{"id":20001,"date":"2016-02-17T13:18:44","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T21:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=20001"},"modified":"2016-02-17T13:18:44","modified_gmt":"2016-02-17T21:18:44","slug":"open-thread2172016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2016\/02\/17\/open-thread2172016\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–2\/17\/2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

I running late again.  Yesterday my helper friend, Lu, was only fifteen minutes late, setting a new record for punctuality.  I was thrilled.  Before she arrived, I cooked bacon for a week\u2019s breakfasts.  Then I cooked a four day beef, stuffing, veggies and gravy casserole.  I needed that shower!  This morning I got up early to do the dreaded task, and I now have everything folded and stowed.  Now I\u2019m waiting for a grocery delivery.  Needless to say, I need Lona to send a nap.<\/font><\/p>\n

Jig Zone Puzzle<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s took me 2:54 (average 5:05).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

Short Takes<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

From Daily Kos<\/a>: <\/font>The Grammy Awards just announced America\u2019s 39th president of the United States Jimmy Carter has won a Grammy for his book Full Life: Reflections at 90<\/em><\/a> in the Best Spoken Word category. This is the second Grammy for the Noble Peace Prize laureate and former Democratic Commander In Chief. <\/p>\n

I’m always happy to share glad tidings for Mr. Peanut.<\/font><\/p>\n

From NY Times<\/a>: <\/font>On the campaign trail, Hillary Clinton has eloquently defined workers\u2019 rights as human rights. She could assert both more forcefully by championing a stronger federal minimum wage of $15 an hour.<\/p>\n

So far, Mrs. Clinton has proposed lifting the federal hourly minimum to $12, from its current level of $7.25 an hour. Bernie Sanders is pushing for $15.<\/p>\n

She should, and for this and all of Bernie Sanders’ policies that Hillary adopts, Hillary must follow through with that support. Just saying so now would make her a one term President.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Crooks and Liars<\/a>: <\/font>"He’s running for President on the platform of opening his mouth and saying things." <\/p>\n

Behold, The Trump Phone. <\/p>\n