The Meters - Stormy

Pioneering New Orleans funksters when they were in a contemplative mood.

Krugman on Medicaid and its Enemies

As usual, it's not really complicated: it works pretty well but that success doesn't fit the conservative narrative. Professor K explains.

Why, then, are Republicans so determined to do the reverse, and kill this success story? You know the answers. Partly it’s their general hostility to anything that helps the 47 percent — those Americans whom they consider moochers who need to be taught self-reliance. Partly it’s the fact that Medicaid’s success is a reproach to their antigovernment ideology.

Whedon On Romney

Joss Whedon is one of the best-known TV/movie writers of the last twenty years. Here he offers his endorsement in the presidential race. H/t Josh Marshall @ TPM.

Leonard Cohen - The Faith (Cover)

A prayer. Not sure who the singer is, but these heartfelt cover versions are, for me, the best thing about YouTube.

John Lennon & Yoko Ono - I'm Losing You/I'm Moving On

A double song: first John, then Yoko.

Friday the 13th (Original Version, 1980) Trailer

I got nothing, so let's look at...this! Today is Friday the double thirteenth! And it's almost Halloween! So...something.

Muddy Waters - Bus Driver

RIP Steve Paul, whose record company helped to revive Muddy's career in the late seventies. H/t JLT.