Monday, June 30, 2014

After the Deluge, a Beautiful Sunset

OK, 1.15 inches of rain today (figure will likely need to be revised) doesn't qualify as a deluge, but flash flooding occurred throughout the area.


They Love the Nuge in Oshkosh, Sez the $100-Dollar Man



Ted Nugent Waterfest performance sparks controversy in Oshkosh. (Oshkosh Northwestern, 6/30/2014)

It's all about the money, honey.   John Casper, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce President, said Nugent has been one of the most sought-after and requested acts Waterfest has had during the past decade. He estimated it would be the biggest show of the season. The chamber of commerce sponsors the annual Waterfest concert series at the Leach Amphitheater.

Nugent recently referred to President Obama as a "subhuman mongrel", which no doubt offended the majority of Oshkosh, Neenah, and Menasha residents who voted in the 2012 general election.

Perhaps John needs to get outside of his circle more.




Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Voice of Intelligence and Reason

The 8 Best Lines From Ginsburg's Dissent on the Hobby Lobby Contraception Decision. (Mother Jones, 6/30/2014)

After reading the first 7, this quote certainly has the desired cumulative effect.

 Photo credit:  United States Supreme Court official portrait