Thursday Numbers

A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was. – Joseph Hall

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm.

This week’s topics include plowing snow in Montana, unemployment, school lunches, Andre the Giant, U.S. House, MSNBC surging, homes for Montana veterans, NRA & Russia, NBA playoffs, Stanley Cup playoffs, and much more!

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Published in: on April 12, 2018 at 6:33 am  Comments (3)  
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Thursday Numbers

Great minds have purposes; others have wishes. – Washington Irving

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm.

This week’s topics include Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries, Social Security beneficiaries, 2018, claims for unemployment, Montana Millionaire drawing, the NFL this Sunday, least intelligent dogs, most admired for 2017, top media stories for 2017, Montana unemployment, the top column for 2017 from The Western Word, and much more!

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Published in: on December 28, 2017 at 6:32 am  Comments (1)  
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That Uranium One Deal/Scandal

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. – Buddha

Probably one of the best explanations of the “Uranium One deal-Clinton Foundation scandal” came from Fox News anchor Shepherd Smith.

The Washington Post reported that Smith debunked what his own network has called the Hillary Clinton uranium “scandal,” infuriating Fox viewers, some of whom suggested that he ought [to] work for CNN or MSNBC.

Since I am a little older, I can still remember back to a time when we wanted and expected our anchors to tell us the truth and be accurate and not partisan.

You can catch the explanation from Smith below. It’s some of the best six minutes of reporting that you will ever see from the Fox News channel:

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Published in: on November 15, 2017 at 5:16 am  Comments Off on That Uranium One Deal/Scandal  
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The Indictments

Nobody should underestimate how much Paul Manafort did to get this campaign to where it is right now. – Newt Gingrich (Last August)

CNN reported on Friday a federal grand jury in Washington on Friday approved the first charges in the investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, according to sources briefed on the matter.

So we eagerly waited for Monday. The New York Times reported early Monday that Paul Manafort, who once ran the Trump campaign, was told to surrender.

Several news outlets, including Fox News, reported that former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his associate Richard Gates were indicted on 12 counts, including conspiracy against the US and money laundering.

In addition, Fox News reported that a guilty plea by former Trump campaign policy adviser George Papadopolous was announced by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. He admitted to making false statements to FBI agents as part of the investigation.

It was reported that Manafort and Gates surrendered to authorities Monday morning.

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Published in: on October 30, 2017 at 9:58 am  Comments (1)  
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Caught My Eye…

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. – Seneca

Welcome to the big show to end the week “Caught My Eye” (CME)!

Buckle up!

If you are a first-time visitor, CME is posted right here every Friday morning. This is when I take a look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week. I often throw in a touch of sarcasm to make you smile – or to irritate you just a little – maybe both.

Topics this week include VA Montana and the media, Bozeman Daily Chronicle & Gianforte, Bullock’s first campaign ad, “Fox and friends with benefits,” the Milky Way, Summer Olympics, and much more!

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Published in: on August 5, 2016 at 5:37 am  Comments (2)  
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Thursday Numbers

Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure. – George Edward Woodberry

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm.

This week’s topics include cash to Iran, state revenue concerns, state liquor stores, Gianforte donations, unemployment, Home Depot in Missoula, the Montana GOP invoice, Bullock’s airfare, Obama’s commutations, the Fox News presidential poll, and much more…

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Published in: on August 4, 2016 at 6:49 am  Comments (4)  
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Politics 2016: Super Tuesday Analysis

That was a fun evening. Merica!

Here are some of the headlines about Super Tuesday:

Rubio Falters again as Trump Extends His Lead – Yahoo

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Cemented as 2016 Leaders – AP

Top Super Tuesday takeaways: Clinton and Trump Near the Promised Land – USA Today

Trump, Clinton cement status as 2016 front-runners with big wins – The Hill

Trump, Clinton capture key wins on Super Tuesday – Reuters

Continue reading for the best independent analysis…

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Published in: on March 2, 2016 at 6:38 am  Comments (4)  
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Thursday Numbers

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. – Albert Schweitzer

Welcome to the “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with just a little bit of sarcasm.

This week’s topics include federal budget deficit, Oprah Winfrey & Weight Watchers, Zinke & Juneau fundraising, Montana Republican Party’s Winter Kick-Off, Trump & Fox News, Space Shuttle Challenger, Tester & Veterans, Best Super Bowl announcing teams, Montana Democrats & Greg Gianforte, unemployment, and much more!

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Published in: on January 28, 2016 at 6:37 am  Comments (2)  
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Election 2016: Turning the Corner?

This morning I am sitting in my office (also used as a bunker and a basement) looking at my Hillary Clinton bumper sticker. It was free. It’s not the greatest bumper sticker ever made, but free is free.

I believe the information listed on the bumper sticker is unclassified. It could become classified at a later date.

I have not seen any offers for free bumper stickers from other candidates, which is a bummer. Send me an email if you know about any free bumper stickers from Presidential candidates. By the way, getting a free bumper sticker does not mean that I am voting for her or any other candidate.

Now back to Hillary Clinton. Conservatives may find it hard to believe, but Clinton may have turned the corner on the email controversy. What’s around that corner is yet to be seen. It could be Joe Biden!

We did discover some very interesting pieces of information from the latest batch of emails that were released. We now know that Clinton enjoys watching “Parks and Recreation” and “The Good Wife.”

Oh my…

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Published in: on September 2, 2015 at 6:34 am  Comments (5)  
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Caught My Eye…

Truth will always be truth, regardless of lack of understanding, disbelief or ignorance. – W. Clement Stone

Welcome to Friday and the big show I call “Caught My Eye” (CME). If you are a first-time visitor, the highly popular CME has been posted here every Friday morning since October 2010! This column is where I take a look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week. Sometimes I throw in a touch of snarkiness to make you smile – or to irritate you just a little – maybe both.

Today I write about Ashley Madison & Montana, helicopters & fires, Zinke, Gianforte, & Boehner, a new campaign complaint, MTN’s new political reporter, The Western Word lives on, and Donald, Roger, & Megyn make the big show!

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Published in: on August 28, 2015 at 4:50 am  Comments (2)  
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