12 years ago Greece went into a debt crisis. Greece wasn't allowed to default on the debt. Instead they were forced into severe austerity.
Officially Puerto Rico's death toll from Maria stands at 64.
Unofficially, the morgue in Puerto Rico is renting multiple refrigerated trailers while gravediggers are putting in extra hours.
Italy's political crisis has everyone's attention, as well it should.
But there are other crises building in Europe that shouldn't be ignored, such as Italy's banking system.
I've pointed out that Turkey and the U.S. are in an armed standoff over the city of Manbij, Syria.
Largely overlooked is a dangerous escalation of tensions between two NATO allies.
Something/Someone Old
My Something Old today is Meteora, Greece:
O, those heroes with feet of clay! We should be getting used to it, and never believe their campaign promises, but watch what they do. Of course by the time they ‘do things’, then…it’s too late. Allow me to go backward in time, if you will. Here’s some of the recent the recent evidence brought to my awareness:
Greece is demanding an explanation from the IMF today over a leaked transcript of a meeting that Wikileaks published. The implications are startling.
This evening's music features Piedmont blues and gospel singer Rev. Gary Davis. Enjoy!
Rev. Gary Davis - Slow Drag / Cincinnati Flow Rag
This evening's music features Texas country blues guitarist, cousin of Lightnin' Hopkins, Frankie Lee Sims. Enjoy!
Frankie Lee Sims - She Likes To Boogie Real Low
This evening's music features r&b saxophone player and singer Big Jay McNeely. Enjoy!
Big Jay McNeely - Jay Walkin
