You know, sometimes you just run out of electrons…
I was going to discuss both Ella Fitzgerald and bossa nova this week, but I’ve got so much to say about the latter that I’m going to have to bump Ella by a week or two… So much good music; so little time!
Bossa Nova
I’ll be honest with you. I’ve got a soft spot in my jazz heart for bossa nova. This is a story in three parts; indulge the story and I promise I’ll get to the music…
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Yes, we know you’re supposed to support the troops by buying those car magnets shaped like ribbons to plaster on your SUV. Especially if they say right on them: SUPPORT THE TROOPS, like this one does:
But maybe we should be doing more. Or (to be frank) maybe we should be doing less of the following:
(What not to do to Support the Troops after the fold)
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A new essay regarding Chinese/ American relations brings the neocon strategy vis-a-vis China into sharp relief. A new cold war to enrich their pockets by ramping up military spending and weapons build up.
The Chinese are dangerous to the US as anyone can see. Over a billion people. Economy on the rise. Thirsty for oil. Holds massive amounts of US assets and debt. Very, very scary to the powers that be.
So what caused this recent increase in tensions?
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