I'm assuming your "not the rightful president" remark was tongue in cheek/sarcasm. And how, exactly, has President Biden had gloves on in regard to Gov. DeSantis? The latter has, for sure, in bad-mouthing the president but I don't recall Biden ever doing the same.
Bless us all. I'm sending the quote about dumb things we won't do again to my sis in Clearwater who turns 80 next week and expects me to say something pithy but heck I'm only 75 and have so much dumbness to exorcize before I turn into a national monument sitting in central park, not wanting to think about Europe, Asia, and how I'm going to get home.
For all the technology that complicats our world (i.e. the speed of the ball coming to the batter's bat and the resulting exit speed of the ball from the swung bat) there is still nothing as beautiful as the clean, perfect form of a homerun swing in the foreground of the expectant faces of the catcher and the crowd. Nothing there is quite so simple and refreshing as a disarming handshake and the inevitable smile that follows. Would that the beauties of our past time forms continue to mesh with the catastrophies of our world as they did this week.
Mr Keillor, I thought I was buying two tickets to see you this Sunday in Peekskill, but it turns out they are for April! I hope the rescheduled show is because you wisely decided to take it easy as you recuperate. I am looking forward to seeing you again.
Unfortunately while DeSantis holds his punches for Biden until the help arrives he went right back to campaign mode by suggesting the enemy of the people (national media) were rooting for Ian to inflict maximum damage so they would have a bigger story to cover. Garrison, I'm thinking you know that politicians mental derangement will far outlive you, but do you think there is any chance that will change before I make 80 in 21 years? Of course at the rate you're going you might still be here then as well. As toxic as things have become I don't even believe WWIII over Ukraine would completely rid us of it.
I believe the old amiable America still exists. I believe that social media allows tiny minorities to come to the fore who would otherwise be ignored. I believe optimism is a fundamental American quality.
Regarding our dysfunctional political system, the dysfunction lies in the political evolution to a 2 party system. Most nations with legislative bodies have a multitude of parties whose members can collaborate with members of other parties over some issues, while holding adverse positions on other issues. Of course the ability to show respect is a useful skill, but not necessarily an American culture trait.
Your statement that Biden is "not the rightful president" disturbs me. Perhaps you meant that in DeSantis' mind, he is not the rightful president? Please clarify.
Good thoughts as usual, Mr. Keillor. The tongue in cheek mention of the Govenor's belief in an election lie was choice. Still, Biden sees that Florida gets the help it needs in a time of crisis. Empathy & cooperation must cross party lines. Yes, we all "Liked Ike...".
Your “not the rightful president” remark was ambiguous, either that or you are not the person I thought you were. Did you mean it, or were you having a senior writing moment?
Hope springs eternal! We must never give up our own mantras given they are worthy and seek mutual betterment. It starts first with a greeting to all those with a greeting, maybe even a smile and a handshake. And, if we still can, each grab a shovel to move the sturgid sand.
I'm assuming your "not the rightful president" remark was tongue in cheek/sarcasm. And how, exactly, has President Biden had gloves on in regard to Gov. DeSantis? The latter has, for sure, in bad-mouthing the president but I don't recall Biden ever doing the same.
Okay, not boxing gloves. Maybe surgical gloves. The thin blue antiseptic ones.
Bless us all. I'm sending the quote about dumb things we won't do again to my sis in Clearwater who turns 80 next week and expects me to say something pithy but heck I'm only 75 and have so much dumbness to exorcize before I turn into a national monument sitting in central park, not wanting to think about Europe, Asia, and how I'm going to get home.
"Amen, Amen", I say to that Garrison.
For all the technology that complicats our world (i.e. the speed of the ball coming to the batter's bat and the resulting exit speed of the ball from the swung bat) there is still nothing as beautiful as the clean, perfect form of a homerun swing in the foreground of the expectant faces of the catcher and the crowd. Nothing there is quite so simple and refreshing as a disarming handshake and the inevitable smile that follows. Would that the beauties of our past time forms continue to mesh with the catastrophies of our world as they did this week.
Mr Keillor, I thought I was buying two tickets to see you this Sunday in Peekskill, but it turns out they are for April! I hope the rescheduled show is because you wisely decided to take it easy as you recuperate. I am looking forward to seeing you again.
Appreciate your patience. My recovery suffered a slight setback and we pushed Peekskill ahead to spring.
Hope it lasts!
Unfortunately while DeSantis holds his punches for Biden until the help arrives he went right back to campaign mode by suggesting the enemy of the people (national media) were rooting for Ian to inflict maximum damage so they would have a bigger story to cover. Garrison, I'm thinking you know that politicians mental derangement will far outlive you, but do you think there is any chance that will change before I make 80 in 21 years? Of course at the rate you're going you might still be here then as well. As toxic as things have become I don't even believe WWIII over Ukraine would completely rid us of it.
I believe the old amiable America still exists. I believe that social media allows tiny minorities to come to the fore who would otherwise be ignored. I believe optimism is a fundamental American quality.
Thanks for the cheering words.
Regarding our dysfunctional political system, the dysfunction lies in the political evolution to a 2 party system. Most nations with legislative bodies have a multitude of parties whose members can collaborate with members of other parties over some issues, while holding adverse positions on other issues. Of course the ability to show respect is a useful skill, but not necessarily an American culture trait.
Your statement that Biden is "not the rightful president" disturbs me. Perhaps you meant that in DeSantis' mind, he is not the rightful president? Please clarify.
You must be new to GKs brand of humor.......and you didn't read the previous☝️comments. I'm pretty sure you can have peace on the matter.
Irony, irony, irony.
Good thoughts as usual, Mr. Keillor. The tongue in cheek mention of the Govenor's belief in an election lie was choice. Still, Biden sees that Florida gets the help it needs in a time of crisis. Empathy & cooperation must cross party lines. Yes, we all "Liked Ike...".
Garrison, you slugged another home run..
Your “not the rightful president” remark was ambiguous, either that or you are not the person I thought you were. Did you mean it, or were you having a senior writing moment?
Joke.
Even I, with my dysfunctional sense of humor, realized that you were joking. 😊
Hope springs eternal! We must never give up our own mantras given they are worthy and seek mutual betterment. It starts first with a greeting to all those with a greeting, maybe even a smile and a handshake. And, if we still can, each grab a shovel to move the sturgid sand.
I wouldn't be so polite to DeSantis (aka DeDiablo, nothing sanctified about him). I wonder if he needed mustard to eat Crow.