Thursday Numbers

I love sarcasm. It’s like punching people in the face with words. – Unknown

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 the Mega Millions jackpot, the Davidson family, unemployment, Turnberry golf resort, Troy Downing, Kilauea volcano, Supreme Court, NFL Training camps, Trump & Russia, Kansas City Royals & Boston Red Sox, Congressional Pig Book, Blockbuster video, and much more!

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Published in: on July 19, 2018 at 6:32 am  Comments Off on Thursday Numbers  
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TWW Poll: Republican U.S. Senate Primary (MTSen)

Who will win the Montana U.S. Senate primary for the Republicans?

The candidates are:

Troy Downing (troydowning.com)

Russ Fagg (russformontana.com)

Albert Olszewski (alforsenate.us)

Matt Rosendale (mattformontana.com)

If you do not see the poll, click on “More.”

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Published in: on May 16, 2018 at 9:31 am  Comments (1)  
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Caught My Eye…

Veterans know who their champions are, and Jon Tester is one of them. – Former Secretary of Defense and former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.)

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

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 that I am providing commentary about today include Trump vs Tester, my two cents about Tester & Veterans, GOP U.S. Senate debate, residency problems, Trump & Stormy & Cosby, and one more thing!

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Published in: on April 27, 2018 at 6:43 am  Comments (4)  
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Thursday Numbers

One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure. – William Feather

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 unemployment, photos with Michael Flynn, NFL Draft, Fox News poll, Most Beautiful Democrats running for President, Trump’s approval rating, Jon Tester & Ronny Jackson, the American Bankers Association & Tester, and much more!

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Published in: on April 26, 2018 at 6:48 am  Comments (2)  
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The Wednesday Read: Flynn, Reporters, and China

Journalism is what we need to make democracy work. – Walter Cronkite

Today’s commentary deals with:

  • Michael Flynn
  • Be Kind to Reporters
  • China’s Social Credit System

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Published in: on April 25, 2018 at 9:04 am  Comments (2)  
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Caught My Eye…

Hopefully the President is just blowing off steam again, but if he’s even half-serious, this is nuts. – U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) about the President’s trade war.

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

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 that I am providing commentary about today include the National Guard, Steve Bullock, Montana’s GOP Senate candidates, Trump & Stormy, Trump’s Trade War, and One More Thing!

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Published in: on April 6, 2018 at 5:07 am  Comments (2)  
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The Wednesday Read: Sweatpants, Tester, Census, & Second Amendment

You know the message you’re sending out to the world with these sweatpants? You’re telling the world, ‘I give up. I can’t compete in normal society. I’m miserable, so I might as well be comfortable. – Jerry Seinfeld

Today’s topics are:

  • Tester Responds in Sweatpants
  • Tester’s New Campaign Ad
  • 2020 Census & Citizenship
  • John Paul Stevens & Second Amendment

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Published in: on March 28, 2018 at 4:26 am  Comments (3)  
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Tuesday Commentary: The Daily Show, Downing, Gianforte, & the March

If you’re attacking kids whose classmates and teachers were massacred, you’re losing. – Preet Bharara

Today’s commentary deals with:

  • The Daily Show Visits Helena
  • Trumpeter or Trump Supporter?
  • Give them a Pay Raise
  • March for Our Lives

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Published in: on March 27, 2018 at 4:25 am  Comments Off on Tuesday Commentary: The Daily Show, Downing, Gianforte, & the March  
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Caught My Eye…

Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government. – James Madison

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

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 that I am providing commentary about today include the Omnibus Spending bill & Tester, the Republican Senate debate, the Montana ExpoPark grandstands, Biden vs Trump, here comes Bolton, and One More Thing!

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Published in: on March 23, 2018 at 6:17 am  Comments (6)  
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Thursday Numbers

The greatest challenge in life is discovering who you are. The second greatest is being happy with what you find. ― Auliq Ice

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 the Academy Awards, Dallas Cowboys, unemployment, TWW Senate & House poll results, Lucky Every Day Cash, NCAA men’s Tournament Selection Show, senior officials leaving the White House, turnover rate among White House senior staff, Houston Rockets, Trails, Tales, and Journeys, and much more!

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Published in: on March 8, 2018 at 6:34 am  Comments (3)  
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