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It's OK, America. My Credit Isn't Perfect Either

...but you don't see me yelling at Transamerica, blaming them for my faults, do you?

As you know, the US has had their credit rating downgraded from AAA to AA+ by Standard & Poor's, one of the agencies that monitors international lending.  This was done because of the very public (and very ugly) debate in our government, whether or not to raise the debt ceiling, raise taxes, cut spending (and to what), etc.  This was very much a "red vs blue" battle, and the world took notice.

...and US Citizens suffered because of it.

So who's to blame?

The Tea Party?

How about "All of the above?"

Thanks to the rise of talk shows, pundits and bloggers like Rush Limbaugh, Arianna Huffington and Glenn Beck,  US Citizens have become more and more angry with "the other side."  Tensions were high in the 90's, but boiled over following the Bush/Gore election.  The country was divided 50/50, and the poll numbers proved that.  Even if Gore had won, 50% of the country would have been up in arms, and outraged by the result.

The 20th century saw the US becoming more and more polarized.  By the dawn of the 21st century, we were being ripped apart by partisan politics.

Over the last 10-12 years, we have been becoming economically weaker and weaker.  The softening of the dollar, coupled with a housing market crash, government spending increasing yet taxes are being cut, and multiple wars took a toll on Uncle Sam's checkbook.  We received tax cuts and stimulus breaks galore under the W administration, yet programs like Medicare Part D were being launched, which cost over $100 Billion annually to fund.  In short (Checkbook balancing 101 here...) we were taking in less money and spending more.

China has recently commented on America's current situation, and I couldn't agree more with the Chinese.  Simply put, they told the US to "cure its addiction to debt" and "learn to live within your means."  Sound advice.  One any financial analyst would tell a person like me.

I'm currently renting a house.  I'd like to buy one soon.  What do I have to do?  Have a good credit rating.  I need to pay my bills on time, keep a livable debt-to-income ratio, and show lenders that I am a good investment.  Why should the government be any different?  Why are we not judged on a debt-to-income ratio?  If we were, this country's credit rating would be abysmal.  Maybe that's what it would take to get government back in check and get politicians to put some squabbles aside and get shit done?

Sorry, congress.  Finger pointing doesn't strengthen a government.  And with the rest of the world watching (you're doing it in a public forum, you idiots...) you're just making the US look even more out of control.

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These current times make me miss the days of Clinton and Reagan.  Tax rates were higher, yes.  But job growth was strong, the economy wasn't drowning in its own filth, and politicians actually knew how to compromise.  There were problems with both administrations, and neither President was perfect, but you know what?  Shit got done.

We need another Clinton in the White House.  Someone who can make congress mellow out and work together.  Someone who bangs all the interns, keeps dissident countries in check, and who will get the legislative branch stoned off their ass.

This country needs a pimp.  Someone with a strong pimp hand to keep us in check.  Someone that walks into congress and says "Do I need to slap a bitch?"

Oh, and term limits on congressmen (as suggested by Q) wouldn't be bad either.  Too many of these politicians (both sides) have grown complacent and/or are in bed with too many corporations/lobbyists.

Spending.  WTF.  Our tax dollar is being wasted in so many ways it's not funny.  A great post to read is from Gucci Mama about cutting down spending to avoid raising taxes.  (quote from her article:  "Currently the government borrows forty cents for every dollar it spends."  I believe it, and that fucking sucks...)  A few good points, and well worth the read.  Do I agree with everything?  No, but I don't agree 100% on either side's stance.  So there....

For the voters that voted Obama, looking for change:  This is how you do it.  Hit the reset button on the US government.  Got some fresh faces in DC, and keep it fresh.  If a President is limited to 8 years, let's do that across the board.

After all... old dogs and new tricks... I think it's time to put Old Yeller down...
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A Beer for the Shower said...

China tells America to live within its means.

America responds by saying, but that's the American way! And then proceeds to sell a family that makes $30,000 a year a $250,000 house.

I love this country.

Zombie said...

Sigh... if only we had bill back. lol

my day in a sentence said...

Who knew we were gonna miss the Clinton years... :S

Random Girl said...

A very logical and fair assessment, well done. As for who's to blame? I agree that it's across the board and really doesn't even matter right now because the bottom line is it just needs fixed. Speak on!

Al Penwasser said...

I'll be back. But, for right now, I wanted to let you know I selected you to pontificate on underwear.

Bouncin' Barb said...

You are one of the only bloggers I know that acknowledges the good way of living when Clinton was in office. We had jobs, people spent money, things were good. We cannot deny that. Great post.

Autumnforest said...

So, if we continue the theme of comparing America's credit rating to personal credit rating, I can now classify Iraq and Afghanistan as child support? hee hee Yeah,it's crazy and one thing about the world is everything cycles. We saw the happy money times of the 80s and the recession nowadays just like in the 70s. Nothing new, rather predictable. Hopefully, we step away from being the automaker leaders of the world and become the leader in green technology so we can go on to the next phase of prosperity and jobs.

The Simple Dude said...

I am so incredibly sick of the morons we elected to run our country.

Because of their idiocy our credit rating dropped, which probably was deserved. And my stocks are all in the toilet, which really pisses me off.

Insomniac #4 said...

I miss the Clinton years, and I'm still scratching my head as to how America fell under Obama's spell in '08.

This never would have happened if the Dems picked Hillary. That's all I'm saying.

Not the Hero said...

I love Americans, they are generally a good lot of people.

However, your country does have a rather large portion of idiots that have gone around and ruined it for everyone.

America is now the really big kid from the trailer park. You know he is broke, you know he can kick your ass, so the best thing to do is avoid him because if he catches you he is going to steal your lunch money. We all saw what 'Merica did to the foreign kids from the desert. They are going to need therapy for years.

iNews said...

Interesting post, I like your blog!

Sinclair said...

I am seriously considering getting that Clinton T-shirt. It made me smirk.

Gucci Mama said...

Really? It's the fault of "all of the above"? Not the democrats who haven't passed a budget in 830 days? Even when they had a super majority? It's not the fault of President Downgrade who refuses to do anything but engage in class warfare?

The simple reality is that had Cut, Cap, and Balance passed, the downgrade wouldn't have happened. And why didn't it pass? Could it be the democrats who trip over themselves to demonize the opposition (calling conservatives terrorists and airing commercials of grandma diving off a cliff in her wheelchair come to mind) but can't be bothered to come up with any solution at all?

2012 cannot come fast enough. said...

@Gucci: Ok first, just because I HAVE to see it, can you send me the link of gramma taking a header down a cliff? I'm sure it's a propaganda piece, but I could use a laugh...

I still stand by what I said. Yes, Dems have had a majority for the beginning of the term, but it's not just about Right v Left anymore. We seem to have sub-parties now, with more extreme Liberals on the left and Tea Partiers on the right. Even when Boehner told rank and file republicans to "get their ass in line" to vote for his bill, a good number of Tea Partiers scoffed at him.

When the dems propose anything, the republicans shoot it down. When republicans pitch anything, dems refuse to catch. Even if you can get GOP'ers and TP'ers to agree (which seems rare) you then have to deal with the traditional left.

Boehner had to calm down his side when proposing anything, just to make sure he had the support of his own party. Same with Obama on the left. We are no longer a nation of compromise. We no longer talk it out until we can find a mutually beneficial deal. Now it's polarization and name-calling.

I wish I was blogging in 2006. I said to my social circles "whomever is president in 2008 will get nothing done. We're too deep in the rabbit hole." I stick by this. In an ideal situation, Obama could have been an entirely different President. But even is McCain won in 08, he'd still be mucking through a lot of shit. The exact same shit? Maybe, maybe not. But shit nonetheless.

I'm calling it out here. No matter who wins the elections in 2012, even 2016, we are not going to see progress and positive growth in the US until 2020. We have dug ourselves in a deep hole over the past 12ish years, and digging our way out doesn't work.

So yeah. All sides. This isn't the playground. "Your mom" jokes and fingerpointing is juvenile. Once both sides can realize this, and act like adults, I'll have faith in this country once more.

Leila said...

I doubt the finger pointing and polarization by political officials has an ounce of sincerity. When bad shit happens, putting blame keeps a diversion on things. Why not make it easier for the culpable? Let's BUY into their arguments and what-not. Was it you who called the political arena a wrestling match? That's such a good analogy! This mob mentality has made American dumber than complacent jackals they were 20 years ago.

Whoever thought deficit spending was a good idea needs a good bitch slap though lol

Gucci Mama said...

I'll see if I can find you a link; I'm sure it's on youtube somewhere.

The fact is, things started to slide rapidly downhill as soon as democrats took control on the Hill when Bush was still in office.

The democrats didn't do anything even when republicans were absolutely powerless to stop them. 830 days without a budget. Republicans tried to make it happen; democrats didn't. Republicans put forth more than one solution, democrats tried to convince the public we conservatives want to "kill grandma". It's a joke.

Conservatives on the Hill are not perfect, not by a long shot, but at least they're trying to find solutions instead of engaging in class warfare which is all the liberals seem to be capable of.

History shows us that liberal fiscal policy fails time after time after time.

Now, for the first time in history, President Downgrade and the Party of Downgrade has created unprecedented destruction. A return to Reagan-esque fiscal policy is the ONLY way to get things back on track. We return to that and we can turn this around much quicker than by 2020. Reagan started turning around the Carter disaster in two years!

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J.Day said...

I say they need to tossed out on their asses and we can start over. If that batch acts like children, too, then they get tossed out on their asses. I'm so sick of hearing how congress is a bunch of babies. All they're missing is the damned finger paint.

Excellent post!

Mama Spaghetti said...

I'm so with you living within your means. I don't understand the "addiction to debt" on so many levels...from the federal government all the way down to just about everyone I know. We live in an era of instant gratification, and it's caused us all to lose a grip on reality.

There used to be a time when you could walk into a car dealer and get a BETTER deal by paying cash. Nowadays, they just see a cash buyer as someone who won't be paying them interest.

As someone who is VERY financially conservative in my own life, it's frustrating on many levels.

MRanthrope said...

most Democrats and Republicans in office are just corporate prostitutes who will do anything (re: ANYTHING) to stay in office.

The difference between the two? Republicans are usually assholes who will defend their constituents come hell or high water (the wealthy elites).
Democrats are total pussies who claim to care about their constituents (the poor/working class) yet cave in for just about everything that might make their lives better.

I grew up in the 90's with Clinton in the WHite House. I was too young to understand the specifics of government and his policies but from my remembrance, my family and the entire nation had things pretty good back then. Now....we and just about everyone else in America who isn't reaping the benefits of the Bush Tax cuts ( filthy rich) are fucked. =/

end rant.

Tony Van Helsing said...

Dou you want us Brits to come back and take over again? We've forgiven you for the revolution.

The Simple Dude said...

@Gucci: Methinks you've been watching too much Fox News. Brandon is right on this one, both sides are to blame - and that's coming from a guy (me) who generally leans to the left. I can fully admit that my side played a part in this mess, why can't you admit yours did too?

Don't forget it was a Republican president that rushed us into a 10+ year war - seems to me that has cost our country a couple bucks.

SD said...

I saw this on a message board and laughed. Granted, it's oversimplifying...

"We want to increase revenue!"

"No! We want to cut spending!"

"Okay, let's compromise...we'll cut spending a bit and increase revenue a bit. Problem solved!"

"Wtf bro? Shit it's the final hour, I guess we should just agree with them..."

"I'm gonna die now, k?"

"Democrats' fault."

What made me laugh was watching CNN after the legislation passed. Pundits from both sides saw this as a Tea Party win, if anything. TP'ers were going "Fuck yeah, we got our way." S&P drops our rating, and instantly it's outrage on both sides. Left blaming right, and vice versa.

Gucci, I agree with you on some points and disagree on some points. The stance I'm taking seems to make the most sense to me. I think, if Conservatives want to be taken seriously in 2012 and future elections, they need to weed out their ranks.

The far left, compared to the mainstream left, is a little kooky. The far right, however is bananas when compared to normal conservatives. And right now it's the Kooky Conservatives that are running the show. Bachman is getting more and more street cred, when you can see an emptiness in her eyes. Her and Rick Perry think that God is going to solve America's woes, and fire & brimstone await for any that oppose them. Boehner spits in the face of the opposition, and then wonders why they don't want to play ball.

I think both sides are pretty borked right now, but the Right more than the Left is tearing itself apart...

Again, let me use a big broad brushstroke. Let's just wipe the slate clean and start fresh with a brand new corps of legislators. Wipe away and rebuild the entire branch. Not going to happen, but it would be fun...

Gucci Mama said...

@ SD - It has nothing to do with Fox News. It has to do with living in reality.

It's undeniable that historically liberal fiscal policy has always failed and conservative fiscal policy has always been successful.

Do you know what percentage the defense budget is of the GDP? No? FOUR. Four per cent. During the Bush years it hovered around 3.5%. Do you know what it was during WWII? TEN. You cannot blame this on defense spending. You can, however, blame a congress controlled by liberals who allowed spending to spiral out of control while simultaneously refusing to propose a budget for 830 days and counting.

You cannot deny that your pal President Downgrade lost our AAA credit rating for the first time in history because of his out of control, wasteful, unprecedented spending.

It is impossible to spend and borrow your way out of debt. I cannot imagine why liberals don't understand that. In fact, it's so simple I have to believe they do understand that; they just choose to continue in wanton recklessness.

Congratulations, New Left. You've finally enabled us to catch up with Europe in the race toward self destruction.

Gucci Mama said...

@ Idaho - You're right that conservatives have a lot of weeding to do. The RINOs are a huge part of the problem.

To say that Bachman has "emptiness" behind her eyes and that she thinks God will solve the nation's problems, however, is marginalizing and insulting. So she has a faith? Big deal. That doesn't render her ineffective.

Here's the thing. There will always be people who hate themselves enough to vote for democrats. Unfortunately, even I in all my brilliance can't change that. But you mark my words; there will be a major, major shift in Washington soon because people are rapidly tiring of the posturing, empty promises, and obviously unsustainable utopian dreams the current "leadership" clings to even in the face of its clear and obvious failure. said...

I know, oversimplifying again, but typing 10,000 words on this subject is just going to be too much. Probably easy to do, but too much. Bachman just plain scares me. The stances she has taken over the past few years shows me she'd make a bad president.

I like the TP's approach in saying "Fuck you" to both sides and doing their own thing, but I just don't like their views. Can we get centric-leaning lefties and righties to break away and become the "Like-Minded" party? I'd love that. They'd have my vote.

And just to throw it out there, my first election voting was the 2000 presidency. I voted McCain in the primaries (anyone but another Bush) and Gore in the General Election (again, tough call, but ANYONE but Bush). I voted Bush in 2004 (hated to do so, but Kerry sucked. ) and Obama in 2008 (McCain would have been good in 2000, but too close to necrotic now. Palin was a scary replacement.)

How am I going to vote in 2012? I don't know yet. If I had to pick a Conservative to stand behind, I'd pick a centric choice like Gary Johnson. He has a change to get both sides under his belt enough to get shit done. Most other Republican candidates are just going to keep things polarized.

I want someone who can unify this nation, and work on rebuilding us into the technological and economic pioneer we once were. Right now, I don't see that type of person out there...

Bio - Gary Johnson: The former Libertarian Republican Governor does not attend church, is pro-choice, anti-big government, pro-immigration, an outspoken critic of the war on drugs and favors legalizing marijuana. He led New Mexico for eight years, during which time the state saw no tax increase, and
he vetoed over 750 separate pieces of legislation to keep the government from growing. However, his views on civil liberties, foreign policy and drugs may be difficult for many conservatives to
reconcile with.

Gucci Mama said...

So, you have a problem with Michele Bachman going to church but not Obama's close association with Jeremiah Wright, one of the most racist, anti-American "preachers" in modern history? Wow. Interesting.

Look, I like Bachman but I don't think she can win. I love love LOVE Herman Cain, but I very much doubt he can with either. Quite frankly, my one horned goat would be a better figure head than President Downgrade, but right now I'm a Pawlenty supporter.

It doesn't matter to me where or if they go to church (as long as it's not headed by someone who preaches things like "goddamn America") or really where they stand on social issues. Sure, there are social things I feel strongly about - I can never get behind sucking live babies from hostile wombs piece by piece for the simple sake of convenience, for example - but issues like these are going to be solved in our lifetime, I don't think. And these are not issues that necessarily affect most people's everyday lives. What matters, and what politicians must focus on, is the economy.

Anyone who has a basic understanding of American history knows who's Right on fiscal policy. So I will support which ever viable candidate who will foster a return to fiscal sanity in this country.

meandmythinkingcap said...

Actually very good point and a eye-opener post.

Gucci Mama said...

*are not going to be solved in our lifetime, I meant. God. said...

I think it's more that I believe in a separation of church and state, and there are too many candidates out there that have faith-driven political views.

I like a president who goes to church on Sundays, and that's that. Keep the church out of the white house, and the white house out of the church. Palin didn't get that, and derailed McCain. Bachman is starting to get it, but it may be too little too late.

Money-wise, I'm with you. I want a president that can get us back into financial stability.

I'd like to see us get there by getting legislation passed reducing federal spending, putting more regulations in the hands of the states, and HOPEFULLY passing a "balanced budget act" in the near future. We should be at break-even or at a surplus at all times, so we can start minimizing our debt. Spending more than we make doesn't work, so spend less or make more. If one isn't feasible, than you're left with only one other option.

I'm tired of being dependent on other countries. I'm tired of owing so much money to China that they can nearly buy and sell us. I'm tired of importing more than I export. I want to be in a Superpower again.

Gucci Mama said...

I agree with everything you just said.

I don't believe that a candidate's faith is relevant or a separation issue, but everything else was spot on.

Now publish the comment where I fixed my damn typo! ;-) said...

Haha, f5 faster, dammit!

If I were to run for office, that would be my stance. My problem is I can't put a D or an R behind my name because I agree with some from both sides, but I also think that some from both sides are complete asshats.

Asshats in different ways, but asshats nonetheless.

I believe in compromise. I believe in minimal regulation. I believe in minimal spending. But I also believe in taxes. Taxes to build roads, improve our schools, bolster our hospitals (not HMO's, big difference here...). Our tax dollar is being wasted in too many ways. If we can fix that, we can reduce spending. If we're in too deep, taxes have to be raised. I'd prefer the former, but that would mean a lot of politicians (both sides... both sides...) pissing off their lobbyist friends. I don't see that happening.

So what to do? (hypothetical)

Gucci Mama said...

It's a myth that taxes have to be raised in order to climb out of this mess.

Spending must be cut and capped. Federal government must be stripped of a bunch of the stranglehold of power it currently has and that power must be returned to the states.

Entitlement spending needs to be drastically reduced. Waste needs to be eliminated as much as possible.

It's actually quite simple.

I wrote a brilliant piece a few weeks ago on how to balance the budget very quickly without raising taxes one bit.

You're welcome.

The Reckmonster said...

Great post, Idahomie. I think that the biggest problem in America right now is the excessive case of hubris some folks seem to suffer from. Thinking THEIR way is the ONLY way. I think this is a nation filled with so many bright and brilliant people - and it doesn't have to be just ONE person (or party) who is right. But, some people refuse to concede and admit when they're wrong. And they also REFUSE to acknowledge that we all exist in this country with different opinions. Just because we believe different things doesn't make me right and you wrong, or vice versa. And attacking someone else just because their viewpoint is different, well, that's just plain arrogant and completely underscores the hubris reference. And BTW, I totally agree...I loved Bill. I don't care who was giving him BJ's and I don't care if he went to church or not. All I know is that life was good during his administration. No deficit. Business booming. And damn if we didn't have some serious entertainment in the White House. Good times, man...good times.

Smart Ass Sara said...

Well let me tell you- Bachmann and Pawlenty scare the crap out of me. Mostly because in my old job I got the displeasure with working under a Pawlenty administration in Minnesota and that's not a place this country wants to be.

And quite honestly, the fact that our credit rating is down is hopefully a wake up call that the finger pointing and Dem vs Rep battle isn't working.

And another thing? If you're wealthy, you SHOULD be paying more taxes. You can't expect those of us barely making it as your piss on employees to foot your bills.

Squiglet said...

Completely agree with you, I think it is a bit ridiculous that people can stay in such a position of power for so long. Forced change is good, keeps thing mixed up which keeps things moving.

Gucci Mama said...

Take a peek and see which party held congressional majority during the last six of the eight Clinton years.

Hint: It rhymes with "Shmesmublican".

Gucci Mama said...

@ Smart Ass - I lived in Minnesota under Pawlenty too. He was fabulous there, especially considering what a blue state it is. Can you say "balanced budget"? I think that's EXACTLY where this country wants to be.

Guess what? The rich and the people Obama wants you to think are "rich" ($250,000 a year is NOT wealthy) DO pay the most in taxes. You've bought into the class warfare rhetoric.

Close to 50% of people in America pay ZERO income tax. I very much suspect you're one of them.

You know what I'm sick of? Being vilified for finding success and having the government reach into my pocket to fund the ridiculously out of control entitlements given to people who won't work.

I'm not saying you're one of those people, but don't jump on the "tax the rich" bandwagon when you have nothing to back it up beyond empty talking points.

We cannot be taxed into prosperity. It has NEVER worked and it never will. If you think slapping more taxes on job creators will stimulate the economy, you need to take a serious look at first a history book and then an econ 101 text.

This Guy said...

The world we live right? I too miss the Clinton days. Although I wasn't old enough to vote yet, I didn't hear too much complaining except for the whole sex thing. . although it wasn't sex. Why don't they look into his old books and take some notes!

Gucci Mama said...

Wahoo! Thanks for the link, baby.

Red Shoes said...

I liked Clinton... he knew what the voters wanted, and went about making it happen... even with a Republican controlled House and Senate, Bill came out smelling like a rose!!

Great commentary!!

Red Shoes said...

Gucci Mama said: "The democrats didn't do anything even when republicans were absolutely powerless to stop them. 830 days without a budget."

This isn't exactly true... they passed Obama Care and tons of spending measures... Bush was spending approximately $1.5 B per day... the current President is spending about $4.3 B.

Al Penwasser said...

Outstanding post! I couldn't agree more. Chock full of thoughtful and insightful commentary. You're much more than a pretty face.

Al Penwasser said...

The Congress was packed with self-serving weasels during the Revolution, too. The more things change......

I'm not sure that makes me feel better, though.

Gucci Mama said...

Shoes - Good point; of course the democrats did a ton of horrible, destructive things when they controlled everything. But they never passed a budget.

Missed you, by the way; glad to see you around!

Mynx said...

Great post Brandon and the comments have been a wonderful debate.
Usually I avoid posts from Bloggers about Politics as they really don't interest me. However I read all of this one and just wanted to say that it doesn't matter the country, politicians need to put personal agendas aside and learn to work together to solve the issues.
They call our Opposition Leader "Dr No" as that is all he seems to do. Say no and offer no alternative solution.
Just hope you guys sort out your credit stuff because it is affecting the world

Thank, Q said...

Excellent post! I couldn't have said it better myself. The comments are great, too! The media has been successful in turning the citizens against one another while the Dems and Repubs rob us blind. They don't suffer. They don't feel the burn. Even sports league commissioners waive their salaries until agreements are reached in lockouts. Once Congress shows that they are serious about getting the country together, then I'll be onboard with supporting them. Waive your salaries and get the people's attention.

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Crews were on the move Thursday, all part of a drill to enhance their training, readiness and response during a real aircraft emergency.

"It's something that we don't like to think about, but we have to think about it," said U.S. Army LTC Jamie Efaw, Deputy Joint Base Commander Little Creek-Fort Story.

The Navy, the Coast Guard, and several local city emergency responders joined forces and took action at the scene of a mock fiery and deadly plane crash at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.  Authorities put out flames and tended to victims after the plane clipped a nearby tower on base and crashed during the mock drill.  Nightingale and Virginia Beach helicopters were also on hand to transport victims by air for treatment during the exercise.

"We try to set up our scenarios based on reality. We try to train like we fight," said District Fire Chief Ken Snyder of the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services.

Crews participated in Exercise Solid Curtain - Citadel Shield 2014.  The exercises are conducted on naval bases and installations throughout the United States through the end of February.  Here in Hampton Roads, it was a coordinated effort among agencies to prepare them for real emergencies that we have seen in our area before, such as the Jet Crash in 2012 at the Mayfair Mews Apartments and the Navy helicopter and Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet Jet crashes in January.

"None of us can do it alone. Our relationships with our outside partners, you know, I can't say how valuable it is," said Chief Snyder.

"Every day we interact with these people, but it's a great opportunity, too, for the organizations that are outside of the base to come in and work those things that we've talked about or we've done table top exercises, and actually get out there, work together hand-in-hand, side-by-side - exercise the things we've talked about," said LTC Efaw.

And that's what officials worked hard to do, to make practice perfect in the event a real aircraft emergency occurs.

"God forbid something that happens, but if it happens, we want to be ready and we don't want to have seen it for the first time when it actually happens," said LTC Efaw.

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SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) — A Ruther Glen man is accused of leading Virginia State Police on high-speed chase that reached speeds over 100 mph before his motorcycle ran off the road.

James A. Hayden, 35, of the 900 block Swan Lane, was charged with two felony counts of eluding police, one misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana, driving on a suspended license and defective equipment, according to Virginia State Police Sgt. Thomas Molnar.

The chase started Saturday just after 10:10 p.m. when a trooper tried to pull over Hayden for an equipment violation in Caroline County on Route 639, Ladysmith Road at Clark and York Boulevard.

State police said Hayden, who was driving a Honda 945 RR motorcycle, refused to pull over and that a trooper gave chase. During the four-minute pursuit, state police said Hayden reached speeds over 100 mph.

The chase came to an end when Hayden ran off the right side of the road and overturned several times on Partlow Road at Mount Olive Road in Spotsylvania County.

Hayden, who was wearing his safety helmet, suffered serious non-life threatening injuries. He was flown to Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

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Wednesday was the chance for seven former Thundering Herd players to impress NFL scouts and for Dunbar native Aaron Dobson, it was an opportunity to prove he belongs in the discussion as a first day draft pick.

Prying eyes from 22 NFL teams turned out for Marshall’s annual Pro Day at Edwards Stadium and for the first time got a chance to see Aaron Dobson run through drills and sprints.

Dobson attended last month’s NFL combine in Indianapolis but was hampered by a pulled right hamstring he suffered during workouts in the weeks leading up to the combine at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. He took all the tests and did all the interviews but could not show off his speed or agility.

That’s why Dobson was excited about his chance to workout for scouts at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Dobson ran the 40-yard dash twice clocking times of 4.42 and 4.40 seconds. Last summer, Dobson was ran a 4.30 40-yard dash during Marshall’s official testing.

Scouts from Arizona, Baltimore, Buffalo, Carolina, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Green Bay, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Miami, Minnesota, New England, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Diego and San Francisco were all in attendance. Now, Dobson will have to wait until the NFL Draft on April 25th to find out just how much he impressed them.

Most draft experts are predicting Dobson could be drafted as high as the second round. If he is selected that high he’d join Vinny Curry, Darius Watts, Paul Toviessi and Rogers Beckett who were all selected in the second round. Of course, Randy Moss, Chad Pennington and Byron Leftwich were all first round selections.

While the main attraction was The Herd’s top receiver six others also put their skills on display for scouts. Receivers Antavious Wilson and Andre Snipes-Booker, running back Martin Ward, safeties Okechukwu Okoroha and Dominick Legrande and linebacker Devin Arrington all worked out for the 30 scouts on hand.

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    RE: to jb I've known Aaron since 2004 when he was in middle school, he has worked hard to get to were he is, I would say he has overachieved. God has blessed him and he has ran with it. Anyone that would say he is lazy is ignorant of the fact at best. Go make it happen Aaron

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    if you followed this kids history, he will never make nfl, he is way to lazy,
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – Postal customers in North Central West Virginia have most likely not even noticed a difference in their mail service. It’s been three weeks since the Clarksburg Postal Distribution Center closed and operations moved to Charleston.

As of July 1 half of the work had been done. The other half was completed on September 7, earlier than the originally scheduled September 30 deadline.

Cathy Yarosky, with the U.S. Postal Service, said the USPS was able to accomplish the early consolidation through hard work and good planning.

Yarosky said 105 positions were impacted by the closure but in the end no one lost their job.

“We have managed, working very closely with human resources, to find positions for everyone’s job who was impacted who wanted a job,” according to Yarosky.

She said some workers were reassigned to other postal facilities, others decided to retire.

A slight change has been made for bulk mail customers.

“Many of our business customers drop their mail at the bulk mail entry unit and we have changed the critical entry time from 8 p.m. to 3 p.m.,” explained Yarosky. Other than that the mail is coming and going to and from homes at the same pace as before the consolidation.

Yarosky stressed just because the Postal Distribution Center is no longer at the Clarksburg facility that building is still in use.

“That building remains open,” she said. “We still have a bulk mail entry there and we still have a retail unit there.”

The closure of the Clarksburg center was announced back in December 2011. Despite attempts by the union to keep the facility open the postal service made it clear, with the changing nature of mail, it just wasn’t an option.

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  • WV Citizen

    There is a need to report the truth...there is a difference in the mail service/delivery. The mail is being delivered later than normal...2-3 days LATER! The closing of the Clarksburg Postal Distribution Center had definitely affected the timeliness of mail delivery. Try checking with the postmasters at WV post offices and see what they have to say...or better yet contact the contractors and their drivers to get their input as to the crisscrossing of mail routes, wasting money for the extra fuel costs, routes that are delayed on a daily basis by hours because Charleston CANNOT keep of with the amount of mail now flooding them. Get the facts from the people who are actually responsible for moving the'll get totally different facts for a more honest article.

  • cynara

    No, I didn't notice last week when a "2-day delivery" Priority Mail package was shipped to me on Wednesday and arrived on Monday.

    Tracking said package was in Charleston on Thursday, went right past Morgantown and was in Warrendale PA on Saturday, then finally in Morgantown on Monday. How does that make sense?

  • JJ

    "Postal customers in North Central West Virginia have most likely not even noticed a difference in their mail service."

    No, of course none of us have noticed our mail coming 2-3 days later than it did before.

  • Independent View

    Not all of the jobs "saved' stayed in WV. Many went to PA and other states. Where was our "distinguished" U.S. Senators, Rocky & Joe when this was planned and being implemented?
    Central WV lost 105 good paying jobs thanks to their inaction!
    Rocky was busy securing a $600k grant for Yeager Airport to subsidize a new airline carrier to implement a direct flight from Charleston to Orlando. Disney World is were Rocky's legislative mental state resides and he wants to keep the John D. Rockefeller, IV on the airport terminal building at Yeager.
    As for Joe, he was too busy developing campaign commercials and running them on TV stations 5 1/2 years before he's up for reelection! And, out pressing the flesh at the New Dent's Run Shooting Range and National Hunting & Fishing Days at Stonewall Jackson Resort performing damage control for his obviously ill-advised Second Amendment Legislation. Batman & Robin, both are charalatans and Bafoons that DO NOT represent the majority of West Virginians!


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Protesters discover the price of "justice":
NBC News reports at least 100 workers lost their jobs at different restaurants and businesses after the February 16 protest.

Migrants who advocated for the wage-suppressing, cheap labor policies allowing them to work in the U.S. found themselves rapidly replaced by new workers. One business, the I Don’t Care Bar and Grill in Catoosa, Oklahoma, fired several workers by text message: “You and your family are fired. I hope you enjoyed your day off, and you can enjoy many more. Love you.” The next day, the restaurant posted an announcement looking for new workers on Facebook.

The migrant workers say they felt their firings were unfair, but the owner had a long-standing “no call/no show” policy.

Another 18 employees working at Bradley Coatings in Tennessee told their bosses they were skipping work to protest in a “Day Without Immigrants” demonstration. The business promptly fired them for missing work.

“I would tell him he was unfair, after working for them for so many years, giving him our best,” one migrant worker told KTNV. “They could not understand that it was just one day. We were going to make up that day on a Sunday, but they didn’t understand that, and it was not the best way. They didn’t give us an opportunity and just told us we were fired.”
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Dawn Ostroff is the president of Condé Nast Entertainment, which focuses on the development, production and distribution of original television, feature film and digital video offerings based on Condé Nast’s media titles. Ostroff, who joined the company in 2011, was president of the CW network and, prior to that, served as president of UPN Network.

WWD: You recently launched the Scene, a hub to compile CNE-produced videos and content from partners like Buzzfeed and ABC News. Can you talk about that decision?

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Dawn Ostroff: We see a landscape that is developing right before our eyes. It was clear to us as we became producers and distributors of premium content — 11 channels were launched — we had over 70 series from our first year. Although we were distributed on 20 platforms and were getting a lot of views, there was nowhere our content sat side by side. We realized that we had a need for a hub, a platform if you will. We looked at the landscape. We saw there was a white space. Once we decided we were going to build the Scene and launch it, we started to talk to other companies who were experiencing the same lack of distribution that we had, meaning they wanted an environment that was representative of the kind of content they were making; they wanted to be found and to sit side by side with like-minded content.

WWD: Are the channels for each Condé Nast publication all linked through YouTube?

D.O.: All of the content from our brands are distributed on over 25 platforms, including YouTube, AOL, Yahoo and Roku. You can get the content anywhere, including our site. The beauty of the Scene is that we can really curate content for the viewer.

WWD: Talk about the decision to make the Scene free versus charging a subscription fee?

D.O.: It’s ad supported. For us right now, it makes sense to have an advertising-based business. The advertising marketplace is moving rapidly into digital videos. We know that by 2018 it is estimated that it will be a $12.2 billion business. We’ve been seeing the agencies combine their digital video spend with television spend and put it under one spend and just calling it “video.” The pool of money is becoming much bigger. The comparisons between television and digital video are being made much more often because you can account for who’s watching, you can’t fast-forward through the commercials. There’s a much more intimate relationship with someone watching digital video. All of that information led us to believe that there’s great opportunity.

WWD: With that crossover viewer who watches both TV and digital videos, do you feel that you need to make television-quality videos for these magazine brands?

D.O.: No. The content is short-form. It’s about how engaging is the content — how engaged is the consumer. That’s all we really look at. You just want it to be really good storytelling.

WWD: Hearst Magazines president David Carey said that the quality of video for these magazines should be more viral or raw. This contrasts much of CNE’s produced content. Who’s right?

D.O.: I think there’s room for both. I think there’s room for everything. We’ve been focusing on really premium content, but we do content that has many different looks and feels. I don’t think it’s about the quality of it — it’s about how you speak to the consumer, to the viewer. It’s a very different medium than television. People expect to have a very “lean-in” experience [for digital].

WWD: So you’re saying it’s more about the experience?

D.O.: It’s more about the way you relate to the viewer. It doesn’t mean that all the video has to be that way. Quality is what we strive for first and foremost — it’s in the Condé Nast DNA. But, I don’t think it has to do as much with [production] quality.

WWD: You’ve cited some of CNE’s hits, such as GQ’s “Casualties of the Gridiron,” but what have been some of CNE’s misses? What hasn’t worked?

D.O.: We’ve tried to do some translations of what’s in the magazine to the video. It’s worked a few times and it hasn’t worked sometimes, so I think we have to be careful about that. I feel a particular sense of responsibility when you’re taking something from the magazine directly and putting it in video. You can’t be too flat. You need to have personality. You can’t just scream out to the viewer. You need to have a fresh take on something or have a new look or have an interesting style, or be so raw that it resonates and is authentic. I think authentic is a good word. It’s overused, I know, but I think it comes across in the video medium. If you can make a video authentic, it comes across.

WWD: What do you think about Vice’s videos?

D.O.: I think the Vice guys are brilliant. I am a huge fan. They’ve done a remarkable job. They speak to a certain audience. They are able to grow their brand while being able to stay true to their brand. I think what they have been able to do is so unique. They had to start as their own media company because they are so irreverent. They didn’t have anything to lose, or have anybody to answer to. They totally went with what their vision and their gut was and there was nobody holding them back. It’s as authentic as can be in terms of what their vision as — I don’t know if every piece of video is. They had the right voice, the right medium — they extended their brand in the right way.

WWD: Are you a fan of Buzzfeed’s videos?

D.O.: Buzzfeed, they have their niche, which is excellent. They are able to tap into pop culture in a way — they are just spot-on. They are doing so well. I think they are evolving. They are looking at what they do and seeing if they can make it better. I’ve never had a specific conversation about it. It’s authentic. I think a lot of people are doing content well today. A lot of companies are coming into the space. It is growing faster than anything other than mobile. You can see why. You look at young people and you can see how many are consuming content on their phones.

WWD: The other side of what CNE does is develop stories from Condé Nast’s publications for film production. Please describe that process.

D.O.: It includes everything from looking through the archives, looking at current editions, talking to people about different ideas that have been pitched here or things that can be on the Web site. We have relationships with the writers.

WWD: Is there a distinction between the ownership of stories written by staff writers versus freelancers?

D.O.: We have the ability to either option things or we own them, depending upon who is writing them. There are different categories. If it’s a freelance writer, we can option it. The most important thing is that we have a team of people who have worked in TV and film that understand what is an interesting project for that medium. What’s interesting for film is different than what’s interesting in TV. What’s interesting in scripted TV is different than what’s interesting in reality TV. Each of their departments have their development process where they package things and put together the writers and put together the producers and the different elements and develop the projects. By the time you get to a network or to a studio, you’re able to say this is the project, here’s who the producer is, sometimes even here’s who the star is, here’s who the writer is. It’s a well-developed project by the time it gets to the studios.

WWD: As you develop more shows and projects for film, is there a time when that content becomes more important than the magazines themselves? Could Condé Nast turn into a production company?

D.O.: I don’t think you can find this kind of storytelling — such depth. They [the editors] are curators. They create trends. They find people who live interesting lives. They are able to bring it to us in a way that is really unique. You look at the David Remnicks, the Graydon Carters, the Anna Wintours — their breadth of experience and the amount of information that they provide us with, and us being the consumer, I don’t know if we could ever replace that in any way.

WWD: What do you watch these days?

D.O.: I’m a bit of a news junkie. I also watch a lot of dramas and comedies. I’m a big fan of “Modern Family.” I watch “Silicon Valley.” “House of Cards,” “Orange Is the New Black,” I love. It has been very strong this season. I love “Scandal”; I watch “Blacklist.” “The Good Wife” is an excellent show. Of course “Homeland,” “Game of Thrones.” Sort of the regular things. One of the new things I’m checking out is “Rush.” I think we’re going to see some very interesting long-form content come out of the digital space. What’s exciting is that there are so many platforms. There’s a lot of room for everybody.

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– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
– 1/2 tsp granulated onion powder
– 3 oz buttermilk
– 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs, crushed finely
– 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces*
* You can use chicken wings and drumsticks with this recipe as well, just make sure to remove the skin

Preheat oven to 365ºF. Lightly coat an 8 X 8 X 2-inch baking dish with the butter flavored nonstick, non-fat cooking spray; set aside.

Combine flour, salt, pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper together in a medium-size bowl. Place buttermilk and corn flakes crumbs in 2 separate shallow bowls.

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The circle closes

Back in the early 1980's, the breakup of AT&T through anti-trust action was a big story. Well, it has been undone, one step at a time. Michigan Bell joined with Illinois Bell to become Ameritech, which then joined with a couple of other baby Bells to become SBC Ameritech, and then SBC. Now, SBC is trying to buy the shell of the old parent:
SBC Communications, the second-largest regional phone company in the nation, is in talks to buy AT&T for more than $16 billion, according to executives close to the negotiations.

A deal, if reached, would be the final chapter in the 120-year history of AT&T, the first technological giant of the modern age and the original model for telecommunications companies worldwide. A deal would be a reunion of sorts, putting back together some of the largest pieces of the Ma Bell telephone monopoly, which was broken up in 1984.


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Liverpool & Spurs sounded out as Swansea prepare to ditch Wilfried Bony’s £19m release clause [Mirror]

Swansea are preparing to get rid of the £19m release clause that’s proving an obstacle to selling Wilfried Bony, The Mirror claim.

The Swans have had significant interest for their Ivorian striker, but clubs have been turned off by the high asking price.

Faced with the prospect of missing out on a move to a bigger club, the Mirror report that the Welsh club will now relax the asking price at the behest of Bony, and have sounded out Liverpool and Spurs about the updated situation.

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Blast from the past: 10 things that were happening the last time the Hawks missed the postseason

The Atlanta Hawks clinched their 10th consecutive appearance in the NBA Playoffs on Saturday.

It's the second-longest active playoff streak in the NBA only behind the San Antonio Spurs who have 20. It's also the third-longest active playoff streak in major professional sports.

To stress just how impressive the Hawks' accomplishment is, we've put together a list of 10 things that were going on in 2007 when the Hawks last missed an appearance in the postseason.

1. iPhones didn't exist

The first iPhone wasn't released until June of 2007, meaning iPhones weren't around the last time the Hawks missed the playoffs. Instead, everyone was grieving through texting on their flip-phones with a message like this one: 444 6 # 7777 2 3 # 2 22 666 88 8 # 8 44 33 # 44 2 9 55 7777.

2. Netflix begins streaming

Netflix had just announced that it will start streaming video. Psh, not interested. Just keep mailing me those DVDs.

3. Barack Obama was running for President

A man from Chicago named Barack Obama had just announced he was running for President.  We didn't know much about him other than he was a junior United States senator. Meanwhile, Donald Trump was in WrestleMania

4. To the left, to the left

We were all still singing "To the left, to the left," because Beyonce's Irreplaceable was one of the top songs at the time.

5. The Atlanta Hawks is...

We still had the word "is" in front of all of our Facebook status updates. Facebook had just released a mobile version of Facebook. No apps yet.

6. Braves look to begin new streak

The Braves had just begun a new season after snapping their streak of 14 consecutive playoff appearances. Instead of beginning a new playoff streak, they continued a playoff drought streak.

7.Michael Vick was still the QB of the Falcons

Vick had just finished his final season with the Falcons before his 2007 dog fighting case that would send him to prison. For reference, Matt Ryan was going into his senior year at Boston College that year.

8. Tyronn Lue was a member of the Hawks

Tyronn Lue was a point guard on the last Hawks team to miss the playoffs. Since then, he's played for three other teams, coached three other teams and became the head coach of the Cavs, winning the NBA Finals last season.

9. Al Horford led the Florida Gators to NCAA Title

No doubt former Hawks player Al Horford helped with the team's current playoff streak. But the last time the Hawks missed the playoffs, Horford had just won the national championship with head coach Billy Donovan (now OKC head coach), beating Ohio State in Atlanta. They were the first repeat champions since Duke in 1992.

10. Stafford on the scene

Matthew Stafford was going into spring football with an impressive freshman season under his belt. He had led the Bulldogs to a Chick-fil-a Bowl win over Virginia Tech. What was coming the next year was going to be extra sweet.

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Marriages are made in heaven and weddings are celebrated on earth. This makes it a perfect union of not just two souls but also of heaven and earth. Weddings spell a cosmic and surreal ambience in conjunction with the vow of love and the promise of timelessness. How do we make the décor live up to the divinity of this occasion? The answer is not too difficult.

Wedlock opens new doors of love, life and bliss for the couple. The nuptial knot is not only sacred but also a commitment that is designed by the will of God and graciously accepted by the will of man. The wedding event may be a closed door affair or a lavish extravaganza with all the glitter and sparkle. Bridal table or wedding table is a very essential part of the décor as it catches the attention of the guests and should be as special as the bride herself.

A beautifully decorated bridal table can make your day a success and make a pretty pose for all your wedding photographs. These are the memories that will fill up your wedding album and the space in the memory of those who witness it. While making careful arrangements we must not miss our focus from the bridal table glassware since it has the power to brighten up the table. Glass not only looks tasteful but also extremely elegant. The table centerpiece can steal the show and be talked about long after the wedding celebrations are over.

If your wedding is theme based, your bridal table glassware should ideally match the theme and should be in sync with the overall décor of the event. Since this is the place where the couple and their families spend quality time knowing each other, relishing the food and raising a toast for celebrating the lives of the blessed couple, the table should bring the element of warmth and magnificence.

Bridal table glassware can include the centerpiece, the crockery, glass décor which can range from simple and chic to a lavish and elaborate glass decoration. A personalized touch can be given with homemade glass lanterns using jars at home and glowing with a yellow light bulb. The glassware also includes unique vases, creative lights and candle holders. Table decorations can be made splendid with fish bowls, glass candelabras, Manzanita trees with glass droplets, mirror plates which can be filled up with flowers, trinkets, sparkling sprinkles and candles. Table chandeliers in colored or plain glass can make for a grand ambience. Wine and martini glasses filled up with candles add to the ethereal beauty of the event as much as tea light holders and glass cylinders. Glass garlands, cloche dome displays and colored vases can brighten up the ambience manifold.

Christening is an equally important event in the life of a child or infant just how wedding is in the life of an adult. The infant is admitted or adopted by the church as a part of the Christian rite with the use of water. The infant is either immersed totally or water is poured on his head to complete the process of christening or baptism. The exact procedure of christening differs from one denomination to the other. Tokens of love and affection are gifted by the friends and relatives of the family hosting the christening event for their child or baby. If you have been invited to a christening service there are a lot of choices available with you to gift the baby as a memory of the day. You can gift silverware like bracelets, necklace or anklet to the baby. Some may choose to give the first tooth and curl box or a photo frame capturing the big moment. Baby dinner set, baby toys, piggy bank, music box, collection of stories, a silver birth certificate holder, customized baby bed sheets, baby clothes and accessories if you like gifting practical gifts.

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Don’t Pair Squirrels With Tawny Port… Or Beer… or Jeffs… (We Like Drinking Podcast #98)

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It’s been a little while since I was a guest on the eminently entertaining and perennially NSFW We Like Drinking podcast, so I was all-in when they asked me to join a cadre of Jeffs (show hosts Jeff Eckles and Jeff Solomon, and former-Philly-wine-guy Jeff Kralik) for their 98th episode.

During our little virtual drinking session, we hit on the topics of $20K beer bottles sold in taxidermaled squirrels, the encroachment of marijuana on the wine industry in the USA, and my upcoming stint at the US BevX conference in D.C.

You can listen to the nearly two-hour drunken revelries here, or via the embed below… just make sure that you are well-lubricated before you do so.

Now, since this was a virtual drinking session, we of course all brought some libations. And given my recent deep dive into the world of Port, I thought it only fitting to sip (ok, maybe a bit more than sip) some Portuguese elixir during the WLD podcast…

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One thing’s for sure about Quinta de la Rosa, they like their wines bold, but fresh, fruity, and decidedly un-cloying, even in the realm of their dessert wines. Such is the case with their 20 Year Tawny Port, aged in both 550L old oak pipes and tonels, which (true to form with their other Port offerings) is vividly brighter in color than most other Tawnies, and decidedly fresh in its palate vibrancy. Don’ get me wrong, we’re still talking about a pecan pie pairing wine, but even in its dried-fig-iness there are fresher fig and plum aromas and flavors peeking out.

Other than a slightly less oxidized profile, you get everything that you’d expect from an aged Tawny: palate richness, powerful alcoholic presence, baking spices, toasted almonds, liqueur and caramel notes. It’s just all delivered in a mouthfeel that has a lot more lift than one might expect, and, I’d bet, would be dangerously easy to imbibe for anyone within arm’s length distance of an open bottle.

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Duh? Who doesn’t?!??

I was recently a guest on the We Like Drinking podcast (episode 66), hosted by wine blogger Jeff Eckles and beer brewer Jim Myers. Which, in a few moments, will have me talking about expensive Cabernet, Michael Fassbender, and new American Viticultural Areas. Just maybe not in that order.

You can listen to the NSFW proceedings here, during which you will quickly learn why the podcast is so aptly-titled. I had a great time rapping with the guys and sharing opinions on wine, politics, the Synek Kickstarter campaign, and the shocking news that Cuba is apparently running out of beer.

As so often happens  on the occasions when people ask me questions, we went way over our allotted time, but I’m not going to say that it wasn’t entertaining!

I feel compelled to give at least a quick mention to very interesting (and very expensive) wine that I chose from the sample pool to drink during my podcast appearance, in the off-chance that you find yourself in a situation in which it’s being offered (the short take is that you probably won’t want to turn it down)…

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Curmudgeonly Yours (Talking Wine Consumer Advocacy With The Wine Curmudgeon)

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This week, I’ve the pleasure of being the featured guest on The Wine Curmudgeon Winecast podcast.

I’ve judged with and hung out with Wine Curmudgeon founder, author, and journalist Jeff Siegel, and consider him a friend (hence my strong reaction to a recent misunderstanding about quotes from Jeff, and about his place in the wine journalist field). Jeff is good peeps, and he honestly gives a crap about the challenges faced by wine consumers today. By the way, do yourself a favor and check out his book; you won’t be disappointed.

While Jeff’s generous description of me is almost certainly incorrect (“the first wine blogger with a reach, an audience, and reputation that equaled many print writers” – I am, for sure, predated in those areas by, and, among others), Jeff’s take on what the wine biz is getting right/wrong for wine consumers is, in my view, spot-on.

You can download the podcast at, or listen to the embed below (browser capabilities allowing, of course). Best enjoyed, I think, at home with glass of wine in hand (and since it’s Jeff’s podcast, the wine ought to be priced at under $15 / bottle… just sayin’…).

I Whine On iWineRadio (And Thoughts On The Simple Reasons Behind Why We Should Love Wine)

Vinted on August 19, 2014 binned in 1WineDude Radio, about 1winedude blog

Last week, I had the pleasure of having my name added to the impressive guest list of those who’ve been interviewed by Lynn Krielow Chamberlain on her iWineRadio podcast. The short (for my run-on mouth, anyway), and relatively safe for work (by my standards, which admittedly are rather loose) interview is embedded/linked below for your listening pleasure.

I’ve not much more to say about it, apart from the fact that the interview mostly covers my entrance into the wine world, about which I am almost always brutally honest. I always find it odd that people want to interview me, since I am a family man who has a relatively boring life most of the time, punctuated by band gigs and trips all over the world tasting wine. There seems to be a preoccupation in interviews on the fact that I bootstrapped my way into the wine biz by starting a website, rather than having been anointed by a traditional print masthead or some other gatekeeping body, which I suppose is interesting (but only just) in an of itself.

This is almost invariably followed by a question about how/why I feel in love with wine, to which I invariably want to answer: “what kind of moron wouldn’t fall in love with this stuff?!??”

For a moment, let’s remove the beguiling aspects of wine from the equation, and put aside its intriguing complexity; its coalescence of art, craft, and multiple sciences and related pursuits (such as chemistry, history, and geography); its ability to connect us to a moment in time, and almost magically transport us to us to a particular place on the earth. Forget all of that for just a minute or two.

What’s left? A hedonistic, pleasurable beverage that lubricates life, begs to be shared, draws us together, enhances moments, gets us buzzed an occasionally gets us laid. Where I come from, those last few points alone are worth the price of admission when it comes to wine; the other stuff is just a bonus!

And so that’s those are the reasons I got into wine; there was nothing noble about it. The consumer advocacy type of stuff, and the desire to try to change the wine media world for the better, and to offer interesting alternatives to sharing and telling stories about wine… all of that stuff could be argued as being a little bit noble, but that all came much later. I’m still the guy who wanted something to taste great, to be shared, to maybe get me lucky, to make me and others feel good about life by drinking it. And here’s hoping I’m always at least a little bit that guy, because I’d hate to get so wrapped up in the intellectual side of wine that I forget to have good time with it, which is, after all, the purpose for which it was designed!

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