RB49,

Thanks for you comment, interest and questions.

The email was from a friend, who had received it from one of his friends, etc. ad infinitum. The email attributes the quote to a Junius P. Long, and included a picture of Mr. Long. Google research on a fragment of the 1st bullet point yielded  210k results. A search for 'Junius P. Long' yielded 46.4k results. Fortunately I located the same photo of Mr. Long when I checked the images tab on the second search's page. Found the same pic at the top of the first image results page. By following the location of that image I came to this link - http://blnnews.com/2013/03/25/food-for-thought/. Felt, for me at least, this could well be the origin of the e-mai's text I quoted in my post. 

My post now reflects Mr. Long's authorship. Please attribute me as a simple disseminator his his words.

What was the ad you saw next to this post? 

ABC, Brillant comment on the 'progressive mind'. May I use your quote?

So, 'Crony government to go with crony capitalism'. Yep we're screwed! 

Dave, What a powerful post. You speech the unvarnished truth about our country's leadership and it pathetic effect on our immediate future. God help the USA. 

Blue Yeti, Thanks for the link. Based on this list I've created a custom classical Pandora station. I'm listening to it at this moment. 

Appreciate the find work you do on Ricochet.

Fred, Help me understand the fuller meaning of :

If you know somebody, maybe have them pull some strings about this audit and it will go more smoothly.

Two questions:

1. In NY state how does one approach a bureaucrat to become 'known' by them?
2. List the 'pulling strings' actions, from most to less, effective, that should/could be employed by NY state citizens and/or businesses to find favor with your local/state bureaucrats?

Excellent post. The quote captures the essence of our society/economy today. Are there any Ayn Rand quotes that point the way to stem the tide of our doomed society/economy?

Yes, to this podcast giving me a greater understanding of,  and appreciation for classical music. Please provide podcasts like this quarterly or semi-annually.

A big second to NewRabble's call for 'a copy of the play list.' If the playlist can be obtained I plan using it to create a Classical Pandora station on my iPhone.

Family duty requiring my presence nixes my plan to attend the 1st [of many I hope] Ricochet Nashville meet-up. :-(

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Dave, I live north of Nashville, so I'll go right pass the the TCA @ exit 48 to get to Blackstone. I'd be happy to tote you to and from the meet-up.

It's on my calendar!

'Third Rate Romance' - The Amazing Rhythm Aces

'Things Have Changed' - Bob Dylan

'Rita's Gone' - Delbert McClinton 

Thanks for all the recommendations. I've harvested 100+ of these, including my recommended Lives of Others. The PDF has links to as many trailers for the documentaries listed. Should anyone want a copy of the PDF of the harvested list drop me a private message via richochet.com containing an email address that I can use to send you the PDF.

"Merry Christmas", I refuse to bend to the PC masters. They hold no sway over me.

thelonious while I agree that the black community is reported to be anti abortion and gay marriage, their voting presidential record does support that they actually find those matters worth a vote for the presidential candidate who is in agreement with their reported beliefs. Concrete action, belies an individual's true beliefs. Could it be that 'race' trumps beliefs? Sadly it appears so.