Category Archives: annoyed

Transplants cause gentrification

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Ginger Mayerson

“Rents in Los Angeles are sky-high and they’ve risen astronomically in the past few years. That’s because loads of people want to live here and we’ve spent decades not building enough housing to keep up with demand. Newbies arrive in … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia only feels good

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Ginger Mayerson

“A few of the essays in “Shake It Up” are advanced-pop criticism (e.g., the literary critic Richard Poirier on “Learning from the Beatles,” in Partisan Review), but most are journalism, and the journalism beats the advanced-pop stuff cold. Partly this … Continue reading →

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America’s Kaligula Theater, episode 2

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

Call me Madam! Molly Kiely is on fire. And… Rudy Giuliani Is Donald Trump’s Top Pick for Secretary of State, Diplomat John Bolton Also in Running, by Nicholas Hautman, Weekly US, November 15, 2016 Sigh. Well, maybe the U.S. will … Continue reading →

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The past is never dead.

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

It’s not even in the past. Alas. “Early this morning, when Donald Trump accepted the presidency of the United States, Ronald Reagan and Jerry Falwell were somewhere enjoying the last laugh. Their vision for the nation had held firm for … Continue reading →

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America isn’t great? Since when?

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

“‘Donald Trump chose racism as his weapon, but his aim is exactly the same as the rest of the Republicans,’ Warren said. ‘Pound the courts into submission to the rich and powerful.’” Elizabeth Warren labels Donald Trump ‘nasty, thin-skinned fraud’ … Continue reading →

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The Law Market and the Trump Effect

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

Update 20150530: More on the Gawker lawsuite in the NY Times. “As hedge funds put more resources into litigation financing, they’re commodifying the practice as an investment vehicle and minimizing risk by relying less on legal instincts about a specific … Continue reading →

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People of California – Yes on Prop 46

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Ginger Mayerson

“It’s estimated that only 8 percent of California doctors check the database before writing a prescription for a controlled substance. New York and Virginia recently required mandatory checks of their CURES-type databases, reducing doctor shopping in those states by 75 … Continue reading →

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Old neocons never die

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Ginger Mayerson

The Obama administration keeps them around for some reason. “Where’s H L Mencken when we need him? No one ever lost money underestimating the mendacity of the Pentagon/NATO/CIA/State Department system. Especially now, when Ukrainian policy seems to have been subcontracted … Continue reading →

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Droning us out

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Ginger Mayerson

“Yesterday, as a task force of 125 officers, some riding Snowcats in the rugged terrain, continued their search, it was revealed that Dorner has become the first human target for remotely-controlled airborne drones on US soil.” Man hunt for ex-soldier … Continue reading →

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Misanthropy anyone?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

“The Skidelskys have an exalted conception of leisure. They say that the true sense of the word is ‘activity without extrinsic end’: ‘The sculptor engrossed in cutting marble, the teacher intent on imparting a difficult idea, the musician struggling with … Continue reading →

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Dark Knight Rises

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

“Dark Knight” was better. Better pacing, better story, which makes it the best of the trilogy. I might change my mind when I see DKR again, but I have no desire to see it again, unlike DK, which I paid … Continue reading →

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People of Los Angeles County

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

Did you know there’s a very useful Citizens Guide to (LA) County Services 2012-2013? No? Well, neither did I until I found it at PalosVerdes.com. It’s full of useful information, such as the freaking address of the county seat in … Continue reading →

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Prometheus

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

Meh. I think Ridley Scott has too many yes-people around him for his own good. And the screenwriter really ought to learn something about human anatomy because that craziness kept un-suspending my disbelief.

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This is why Wall Street is doomed

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

And maybe the whole stupid economy as we know it. “Just to play a concise version of the parlor game that went around the stock markets, Facebook’s market value at $104bn – with $3.7bn of profits – would have made … Continue reading →

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“…invalidated the choices they and their wives had made…”

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

“A group of researchers from several universities recently published a report on the attitudes and beliefs of employed men, which shows that those with wives who did not work outside the home or who worked part-time were more likely than … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the wonderful wonderland of California politics

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

“The state’s ethics watchdog agency on Thursday dismissed allegations against Assemblyman Chris Norby (R-Fullerton) that he misused campaign funds to pay for a motel stay in Orange County for personal benefit. “The state Fair Political Practices Commission overruled its chief … Continue reading →

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People of America – your tax dollars at work

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

Keeping the internet safe so Hollywood can make more money by making more crap. “The U.S. government recently shut down file-sharing giant Megaupload. The shut down of the site caused millions of its users and fans lonely days and broken … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Scan Girls

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

Crossposted from J LHLS. Please comment there, if you are so inclined. Yeah, I read a few scanlations, but I also buy the printed English version if it’s licensed and published, and if I just can’t stand it, I’ll even … Continue reading →

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The perils of the unprepared

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

She might not be a Moonie, but she’s definitely an idiot. “Reporter: No, actually, because when Reagan came in later on, things actually changed. “Brown: No, Reagan came before me. Reagan came after my father and then I came after … Continue reading →

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RENATIONALIZE THE POST OFFICE NOW!

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

Did you know postal rates go up again on 1/22? No? Neither did I until last Friday (grrrrr). Renationalize the Post Office! No raises or bonuses for upper management until postal prices are halved! Bring back Sea Mail! Seriously, the … Continue reading →

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I hate Reagan, episode 69,468 squared

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

If this chart doesn’t make you see red, there’s something wrong with you: “The following chart tells the story. It shows inflation-adjusted GDP per capita and median family income from 1947 (the earliest year for which the income data are … Continue reading →

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*()$%_@#_@&

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Ginger Mayerson

“After failing to get enough votes for passage of a last-minute, $1-billion tax package, Gov. Jerry Brown Friday night accused some legislators of bowing to special interests at the expense of California taxpayers. “Brown had proposed ending a provision that … Continue reading →

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Okay, sucker, now I’m mad

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Ginger Mayerson

“There are more and more wrinkles in the troubling saga of the former Goldman Sachs VP hired by Issa to protect Goldman Sachs and other Wall Street firms from accountability on the Hill. It now looks as though he was … Continue reading →

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Google: Evil, Greedy or just Obtuse?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Ginger Mayerson

“But last year Schmidt, who has been Google’s chairman since 2007 and until earlier this year also served as its CEO, approached Jared Cohen, a 28-year-old wunderkind at the US state department’s policy planning unit, to take the company’s approach … Continue reading →

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Clarence Thomas is a disgrace to the SCOTUS

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Ginger Mayerson

And should be removed from it. “This relationship is deeply conflicted because Crow’s financial and political interests are frequently before the Supreme Court. Nonetheless, Crow continues to bestow endless gifts and favors on Thomas or fund matters of serious interest … Continue reading →

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Well, this is embarassing

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Ginger Mayerson

“Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig announced last week that he wouldn’t approve a Dodgers television deal with Fox Sports that reportedly was worth up to $3 billion. That left McCourt cash-starved and facing the prospect of missing the team payroll this … Continue reading →

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Another email trojan

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Ginger Mayerson

“For many weeks now the spammers behind one particular malware family have been fighting a running battle to keep their malware-hosting domains in place for a campaign that we have been calling ‘NACHA Spam’.” ACH payment email, CyberCrime & Doing … Continue reading →

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Heroines and the men they love (alas)

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Ginger Mayerson

“And she was lucky to get her man at all. Often women who stray from more traditional female territory have a tough time romantically. Jo in Little Women, everyone’s favourite tomboy, does not marry Laurie; her beautiful, spiteful little sister … Continue reading →

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Crash Taxes! Coming to your city soon!

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Ginger Mayerson

“‘Sacramento, with nearly half a million residents, soon could be the largest city in California to do so. The City Council has scheduled a vote next month to establish what it’s calling a ‘fire cost recovery charge.’ The fee would … Continue reading →

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Random Roundup

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Ginger Mayerson

Kim Jong-Il Looking at Things and does he evah. (I really should stay the hell away from Tumblr blogs) Obama: What happened to the guy named Obama who wanted to lift the cap on Social Security contributions? L.A. Unified project … Continue reading →

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