MASSIVE DEFEAT???????????????? Good grief, people, can you COUNT? The Republicans LOST two seats yesterday and, the best news for people of common decency, is that the BIG CITIES in the state DID NOT VOTE yesterday. We are just sitting back waiting for the big fish, the governor himself, early next year. This man will not only be a ONE TERM GOVERNOR, he will be a ONE YEAR GOVERNOR. That, my friends, will be a MASSIVE DEFEAT. Can't wait.
YOUR BEST COLUMN EVER, JOHN!!!!! Thank you for this marvelous discussion. I am proud, proud, proud of you. Safe trip to you and your marvelous wife. You might not love LA, but LA loves your comments here.
Sir, I believe it is not very difficult to understand why you have seen "about a half-dozen" New Yorkers in all your years. You entirely missed the point of John's comments. Not the first time that has happened, perhaps?
The best Billie Holiday song---the best rendition ever of this song--You Go to My Head....not to be missed. When you listen, you listen--whatever you are doing when the song starts, you stop and simply listen. Heaven is in the air while she sings this song.
Beautifully made films are beautifully made films made by people we may not agree with just as there are truly extraordinary writers whom we may not agree with but who certainly can write. Perhaps BH readers who do not appreciate John's list should get out a little more and consider the fact that enjoying quality work of any kind is a gift. Consider Billie Holiday. In her time she was a "black singer" who lived with all of the prejudices and restrictions of her time. Was that right? Of course not. Her talent will live forever. So it is with other work of genius-like it or not BH readers, real talent, true gifts exist way behind rants and raves and prejudice.
What a perfect way to start my day---with Lady Day. She is my favorite and, like the previous comment, I could and have listened to her all day. Thank you, John. Another perfect choice.
"Days of Wine and Roses" might be the precursor to "Mad Men."
John, John, John...how do you know that hunting an animal is not torture? Did this crazy woman actually club a halibut to death? For "sport" on television? Not for food but for ratings that, incidentally, keep falling? This is worse than what Michael Vick did. And Michael Vick is in the careful and so far extraordinarily successful process of redeeming himself with talent (remember, Michael Vick actually can DO something) and hard work. In addition he is supported by Tony Dungy, one of the most highly respected men in this country. Can you show me ONE person with the ethical standing of Tony Dungy who would touch Sarah Palin with a 10" pole? I didn't think so.
I wish that everyone would weary of Sarah Palin and her family freak show. But, like freak shows in any circus, everyone must pass by at least once before returning to a meaningful life.
Well said! I wish I had been there that Thanksgiving night in '74. I am old enough to remember "the beginning" here in the US. In fact when we new my father was dying in February of 1964, I sat outside in a cold Wisconsin winter to listen to them on what was called a "portable radio." I was all of 20 and their music took away the pain. What more can we ask of our artists?
Wow, John, you really have people trying to think here. Good for you! I can't wait to see your list. I can't think of a single movie I have ever thought was blatantly "left-wing" as I am never bothered by any "messages", good or bad, in the movies I love. I do agree with you about the differences between liberal and left-wing. Thank you for discussing that. It takes a good bit of intelligence to understand those "fine points" . Can't wait to start counting down.
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