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DavidG

A friend introduced me to this insightful review by Michiko Kakutani of a new biography by Volker Ullrich: Hitler. Ascent 1889-1939 . The review speaks only of the book and Hitler's rise to power, but the parallels to Trump's candidacy are blatantly apparent and very scary. http://www.nytimes.com/20...

DavidG

Florida, the hanging chad state. Lovely.

DavidG

Haven't bought white burgs for many years. Been burned by Beaucastel VV. Just bought some 2008 Huet Moelleux, hope it holds up. John Bonné suggests in this article that letting the juice oxidize prior to fermentation may be an answer. However, Kongsgaard has been doing this for 20 years yet "so...

DavidG

Can they go back to court with evidence that the DMV is not issuing IDs and get a reversal?

DavidG

No, tell me more.

The electoral breakdown is more encouraging, but there is still plenty of time left for an October surprise.

DavidG

I personally knew concentration camp survivors, and I am terrified that Trump could take us down a similar path with the complicity of an ignorant and angry electorate.

DavidG

Well done! Love the report and the pictures.

Arv, the sun never sets on BWE.

DavidG

So you figure they'll slather on the oak?

DavidG

I had the same impression Jim, He started strong and controlled. She baited him a few times and after 15-20 minutes he was ranting. That went on a good 20-30 minutes, then he calmed a bit and her responses got a bit snoozy even for me. But he went off the rails again towards the end and she blasted ...

DavidG

I didn't see bias. Holt reigned in Trump more than Clinton because Trump was out of control, non-responsive.

DavidG

Trump is raving.
She should just look into the camera and say, "America, do you see what I'm seeing? Can you believe this?"

DavidG

Tied in CO and PA. Bad. Very bad. I'm getting very concerned that this sociopath will actually win. A few months ago I thought the second sentence of this Mencken quote was funny. But the first sentence and the very real prospect of a Trump presidency has me truly afraid for our country for the fir...

DavidG

2008 Huet Moelleux 1er Trie Vouvray Clos du Bourg
2008 Huet Moelleux 1er Trie Vouvray Le Mont

DavidG

A variety of Haut Bailly and Gruaud Larose vintages are on offer from HDH. Not sure if any are screaming deals - haven't checked WSPro.

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/69a021773 ... HDH.01.pdf

DavidG

Great report, enjoyed the video. Glad to see the spirit of BWE continues to burn brightly. We'll done!

DavidG

Thanks for the notes, Rudi. I've got a half-case of the 2009 Cantemerle and I'm tempted, but will let them rest a few more years.

DavidG

Thanks for the report. I've had a few of these and for the most part agree with your TNs, though I found the 1986 Lafite and Mouton much more enjoyable than you did. Not meager or charmless at all, whether I've had them blind or not. Could be I've got a broader range of tolerance for tannin. To my p...

DavidG

If money were no object I'd go after 1990 left bank wines. But quality and hype (deserved IMO) have driven prices way up, and I'd also have concerns about provenance as highly collectibles may change hands frequently. For more affordable options that check my palate's boxes I would look at 1996 left...

DavidG

Great report as always Alex. Thank you.

DavidG

I thought this was going to a report of an aprés-ski wine tasting.

DavidG

Unusual is not a disqualifier. No one running for President is usual. But health wise, it seems that there are logical non-life-threatening explanations for all of these. The most serious was the clot a few years ago but that appears to be a non-issue now. I also suspect you would be surprised at ho...

DavidG

Pneumococcus isn't tick-borne. Maybe she had multiple infections... The diversity in how people respond to illness is remarkable. Some of it is explainable by age or concurrent illness or risk factors. But sometimes it just leaves me awed. I bet old Al has plenty of risk factors. Guessing he's socio...

DavidG

Most importantly David do you think most Americans believe there is no connections during 4 falls in the past couple years? The optics of that video were devastating if you ask me. Most Americans are being told that Clinton is hiding her health records (though she's released the usual and customary...

DavidG

Pretty meaningless unless you're looking to make something of a random unrelated series of events.

But I do want to hear about the time you and Bill Clinton took a leak together.

DavidG

JimHow wrote:I did tell you guys the story about the time I took a leak with Bill Clinton, right?

Don't tell me, he was trying to light a cigarette and asked you to hold it for him?

DavidG

I don't know I'm not a doctor. I heard a report that pneumonia is the leading cause of death for people over 65. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. And misunderstanding of statistics just as dangerous. Something the media revels in. Most people with pneumonia don't die. There are many differe...

DavidG

Chris, Scott and I are at polar opposites of the political spectrum on many issues, but we can share a laugh about Bill Clinton's undies. I don't think either of us was being serious about that particular item: Lol exactly. And let's be honest, those shorts probably had seen some wear...... Now if s...

DavidG

Clinton's deduction for used underwear! LOL! I thought it was funny that he deducted it, but a little creepy that he donated them in the first place. I mean really... used underwear? I suppose there are those who might need them, and no doubt a cohort that would collect anything from someone famous,...

DavidG

Sounds great Danny. Was there much heat on the food? I too wouldn't have guessed Bdx with spicy/hot Indian food.

DavidG

To your other points, Scott... Health is a legitimate issue. I just don't think the coverage is close to offering a realistic view of what's really happening or what's relevant. And perception is everything. I think taxes are legitimate as well. I'd like to know where the candidates made their money...

DavidG

I don't know David. This is another observer bias issue... ...I'd love to see the raw data on those a statistics. ;) Agreed, it is an observer bias issue. I don't know how neutral vs. D- vs. R-leaning Politifact is considered, but the best I can do regarding the statistics is their analysis of the ...

DavidG

I think the statistical comment is based on HRC's honesty/lying ratio being on par or better than most politicians while Trump is 99.44% lies. Yes fainting does look bad and the way the media is playing it no doubt it will hurt in the polls. If it had happened to Trump, or any other man, the story w...

DavidG

Back in the '80s Zachys' big selling point was "We HAVE the wine! You'll see it advertised elsewhere for less but they wont have it in stock." Guess that's changed. Thier Bdx prices are high but I'm sure they sell plenty. They no doubt have a clientele that is more affluent/less price sens...

DavidG

Interesting take on the Obama/Clinton primary race. I do agree that Obama ran circles around Clinton. I thought the Obama team was just as dirty, but much more skilled at having surrogates slip in the knives without the candidate having to look dirty.

DavidG

You're right, Jacques, but the hit rate for the emails is so low I don't bother reading them. On the rare occasions they do have a good sale I can now rely on the "deals" threads here and elsewhere to alert me.

DavidG

From the article Jim linked: Based on polls with a median field date of Aug. 21 or later. Jim, didn't you say upthread that polls over a week old are useless? How much data that would be useless based on your own criteria went into that report? The polls conducted over the coming week, which should ...

DavidG

Took you long enough...

I have some very fond memories of shopping with my father at Zachy's in the 1980s. We "took a drive to Scarsdale" and were like kids in a candy store. But it's been years since I've even opened one of their emails.

DavidG

What you say makes some sense, but I think there is a broader range of awareness among the homeless. They are not all as mentally challenged as you suggest. Some are, and maybe that segment that ends up needing a criminal defense attorney is typically that out of it. But there are those who are just...

DavidG

Eric Levine also posted a great thread on CdP visits on WB a while back. And if you can connect with Bordeaux Harry, who has become CdP Harry, I bet he could open a bunch of doors for you.

DavidG

I have to wonder why would anyone do that in the first place, Dishonesty and stupidity? and I still don't understand the logistics and resources involved in rounding up a bunch of homeless people from out of state. Doesn't Maryland have its own homeless people? Yes, we have homeless but.. While the...

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