tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post7659674039035277770..comments2023-12-20T19:39:29.865+00:00Comments on Munguin's Republic: SNAPS (AND A VIDEO) ON SUNDAYMunguinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16475165830302054002noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-29268316820999788772014-09-15T17:54:33.240+01:002014-09-15T17:54:33.240+01:00Tris: I would have thought that ANY documentary ab...Tris: I would have thought that ANY documentary about Australia would be considered a "prison show." Or am I just thinking of the old days? ;-))<br /><br />Jon: Yes, We're in Kansas City. So it's Central Time for us. I've never done enough televeision watching when I've been in the West to notice how they handle the times for the news shows there. I have the impression that maybe New York does new live feeds for the West Coast, since the big cities of California are there, but I have no idea how they do the feeds for the Mountain states serving Denver, Salt Lake, etc. I think that maybe the networks' "late news" being at 10:00 PM in the Midwest, instead of 11:00 PM as it is in New York (and maybe California) is a holdover from the days in the late 40's and early 50's when there wasn't enough bandwidth to carry live television into and over the mountains to California. No idea at all how they do the two time zones farther west in Hawaii and the farthest reaches of Alaska. Anyway, thanks for commenting. Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450203101640592230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-51656761313077823202014-09-15T17:18:11.176+01:002014-09-15T17:18:11.176+01:00A VERY good point! I noticed the word "seced...A VERY good point! I noticed the word "secede" too, and it occurred to me that has a very specific (and chilling) meaning in the history of the USA. Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450203101640592230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-33523241654455793232014-09-15T15:56:47.623+01:002014-09-15T15:56:47.623+01:00MSNBC is a mish-mash of good journalism (Rachel,Ch...MSNBC is a mish-mash of good journalism (Rachel,Chris Hays, Melissa Harris-Perry, Steve Kornacki and some others), bad ass-kissing of the right (Joe Scarborough) and those prison "documentaries". I agree Rachel has earned more leeway than others, and I think that's because she's got a built-in audience whose numbers attract the executive suite's attention. And we have Keith Olbermann to thank for launching her show.<br /><br />And it is quite the commentary that our best TV journalists include Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. But, as with the Pythons, you'd better damn well know your stuff and keep up with what's going on to get their humor. I'm occasionally heartened by the fact that plenty do. Sadly, however, most of our TV news have long ceased to be news; it's more "info-tainment" and my wife has largely banned me from watching (something about not wanting to clean up the broken shards of our TV set and the beer mug or something).<br /><br />And Danny, are you also on Central time?Jon in Chicagonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-60286324143052388392014-09-15T15:29:28.798+01:002014-09-15T15:29:28.798+01:00Well I approve of your choice, Turkey where they a...Well I approve of your choice, Turkey where they are much nicer to their animals than the Greeks, and I never thought I would hear myself say that. They have their own problems with Politics Niko, ask intelligent Turks how they are liking their new President? Stand well back when they tell you.<br />As for freedom, well it is closer to Cyprus so you won't have to go far. Ta Rah or as we like to say these day Cheerio Cheerio Cheerio, and don't let the door hit you on the way out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930463301985234273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-76765694141122151032014-09-15T12:16:54.269+01:002014-09-15T12:16:54.269+01:00Good article.
I guess it's mainly about havi...Good article. <br /><br />I guess it's mainly about having this airbase forced on them...<br /><br />Can't say I'd care for that either!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-86478836977071985552014-09-15T11:49:28.665+01:002014-09-15T11:49:28.665+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930463301985234273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-68368110729496626872014-09-15T11:38:03.573+01:002014-09-15T11:38:03.573+01:00Personal numbers plates as you say are a personal ...Personal numbers plates as you say are a personal choice, my husband says he doesn't have a personal number plate on the fridge so why the car. I do know someone who has commemorated their son who died with a special number but then some get park benches so no problem with that though I still think it is daft.<br />Now on your posting may I say I thought that Rachel was excellent, another one to send to my friend in California, who thinks we are having a very exciting time.<br />Have to say looking at both campaigns I have to say what a miserable lot the Noers are. When you look at the YES campaign they are happy and smiling and singing and dancing. <br />Well another visit from our Prime Minister who was not going to get involved in the Referendum. My Husband thinks he is only coming up to save his skin at Westminster, so he can say he tried to save Scotland for the Union and he is bring up a load of patsy's too that he can also blame. I think they are finished and they know it otherwise why the long faces. Scotland, through the benefits of Union has more people who are working class than middle class and I think they will carry the day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930463301985234273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-53162609290502224112014-09-15T11:34:34.525+01:002014-09-15T11:34:34.525+01:00LOL No. I didn't hear about that. Off to read ...LOL No. I didn't hear about that. Off to read it now. Thanks.<br /><br />If we can inspire people to look for a better life and bring democracy closer to the people then all to the good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-62076859384598098322014-09-15T11:33:00.111+01:002014-09-15T11:33:00.111+01:00That's a good point.
All we want to do is to ...That's a good point.<br /><br />All we want to do is to revoke the treaty of 1707.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-10219237583810576642014-09-15T11:31:05.342+01:002014-09-15T11:31:05.342+01:00Damn. You should have come over for a vacation Dan...Damn. You should have come over for a vacation Danny. <br /><br />Thanks for the good wishes. It's very very close and the brits are scared stiff.<br /><br />On Thursday we need to get all out support out and to the voting booths... and of course the Brit Nats will want to do the same.<br /><br />I don't see anyone sleeping on Thursday night!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-69629335919759684032014-09-15T11:27:40.937+01:002014-09-15T11:27:40.937+01:00LOL Danny. Yes, the visuals were much more balance...LOL Danny. Yes, the visuals were much more balanced than they are here. Thanks for sending it to me.<br /><br />Why on earth do people want to watch programmes about life in prison?<br /><br />Although there is a fascination with it I suppose as most people never see the inside of a prison.<br /><br />For a long time here one of our channels showed a drama about life in a women's prison in Australia. "Prisoner Cell Block H", and at one time there was an amusing comedy here called "Porridge" about life in a prison.<br /><br />I'd imagine that Rachel can probably get away with stuff because she is so good at what she does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-78732459268039054402014-09-15T10:38:28.225+01:002014-09-15T10:38:28.225+01:00Did any of you denizens hear the news from Japan&#...Did any of you denizens hear the news from Japan's Okinawa? <br /><br />It seems they've taken 'inspiration' from the YES campaign and are beginning to demand separation from Japan. <br /><br />Will a YES vote inspire the revival of the Kingdom of Ryukyus?<br /><br />http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/15/okinawa-independence-scotland-japan-us-military-baseDean MacKinnon-Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221192592535723681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-24472610684510380462014-09-15T07:23:02.824+01:002014-09-15T07:23:02.824+01:00Not bad for an American TV station.
Can someone t...Not bad for an American TV station.<br /><br />Can someone tell Rachel that we are NOT seceding? To Americas that smacks of Civil War and Southern States. We are dissolving a union - legally, not by force of arms.<br /><br /><br />If she does that then maybe we can get the BBC to stop saying Obama recalled Congress. :)<br /><br />bjsalbanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-59186997681201853082014-09-15T00:21:03.469+01:002014-09-15T00:21:03.469+01:00Yes, Rachel is both smart and funny, and she's...Yes, Rachel is both smart and funny, and she's also unapologetically Democratic and liberal left in her political views. She's hated by the right wing Republicans, probably as no other TV journalist is. That she's openly gay and a fierce advocate of same sex marriage completes the picture of evil for the right wing Republicans.<br /><br />I mentioned her PhD. So the fact that she's also VERY smart assures that most of them won't dare to come on her program. A US Senator who came on her program (Rand Paul of Kentucky) left so bruised and bleeding that Republican politicians now avoid her like the plague. A problem in booking guests of course, but her own detailed and insightful pieces on political issues take up the slack.<br /><br />This piece on the problems in some of the states involving which names should go on the ballots was typical of how entertaining she can be. Interesting about the problems that Nebraska has had getting a Governor-Lieutenant Governor combo going. Particularly in that it involves a sex scandal with four women. WHO could have imagined it? This is NEBRASKA for heaven's sake.......LOL.<br /> <br />Take care Tris. Good luck in the voting! More people here in the states are watching than you might imagine. I certainly will be. Too bad they won't let me vote. ;-)) Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450203101640592230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-77337514380548267082014-09-14T23:44:52.483+01:002014-09-14T23:44:52.483+01:00Thanks for posting that Tris. Although she took no...Thanks for posting that Tris. Although she took no sides (perhaps fearing that Oxford would revoke her Rhodes Scholar PhD if she openly advocated a YES vote), I thought that the YES camp did get far the better of the visuals in the piece. <br />It was great that Jon caught the prison comment at the end. I had neglected to mention that. MSNBC's GAWD awful weekend prison documentaries begin on Friday night (at 9:00 PM in the Central Time Zone), with Rachel's show as their lead-in. So she always makes a snarky comment about "going to prison" to introduce them. I wonder if her ridicule about the endless but highly rated weekend prison shows goes over well with her bosses at MSNBC......LOL. Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450203101640592230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-28512253791524052672014-09-14T22:47:18.441+01:002014-09-14T22:47:18.441+01:00I Did indeed, with my customary good manners, I de...I Did indeed, with my customary good manners, I declined to be involved in any campaigning with her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-43063464804782440122014-09-14T22:46:24.793+01:002014-09-14T22:46:24.793+01:00Well, I thought she fancied me too.
We spent an a...Well, I thought she fancied me too.<br /><br />We spent an afternoon together when she was a minister in the Scottish executive. So probably she's been holding a candle for me since.<br /><br />Unfortunately I'm holding a blowtorch!<br /><br />Less soon I'd say :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-37602123888352452962014-09-14T22:04:52.378+01:002014-09-14T22:04:52.378+01:00I hope you informed the deluded git, where she cou...I hope you informed the deluded git, where she could shove her appeal ( though I doubt there is anything appealing about her ).<br />JimnArleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-49914298750968542782014-09-14T22:03:04.435+01:002014-09-14T22:03:04.435+01:00Ah think she pure fancies you so ah do....;-D
mor...Ah think she pure fancies you so ah do....;-D<br /><br />more soon, eh?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897302898462054119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-8084751040606973502014-09-14T21:39:06.156+01:002014-09-14T21:39:06.156+01:00Cheeky ...Cheeky ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-67890564267374854852014-09-14T21:38:19.723+01:002014-09-14T21:38:19.723+01:00I just got an email from Maggie Curran.
Tristan,
...I just got an email from Maggie Curran.<br /><br />Tristan,<br /><br />There's not long to go until all votes will have been cast.<br /><br />This is going to be very close. That's why we need to know if you'll be campaigning for a no vote in the final week. Whether you can talk to friends, share the facts online, phone voters, or knock on some doors, there's a role for everyone.<br /><br /><br />So Tristan, will you join me campaigning for a no vote in this final week?<br /><br />Yes <br /><br />No<br /><br />Every vote will count, and everyone who hasn't yet made up their mind is looking carefully at which side they'll come down on.<br /><br />Soon, there'll be no more time to make a difference, and there'll be no turning back from the outcome of the vote.<br /><br />There's so much at risk — I hope you'll be able to join us on the campaign.<br /><br />More soon,<br /><br />Margaret<br /><br />Margaret Curran<br />Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland<br /> <br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-67928457831100284302014-09-14T21:35:24.004+01:002014-09-14T21:35:24.004+01:00I saw that on Twitter M...
I think their associa...I saw that on Twitter M... <br /><br />I think their association with the Klan should maybe tell him something about their feelings for people who aren't just like them.<br /><br />Maybe better associating with a movement that actually welcomes diversity in all things.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-63381037188529115472014-09-14T21:33:19.874+01:002014-09-14T21:33:19.874+01:00Yes, she's brilliant as is Jon Stewart.
I lov...Yes, she's brilliant as is Jon Stewart.<br /><br />I love her presentation...<br /><br />YOu might like this, which has nothing to do with Scotland, but Danny sent it at the same time:<br /><br />http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/watch/double-scandal-wreaks-havoc-on-ballot-328782403928Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-26773383802228573562014-09-14T21:31:19.729+01:002014-09-14T21:31:19.729+01:00Ahhh Jon, our other "man in America".
...Ahhh Jon, our other "man in America". <br /><br />I've always liked Rachel and I liked Keith too before he "left" MSMBC. I loved the "Worst person in the world".<br /><br />Danny introduced me to them.. and to a few others including Billo ...lol<br /><br />And thanks for the explanation. I am used to missing references when I watch American, Canadian or French tv...<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2092475090824666694.post-31875590988829308122014-09-14T21:27:26.057+01:002014-09-14T21:27:26.057+01:00Smashing as usual. Saw a video over on dundee wifi...Smashing as usual. Saw a video over on dundee wifie's blog, an Asian lad was at OO march because he wants us to remain in Britain, ok that's his choice, but does he nae realize they are downright racial bigots & wouldnae thank him for his support!<br />Thanks trisMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730515405538297057noreply@blogger.com