Burt Cohen Show – The Republican Budget Could Hurt You; What We Can Do – 03.22.15

Generally it seems that people’s eyes glaze over when the subject is the federal budget.  This years it’s different. The Republicans are now in control of both the House and the Senate. Their PR machine is calling it “A balanced budget for a stronger America” but the truth is, as discussed herein, it has the potential to hurt a lot …

The Vinyl Experience – Happy Spring – 03.20.15

Today on the VE….Celebrating the Vernal Equinox with …yet another snowstorm in the northeast. Have we ever earned a springtime more honestly? George Benson: Here Comes The Sun
Carmina Burana: Pleasant Is The Season
Paul McCartney: Ram On
Bellamy Brothers: Let Your Love Flow
Beach Boys: Warmth of The Sun
Joni Mitchell: Chelsea Morning
Bill Evans Trio: Blue In Green
XTC: Season Cycle
Beatles: Good Day Sunshine
Lovin’ Spoonful: Daydream
Simon & Garfunkel: At The Zoo
Yardbirds: Shapes Of Things
Patti Smith: Easter
Billie Holiday: I Get Along Without You Very Well
Led Zeppelin: The Rain Song
Frank Sinatra: Dream Away

Leid Stories – 03.20.15

The National Urban League Refuses to Take A Hint A Mighty Tree Has Fallen: Remembering Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan With customary officiousness, the National Urban League yesterday released its annual state-of-the-union report on America that statistically quantifies how people of color, specifically African Americans and Latinos, are faring. The news was not good. “America today is a tale of two nations. …

Expat Files – 03.22.15

-Just like in the US, Latin governments are terribly corrupt… so the next duly (or unduly) elected chief thief nearly always finds the coffers empty. But no matter…. the next scumbag party chief thief in power does as every careless spendthrift government does and floats a new bond issue to cover the debt of the previous bond issue. Meanwhile, the …