Bye, fucker! [contextly_sidebar id="JCugiSyxF5WusznSpKuNyZCyQ6fkdUo2"]Ever since the horrific murders in Charleston, South Carolina, ofnine black churchgoers by a young radicalized white supremacist named Dylann Roof,civilized places throughout the great American South
Actually, shorthand began with and because of the Civil War. War correspondents were transmitting their stories back to their home newspapers via telegraph wire; because live ammunition and narrow cables tend not to mix well, the papers would often only get part of the story. That led to the development of the "inverted pyramid" style of newswriting, wherein the most pertinent who/what/where/when/why is compressed into the first sentence, or "lead". That way, if a Confederate roundball clipped the wire mid-transmission, the editor would still have the most pertinent bits.
And as for texting shorthand, the last message from the telegraph operator on RMS Titanic was "T U, O M"--Thank You, Old Man (to his counterpart on Californian.)
What if N'Awlins compromised and went with, say, leaving the Lee statue, but adding to it? General Lee being beaten up by Aaron Neville, or cursed by Marie Laveau? Ignatius Riley hitting Lee with his hot dog cart?
It's interesting that the artist (presumably an admirer?) chose to portray the ex-general shooting in the direction opposite the one in which he's riding his horse. A sort of nineteenth-century Brave Sir Robin?
OK, you have me dead to rights there. But, that is "legitimate" shorthand, based on brevity being important, and crucial. I chose the wrong way to express it. I mean, people who couldn't write a "Ken Burns, Civil War" letter, if their lives depended on it. As per a different thread, yesterday, a few people were writing how much they despise carly Florin, and how she lies, and the way she does it. Searching for a word, I responded with, "smarmy", and got 'That's it!" Definition fit, and it sounds great, whoever came up with the word, but it has gone out of fashion. Today people usually just curse instead, when there are a plethora of great words, we don't use, when we should. I meant the inherent ignorance of proper language, that is so common. Shorthand was improper, as it is a real, usefull linguistic tool.
Did you see "Miami Blues"? JJL is great in that one. Which leads me to author Charles Willeford, who wrote the book. At about the same time, Juliette Lewis, gave a good white trash performance, along with Brad Pitt, in "Kalifornia". Oh, man, I've watched "Oldboy" twice, and I'm due for #3. It's brutal, has one of the most simply shot, but most effective fight scenes ever.The story is ultimately very deep, and is executed very well, a helluva screenplay to pull off without going too far. It's free on Hulu. Watch it ASAP, and get back to me. Based on what we both like, I guarantee you will be amazed.It's very emotionally draining, it's not for casual viewing. As I wrote, it's one of a trilogy, all based on a kidnapping, and revenge. I think it is in my Top Ten of all time, and that's a list with Kubrick, Orson Welles, and John Ford, so it's not easy to get on the list, if I were forced to make it 10. And who decided 10 was the right number, for best of anything? Hulu also just included, a few obscure Spaghetti Westerns, which I also love, which I was surprised to see.
Shouldn't Algiers host that memorial? I saw the remains of Vitter's campaign office there while visiting last month, then was planning to eat lunch in Dry Dock Cafe before heading back on the ferry...noticed the TV was spewing Fox News, and headed back over the river to eat lunch.
LOL, thanks.
Actually, shorthand began with and because of the Civil War. War correspondents were transmitting their stories back to their home newspapers via telegraph wire; because live ammunition and narrow cables tend not to mix well, the papers would often only get part of the story. That led to the development of the "inverted pyramid" style of newswriting, wherein the most pertinent who/what/where/when/why is compressed into the first sentence, or "lead". That way, if a Confederate roundball clipped the wire mid-transmission, the editor would still have the most pertinent bits.
And as for texting shorthand, the last message from the telegraph operator on RMS Titanic was "T U, O M"--Thank You, Old Man (to his counterpart on Californian.)
What if N'Awlins compromised and went with, say, leaving the Lee statue, but adding to it? General Lee being beaten up by Aaron Neville, or cursed by Marie Laveau? Ignatius Riley hitting Lee with his hot dog cart?
Might I suggest Trombone Shorty Circle?
It's interesting that the artist (presumably an admirer?) chose to portray the ex-general shooting in the direction opposite the one in which he's riding his horse. A sort of nineteenth-century Brave Sir Robin?
OK, you have me dead to rights there. But, that is "legitimate" shorthand, based on brevity being important, and crucial. I chose the wrong way to express it. I mean, people who couldn't write a "Ken Burns, Civil War" letter, if their lives depended on it. As per a different thread, yesterday, a few people were writing how much they despise carly Florin, and how she lies, and the way she does it. Searching for a word, I responded with, "smarmy", and got 'That's it!" Definition fit, and it sounds great, whoever came up with the word, but it has gone out of fashion. Today people usually just curse instead, when there are a plethora of great words, we don't use, when we should. I meant the inherent ignorance of proper language, that is so common. Shorthand was improper, as it is a real, usefull linguistic tool.
They could offer that statue to Oklahoma. Maybe put it in the town square of Cherokee, OK. I'm sure it would be very popular there!
Did you see "Miami Blues"? JJL is great in that one. Which leads me to author Charles Willeford, who wrote the book. At about the same time, Juliette Lewis, gave a good white trash performance, along with Brad Pitt, in "Kalifornia". Oh, man, I've watched "Oldboy" twice, and I'm due for #3. It's brutal, has one of the most simply shot, but most effective fight scenes ever.The story is ultimately very deep, and is executed very well, a helluva screenplay to pull off without going too far. It's free on Hulu. Watch it ASAP, and get back to me. Based on what we both like, I guarantee you will be amazed.It's very emotionally draining, it's not for casual viewing. As I wrote, it's one of a trilogy, all based on a kidnapping, and revenge. I think it is in my Top Ten of all time, and that's a list with Kubrick, Orson Welles, and John Ford, so it's not easy to get on the list, if I were forced to make it 10. And who decided 10 was the right number, for best of anything? Hulu also just included, a few obscure Spaghetti Westerns, which I also love, which I was surprised to see.
It's also near a much-older Confederate museum.
But yes, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is there as well, so there should be plenty of inspiration for replacement ideas.
Besides, Fisherman's Wharf already has a Ripley's...
Shouldn't Algiers host that memorial? I saw the remains of Vitter's campaign office there while visiting last month, then was planning to eat lunch in Dry Dock Cafe before heading back on the ferry...noticed the TV was spewing Fox News, and headed back over the river to eat lunch.
I keep expecting the state legislature to pass a bill that forbids cities from removing Confederate memorials without state approval first.
Melt him down and make a slew of smaller Robert E. Lees. Sell them to the heritage-loving goobers for $300 apiece. Profits go to the SPLC.
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Oh, that's marvelous!