I wish I didn't think the chances of President Obama getting a nomination through were next to nothing, even though the NYTimes tells me he is planning on trying.

I'm glad I haven't seen the Clinton or Sanders camps crowing about the opportunity to appoint a Left Wing judge as yet. Cruz not having the common decency to count to five before demanding that the appointment be left to the next President surprises exactly no one, but I think it reflects really poorly on McConnell.

“The American people‎ should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president,”

Newsflash: The American people have already had a voice in the selection process, when they elected Obama as President. Twice.

Apparently, according to @SenateMajLdr we only elect Black Presidents to 3/5th of a term.

One of my musico buddies is trying to rent out part of his Nashville condo, so if y'all know someone look, hit me up.

I actually think you guys might like Cincinnati a good bit.

I'm sorry for those who loved him, but I will say I'm glad he's no longer on the Supreme Court.

Yeah, that.

I will set something on fire if the Senate keeps us from having a full Court for a year+.

My friend from grad school is the head of some local booster org or something in Covington, if that comes up.

I'm SorryNotSorry about Scalia. Too much good. Obama's Climate plan, inadequate as it is saved. And new 3/5ths clause stopped. (Basically Supremes were considering one-person-one-vote apportionment be done based on those eligible to vote. No felons. No kids. So people of color, who both tend to be imprisoned more and to run slightly younger would count less in redistricting than white people. And new 3/5ths clause. That being stopped or at least delayed is going to save misery and maybe lives. So can't mourn the death of someone who fell dead before he could kill again.)

I have been googling "breakfast pie" in the hopes of coming up something both bizarrely comprehensive and tasty. WIP

When M and I got married, my cousin S made us a French toast pie as our wedding gift (plus recipe). It was fucking delicious. I am too lazy to track it down and type it up right now, but perhaps I'll get to it in the next few days.

I would appreciate it if you could get around to it sometime, Kate! No rush. There is no deadline on delicious pie, it is always welcome.

So I just got around to taking an online test to tell which of the four temperaments you have. I got phlegmatic!

Your temperament is phlegmatic. The phlegmatic temperament is fundamentally relaxed and quiet, ranging from warmly attentive to lazily sluggish. Phlegmatics tend to be content with themselves and are kind. They are accepting and affectionate. They may be receptive and shy and often prefer stability to uncertainty and change. They are consistent, relaxed, calm, rational, curious, and observant, qualities that make them good administrators. They can also be passive-aggressive.

(The test is here: [link]

Pacific Northwest is TOTALLY easy to move to! Our winters are mild! Our beers are plentiful! COME TO US!

Is it possible to get a senior-ish software engineer job there or is the talent pool too flooded, like in Portland?