in trying times, the villainy of the ultrarich, Kentucky elections, national politics and why developers shouldn’t hold public office. In the podcast, we refer to: 1: Pete Hegseth, a moron, reads from the book of Samuel L. Jackson: The King James version of Ezekiel 25:17: And I will execute great vengeance upon them with…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 24
Who attended the No Kings Rally? Why are more people showing up at protests? ICE continues to terrorize locals. What’s with the homosocial atmosphere in the White House (since women are being kicked out)? And our take on recent documentaries and the NCAA Fan Fest in Indianapolis. President Trump’s approval rating by state entering April…
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For christian nationalist chumps for Trump
Jordan Smart: “Who would Jesus bomb?’” If Jesus Christ came back today, like you threaten he willWhich poor group of people do you think that he would kill?Who would Jesus choose to starve if you gave him the chanceAnd if there was a genocide, would he take a neutral stance? Who would Jesus bomb?Tell me,…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 23
“No Kings” rallies coming as Iran War continues; higher oil prices in the Bluegrass state; MAGA muddies state legislature; Chumps for Trump debate; why are we so unhealthy; disrespect for women’s sports on the local level and a new bridge from Kentucky to Ohio. Some of the things we discuss: Find your nearest March 28…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 22
WAR! What is it good for? Kentucky legislators and candidates react to Iran bombing. Republican budget actions hurt the Bluegrass State (as usual). The women of Black History Month. Our neighborhood is featured in an HBO documentary and fine dining in NuLu. Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie says he will push for congressional vote on Iran…
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Apology to Trump-supporting family and friends
Jim Sterba, my former colleague at The Wall Street Journal, posted this on Facebook: I owe my Trump-supporting family and friends an apology. I’ve been critical of the Trump presidency and am still exhausted from the experience. But to be fair, President Trump wasn’t that bad, other than when: He incited an insurrection against the…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 18
Thoughts for the New Year, what we did for the holidays, how to join the resistance in the Bluegrass and how war, abortion and healthcare affect Kentuckians. Our discussion included: This Kentucky General Assembly is going to be very different for the public Ky.’s draconian abortion law leads to murder charge Kentucky politicians discuss U.S. strike…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 13
Dealing with the government shutdown: Is it safe to fly and what’s happening at national parks? Kentucky Democrats on the campaign trail. Reflections on the art fair (show) and a slowdown at the Speed. Links to our discussion: Why the U.S. government has shut down and what happens now (BBC) A couple of quick notes…
