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As is often the case on Mondays, half the chattering classes are clearing their throats about the stuff they want to discuss this week while the other half are just catching up. But here are some odds and ends:
* The strange hit-and-run incident involving Commerce Secretary John Bryson remains shrouded in mystery, though it appears no substance abuse was involved; most reports suggest he may have had a seizure or seizures.
* Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, who is someone Mitt Romney would never dare criticize, compares Gay Pride Month to “Adultery Pride Month” or “Drunkenness Pride Month.” For Tony, every month is Ignorant Bigot Pride Month and Jesus Wept Month.
* Fed estimates the Great Recession wiped out 40% of median net worth of American families. Thanks, W., thanks Wall Street.
* At College Guide, Daniel Luzer suggests use of “magic pill” stimulants by high school students trying to get into college won’t abate until colleges stop relying so heavily on SAT/GPA formulas.
* At Ten Miles Square, Jonathan Bernstein’s judgment on “private-sector economy is fine” line by Obama: “real gaffe, doesn’t affect November outcome.”
And in non-political news:
* Tony Awards ratings tanked. Since it was up against Mad Men finale, many viewers may ask for re-do.
Well, my stepdad’s remains were laid to rest today at the veterans’ cemetery in Canton, Georgia, after a brief but touching military/religious ceremony. I’ll be back to regular blogging tomorrow for the foreseeable future. Thanks one more time to Ryan and the crew for all the help.
Selah.
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punaise on June 11, 2012 6:19 PM:
Best wishes, Ed. Just last week my brothers and I dispersed our father's ashes at sea, so this is familiar territory.
Just made a modest donation to WaMo in which my comment was:
"As a fairly strident liberal of the FDL variety I have been quite happily impressed by Ed's work at the blog".
(forgot to give a shout-out to your very able weekend contributors...)
Mitch on June 11, 2012 6:25 PM:
You're in our thoughts, Ed. Hang in there; it's never easy.
I am pleased to see that you're able to keep your spirits up.
This: "For Tony, every month is Ignorant Bigot Pride Month and Jesus Wept Month."
FSM, man, that is comedy gold. That made me laugh so hard a coworker came to check on me.
SBcardinal on June 11, 2012 6:33 PM:
Ditto on the good wishes, Ed. Punaise got me off the dime to contribute; I kept meaning to do it but hadn't gotten to it.
Dave Munger on June 11, 2012 6:45 PM:
Best wishes to you and your family, Ed. I'll continue to be a loyal reader.
Kathryn on June 11, 2012 6:54 PM:
Best to you and family. Likewise, when I go inside from throwing balls to dogs from by lawn chair, I too will. Ale a contribution to Wash. Monthly.
Art Kainz on June 11, 2012 8:16 PM:
You and your family are in our prayers for comfort.
JackD on June 11, 2012 9:04 PM:
It's never the right time, Ed. May all heal.
liam foote on June 11, 2012 9:06 PM:
Thanks, Ed. Best to your and yours.
Semper Fi.
skippy on June 11, 2012 9:11 PM:
best wishes ed. for you and your family, i just say it does get easier eventually.
Anonymous on June 11, 2012 10:23 PM:
So sorry to hear about your dad. Best wishes, Ed.
Patrick Star on June 11, 2012 11:21 PM:
Welcome back, Ed. This loyal reader, along with many others, are still here with you. I also made a donation; I don't want to be a moocher. My sincerest condolences on your loss.
Daryl McCullough on June 12, 2012 7:14 AM:
I'm so sorry for your loss, Ed. My hometown is 30 miles west of Canton, in Rome.
c u n d gulag on June 12, 2012 7:46 AM:
Again, Ed, my sincerest condolences.
RT on June 12, 2012 10:35 AM:
"Fed estimates the Great Recession wiped out 40% of median net worth of American families."
You could also say that 40% of the pre-recession median net worth of American families was a bubble-inflated illusion.
Quaker in a Basement on June 12, 2012 11:46 AM:
Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, ... compares Gay Pride Month to ... “Drunkenness Pride Month.”
When is drunkenness pride month? I didn't miss it, did I?
Anonymous on June 12, 2012 1:09 PM:
One thing that immediately came to mind when Mittster was mocking Obama's "private sector is fine" remark was, well, Mittster - isn't YOUR PERSONAL PRIVATE SECTOR SITUATION "fine"?
Heard a comment by someone on TV yesterday that, overall, yes, the private sector is fine. Wall Street is making more money than ever, the stock market is doing great, etc. It's not great, however, for the 99%. Obama needs to choose his words more carefully in the future. Not that that will stop the other side from taking words out of context, etc. What we do need is some push back from the press.