tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post6589242862394533061..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: The United States of PottersvilleBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-16536993621391044942018-12-27T12:49:14.942-08:002018-12-27T12:49:14.942-08:00Wise men??? They gave frankincense and myrrh to a...Wise men??? They gave frankincense and myrrh to a baby! Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880646894752760905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-80332584933180472122018-12-26T15:19:43.864-08:002018-12-26T15:19:43.864-08:00More George Bailey, more wise men....and more Viol...More George Bailey, more wise men....and more Violet!Donald from Chicagonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-67673060223078199842018-12-25T16:24:38.334-08:002018-12-25T16:24:38.334-08:00@jcs,
I understand what you're saying. But ple...@jcs,<br />I understand what you're saying. But please explain to me how we can extricate ourselves from the Middle East and Afghanistan without there be being potentially negative consequences. Should we just stay there indefinitely? How many soldiers should be allowed to die or be permanently injured to maintain the status quo?Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466932184113943306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-36133476596716063012018-12-25T13:33:04.164-08:002018-12-25T13:33:04.164-08:00@Andrew
You might not be aware of this, but one o...@Andrew<br /><br />You might not be aware of this, but one of the most important rules of foreign policy is that you never ever let your allies down, especially in armed conflicts. <br /><br />The mostly Kurdish rebel forces that are currently fighting side-by-side with US special forces in North Syria will come under intense pressure from Syria and Turkey the very moment the last US soldier leaves the area. Turkey is already assembling troops near the border. In the future local milita/rebel forces in the Middle East (and elsewhere) will think twice before picking up arms and becoming allies of the US. A similar situation can be found in Afghanistan. Also, a collapsing government will set back US efforts in this region in a major way. As both current examples are multinational efforts involving NATO allies, pulling out will hurt the defence alliance.<br /><br />While I can personally fully understand that military families will be delighted to welcome back their loved ones, Trump's decision will cause many political problems down the road and it will characterise the US as an unreliable, moody ally. jcsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-77119741507527137012018-12-25T10:15:30.961-08:002018-12-25T10:15:30.961-08:00@Gary,
I don't own stocks. The blue collar pe...@Gary, <br />I don't own stocks. The blue collar people I know don't own stocks either. Many of them used to be Democrats but supported Trump for president. If you think the Dems are still the party of the working class, and not the rich, you haven't been paying attention.<br /><br />Concerning what you predict for 2020, I sincerely doubt it. Are you aware of Trump's popularity among regular soldiers? But I'll certainly be happy if Trump doesn't bomb a pharmaceutical factory in Sudan.<br /><br />But besides all that, what unites us as citizens of this great country are far more important than what divides us politically. Grace and peace to you on this Christmas day.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466932184113943306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-13313954525363458052018-12-24T19:14:46.844-08:002018-12-24T19:14:46.844-08:00I'll be anxious to hear what guys like Andrew ...I'll be anxious to hear what guys like Andrew will be saying in 2020 when the Republicans invent some reason to get us into a brand new war -- just to get Trump re-elected. (Americans don't change presidents during a war.)<br /><br />If you want to make back all the money you just lost in the stock market, bet everything you've got on this happening. Garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42526317655553361982018-12-24T18:21:20.507-08:002018-12-24T18:21:20.507-08:00Not so much politics,per se, but Dump is working o...Not so much politics,per se, but Dump is working on making our country so Potter like it is mite bit depressing, especially when Dump is firing off gloomy tweets on Christmas Eve.<br /><br />At any rate, everyone, Merry Christmas and happy holidays!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16136856533329478197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-88633338258087657062018-12-24T15:38:34.735-08:002018-12-24T15:38:34.735-08:00Peace on Earth and Goodwill towards all God's ...Peace on Earth and Goodwill towards all God's children, period. DBensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144515471557731622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-86765880613079014912018-12-24T13:16:32.118-08:002018-12-24T13:16:32.118-08:00I think you hit on it.
And the folks asking whethe...I think you hit on it.<br />And the folks asking whether you celebrate Christmas - everyone celebrates Christmas. It's largely become a secular holiday. Moreover, the tradition might be eating at a Chinese restaurant or working that day so someone else takes it offRoger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-75726934176274093702018-12-24T12:34:00.314-08:002018-12-24T12:34:00.314-08:00Ken, more than a year later Kevin Spacey has tweet...Ken, more than a year later Kevin Spacey has tweeted. It's a video.<br /><br />I can't make out what he wants to say. Is he mocking the accusers or thumbing his nose at the critics. Looks like an unhinged madman talk. But then he is an actor, so must be normal for them.<br /><br />https://twitter.com/KevinSpacey/status/1077263549326651392 <br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZveA-NAIDI<br /><br />The comments for his tweet and YouTube video are brutal.<br /><br /><br />Nathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44070487911751317392018-12-24T11:34:40.978-08:002018-12-24T11:34:40.978-08:00Off topic,but how did you guys keep the actors and...Off topic,but how did you guys keep the actors and actresses from sweating on camera during the winter scenes? I was watching reruns of All in the Family and Carroll O'Conner was sweating profusely in some scenes under the hot lights. I guess Norman Lear was getting some revenge.Colin Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07514175776570611098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55351531205134526592018-12-24T10:39:43.359-08:002018-12-24T10:39:43.359-08:00I don't remember the Simpsons spoof episode na...I don't remember the Simpsons spoof episode name. But Homer played James Stewart and Moe is one of the bank customers. When Moe is told that his money has been given as loan to another guy, that guy , this guy, Moe loses it and starts punching everyone. <br /><br />It was a laugh riot 😂 <br /><br />Wish someone told me which episode that is....<br /><br /><br />But that is nothing compared to 'Family Guy' spoof. They just have to bring gay reference to everything 😂😂😂<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvGUDqS5IkM<br /><br />Philnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-88811464594793050822018-12-24T10:38:24.583-08:002018-12-24T10:38:24.583-08:00Let's see how SCTV dealt with Potterville in
I...Let's see how SCTV dealt with Potterville in<br />It's A Wonderful Film:<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4mQlytlNrg<br /><br /><br />And in the tradition of the Bizzarro world we seem to be living in, here's hoping your Christmas sucks!<br />:>)DrBOPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07179469265158025584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-20096958145651726922018-12-24T10:09:29.255-08:002018-12-24T10:09:29.255-08:00By the way, Ken, I went to see the Transformers pr...By the way, Ken, I went to see the Transformers prequel, Bumblebee. I don't imagine you'll be checking it out but there's one bit that'll amuse you. The film is set in 1987 and the Bumblebee robot communicates by using songs or movie dialogue. In one scene he uses...the Cheers theme!<br /><br />It's actually a decent enough movie. The action isn't as spectacular as the Michael Bay films, but it doesn't have the utterly moronic and infantile humour of those films either. Plus the lead character's mother is played by hot Jewish actress Pamela Adlon. What's not to like?!Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-4132554725737529162018-12-24T09:48:36.328-08:002018-12-24T09:48:36.328-08:00No Barrymore who wasn't already dead and decom...No Barrymore who wasn't already dead and decomposing could resemble Trump.<br /><br />Other than that, I agree, and have a great whatever you want to celebrate.Buttermilk Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430011403223875192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-58946908062742156062018-12-24T09:28:45.154-08:002018-12-24T09:28:45.154-08:00Sheldon Leonard is my favorite Pottersville barten...Sheldon Leonard is my favorite Pottersville bartender. "We don't need characters givin' the joint atmosphere!"Lemuelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-17194459971607493092018-12-24T09:22:01.684-08:002018-12-24T09:22:01.684-08:00You're Jewish. Why would you be celebrating C...You're Jewish. Why would you be celebrating Christmas in the first place? <br />M.B.Mike Bloodworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755626259169126800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-53206788819555762162018-12-24T09:09:35.524-08:002018-12-24T09:09:35.524-08:00Being from Rochester, NY, my favorite part is when...Being from Rochester, NY, my favorite part is when Jimmy Stewart says, "Rochester? Why Rochester?"JonCowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17919814188340326980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44212905060270807782018-12-24T09:03:53.216-08:002018-12-24T09:03:53.216-08:00More than 30 years ago, SNL came up with the "...More than 30 years ago, SNL came up with the "lost ending" of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, when Uncle Billy remembered he gave the $8,000 to Potter.<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw89o0afb2A<br />MikeKPa.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-71478932722885717912018-12-24T08:41:29.634-08:002018-12-24T08:41:29.634-08:00I don't celebrate Christmas. But at this time ...I don't celebrate Christmas. But at this time of the year for a week or so I relax and take a break from my painful workload and try to forget all the problems that is plaguing me and others.<br /><br />I love Christmas holidays for just that... a break from a tiring past and a hope that something new is round the corner.<br /><br />There is always some suffering somewhere. A break for ourselves is not wrong or selfish, I believe.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Ken.<br /><br />Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-46192038892545103122018-12-24T08:23:59.757-08:002018-12-24T08:23:59.757-08:00SNL's "It's a Wonderful Trump" b...SNL's "It's a Wonderful Trump" bit would've seemed more impressive if Showtime's "Dice" series hadn't already done a much better, funnier "It's a Wonderful Life" parody that included Trump not getting elected as part of its alternate-reality fantasy.Kosmo13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-6556025765541801432018-12-24T08:05:09.237-08:002018-12-24T08:05:09.237-08:00I think this is a sign you are getting too wrapped...I think this is a sign you are getting too wrapped up in politics.Patricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-88506762254446220162018-12-24T07:59:03.759-08:002018-12-24T07:59:03.759-08:00Ken, did you see this piece a couple of days ago?
...Ken, did you see this piece a couple of days ago?<br /><br />https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/its-a-wonderful-life-movie-frank-capra_us_5c1c13e7e4b0407e9078d0c5<br /><br />I always look forward to the bank examiner explaining that he was in a hurry to get home to Elmira (born and raised there in the 50's, when it was an accurate reflection of Bedford Falls).Barry in Portlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01563401367244981009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-53454186915786796002018-12-24T07:33:24.434-08:002018-12-24T07:33:24.434-08:00Pardon me for over-using this analogy.
I am exhau...Pardon me for over-using this analogy.<br /><br />I am exhausted by the many "Frank Burns" idiots who recently took charge and are destroying the American Dream.<br /><br />All I want for Christmas is for a Hawkeye to emerge.SteveJayCanadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904859263617551223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68766467784746727332018-12-24T07:33:14.280-08:002018-12-24T07:33:14.280-08:00Hear hear. Hear hear. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225563322511294069noreply@blogger.com