Monday, Monday, just can't trust that day

[Psychoblues]

Another one is upon us. How do we react? How do we cope? How do we explain to the children?

I'll be in a third grade class presenting my thoughts and premonitions concerning the present state of affairs in America. But, only on an elementary level. I'll also be shuttling some fellow Vets to the VA hospital later in the day and I'll be registering some before uninterested voters later on tonight. All the while I'll be really enjoying my Monday!!!!!!!!!

You just can't beat participation and passion!!!!!!!!!!

[diuretic]

I admire you. I burned out a while ago, too many years of fighting the system. Yep I had a few wins but I had to put up the shutters eventually. I'm working on getting the passion back. Luckily I had a guru, he's in my avatar, that's my small homage to the man. Saul Alinsky.

[Psychoblues]

Been there and done that, dr.



I admire you. I burned out a while ago, too many years of fighting the system. Yep I had a few wins but I had to put up the shutters eventually. I'm working on getting the passion back. Luckily I had a guru, he's in my avatar, that's my small homage to the man. Saul Alinsky.

Don't give up, never give up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[diuretic]

Okay - I'm just getting my breath back then :)

[Psychoblues]

The hypocrisy of the con's leaves a lot of us breathless, dr.



Okay - I'm just getting my breath back then :)

Do you understand that those Americans now so willing to embrace the name of Abraham Lincoln would now gladly re-enslave the niggers and me as well? I don't think that thought is lost on most Americans. I'm going to do my best to remind my fellow Americans that I too am a nigger and so are they. I know it takes some thought and comprehension, but, do you dig it?

[diuretic]

The hypocrisy of the con's leaves a lot of us breathless, dr.




Do you understand that those Americans now so willing to embrace the name of Abraham Lincoln would now gladly re-enslave the niggers and me as well? I don't think that thought is lost on most Americans. I'm going to do my best to remind my fellow Americans that I too am a nigger and so are they. I know it takes some thought and comprehension, but, do you dig it?

I dig it. Lincoln was a Republican when the GOP stood for something good. It's been interesting for me to read about the GOP. I actually didn't know a lot about it but there was a time when it stood head and shoulders above the Democrats, particularly those Dixiecrat types. Now it's very different. The intolerance is remarkable. The invective is amazing. The narrowness of thought is sad.

But she'll be right, as we say! Bush is out soon and the Dems - for all their faults - will be in the White House and the Congress and a new light will shine.

And then I'll be cursing the Dems as they shaft us in Aus over trade :laugh2:

[Psychoblues]

Do you know what you're talking about? Without the DixieCrats there would be no Republicans in our history since Dwight Eisenhower.



I dig it. Lincoln was a Republican when the GOP stood for something good. It's been interesting for me to read about the GOP. I actually didn't know a lot about it but there was a time when it stood head and shoulders above the Democrats, particularly those Dixiecrat types. Now it's very different. The intolerance is remarkable. The invective is amazing. The narrowness of thought is sad.

But she'll be right, as we say! Bush is out soon and the Dems - for all their faults - will be in the White House and the Congress and a new light will shine.

And then I'll be cursing the Dems as they shaft us in Aus over trade :laugh2:

I'll forgive your ignorance for now. Are the Dems actually planning a shafting of the "Aus over trade"?

Spit it out, my friend. I'm a big boy and can take it.

[diuretic]

Do you know what you're talking about? Without the DixieCrats there would be no Republicans in our history since Dwight Eisenhower.

No I don't know what I'm talking about, that's why I make outrageous, sweeping statements and wait for the flak :laugh2:

I'm an equal opportunity taunter :lol:





I'll forgive your ignorance for now. Are the Dems actually planning a shafting of the "Aus over trade"?

Spit it out, my friend. I'm a big boy and can take it.

Of course they are! When they're in power they're going to put the interests of the US ahead of the rest of the world......sneaky little buggers......fancy doing something like that :salute:

[Psychoblues]

It's a job, dr.



No I don't know what I'm talking about, that's why I make outrageous, sweeping statements and wait for the flak :laugh2:

I'm an equal opportunity taunter :lol:




Of course they are! When they're in power they're going to put the interests of the US ahead of the rest of the world......sneaky little buggers......fancy doing something like that :salute:

Like it or leave it, is that your observation?

[diuretic]

It's a job, dr.




Like it or leave it, is that your observation?

Nope, I hate the fall of the excluded middle. Everything is far more complex than that allows.

[Psychoblues]

Given that you are not an American or a nationalist, how do you propose we remedy the exclusions?



Nope, I hate the fall of the excluded middle. Everything is far more complex than that allows.


Seriously.

[diuretic]

Given that you are not an American or a nationalist, how do you propose we remedy the exclusions?





Seriously.

If I were a lot smarter I'd have the answers. But just an observation. I accept and value difference - in politics and in other areas. One of the major problems the US has - and in our country as well, for the same reasons - is that the centre (in political terms) is crowded. But the centre in the US is much further to the Right than it is here. The Dems in the US are well to the right in the way I see politics. It's like the choice between a Chevvy and a Ford. But for the moment that's the only choice you have. It's interesting to read Americans who bemoan the fact that the Dems and the GOP are so similar yet would die with their leg in the air if someone suggested they vote for a socialist candidate.

I'm not being nasty or partisan. We have exactly the same problem in Aus. The middle is damn crowded. It gives us very little choice. For us it's Holden (GM) v Ford as well.

Blair's alleged "Third Way" failed, mainly because it was Thatcherism Lite, it was no bloody Third Way at all, that was a con job. It will be interesting to see the direction Brown takes the Brits. If he's wishy-washy I have no doubt that the headlines in the British press will be "Brown to Beige".

I'm not following a theme here, just extemporising. Writing a riff as it comes into my mind.
Kerouac's stream of consciousness without the poetry.

[Psychoblues]

Lyrics. Do you have a good jamm to put with it?



If I were a lot smarter I'd have the answers. But just an observation. I accept and value difference - in politics and in other areas. One of the major problems the US has - and in our country as well, for the same reasons - is that the centre (in political terms) is crowded. But the centre in the US is much further to the Right than it is here. The Dems in the US are well to the right in the way I see politics. It's like the choice between a Chevvy and a Ford. But for the moment that's the only choice you have. It's interesting to read Americans who bemoan the fact that the Dems and the GOP are so similar yet would die with their leg in the air if someone suggested they vote for a socialist candidate.

I'm not being nasty or partisan. We have exactly the same problem in Aus. The middle is damn crowded. It gives us very little choice. For us it's Holden (GM) v Ford as well.

Blair's alleged "Third Way" failed, mainly because it was Thatcherism Lite, it was no bloody Third Way at all, that was a con job. It will be interesting to see the direction Brown takes the Brits. If he's wishy-washy I have no doubt that the headlines in the British press will be "Brown to Beige".

I'm not following a theme here, just extemporising. Writing a riff as it comes into my mind.
Kerouac's stream of consciousness without the poetry.

I'll buy your CD if you can get a good jamm going with those thoughts,

[diuretic]

I'm guaranteed one sale - pity I have no musical talent at all :laugh2:

Wait I think I can do a John Coltrane impersonation.

:cool:

How's that?

:laugh2:

[jimnyc]

Do you understand that those Americans now so willing to embrace the name of Abraham Lincoln would now gladly re-enslave the niggers and me as well?

Psycho, how would you like to mow my lawn? :laugh2:

Btw - Don't get your knickers in a bunch, just a reference to a good 'ol movie!

[Psychoblues]

OK, I 'll do a Mississippi John Hurt progression and you just join in, how about that?




I'm guaranteed one sale - pity I have no musical talent at all :laugh2:

Wait I think I can do a John Coltrane impersonation.

:cool:

How's that?

:laugh2:

Finger pickin' and slap jammin' is all we need. I've got a good sound man in mind.

[jimnyc]

Wait I think I can do a John Coltrane impersonation.

I'll admit, I guess I'm too young to remember Coltrane. But I hear a reference to him in one of my favorite tunes "Woke up this morning" by A3 - or better known as the intro song to the Sopranos.

[Psychoblues]

Weekly, $35. Bi-weekly $45. You might do better down at the Home Depot if you furnish the mower, the weed eater and the edger.



Psycho, how would you like to mow my lawn? :laugh2:

Btw - Don't get your knickers in a bunch, just a reference to a good 'ol movie!

This cowboy has principles, don't you know?

Just a reference to reality, don't you know?

[diuretic]

I'll admit, I guess I'm too young to remember Coltrane. But I hear a reference to him in one of my favorite tunes "Woke up this morning" by A3 - or better known as the intro song to the Sopranos.

As long as you can hear you can remember the Trane, you don't need a grey beard :)

[jimnyc]

As long as you can hear you can remember the Trane, you don't need a grey beard :)

I listen to ALL music, so long as it's good. But remember, I was born in '68 and didn't really get into music until the 80's. Is some of his music worth checking out?

[Psychoblues]

Absolutely.


I listen to ALL music, so long as it's good. But remember, I was born in '68 and didn't really get into music until the 80's. Is some of his music worth checking out?

Did I ever tell you about Jimi?

[jimnyc]

Absolutely.

Did I ever tell you about Jimi?

Alrighty then, I'll check into it and give some feedback when I can!

No need to tell me about Jimi. I think his guitar playing has made an impression through the ages. But although many will disagree, I still hold Joe Satriani as the best I've ever heard.

[Psychoblues]

Are you kidding me? You're actually going to check?



Alrighty then, I'll check into it and give some feedback when I can!

No need to tell me about Jimi. I think his guitar playing has made an impression through the ages. But although many will disagree, I still hold Joe Satriani as the best I've ever heard.

Satriani and his foot pedals and sound effects are truly impressive. Where is the guts? Joe don't have 'em and neither does anyone else that has ever attempted to do the experience. The 5 senses don't work when we're talkin' about Jimi.

[diuretic]

I listen to ALL music, so long as it's good. But remember, I was born in '68 and didn't really get into music until the 80's. Is some of his music worth checking out?

You were one when Woodstock happened :)

Coltrane, yes, but - sorry if I sound like I'm lecturing, I don't mean to - it's important to put him in context. A lot of his music is rooted in the 1950s and you can hear it. I know it's a disservice but I can always hear a sort of bebop in his music. The funny thing is I was as a kid into modern jazz and introduced to it by listening to Dave Brubeck (first his quartet, the one with Paul Desmond, Gene Wright and the incomparable Joe Morello) and then later his earlier combos (weird I know, going backwards, but jazz is like that). At the same time I was reading a lot of Kerouac and Coltrane was a favourite of his and so I went back and tried to get into the era. It was the 1950s, but not the Donna Reed 1950s (I know, I've got a thing for her, she was a stunner), it was the alternative 1950s, it was the Beat 1950s, it was a time when Ginsberg wrote and performed Howl. It was all wrapped up.

Anyway, check out the "lost Coltrane tapes" for a look at the effect Trane and Monk had. It's a terrific story and gives you an insight into the times. If you're a reader then try and get a copy of Kerouac's "On the Road" as well and get into it. It's an experience.

[diuretic]

Absolutely.



Did I ever tell you about Jimi?

I have a vinyl of "Are You Experienced". I got it when I was 17.

[jimnyc]

Are you kidding me? You're actually going to check?

Satriani and his foot pedals and sound effects are truly impressive. Where is the guts? Joe don't have 'em and neither does anyone else that has ever attempted to do the experience. The 5 senses don't work when we're talkin' about Jimi.

You need to check out more than Joe's "mainstream" releases. I've heard him play unplugged and he's absolutely awesome.

Check out "Always with me, Always with you".

[Psychoblues]

jimmy, you are not talking to an unexperienced ear, OK?



You need to check out more than Joe's "mainstream" releases. I've heard him play unplugged and he's absolutely awesome.

Check out "Always with me, Always with you".

I did not mean to put down the talents of Joe Satriani. He is truly a great one but my reflection was that he is absolutely no Jimi. No way and especially not two day.

[jimnyc]

jimmy, you are not talking to an unexperienced ear, OK?

I did not mean to put down the talents of Joe Satriani. He is truly a great one but my reflection was that he is absolutely no Jimi. No way and especially not two day.

Fair enough, I think they're both awesome anyway. It's hard to judge talent so many years apart as well. It's like comparing Walter Payton and Barry Sanders - both tremendous, but different styles from different eras.

[diuretic]

Something about "the shoulders of giants" occurs to me - hey we're the beneficiaries of some great talents, that'll do me.

[Psychoblues]

I could introduce you to some jamm on South Third or even out Lamar Avenue in Memphis, Tennesse, jimmy.



Fair enough, I think they're both awesome anyway. It's hard to judge talent so many years apart as well. It's like comparing Walter Payton and Barry Sanders - both tremendous, but different styles from different eras.

Until then, you ain't got a damn clue as to where I'm coming from. No fault of your own, my friend. Just keep it it in perspective, OK?

[Pale Rider]

You can call me "MASSA," and you're name is "TOBY," not ****a Kintay.

[OCA]

The hypocrisy of the con's leaves a lot of us breathless, dr.




Do you understand that those Americans now so willing to embrace the name of Abraham Lincoln would now gladly re-enslave the niggers and me as well? I don't think that thought is lost on most Americans. I'm going to do my best to remind my fellow Americans that I too am a nigger and so are they. I know it takes some thought and comprehension, but, do you dig it?

Jesus Christ! How would your grandaddy the grand dragon and his daddy and all the daddy's before them, all the way back to your family's plantation days feel about you calling yourself a nigger?

Don't bullshit us, all Whites in Mississippi hate Blacks, its your heritage.