The White Ale House or The White Public House

The White Ale House / The White Public House: The (unfortunate?) collision of The White House with Public House or Ale House. We know, we know, 'The Beer Summit', 'Beer Diplomacy', we believe we've heard it all too. And, we know 17th century humor doesn't translate well to our time.

References: Obama more bartender than mediator at beer summit, Hopes for 'positive lesson' from beer chat, Ale House or Public House, The White House, Barack Obama, Henry Louis Gates, Henry Louis Gates arrest.

Note: This posting also appears in our sister publication, The Anti-Zen Dictionary.

Incomplete Entry for Friday, July 24, 2009

You know we often strive to deliver a 'complete' entry of the daily major postings concerning biology, zoology and other life science topics. Today, we had some unique issues with Blogger freezing up, our (public) Dell Optiplex 755 deleting our data and Microsoft Word (the most current version) and DOS dumping our data...all at the same time. We spoke to the IT people who 'run' the computers and servers here at our IP address, but they reported that it is policy for them to delete all documents when rebooting the servers - even when they have been saved. But, we know that is false based on our previous experience.

Warning!: Based on our experience (above) we strongly suggest moving any and all Word Document work to Google Documents as soon as possible if you are working in the same type of environment.

Police unions want Obama to apologize... ...Ok, the police unions demand an apology. Seems reasonable enough. Except, we suggest Mr. Obama and his team invite all concerned parties - to The White Crib (not a 'neutral location') - to discuss and review the whole of the Gate's incident. Perhaps they can even re-enact the incident in Mr. Gate's own house - in front of Mr. Obama, if they can dare go that far. Preferably, in front of the media cameras, microphones and reporters. And then, let the people and staff of the administration meet and decide what is real and what is not real. Afterwards, come out and apologize - or come out swinging (figuratively, of course). Mr. Obama's and his administration's authority has been challenged. It had better not have been challenged for the wrong reasons. If it has, they can strike the first blow against the US being turned into a police state.

Fun's fun, but it is beginning to like 'the honeymoon' is really over - for all parties. After this bout, Mr. Obama and the administration should come out all the stronger. No matter what the outcome of this dimwitted, dopey request from the police unions. We are pretty certain of the integrity of this White House administration. We do not have the same level of confidence in the unions. Why? Reality. At any rate, after this title match or bout, the administration should push through any reform they want. Especially, health care. The police unions just handed them their motivation on a silver platter. All because their pride got a little bit poked.

But, like some have said, isn't that what a police officer really owns - his/her authority and pride? Is this what its all coming down to - pride? 'Pride goeth before a fall'. And your editors should know what they're writing about. We've fallen many times before!

Oh, and here's another thought for the union's leaders. And, we're sure they've thought of this and all of the previous. Its part of their training...right? Anyway, do any of them remember PATCO? Remember the 1981 strike (we know, we know...that was about a work strike and The Taft-Hartley Act 1947)? Remember Ronald Reagan? Yes, we know, its a completely different situation, but - perhaps - the administration could find a way to dissolve the police unions (as Mr. Reagan did with PATCO) and they could start all over. That is, if Mr. Obama and his administration is not quite happy with the legitimacy of the union's demands...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32122967/ns/us_news-race_and_ethnicity/

Obama remark on Gates’ arrest angers cops

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32113088/ns/politics-white_house/

Millions face delays in jobless checks

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32116694/ns/business-the_new_york_times/

Obama stokes racial passions, police anger

http://www.newsdaily.com/stories/tre56m5nm-us-obama-race-harvard/

'North Korea executes Christians'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8167644.stm

The Paradox Of Loyalty To Country

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090723175432.htm

Ugandan shock as bank disappears

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8164842.stm

Fanker or Phanker

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/07/fanker-or-phanker.html

Fank or Phank

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/07/fank.html

Money Relieves Pain

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9j8euwK5mlKll4Bbw_QtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTBjMHZkMjZyBHBvcwMxBHNlYwNzcg--/SIG=131n7dttb/EXP=1248540554/**http%3a//news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20090724/sc_livescience/moneyrelievespain

Cashotic

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/07/cashotic.html

Monegesic

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/07/monegesic.html

Gating Dr. Gates and More for Wednesday, July 22, 2009

We define it as "Gating" - in honor of Dr. Gates and with some reference to Gated Community. We're not even sure if Dr. Gates lives in a gated community. We hope he is thinking of moving to a location with more friendly neighbors. No, we don't think it a humorous term, not even slightly. We think it was/is a travesty and should be publicly and legally addressed. If anything, we do expect Dr. Gates to sue the Cambridge police department. Not so much for the money, but for justice. Justice for himself, justice for diversity and justice for everybody. Not so much to punish the officers involved, but to curtail the practice of 'racial profiling' and the like.

We think it is a case he would - and should - win. If he doesn't want the money, he should consider donating it to his favorite charity, group, fund or otherwise. Perhaps, he doesn't think it is worth the time. We think it is. We would be more than happy to stand in for him in any potential lawsuit such as this one. Not that we could give him any legal representation, understand.

Because? Because it is not a funny topic. One of our editors has had encountered similar brushes with the law. And it has cost him dearly. It has cost him his job. It has cost him his livelihood and income. And most all, it has cost him his position in society and his home. Yes, he has become homeless and poverty-stricken because of a similar situation with 'law enforcement'. We expect to see more such cases - and we have, in our locale. Why? In these hard economic times, isn't our community reducing its enforcement staff? Not yet, but we expect soon so. What our community does need is funding. Funding to continue to run a local government that is suspected of becoming corrupt and a worse, a police state.

How, you may ask, do your fevered brains connect all of these events - or imaginings - into one theory or cohesive set of principles? As we've said before, it is our purpose to bring together all of these concepts and reports into one single, cohesive unit that can be discussed and, perhaps, be recognized as a new, hidden form of truth that you need to be aware of.

You see, we believe a police state will bring stricter law enforcement - even if it is questionable as in the case of Dr. Gates. More law enforcement (not to mention the occasional judge or magistrate more than a little eager to adjudicate a case for more than legal principles) means more fines and more dollars for the community and their little courthouse and their staff - some of it through questionable means, some of it through any means necessary.

This is why Dr. Gates and his case are so important - to all of us, not just those of diverse race and backgrounds. If social injustice is allowed to continue for the sake of money - for the sake of dollars for economically-troubled communities and their governments - then there is no 'government'. Only a wolf pack hungry for more funds during times on which to prey on the 'ethnically challenged'. The ethically-challenged is pitted against the ethnically-challenged. This is why we sincerely hope that he and his attorneys file a case. It is important to you and us. And it needs to be addressed out in the open, in public and in court and in congress.

We should note that we have contacted our own Senators regarding our editor's similar situation. And they have failed to address us... Which is shocking, for the one has a reputation for always responding.

We know, we know, some think our position is raving.

Anyway, here are the links.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Louis_Gates

Black Professor Wants Apology over Arrest

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/22/national/main5179369.shtml

Chris Matthews, Clarence Page and Michael Eric Dyson on the Gates Arrest on Hardball on MSNBC

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036697/#32056612

Chris Matthews

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Matthews

Clarence Page

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Page

Michael Eric Dyson

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Eric_Dyson

EWB or RWB

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/07/ewb-or-rwb.html


Not to be confused with Engineers Without Borders nor Reporters Without Borders

Gating

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/07/gating.html

Gated Community

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gated_community

DWB

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driving_While_Black

Egocrime

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/07/egocrime.html

Racial profiling

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racial_profiling

EAST or PEAST

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/07/east-or-peast.html

American Apartheid

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/07/american-apartheid.html

The American equivalent of Apartheid

Police State

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_state

Man killed by cop after day of swimming

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32081943/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/

AP: Investigator rules against Palin in ethics probe

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32050290/ns/politics-more_politics/

'Factually in Error'? Palin Rebuffs Latest Ethics Complaint

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=8143609&page=1


$pale

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/07/pale.html

$palin

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/07/palin.html

US 'ready to boost Gulf defence'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8162402.stm

U.S. fears North Korea nuclear ties to Myanmar

http://www.newsdaily.com/stories/tre56l0pz-us-korea-north/

Conference Board predicts tepid U.S. economic recovery

http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2009/07/22/us-economy-tepid-recovery.html

Status quo won't get NASA to Mars, new chief says

http://www.newsdaily.com/stories/tre56k5zt-us-space-nasa-mars/

Mars colony

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonization_of_Mars

First Nations to vote for national chief

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/07/22/afn-chief-vote863.html

Assembly of First Nations

http://www.afn.ca/

Amnesty slams Saudi Arabia on rights

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/07/22/amnesty-saudi022.html

Mumbai gunman: I’m ready for the gallows

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32079964/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/

Ajmal Qasab

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajmal_Qasab

Newsweek: Chinese companies face brand problem

http://www.newsweek.com/id/207381

Huawei

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huawei

Calif. governor: We must make severe cuts

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

http://gov.ca.gov/

Michael Steele Unsure of own Health Coverage (Mr. Steele: We love you…)

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0709/25217.html

http://antizendictionary.blogspot.com/2009/05/backackwards.html

Report: Shortage of cyber experts may hinder govt

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090722/ap_on_go_ot/us_internet_security;_ylt=Aht5uueSWazg0tmJ6DMyuWayFz4D;_ylu=X3oDMTJwOWpsdmJhBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMDkwNzIyL3VzX2ludGVybmV0X3NlY3VyaXR5BHBvcwM3BHNlYwN5bl9hcnRpY2xlX3N1bW1hcnlfbGlzdARzbGsDcmVwb3J0c2hvcnRh

Obama’s Disappointing Secrecy

http://news.yahoo.com/s/csm/yfriedman;_ylt=As2lB7u_.FsYcdz.yZjGB.EDW7oF



Study: Mexican immigration to U.S. drops

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32079947/ns/us_news-life/

School closings eyed as swine flu toll tops 700

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32026098/ns/health-swine_flu/

Lung cancer risk from radon in homes found

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32028728/ns/health-cancer/

Radon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radon

You're Busted! Watching Erin Andrew's Naked Video is a Crime

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/07/21/crimesider/entry5177132.shtml

Erin Andrews

http://www.espnmediazone.com/bios/Talent/Andrews_Erin.htm




Chain grocery stores ditch Detroit

http://money.cnn.com/2009/07/22/smallbusiness/detroit_grocery_stores.smb/index.htm?cnn=yes

Voters Pass Pot Tax for Cash-Strapped City

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/22/politics/main5179530.shtml