hollywood44

That's some really bad logic.

I'm not sure what you're getting at.

I did not, and am not saying that this isn't a big deal, or that no one should care. It is a big deal, and he's going to do federal time for it, lose tens of millions of dollars in lost income, and very likely lose his career. Not exactly a slap on the wrist. What I am saying is that it's undeniable that the popularity of dogs in modern America is contributing to the level of widespread public hatred toward this man. I'm saying that it's interesting that this story crossed over from being an ESPN, sports section of your local newspaper of choice type story to getting play on Nancy Grace, CNN, etc. None of the serious domestic violence cases that I can recall over recent years crossed over like this story has. That's what troubles me, that the American public seems to be more bent over this story than over public accounts of pro athletes beating the hell out of their sig others.

If he and his cronies were fighting, say, rats, or snakes and mongooses (mongeese?) rather than dogs, which have become a quasi-child/family member for many middle class, urban/suburban professional types, would anyone give a shit? I agree that all this is pretty despicable, but there are and have been far worse people in the league who didn't merit this amount of scorn. See Leonard Little, and any of the dozens upon dozens of wife/girlfriend beaters over the years.

Granted, his being an elite player accounts for part of the high level of publicity, but still...it doesn't add up to me.

Yes, thanks for that. Your post reminded me about James Kim, the father who died trying to save his family when they got lost in the Oregon wilderness last fall. I don't know if it was the postpartum hormones and sleep deprivation, but I cried about that for days. Every time the going got tough with my little one in those early months, I thought about his courage and sacrifice. WWJKD?

He was an idiot with no common sense and no sense of direction. Let's be honest. How about all the fathers who managed do visit parks and not put their families in the position where they needed to pull some ill-fated hero act to bail them out? I'd put them ahead of that Kim guy in the father of the year contest.

Some observations:

1) In the closing scene at the airport, Jack references a "golden pass" that they were given. Presumably a lifetime of free flying from Oceanic. I can't recall the other dialogue exactly, but he seemed to reference not wanting to lie anymore, or something. Perhaps whatever organization is coming to the island in the present time story line gives fake cover stories to explain the survival of those that leave the island, and compels them to maintain confidentiality as to their experiences there. In Kate's case, maybe she's furnished with a new identity?

2) No way Desmond could make it all the way to the radio tower by the time the copter shows up. If in fact the copter is en route. I'm of the mind that Desmond, Locke, maybe a few more willingly stay behind.

3) The whole Widmore Corporation/Hanso Foundation thread should get some exposure, and I'm guessing that the folks coming from the ship are part of some shadowy "evil" corporation.

4) Not really Walt, but a manifestation by the island.

5) Somewhere on the interweb there's notions that the past, present, and future are all happening at the same time, and that the island is some sort of weird conduit in the space/time continuum. At some point "future Jack" will get back and make it right.

Jacob = Alvar Hanso

Locke will of course live. Aside from the fact that he's a ["the"?] central character, the producers have indicated that the end of the season features a showdown b/w Locke and Jack.

And I'm no M.D., but looking at the wound location it seems that the bullet would tear up his kidney on that side of the body, but for the fact that he doesn't have one there anymore.

Or a metaphor of yours.

It's a simile.

I saw SV on Monday...I enjoyed the show, but I think I am done with Jay for good. The guy said nearly nothing, except that he liked being in Chicago, and so many of the songs sounded alike. Finally at the end he played some stuff from Trace and the crowd woke up. Chicamunga was good too. The new record is getting universally luke warm reviews........

 

LouieB

Hmmm..to each his own, I guess. I thought they sounded great. I, for one, have never gone for the "I wish he'd talk more" complaint. Granted, he doesn't, but my understanding is that this has long been the case. To me it's like going to see a lecturer/speaker and complaining afterwards that the lecturer should've played more songs. If I go to a Son Volt show, I want to hear Son Volt songs, not hear witty banter. But that's me. This seems to be an eternal debate on the Farrar board.

Is there free peanuts?

Are there free peanuts?

I think the dude is fouled up in some way - and yes, this is a WILCO board - so from time to time I may get upset at those who talk about Jeff in a music magazine interview that reads like a National Inquirer type deal.

 

To make you even more upset - I think Jay pushed this new SV album so that he could get it out before the next Wilco album.

 

I met the dude - and he acted like fucking Howard Hughes - so I am just not that fond of him these days.

 

I am not a FANBOY of anyone - living. I have met Jeff many times - he actually knows me by name.

National Enquirer.

Jay is a sad bastard/unfriendly dude who likes to talk shit about Jeff in magazines - but he writes great lyrics.

I'd watch what you say. He's killed men for less.

In all seriousness, I've heard this rap before and must profess my puzzlement. If I buy a CD or a ticket to a show, I'm satisfied by good music. I'm not looking to establish some sort of personal relationship with the performer and don't feel that I have to get a picture/autograph/guitar pick, etc in order to have my fandom validated.

As for his disparagement of Tweedus Christ, allow me to refer to Kot's book as Exhibit A. If memory serves, Tweedy and his posse did plenty of their own dishing. Which I believe is what triggered Farrar's telling the story about Tweedy making a pass at Farrar's then girlfriend, now wife. I'm assuming that's the "shit" talk to which you're referring.

Southern part of the United States, west of Louisiana and Arkansas, east of New Mexico.

Per jayfarrar.net, more dates to come. The ones listed are just the first round, if you will. This is how they posted dates for the last tour. I wouldn't worry. They always hit the South and Detroit, if my recollection is correct.

This is much ado about nothing. It's a non-starter of an issue, has zero chance of happening and was simply floated to foment some discussion about the role of the military as it relates to the citizenry, and vice versa.

For those who think this is a mistake by the Dems, relax. Rangel is a veteran and has the credibility to get away with suggesting this. If it forces a response from the administration, then at least they're being compelled to respond after 6 years in office.

I, for one, don't want my party [Dems] to become a one-party-one-voice, toe the line caucus. Falling in line with what the party leadership wants has its time and place, but right now is an ideal time to throw out lots of ideas, have some discussion, see what might work and what might not with respect to Iraq.

Damn, that is small even for the Park West. Lately so much has been going on in Chicago that small shows have abounded. (Not for the hot acts though....but then Gob Iron and Jay Farrar are hardly hot.)

It was weird, but it made for a very cool, chill environment. I knew it would be small - there was no press/advertisement and it's an unfamiliar 'brand'. I'm just glad they toured behind the record at all, as it was recorded during 2 days of an aborted Son Volt recording session. Lemonade out of lemons, that sort of thing.

Anyone see the Park West show?

 

Thanks.

 

LouieB

It was great. Small crowd, maybe 80-120. I wasn't surprised based on the newness of the record, the unfamiliar moniker, and that lack of press/publicity for the show. And the fact that it was a Sunday night.

But I digress...

AP's set was killer. I'm not familiar with his work, but he mentioned about halfway through that all the songs were off the new record. I must get it, posthaste. Mark Spencer accompanied and was outstanding.

JF's set was killer. 2 Son Volt songs [bandages and Scars, Afterglow 61, oh, and Gramaphone too, I think (damn booze)], several songs that will be on the early '07 Son Volt record, 2 from Sebastopol [Feel Free, Vitamins]. I might be forgetting something... Mark Spencer accompanies - great.

Gob Iron set: Death's Black Train, Hard Times, Hills of Mexico, Wayside Tavern, Silicosis Blues, Nicotine Blues, Death is Only a Dream, Buzz & Grind.

Encores: [no particular order] Going, Going, Gone; Heaven [Talking Heads cover]; Out on the Road [off Terroir Blues, an amped up rock n' roll version with wailing guitar].

All in all an outstanding evening. I'd get to one of these shows if you get the chance. All 3 took turns on drums, bass, piano/organ. It had a loose, bunch-of-musicians-screwing-around feel to it even though it was clearly well rehearsed. It sounds great. The Gob Iron record is great, and judging from the new songs the new Son Volt record will be outstanding.

DO IT NOW!

Jay Farrar and Anders Parker as Gob Iron, Sunday 11/5 at Park West.

you should check it out again. there are certainly more than 5 regular posters these days. farrar has been busy w/ the new gob iron project and there is a new son volt cd coming out in feb '07. jay plays a couple of the new songs on occasion and they are shaping up to be his best yet.

Actually, I think that the observation that it's a few that dominate is pretty accurate. Sure, there's lots of regulars, but there's a handful that take over and drive a lot of folks into lurk mode.

At this very moment JF is probably working his contact in the international intelligence community, tracking the evildoers, biding his time until he can unleash his merciless, stone cold revenge. Predicted body count: 11.

And yes, if someone tried to touch JF on stage, JF would've ripped off a guitar string lightning quick and garroted the SOB. Then he'd finish the song with the remaining 5 strings.