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Like I said above, I don't think their flags symbolize this ugly history, but it is important to remember other parts of the world and their history of racism as well. Some Americans want to vilify America without understanding how the rest of the world has and continues to respond to diversity. Europe is much more of a crucible for radical Islam than America because of the reception Muslims get there. Switzerland bans minarets, France bans hijabs from public schools, Muslims are vilified in Europe are more than they are in America. America has issues and some places may be better, but many ar

I think everyone would agree with your first sentence. Regarding your point about black elected officials, their existence is a tangible, real sign of progress on the racial front, but so would stopping the official sanctioning of the Confederate flag. The Mississippi flag is the only one that reflects the whole stars & bars image. It has been discussed almost as much as the Confederate flag in South Carolina in the past week. The continuation of slavery (or states' rights to continue it) was the primary reason for the existence of the CSA. Those other countries have much more behind the s

To add a bit to my train of thought, I believe the south has a LOT to be proud of. My mom grew up in Kentucky. She was born in 1942. I love much about my Kentucky heritage. Food, friendliness,community. My mom had a black nanny. She knew her family like her own. Her own kids were like cousins to my mom. The southern heritage they all share is what southern pride represents to me. My grandparents were probably typical southerners of that time. I don't recall hearing the n-word, but definitely some other racist attitudes. They certainly never flew the Confederate flag. I'm sure plenty in Kentuck

Then he should've added racist or ignorant of the us of it in the 20th century. Its use rose thanks to the KKK and protests against the civil rights movement. Are there some that proudly claim "southern heritage" who may be less racist than me? Sure, but they've been hoodwinked about its meaning.

Very close to Target Center. A brewpub that dates back to before they were ubiquitous. http://www.glueks.com/ Brits is another favorite spot.

Fine, coddammit! Bob Mould/Sugar David Bowie Replacements Husker Du Iggy/Stooges Velvet Underground Wilco Beatles Neil Young Richard Thompson Jason Isbell Lyle Lovett Talking Heads Lou Reed Big Star Old 97s Jonathan Richman Rolling Stones Jayhawks Prince U2 R.E.M. Steely Dan Alejandro Escovedo Pixies Grateful Dead The Band The Police Ben Folds Five Bob DylanSpringsteen probably belongs in here somewhere.

EPA is their flagship. That's nuts. It was the most important beer in introducing me to craft beer. Saga IPA is quickly becoming my go to IPA.

Good points. I also really love a good pilsner with lots of flowery hops.

Fixed it for you.

The Astros have been tearing it up this year. The Cars probably want to figure out what explains their turnaround.

I get what you're saying, but would disagree especially with the quoted sentence above. Hops are the most important ingredient in a lot of beers. They are the flavor, they don't disguise the flavor. I think the reason we see beers getting hoppier and hoppier is a lot of us develop tolerance to it and want to push the next level. My father-in-law is nuts for spicy food the way some of us are for beer and he's done the same thing. A few years ago, I thought the hops craze may adversely affect the craft beer market, but today I think there is more diversity than ever. More and more sours, stout

Like Mountain Bed, I could make a whole other list for jazz.

Wilco Old 97s David Bowie Velvet Underground Richard Thompson Beatles Rolling Stones Talking Heads Steely Dan Alejandro Escovedo Bob Mould/Sugar Husker Du Replacements Pixies Iggy/Stooges Lyle Lovett Jason Isbell Jayhawks Grateful Dead The Police Neil Young The Band R.E.M. U2 Lou Reed Ben Folds Five Big Star Prince Bob Dylan Jonathan Richman

So Trump's officially in I see? I think he is essentially running to further his brand name and get others to help pay. He will be entertaining. I am not sure we have ever had a thinner-skinned candidate in my lifetime. He went on a Twitter tirade directed toward Charles Krauthammer. Can't wait to see what happens next.

And the cans will keep so much better.

Consider is certainly an important word here. If you look at the order they're listed in preference, I think it makes a lot more sense. Trustworthiness is also a big, big factor here. Let's take Chris Christie, for example. I had admired his brash approach, but his character has been dinged by the bridgegate scandal and -- as silly as it sounds -- sucking up to Jerry Jones. I think it's pretty clear that Jerry Jones is a sleazy old man, but Christie wanted to befriend him to sit in his suite to watch Cowboys games.

A list of announced or potential candidates I would consider voting for. Democrats Lincoln Chafee Elizabeth Warren Martin O'Malley Bernie Sanders Jim Webb Republicans Jeb Bush Chris Christie John Kasich George Pataki Rand Paul Marco Rubio Now listed in current order of preference: John Kasich Lincoln Chafee Elizabeth Warren Marco Rubio Rand Paul Chris Christie Martin O'Malley George Pataki Jeb BushBernie Sanders Jim Webb Would not, Could not vote for in no particular order Scott Walker Hillary Clinton Donald Trump Rick Santorum Mike Huckabee Rick Perry Ted Cruz Probably not Bobby Jin

The Shape of Jazz to Come now sounds tame compared to what it inspired.

Mostly something different from Thompson's recent output. Maybe some dissonance or odd drumbeats like on Tweedy or Mavis Staples.

A solid LP. I was hoping for more evidence of Tweedy's production, but it's still very good.

Now streaming on NPR http://www.npr.org/2015/06/07/412042921/first-listen-richard-thompson-still

Bowie (damn, this is going to be hard!) All the Madmen Quicksand Lady Stardust Breaking Glass Up the Hill Backwards Here Was the List I pared down from Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud All the Madmen Changes Quicksand Lady Stardust Time The Jean Genie Rebel Rebel Breaking Glass Sound and Vision Joe the Lion Sons of the Silent Age Heroes Look Back in Anger Up the Hill Backwards Cat People (Putting Out Fire) Loving the Alien

I forgot Tig is going to be there. She really is incredibly funny. Watch Knock Knock, It's Tig Notaro or listen to her on Jeff Garlin's podcast. They really have organized a great lineup this year.

The Police Can't Stand Losing You Truth Hits Everybody One World (Not Three) Synchronicity II King of Pain

Was the John Doe show in '08? I skipped that one coming so shortly after the Winter Residency.