• The Last Walz

    From bbug@21:1/5 to All on Mon Aug 12 10:41:44 2024
    Kamala Harris' running mate annoys the hell out of me. His cheerleading
    makes him look like a fool. I keep thinking he'd be a better circus
    ringmaster than a politician.

    This looks like one election I'll be sitting out. I vowed never to vote Republican again when they nominated Trump, but I also said it would
    take an exceptional Democrat to get my vote. I'd be iffy on Harris, but
    Walz tips the scale for me.

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to bbug on Mon Aug 12 15:11:20 2024
    On Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:41:44 +0000, bbug wrote:

    Kamala Harris' running mate annoys the hell out of me. His cheerleading
    makes him look like a fool. I keep thinking he'd be a better circus ringmaster than a politician.

    I love the guy. Some great lines already like "And that doesn't even
    count the crimes HE committed."

    He's been a pretty great politician already, serving in the House for
    several terms and now a 2 term governor. I think deciding on whether or
    not to vote for him based on nothing but what you term as his
    "cheerleading" is a very shallow way to evaluate his worthiness.
    Thankfully you live in New Jersey, where Harris will win our electoral
    votes anyway.

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  • From DianeE@21:1/5 to bbug on Mon Aug 12 14:17:48 2024
    You don't have to like him. You just have to understand how important
    it is to stop Trump. You're not voting for Harris/Walz. You're voting
    to STOP TRUMP. Capisce?



    On 8/12/2024 6:41 AM, bbug wrote:
    Kamala Harris' running mate annoys the hell out of me. His cheerleading
    makes him look like a fool. I keep thinking he'd be a better circus ringmaster than a politician.

    This looks like one election I'll be sitting out. I vowed never to vote Republican again when they nominated Trump, but I also said it would
    take an exceptional Democrat to get my vote. I'd be iffy on Harris, but
    Walz tips the scale for me.

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  • From Mark D.@21:1/5 to DianeE on Mon Aug 12 19:51:33 2024
    On Aug 12, 2024 at 1:17:48 PM CDT, "DianeE" <[email protected]> wrote:

    You don't have to like him. You just have to understand how important
    it is to stop Trump. You're not voting for Harris/Walz. You're voting
    to STOP TRUMP. Capisce?

    Amen.

    --md

    remove "xx" for email

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  • From Roger@21:1/5 to Mark D. on Tue Aug 13 19:57:42 2024
    On Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:51:33 +0000, Mark D. wrote:

    On Aug 12, 2024 at 1:17:48 PM CDT, "DianeE" <[email protected]> wrote:

    You don't have to like him. You just have to understand how important
    it is to stop Trump. You're not voting for Harris/Walz. You're voting
    to STOP TRUMP. Capisce?

    Amen.

    If its any consolation to you colonials a few weeks ago (before Mr Biden
    gave up the ghost) there was some US clairvoyant on our TV over here who
    went thru a long list of predictions she'd had that all came true and
    then predicted than come November the USA would be welcoming its first
    woman President

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to Roger on Tue Aug 13 22:44:08 2024
    On Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:57:42 +0000, Roger wrote:

    On Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:51:33 +0000, Mark D. wrote:

    On Aug 12, 2024 at 1:17:48 PM CDT, "DianeE" <[email protected]> wrote:

    You don't have to like him. You just have to understand how important
    it is to stop Trump. You're not voting for Harris/Walz. You're voting
    to STOP TRUMP. Capisce?

    Amen.

    If its any consolation to you colonials a few weeks ago (before Mr Biden
    gave up the ghost) there was some US clairvoyant on our TV over here who
    went thru a long list of predictions she'd had that all came true and
    then predicted than come November the USA would be welcoming its first
    woman President

    Yes, it will fantastic when this whole Trump nightmare is over for good.
    Latest NY Times poll has her points ahead in several swing states now,
    and it will get higher. Trump will be demolished in November.

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to BobRoman on Wed Aug 14 01:42:25 2024
    On Wed, 14 Aug 2024 0:11:31 +0000, BobRoman wrote:

    On Tue, 13 Aug 2024 5:32:10 +0000, Dean wrote:

    Of course, what any of this has to do with 1950s music is beyond me.

    We were waiting for Shapiro to be Vice President
    A Minnesotan I happened to see
    I introduced him to Kamalah, and while they were briefing
    The Minnesotan became the nominee

    I remember the night and ol' Timothy Walz...

    Good one Bob!

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  • From DianeE@21:1/5 to BobRoman on Wed Aug 14 21:07:35 2024
    On 8/13/2024 8:11 PM, BobRoman wrote:
    On Tue, 13 Aug 2024 5:32:10 +0000, Dean wrote:

    Of course, what any of this has to do with 1950s music is beyond me.

    We were waiting for Shapiro to be Vice President
    A Minnesotan I happened to see
    I introduced him to Kamalah, and while they were briefing
    The Minnesotan became the nominee

    I remember the night and ol' Timothy Walz...

    --
    BR
    -----------
    PUN OF THE YEAR!

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  • From DianeE@21:1/5 to Bruce on Wed Aug 14 21:19:10 2024
    On 8/13/2024 9:42 PM, Bruce wrote:
    On Wed, 14 Aug 2024 0:11:31 +0000, BobRoman wrote:

    On Tue, 13 Aug 2024 5:32:10 +0000, Dean wrote:

    Of course, what any of this has to do with 1950s music is beyond me.

    We were waiting for Shapiro to be Vice President
    A Minnesotan I happened to see
    I introduced him to Kamalah, and while they were briefing
    The Minnesotan became the nominee

    I remember the night and ol' Timothy Walz...

    Good one Bob!
    ---------
    Here's another good one:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CvuRmau_fY

    This was recorded in November 1950, same session that produced "One
    Monkey Don't Stop No Show." Harry Van Walls on piano, Stick McGhee on
    guitar, all other musicians--including the tenor sax player!--unknown.

    Did you know it, Bruce? I don't think I did.

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  • From Roger@21:1/5 to DianeE on Thu Aug 15 04:59:37 2024
    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 1:19:10 +0000, DianeE wrote:

    On 8/13/2024 9:42 PM, Bruce wrote:
    On Wed, 14 Aug 2024 0:11:31 +0000, BobRoman wrote:

    On Tue, 13 Aug 2024 5:32:10 +0000, Dean wrote:

    Of course, what any of this has to do with 1950s music is beyond me.

    We were waiting for Shapiro to be Vice President
    A Minnesotan I happened to see
    I introduced him to Kamalah, and while they were briefing
    The Minnesotan became the nominee

    I remember the night and ol' Timothy Walz...

    Good one Bob!
    ---------
    Here's another good one:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CvuRmau_fY

    This was recorded in November 1950, same session that produced "One
    Monkey Don't Stop No Show." Harry Van Walls on piano, Stick McGhee on guitar, all other musicians--including the tenor sax player!--unknown.

    Did you know it, Bruce? I don't think I did.

    It's "Tennessee Waltz Blues" and reached #2 on the Billboard r&b chart.
    I used to have the 78 of it.

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to Roger on Thu Aug 15 06:44:16 2024
    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 4:59:37 +0000, Roger wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 1:19:10 +0000, DianeE wrote:

    On 8/13/2024 9:42 PM, Bruce wrote:
    On Wed, 14 Aug 2024 0:11:31 +0000, BobRoman wrote:

    On Tue, 13 Aug 2024 5:32:10 +0000, Dean wrote:

    Of course, what any of this has to do with 1950s music is beyond me.

    We were waiting for Shapiro to be Vice President
    A Minnesotan I happened to see
    I introduced him to Kamalah, and while they were briefing
    The Minnesotan became the nominee

    I remember the night and ol' Timothy Walz...

    Good one Bob!
    ---------
    Here's another good one:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CvuRmau_fY

    This was recorded in November 1950, same session that produced "One
    Monkey Don't Stop No Show." Harry Van Walls on piano, Stick McGhee on
    guitar, all other musicians--including the tenor sax player!--unknown.

    Did you know it, Bruce? I don't think I did.

    It's "Tennessee Waltz Blues" and reached #2 on the Billboard r&b chart.
    I used to have the 78 of it.

    Certainly I knew it as it was a big hit that I used on my 1951 R&B
    series, although I don't like it much.

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  • From RWC@21:1/5 to DianeE on Thu Aug 15 12:31:20 2024
    On Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:07:35 -0400, DianeE <[email protected]> wrote:

    On 8/13/2024 8:11 PM, BobRoman wrote:
    On Tue, 13 Aug 2024 5:32:10 +0000, Dean wrote:

    Of course, what any of this has to do with 1950s music is beyond me.

    We were waiting for Shapiro to be Vice President
    A Minnesotan I happened to see
    I introduced him to Kamalah, and while they were briefing
    The Minnesotan became the nominee

    I remember the night and ol' Timothy Walz...

    --
    BR
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    PUN OF THE YEAR!

    I've attempted to append two more lines.

    (the commas and hyphens indicate vocal pauses
    - I was following the vocal of Patti Page)

    We were waiting, for Shapiro, to be appoin-ted VP
    When a Minnesotan, I happened, to see
    I introduced him, to Kamala, and while theyyy, were briefing
    The Minnesotan, emerged the, nominee

    I remember, the night, and ol' Timothy Walz
    Now we know, for sure why, Kamala won
    Yes, the elec-tion, was sealed, the nightt they chose, the outstanding
    Timothy Walz

    =================================
    another tuneful Patti Page song is Changing Presidents-I-mean-Partners
    Perhaps the Democrats could create a catchy campaign song, sung by a
    female lounge singer, with broad adult appeal...?

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  • From bbug@21:1/5 to All on Thu Aug 15 19:07:26 2024
    another tuneful Patti Page song is Changing Presidents-I-mean-Partners
    Perhaps the Democrats could create a catchy campaign song, sung by a
    female lounge singer, with broad adult appeal..


    They could use "How Much Is That Doggie In The Window" for their
    negative ads about Trump.

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to RWC on Thu Aug 15 21:40:38 2024
    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:31:20 +0000, RWC wrote:


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    another tuneful Patti Page song is Changing Presidents-I-mean-Partners Perhaps the Democrats could create a catchy campaign song, sung by a
    female lounge singer, with broad adult appeal...?

    It's 2024, dumbass. Today's adults are not at all interested in 1950s
    Pop.

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  • From RWC@21:1/5 to Bruce on Thu Aug 15 20:08:34 2024
    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:40:38 +0000, [email protected] (Bruce) wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:31:20 +0000, RWC wrote:


    =================================
    another tuneful Patti Page song is Changing Presidents-I-mean-Partners
    Perhaps the Democrats could create a catchy campaign song, sung by a
    female lounge singer, with broad adult appeal...?

    It's 2024, dumbass. Today's adults are not at all interested in 1950s
    Pop.

    I didn't say a campaign recording had to be to be arranged and
    produced in the style of 1950s pop.

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to RWC on Fri Aug 16 00:54:51 2024
    On Fri, 16 Aug 2024 0:08:34 +0000, RWC wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:40:38 +0000, [email protected] (Bruce) wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:31:20 +0000, RWC wrote:


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    another tuneful Patti Page song is Changing Presidents-I-mean-Partners
    Perhaps the Democrats could create a catchy campaign song, sung by a
    female lounge singer, with broad adult appeal...?

    It's 2024, dumbass. Today's adults are not at all interested in 1950s
    Pop.

    I didn't say a campaign recording had to be to be arranged and
    produced in the style of 1950s pop.

    Today's adults are not very interested in lounge singers. They'd be
    better off making a campaign song in the style of Taylor Swift. Maybe
    she can make it herself.

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  • From RWC@21:1/5 to Bruce on Thu Aug 15 21:29:46 2024
    On Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:54:51 +0000, [email protected] (Bruce) wrote:

    On Fri, 16 Aug 2024 0:08:34 +0000, RWC wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:40:38 +0000, [email protected] (Bruce) wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:31:20 +0000, RWC wrote:


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    another tuneful Patti Page song is Changing Presidents-I-mean-Partners >>>> Perhaps the Democrats could create a catchy campaign song, sung by a
    female lounge singer, with broad adult appeal...?

    Today's adults are not very interested in lounge singers. They'd be
    better off making a campaign song in the style of Taylor Swift. Maybe
    she can make it herself.

    The song should appeal to middle-aged and senior folk - the people
    who actually get out and vote. How many Swifties (who can be as young
    as 7) will be voting in November, and perhaps the lyrics would be a
    challenge if they are to appeal to folk aged 20 to 90 - meaning you
    might have to choose a target demographic so as to maximise votes. Alternatively, you could have two or possibly three distinct campaign
    songs for different broad age groups.

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  • From Jim Colegrove@21:1/5 to RWC on Thu Aug 15 22:18:30 2024
    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:29:46 -0400, RWC <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:54:51 +0000, [email protected] (Bruce) wrote:

    On Fri, 16 Aug 2024 0:08:34 +0000, RWC wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:40:38 +0000, [email protected] (Bruce) wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:31:20 +0000, RWC wrote:


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    another tuneful Patti Page song is Changing Presidents-I-mean-Partners >>>>> Perhaps the Democrats could create a catchy campaign song, sung by a >>>>> female lounge singer, with broad adult appeal...?

    Today's adults are not very interested in lounge singers. They'd be
    better off making a campaign song in the style of Taylor Swift. Maybe
    she can make it herself.

    The song should appeal to middle-aged and senior folk - the people
    who actually get out and vote. How many Swifties (who can be as young
    as 7) will be voting in November, and perhaps the lyrics would be a
    challenge if they are to appeal to folk aged 20 to 90 - meaning you
    might have to choose a target demographic so as to maximise votes. >Alternatively, you could have two or possibly three distinct campaign
    songs for different broad age groups.

    Demographic profile of Taylor Swift fans in the United States as of
    March 2023, by generation:

    Millennials 45% - 28-43 years old
    Baby Boomers 23% - 60-78 years old
    Gen X 21% - 44-59 years old
    Gen Z 11% - 12-27 years old

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  • From Bruce@21:1/5 to Jim Colegrove on Fri Aug 16 03:59:26 2024
    On Fri, 16 Aug 2024 3:18:30 +0000, Jim Colegrove wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:29:46 -0400, RWC <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:54:51 +0000, [email protected] (Bruce) wrote:

    On Fri, 16 Aug 2024 0:08:34 +0000, RWC wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:40:38 +0000, [email protected] (Bruce) wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:31:20 +0000, RWC wrote:


    =================================
    another tuneful Patti Page song is Changing Presidents-I-mean-Partners >>>>>> Perhaps the Democrats could create a catchy campaign song, sung by a >>>>>> female lounge singer, with broad adult appeal...?

    Today's adults are not very interested in lounge singers. They'd be >>>better off making a campaign song in the style of Taylor Swift. Maybe
    she can make it herself.

    The song should appeal to middle-aged and senior folk - the people
    who actually get out and vote. How many Swifties (who can be as young
    as 7) will be voting in November, and perhaps the lyrics would be a >>challenge if they are to appeal to folk aged 20 to 90 - meaning you
    might have to choose a target demographic so as to maximise votes. >>Alternatively, you could have two or possibly three distinct campaign
    songs for different broad age groups.

    Demographic profile of Taylor Swift fans in the United States as of
    March 2023, by generation:

    Millennials 45% - 28-43 years old
    Baby Boomers 23% - 60-78 years old
    Gen X 21% - 44-59 years old
    Gen Z 11% - 12-27 years old

    Geoff is like Trump. He likes to just make up his own "alternate facts."

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  • From RWC@21:1/5 to [email protected] on Fri Aug 16 00:59:48 2024
    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:18:30 -0500, Jim Colegrove
    <[email protected]> wrote:

    On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:29:46 -0400, RWC <[email protected]> wrote:

    The song should appeal to middle-aged and senior folk - the people
    who actually get out and vote. How many Swifties (who can be as young
    as 7) will be voting in November, and perhaps the lyrics would be a >>challenge if they are to appeal to folk aged 20 to 90 - meaning you
    might have to choose a target demographic so as to maximise votes. >>Alternatively, you could have two or possibly three distinct campaign
    songs for different broad age groups.

    Demographic profile of Taylor Swift fans in the United States as of
    March 2023, by generation:

    Millennials 45% - 28-43 years old
    Baby Boomers 23% - 60-78 years old
    Gen X 21% - 44-59 years old
    Gen Z 11% - 12-27 years old

    Many thanks, Jim.

    "Survey {by Morning Consult} conducted among a representative sample
    of 2,204 U.S. adults, including 356 self-identified avid Taylor Swift
    fans."

    "The Taylor Swift Fandom Is White, Suburban and Leans Democratic.
    A slim majority of U.S. adults (53%) identified as fans of Swift."

    I'm open minded, but one modest survey does not totally convince me.

    Anyway, Taylor Swift, whose net worth is estimated to be $1.3 billion,
    *is* a Democrat.

    Copilot tells us:
    "She has been vocal about her political views, especially since 2018.
    Swift has been a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality,
    and gun control, and she has criticized the policies of Republican
    Donald Trump.
    Her political stance has evolved over the years, and she now uses her
    platform to encourage voter participation and support progressive
    causes."

    Political impact of Taylor Swift - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_impact_of_Taylor_Swift.
    Taylor Swift�s Politics: A Timeline of Impacts and Criticisms. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-politics-timeline-impacts-110000149.html.
    Everything Taylor Swift Has Said About Donald Trump. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/everything-taylor-swift-has-said-about-donald-trump/ar-AA1oMKX6.
    Did Taylor Swift Use Instagram to Subtly Endorse Harris for
    President?. https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/fact-check-post-claims-instagram-photo-subtly-reveals-taylor-swift-endorsement-of-harris-for-president-here-are-the-facts/ar-AA1oxTUI.

    Here are some other famous entertainers who are well-known supporters
    of the Democratic Party:

    1. **Oprah Winfrey** - A highly influential media mogul who has
    consistently supported Democratic candidates and causes.
    2. **Beyonc�** - The global music superstar has been vocal about her
    support for women's rights and racial equality, aligning with
    Democratic values.
    3. **George Clooney** - An actor and filmmaker who has actively
    campaigned for Democratic candidates and spoken out on various social
    issues.
    4. **Leonardo DiCaprio** - Known for his environmental activism,
    DiCaprio supports Democratic candidates who prioritize climate change
    and ecological protection.
    5. **Ellen DeGeneres** - The beloved TV host and comedian has used her
    platform to promote LGBTQ+ rights and other progressive causes.
    6. **Jennifer Lawrence** - An actress who advocates for women's
    rights, gun control, and LGBTQ+ rights.
    7. **Tom Hanks** - The award-winning actor has been an outspoken
    supporter of the Democratic Party, focusing on social and
    environmental issues.
    8. **Robert De Niro** - Known for his iconic film roles, De Niro has
    been a vocal critic of Republican policies and a supporter of
    Democratic candidates.
    9. **Meryl Streep** - An acclaimed actress with a long history of
    political activism, Streep has been a vocal supporter of the
    Democratic Party.

    These celebrities use their platforms to speak out on various issues,
    promote causes, and encourage their fans to participate in politics.

    The 22 Most Vocal Celebrities That Support the Democratic Party. https://inspiredbyinsiders.com/celebrities-supporting-democratic-party/.
    Famous Democrats and Republicans: How 45 Top Celebrities Vote -
    StyleCaster. https://stylecaster.com/entertainment/culture/353479/famous-celebrity-democrats-and-republicans/.
    19 Famous Musicians Who Are Democrats - Music In Minnesota. https://www.musicinminnesota.com/famous-musicians-who-are-democrats/.

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  • From DianeE@21:1/5 to Jim Colegrove on Fri Aug 16 17:52:02 2024
    On 8/15/2024 11:18 PM, Jim Colegrove wrote:


    Demographic profile of Taylor Swift fans in the United States as of
    March 2023, by generation:

    Millennials 45% - 28-43 years old
    Baby Boomers 23% - 60-78 years old
    Gen X 21% - 44-59 years old
    Gen Z 11% - 12-27 years old
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    This will come as shocking news to my teenage stepgranddaughters. I
    think I won't tell them.

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