The “folksy shtick” of Senator John Kennedy is entertaining at times. But buyer beware. Kennedy is an opportunist. He ran a number of times as a Democrat but had little luck. So he switched parties and found success.
Their slogan is "Mardi Gras of the mind." You might enjoy Mardi Gras more than you think if you stan away from the French Quarter. Lot of walking, but it is a lot of fun.
I always try to have a book on me if I go someplace where there may be downtime. Hearing about the book fest makes me happy I’m not alone! My daughter’s friend said recently that people reading books in public anymore is seen as performative. I said only if you’re schlepping around Finnegan’s Wake or Gravity’s Rainbow. A paperback novel from the Little Free Library marks me as one of the simple common folk!
...thank you for this / Salman Rushdie seems to be a man of integrity and courage, and is fortunate to be alive- considering the violent backlash against him (by "religious" people?) due to his having authored The Satanic Verses. / Coincidentally, and as many will recall, Yusuf Islam abandoned the Peace Train [and his Cat Stevens persona] when, in response to a question about the 1989 "death fatwa" again Mr. Rushdie, he concurred that: "He [S.R.] must be killed. The Qur'an makes it clear- if someone defames the prophet, then he must die." [2/21/89; addressing students at Kingston Polytechnic (now University), in London] The backlash Mr. Islam received after this, and other such statements, led him to reconsider, at least publicly, such sentiments. / (Is free thought always "the enemy" [and "a threat"] to "true believers"?) / -it is my understanding that Mr. Rushdie did not "lose an eye" in the (horrific) knife attack; though he did lose his sight in it...
Yes, Cat Stevens certainly lost his way in his choice and interpretation of religion, but I've always loved his music when he was ....... well, Cat Stevens.
David Brooks: I disagree with a lot of Mr.Brooks, but not his civility. I really enjoy him on the PBS News Hour (Brooks and Capehart)... it is where I am sure he is often wrong, but I like to see his position and the rationale - - - > if only it helps to see where the right is coming from
John Kennedy: what can you say about a country bumpkin who is an elite in an accent, but remember he supports a corrupt regime and is in hmpy trmPEDOphiles hip pocket if not 'more intimate' in that area
I've believed Kennedy's schticks is a big act and I wasn't convinced otherwise Saturday. But I was surprised he did not stand up for Trump policies. He's almost 75, so is he too old to run for president. Maybe not.
I have read a lot of theories that the reason Kristi Noem is gone is he set a trap for her and when she said hmpy trmPEDo approved her commercials (which he likely did), throwing him under the bus
that kennedy ran to hmpy with that info...
as for too old, I think that is akin to too many terms.. every one wants term limits, but keep electing THEIR guy to another term
Going after one sociopath (ICE Barbie) out of the masses of criminals that were lovingly approved by Kennedy and his criminal cohorts doesn't make the Louisiana embarrassment any kind of hero. You can bet the MAGAt will be adoring of Markwayne when that deep Diaper Donny loyalist gets his Senate confirmation hearings beginning Wednesday. From plumber to MMA fighter (he's taken way too many punches to the head) to U.S. senator from deep-red Oklahoma to DD kiss-up .............. Kennedy's cup of Irish tea.
One of my favorite things about this substack is that you interact with your readers (even if you don't agree with them). Maybe if you had a billion comments that would be different, but (and people theorize this is why hmpy trmPEDophile wone) people like to be heard.
and I like how you give the nuances that you see, hear... sense when you are at different events or in interviews. I always like to be at a board meeting and see the 'tell' when I know a board member is lying....
Don't care about Kennedy's education, (fake) degrees and folksy personality, he's one of the major cancers damaging democracy, promoting Diaper Donny and the criminal cabal administration, bullying and harassing anyone who gets out of line with his warped words/actions, a conspiracy theorist and babbling eunuch for bigotry, racism and violence against immigrants and Americans. That the entire audience didn't leave the room is a mystery to me. Politicians have no place at a book fair, anyway. Let them go hawk their own works of fiction on DD's website.
Well, this is New Orleans and that simply would not have been polite. Walter Isaacson repeatedly said that New Orleans is a place where you can put politics behind you when you are out on the median catching beads and wondering if your quarterback is any good. Not entirely convinced, but maybe.
I've read The Satanic Verses and The Moor's Last Sigh. I know a bit about Islam from a course on religions in college. I can't figure out why a Muslim or anyone would be offended by these books. The are fanciful and funny. I recommend them to anyone with an open mind.
That sure sounds like the relationship between NYC and upstate NY.
It seems like a relationship that many cities have with the rest of the state.
Salman Rushdie is a global treasure.
The “folksy shtick” of Senator John Kennedy is entertaining at times. But buyer beware. Kennedy is an opportunist. He ran a number of times as a Democrat but had little luck. So he switched parties and found success.
I'm starting to believe every member of the U.S. Senate is an "opportunist."
You really boosted New Orleans place on my bucket list. But during the Book Fair. Mardi Gras for nerds?
Their slogan is "Mardi Gras of the mind." You might enjoy Mardi Gras more than you think if you stan away from the French Quarter. Lot of walking, but it is a lot of fun.
I always try to have a book on me if I go someplace where there may be downtime. Hearing about the book fest makes me happy I’m not alone! My daughter’s friend said recently that people reading books in public anymore is seen as performative. I said only if you’re schlepping around Finnegan’s Wake or Gravity’s Rainbow. A paperback novel from the Little Free Library marks me as one of the simple common folk!
I always bring a book with me and never thought it performative. I guess that might be the thinking of some of those looking at their phones.
They sell author's book at the book-signing tent. By Saturday evening, all the books were almost gone. Impressive.
Exactly what I used to do - during lunch at work - at Drs offices etc.
Not so much anymore (retired) BUT I still read - BOOKS!
...thank you for this / Salman Rushdie seems to be a man of integrity and courage, and is fortunate to be alive- considering the violent backlash against him (by "religious" people?) due to his having authored The Satanic Verses. / Coincidentally, and as many will recall, Yusuf Islam abandoned the Peace Train [and his Cat Stevens persona] when, in response to a question about the 1989 "death fatwa" again Mr. Rushdie, he concurred that: "He [S.R.] must be killed. The Qur'an makes it clear- if someone defames the prophet, then he must die." [2/21/89; addressing students at Kingston Polytechnic (now University), in London] The backlash Mr. Islam received after this, and other such statements, led him to reconsider, at least publicly, such sentiments. / (Is free thought always "the enemy" [and "a threat"] to "true believers"?) / -it is my understanding that Mr. Rushdie did not "lose an eye" in the (horrific) knife attack; though he did lose his sight in it...
Yes, Cat Stevens certainly lost his way in his choice and interpretation of religion, but I've always loved his music when he was ....... well, Cat Stevens.
David Brooks: I disagree with a lot of Mr.Brooks, but not his civility. I really enjoy him on the PBS News Hour (Brooks and Capehart)... it is where I am sure he is often wrong, but I like to see his position and the rationale - - - > if only it helps to see where the right is coming from
John Kennedy: what can you say about a country bumpkin who is an elite in an accent, but remember he supports a corrupt regime and is in hmpy trmPEDOphiles hip pocket if not 'more intimate' in that area
I've believed Kennedy's schticks is a big act and I wasn't convinced otherwise Saturday. But I was surprised he did not stand up for Trump policies. He's almost 75, so is he too old to run for president. Maybe not.
I have read a lot of theories that the reason Kristi Noem is gone is he set a trap for her and when she said hmpy trmPEDo approved her commercials (which he likely did), throwing him under the bus
that kennedy ran to hmpy with that info...
as for too old, I think that is akin to too many terms.. every one wants term limits, but keep electing THEIR guy to another term
He definitely went after her.
Going after one sociopath (ICE Barbie) out of the masses of criminals that were lovingly approved by Kennedy and his criminal cohorts doesn't make the Louisiana embarrassment any kind of hero. You can bet the MAGAt will be adoring of Markwayne when that deep Diaper Donny loyalist gets his Senate confirmation hearings beginning Wednesday. From plumber to MMA fighter (he's taken way too many punches to the head) to U.S. senator from deep-red Oklahoma to DD kiss-up .............. Kennedy's cup of Irish tea.
btw: couple things..
One of my favorite things about this substack is that you interact with your readers (even if you don't agree with them). Maybe if you had a billion comments that would be different, but (and people theorize this is why hmpy trmPEDophile wone) people like to be heard.
and I like how you give the nuances that you see, hear... sense when you are at different events or in interviews. I always like to be at a board meeting and see the 'tell' when I know a board member is lying....
Don't care about Kennedy's education, (fake) degrees and folksy personality, he's one of the major cancers damaging democracy, promoting Diaper Donny and the criminal cabal administration, bullying and harassing anyone who gets out of line with his warped words/actions, a conspiracy theorist and babbling eunuch for bigotry, racism and violence against immigrants and Americans. That the entire audience didn't leave the room is a mystery to me. Politicians have no place at a book fair, anyway. Let them go hawk their own works of fiction on DD's website.
Well, this is New Orleans and that simply would not have been polite. Walter Isaacson repeatedly said that New Orleans is a place where you can put politics behind you when you are out on the median catching beads and wondering if your quarterback is any good. Not entirely convinced, but maybe.
I've read The Satanic Verses and The Moor's Last Sigh. I know a bit about Islam from a course on religions in college. I can't figure out why a Muslim or anyone would be offended by these books. The are fanciful and funny. I recommend them to anyone with an open mind.
I must add that I have an odd sense of humor
God love.Rushdie and Judge Foley!