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The GOST-1 shapes match the anatomical contours of the hand, forearm, and elbow. In addition, the GOST-1 treats small contours of the neck, jaw, face, ankle, and foot. Ideal for common problems like tennis elbow, trigger finger, plantar fasciitis, and localized treatment of myofascial trigger points. The compact size of the GOST-1 and GOST-2 (below) make them the ideal choice for travel, personal use, and light clinical application. $34.95 Purchase.
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The GOST-3's round treatment edge allows application of very firm pressure into large muscle groups and deeper layers of soft tissue. The GOST-3 is also an ideal choice when painful soft tissues are unable to tolerate firm pressure. In this case, the GOST-3 calms irritable soft tissues in preparation for a more aggressive and productive treatment.
GuaSha Professional instruments combine performance and user comfort. Enjoy increased control with a textured ergonomic handle. The clinician's hand is protected when applying firm pressure. Ideal for the clinician with ligamentous laxity, overuse injuries, or arthritis that interferes with the ability to provide manual therapy. Designed for heavy clinical use. Lifetime guarantee. $79.95 each and package sets available. Purchase.
The GP-1 is the best gua sha tool for small anatomical contours including the digits, radial and ulnar borders of the hand and wrist, Achilles tendon, and more. Ideal for mobilizing scar and soft tissue associated with injuries affecting the fingers including contracted IP joints secondary to scar, fracture, crush injury, volar plate avulsion, and prolonged edema. Apply over the dorsal aspect of tight PIP and DIP joints prior to PROM to increase circulation and tissue temperature and facilitate improved flexion. $79.95 Purchase.
The GP-2 shapes match contours of the palm, forearm muscles, medial and lateral elbow, neck, ankle, foot, and more. Treat medial and lateral epicondylosis (tennis and golfer's elbow), Dequervains, and tendonosis affecting the FCR and FCU insertion at the wrist. Shapes match the hypothenar and thenar emminence of the palm. Mobilize mature scar to eliminate pain and improve flexibility following carpal tunnel release, Dupytren's release, and more. $79.95 Purchase.
The GP-3 shapes target the upper arm, shoulder, calf musculature and more. A large rounded end works nicely for trigger points in larger muscle groups including the upper trapezius. An effective tool for eliminating myofascial pain and improving flexibility of the biceps and triceps, deltoids, and more. Using a more gentle approach, both the GP-3 and GP-4 (below) provide effective retrograde massage to decrease swelling in acute cases. $79.95 Purchase.
The larger edge on the GP-4 matches the muscular contours of the shoulder and chest. The GP-4 is the best gua sha tool for treating tight pectoralis muscles associated with shoulder impingement and thoracic outlet syndrome. Also treat larger triceps, and biceps, petite quadriceps, hamstrings and more. The GP-4 includes a flat shape that works well for raising petechiae along the spine and over myofascial trigger points affecting the rhomboids, levator, and other periscapular muscles. $79.95 Purchase.
GuaSha Professional tools direct force into the large, stable joints of the user's hand. The tool fits precisely in the user's hand and directs pressure into the palm. Finger tips rest lightly on the treatment blade providing excellent palpation. The ergonomic handle eliminates lateral pinch and protects the vulnerable thumb CMC joint. Finger joints rest in a stable position and do not hyperextend - a common scenario when using jar lids, coins and other traditional flat profile tools.The textured handle decreases muscle fatigue and provides a secure grip even when hands become slippery from massage cream.
Compared to common objects like jar lids, spoons or coins, our instruments are comfortable and provide a safe and consistent edge that is never sharp, always the desired shape, professional in appearance, and easy on the user's hand.
Unlike animal horn, polycarbonate resin is non-porous and does not soften when exposed to water. Therefore the tool can be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water. This feature ensures a safe instrument that can be used with multiple clients.
The shapes that can be achieved by hand carving is limited. Our instruments are designed with CNC machines followed by injection molding. This provides a consistent product with the desired shape and edge profile.
In comparison to jade or other minerals our instruments are lightweight to reduce fatigue and will not shatter if accidently dropped.
Unlike metal, polycarbonate is a poor conductor of both heat and electricity. Polycarbonate is therefore more comfortable on the skin and does not feel cold to the touch. Compared to metal, polycarbonate is lightweight and less fatiguing to use while retaining excellent palpation, sensitivity, and durability. Importantly, polycarbonate provides a substantial cost advantage over metallic tools making lost tools much less painful to replace.
©2009, Author: Matthew Lott, MS, OT/L, CHT. Learn theory and effective treatment protocols with the companion treatment manual Clinical Applications for Chronic Soft Tissue Pain and Dysfunction. This 100+ page manual provides a tutorial for beginners and advanced technique for the seasoned clinician. Essential for client education, several color photographs are included demonstrating the normal appearance of petechiae. This concise, evidence based treatment guide relies on research, physiology, clinical experience, and case studies to effectively teach applications of gua sha for common soft tissue injuries, myofascial pain, nerve entrapment syndromes, unresolved pain following surgery, joint sprains, muscle strains, and trauma. This newly expanded edition is spiral bound, over 100 pages and printed on 5.5 X 8.5 inch pages. From a Western perspective, the reader will be able to intelligently explain how gua sha eliminates pain, restores function, improves flexibility, and facilitates healing. $34.95 Purchase.
Matt is a practicing occupational therapist with certification in hand therapy. A graduate of D'Youville and Hiram College, Matt is a clinician in Akron, Ohio at a regional hand therapy center. Matt designed the tools and authored the treatment manual found here. He enjoys spending time with his wife, three lovely daughters and Wilson their Staffordshire Terrier. In 2015 he completed several trail 50Ks, qualified for the 2017 Boston Marathon and got 75 miles into his first 100 miler before exhaustion and an inability to fuel finally took its toll. The insights gained during the eight months leading up to the races were invaluable. For example, Matt found that massaging a painful Achilles tendon prior to running significantly decreases pain and is now part of his pre-run routine. He also carries the small tool, the GOST-1 in his running pack to eliminate muscle tightness and pain before it becomes a larger problem. And the GOST-3 tool feels great on tired muscles after long back to back training runs. Matt completed four 50K races in 2016 (all top ten finishes!), the Mohican 50 and the Burning River 100.
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Aaaaw! The sweetest zombie Christmas song I've ever heard. Actually I can't stop singing this song. It's been repeating all day. Made me laugh though. The Clips a little gory, you have been warned.
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How much thread does my bobbin hold? There is a major difference between a self-wound bobbin and a professionally wound prewound bobbin. Even among self-wound bobbins, there will be differences due to machine winding tension settings, speed, and size of thread. Here are estimates:
L style Bobbin
Bottom Line: 102 yds.
Masterpiece: 73 yds.
Brand X cotton: 39 yds.
So Fine: 66 yds.
M style bobbin
Bottom Line: 186 yds.
Masterpiece: 133 yds.
Brand X cotton: 71 yds.
So Fine: 120 yds.
We often talk about the importance of tension adjustments when using specialty threads. Remember the illustration showing the tug-of-war between the upper and lower threads? The illustrations is at the bottom of the page.
Tension adjustments are usually made for the upper thread in order to allow the machine to run decorative threads. There are times, however, when it may be necessary to make adjustments to the bobbin tension. If you use a very fine and smooth thread in the bobbin, you may need to tighten the bobbin tension. If you use a very heavy thread in the bobbin, you may need to loosen the bobbin tension. The safest way to handle this is to have two bobbin cases, one for regular use which is not adjusted and one for specialty uses when can be adjusted.
Before making any adjustments, mark the normal position of the screw by making a dot with a permanent marker. Adjusting the bobbin tension is done by turning the small screw on the bobbin case. To loosen, turn to the left or counter-clockwise. To tighten, turn to the right or clockwise. Think of the adjustment screw as a clock and adjust the tension in the amount what would be a 5 or 10 minute movement on a clock.
Check the bobbin tension by using the drop test, which is the best way to know when the tension is right. Hold the end of thread and let the bobbin and bobbin case drop. It should fall approximately four inches and then stop. If it continues to fall, the tension is too loose. If it doesn't fall at all, the tension is too tight. If the tension is too loose, another problem called backlash may occur. This is when the bobbin thread continues to unwind unchecked, even after the sewing has stopped. The loose thread then gathers in the bobbin area or under the plate and tangles, resulting in breakage and bird nesting. By adequately tightening the bobbin tension, this problem can be avoided. Adjustments are simple. Learn to make the adjustments and you will be able to use a larger variety of threads.
The Other 10%
We talk a lot about tension settings and tension adjustments on machines. 90% of the time, we adjust the top tension to achieve the perfect stitch. This time, we will discuss the other 10%, the bobbin tension. Many have been told to never touch the bobbin tension. It isn't as difficult as we have been led to believe. If you are one who has been told to never touch it, by the end of this page, hopefully you will realize that is perfectly safe and easy to adjust the bobbin case. Of course you could buy a second bobbin case, one to never adjust and the other to experiment with, but why not save $30 to $40 and learn how easy and safe it really is. Over time, tensions can change with regular use. Even though you haven't physically changed the settings, they can work themselves either tighter or looser. Thread, lint, and even temperature can affect them. There are three times when adjusting the bobbin tension might be necessary. Number one and two are obvious. Number three is the "I never thought of that before" alternative.
1. When using a very smooth, fine bobbin thread. If the thread is very smooth and fine, the preset setting may not apply the necessary brakes to stop it when you stop sewing. In this case, the bobbin thread continues to unwind, causing backlash, and upon startup again, the thread will break. Tightening the tension will fix this. Think of a clock as you turn the screw on the bobbin case, turning the screw equivalent to a 5 or 10 minute movement. Right is tight. Left is loose.
2. When using a very heavy bobbin thread. The preset tension might be too tight for a heavy thread, preventing the bobbin thread from unwinding freely. Loosening the bobbin tension will solve this.
3. There are times when the bobbin adjustment is correct but no matter what I do to the top tension, I still can't get a perfect stitch or the thread breaks. When I loosen the top tension adequately low to run a sensitive or heavier thread, I get loops on the back. When I tighten up the top tension to get rid of the looping, the thread breaks. Looping on the back means the top tension is too loose compared to the bobbin tension so the bobbin thread is pulling too much top thread underneath. By tightening the top tension, the loops will stop, but the added tension may cause breakage, especially with sensitive threads. In this case, it might be necessary to loosen both the bobbin tension AND the upper tension. By loosening both the top and bobbin tensions, both sides of the tug-of-war give in, allowing a good stitch without breaking or looping.
Sewing machines are factory preset to have the top and bottom thread form even stitches. If the top and bottom threads are identical in fiber and weight, adjustments should not be necessary. However, if we use cotton on top and poly underneath, or metallic on top and poly underneath, or a heavy thread on top and a thin thread underneath, it is necessary to adjust the tension settings. It is fine to use different thread types and weights on the top and bottom.
Think of the top and bottom thread as having a tug of war. If the threads are identical and you are sewing on a single layer of fabric, both sides have equal strength and the result will be a draw. The sewing should therefore produce perfectly even stitches with no top thread showing underneath and no bobbin thread showing on top. However, in the real world, the teams are rarely equal. One team will be stronger or bigger or faster than the other. We use decorative threads on top. We often use different fibers for the top and bottom threads. We also add stabilizer or batting. Sometimes we might use a cotton bobbin thread and other times we use a polyester bobbin thread. All these factors make it necessary to adjust the tension for each project. By adjusting the top tension either up or down, we are able to add or take away strength on the top thread team to equalize the tug of war battle.
Following is a list of things that affect stitch results:
1. Batting. This adds drag on top thread. Cotton batting tends to grab the thread more than poly batting, adding more friction on the thread.
2. Fabric type. Dense fabric puts more stress on the thread.
3. Top thread thickness and type. Metallic is less flexible than cotton or poly. Poly is stronger than either cotton or rayon.
4. Bobbin thread type. Cotton bobbin thread tends to grab more than a smooth poly. Sometimes grabbing is preferred and sometimes it causes problems. A smooth poly thread (not spun poly) in the bobbin will work better with metallic or a heavier cotton and spun poly thread because it's silk-like finish acts almost like a lubricant, sliding nicely with the thread.
Approximately 70 percent of the home machines on the market are compatible with the standard L size prewound bobbin. The debate continues but the prewound users are winning. Although some machine dealers warn against using prewound bobbins, it is a fact that many of the educators on their staff do use them. The risk of prewounds is in the thread quality. Make sure you use a good quality thread and clean the bobbin area regularly. The advantage is in saving time and not having to wind your own bobbins. Prewound bobbins hold up to three times more thread than self-wound bobbins. Many prewound bobbins have cardboard sides which are removable. Some machines work best with the sides on, others work best with one or both sides removed.
The pros and cons of various types of bobbin thread Bobbin thread is not always considered a factor when troubleshooting problems. Because the bobbin thread does not go through a needle, there are fewer problems with bobbin threads than with top threads. Most common bobbin threads are cotton, spun poly, cotton-wrapped poly, and filament poly.
1. Cotton. Quilters love it. It keeps the fiber content consistent with the fabric, batting, and top thread. For embroidery, it is OK, but on dense fill designs, cotton bobbin thread will result in a stiff design. Beware that lower quality cottons produce more lint which in turn requires more frequent machine cleaning. Choose a good quality bobbin thread.
2. Spun poly and cotton-wrapped poly. Stronger than cotton. Many machine quilters like this thread due to its strength. Like cotton, it does not have a slick surface and sometimes tends to grab the top thread too tightly creating uneven stitches and top thread breakage.
3. Filament poly. This thread has a shiny appearance and is virtually lint free. It can be thin and lightweight, yet strong. Embroiderers love this thread because it creates a soft backing, even on dense designs. Many machine quilters like using a filament poly thread in the bobbin. Due to its smooth surface, it works well with metallic threads and heavy cotton threads. The smoothness of the filament poly thread does not snag or grab the top thread. If you've had trouble using metallics or heavy cotton threads, a smooth bobbin thread may solve some problems. Examples of lint-free, smooth bobbin threads are The Bottom Line and So Fine.
1. Why are there cardboard-sided, plastic-sided, metal-sided bobbins?
It doesn't matter whether the bobbin is made of metal, plastic, or paper as long as there is sufficient strength to hold the thread. Plastic has improved over the years and is much less expensive than metal so most machine manufactures now offer plastic bobbins with their machines. Although most brands make their own plastic bobbins, 70% of machines now use the generic L size bobbin and it is not necessary to buy brand-specific bobbins. If your machine uses the L size bobbin, you can use either your machine brand bobbin or generic plastic or cardboard-sided bobbins. Pay more attention to the quality of thread on the bobbin than whether the bobbin is cardboard-sided or plastic or metal. Both the metal and plastic bobbins are reusable.
L-size cardboard-sided bobbins are the original standard. L-size plastic-sided bobbins have the same diameter and core size, but some are slightly taller. The advantage here is that it holds more thread. If the bobbin case is designed to hold a taller plastic bobbin and you want to use a paper-sided prewound bobbin because that has the thread you want, it will probably work but you may get some play or bounce in the bobbin. To correct this, stack one or two layers of the torn away cardboard sides underneath the bobbin to raise it up.
2. Should I remove the cardboard sides?
Do I need to remove the paper-sides on the cardboard-sided bobbins? The main reason to remove the cardboard sides is to allow machines with low bobbin thread warning light sensors to work. If your machine doesn't have a low bobbin thread sensor, there is no reason to remove the sides, so leave the sides on because it will usually fit better in the bobbin case. Machines are sometimes brought in for service because the low bobbin thread sensor no longer works. Sometimes it's as simple as making sure the bobbin cover door is closed during use so that the sensor light is aimed in the proper direction. If you sew with the bobbin cover open, your machine will work but the sensor will not. Some people prefer to turn off the auto sensor when using prewounds. A self-wound bobbin may have only a few feet of thread left when the bobbin sensor light comes on, so the warning must be heeded. However, for those who use prewound bobbins, the wind is usually much more compact and accurate and when the sensor beeps, there still might be 10 yds of thread left on the bobbin. If your machines stops at the low-thread warning, just turn off the low bobbin thread warning sensor and sew until it runs out.
3. Is there a top side and bottom side to a bobbin?
Yes, there is a top side. If your machine specifies that the thread needs to unwind with the bobbin rotating in a clockwise direction, hold a bobbin flat in your left hand and pull the end of the thread with your right hand, unwinding the bobbin. As you unwind the bobbin, the bobbin should rotate in a clockwise direction. If the bobbin is rotating counter-clockwise, turn it over and the direction will reverse. By properly placing the bobbin in the bobbin case, the bobbin system can work as designed. If you use machine-branded bobbins, the logo mark on the bobbin is usually the top side.
4. Why are there L-size, M-size, A-size, Class 15, and other brand-specific sizes?
Machine manufacturers make what they believe is the best bobbin for their respective machines. Some are made to fit only their machine and are not interchangeable with other machines, while others make a common bobbin type which is interchangeable with other machines. Some bobbins have holes in the sides. The advantage to this is that you can reuse a plastic-sided bobbin with holes because it is easier to get the wind started. If a bobbin type is exclusive to a specific machine, generic bobbins generally do not exist. Don't choose a new machine based only on the bobbin type, but if your machine uses one of the more popular sizes, you have an added bonus of being able to use prewound bobbins.
5. Are prewound bobbins OK to use in my machine? Will using them void my warranty?
Prewound bobbins are OK to use on your machine. The horror stories we hear about are not with the bobbin, but with the quality of thread. As with other products, there is large range of quality in bobbin thread. If you found a bargain on the Internet for a huge box of prewound bobbins for $9.00, you will probably get a very low quality, linty, loosely twisted thread that will do more harm than good. Although we often hear stories of customers being told that using prewounds will void their warranty, that is not true. That would be like saying using a low-octane gasoline will void your car warranty or using inexpensive film will void the camera warranty. The results will most likely not be what you wanted, but it won't void the warranty unless it is clearly stated in owner's manual or on the warranty card. By choosing good quality over fantastic Internet bargains, you will make sure your machine will operate as intended and stay in good condition.
6. Why use a colored bobbin thread?
A perfect stitch is sometimes hard to achieve and therefore the bobbin thread may show on top. A white or black bobbin thread is high contrast and therefore can be visible. By matching the color of the bobbin thread to the top thread, the bobbin thread will blend. Then, if the bobbin thread does show a little on top, it will not be visible.
Facts and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about prewound bobbins.
1. Why should I use prewound bobbins when I can wind my own?
Good prewound bobbins are wound by high tech machines which provide a smooth, uniform wind. The result is much more thread on the bobbin than a self-wound bobbin. Whether you're in the middle of an embroidery design or a quilting or sewing project, having to stop to change the bobbin is always an inconvenience.
2. What does L style and M style mean?
These are the two most common sizes of prewound bobbins. Some longarm machines (A-1, Gammill, Handi Quilter, Homesteader, some Noltings) use the M size, which is the larger bobbin. Some longarm machines (APQS, some Noltings) use the L style bobbin. Approximately 75% of home machines use the L style. The trend is moving toward more compatibility as most home machine manufacturers are making their machines compatible with the L style bobbin.
3. Should I tear off the cardboard sides?
If the bobbin fit is too snug to accommodate free rotation, take off the cardboard sides. This will not affect the function of the bobbin. If your machine has an automatic bobbin sensor, leaving on the cardboard sides will make the sensor think the bobbin is always full and will therefore not provide a low bobbin warning. The solution is to either tear off the cardboard sides and use the sensor or to leave the sides on and sew until the bobbin thread runs out.
4. Is there a difference between plastic sided and cardboard sided bobbins?
Either type is fine. Plastic bobbins are reusable; cardboard bobbins are disposable. Because the plastic-sided bobbins are so smooth, they may continue to spin even after your machine stops and cause backlash. Some machines seem to work better with the cardboard-sided bobbins because the cardboard sides provide more friction and backlash is usually not a problem. If it is, the bobbin tension may need to be tightened.
5. Should I use a polyester or a cotton bobbin thread?
It's a matter of personal preference. Polyester has very little or no lint. Cotton prewound bobbins will throw off lint and will require more frequent machine cleaning.
6. My dealer told me not to use prewound bobbins. I've even heard they will void my warranty.
That's a myth. Today, almost all major machine companies sell prewound bobbins.
When I have problems using a particular thread, how can I tell if the problem is with the thread or with the machine?
Because there are many factors involved in sewing the perfect stitch, it is not always simple to find the cause when things don't go right. Here is a good place to star. Put the thread on a different machine. If you have another machine, try the thread on that one and see if it works. If you don't have another machine, try it on a friend's machine. If the thread runs fine on the other machine, then we know that the problem is with the first machine and not with the thread.
The first place to check is the needle. Make sure the needle is in good condition and is the right size. Remember, most decorative threads require a size 90/14 or larger. The topstitch needle is recommended.
The second place to check is the upper tension setting and tension area. When running decorative threads, the tension needs to be loosened. On a scale of 0 to 10 (with zero being no tension), loosen the tension all the way down between 1 and 2. If that is too loose, resulting in looping on the underside, ease back up slowly until you get the perfect stitch. Make sure the tension disk area is free of lint.
If you are running a metallic or a flat hologram thread, a smooth bobbin thread will work better than a linty bobbin thread. Cotton and spun poly threads are hairy or fuzzy. They can grab the top thread and that is OK for some top threads, but may not be OK for sensitive top threads. Hold a strand of thread up to the light and you can see which threads are more fuzzy. The small hairs come off in your machine as lint. All cotton and spun poly threads will have some degree of fuzz and cotton sheds more than poly. The higher the quality, the less fuzz. Filament polyester (not monofilament) threads are smooth and have no lint. Examples of smooth, lint-free filament threads are The Bottom Line, Rainbows, and Highlights, So Fine, Living Colors, Nature Colors, Art Studio Colors, and LAVA.
If a cotton or spun poly thread works well but a smooth filament polyester thread is breaking, the problem might be a burr. Smooth filament threads are more susceptible to needle burrs, lint buildup, snags, and rough spots in the thread path than are spun threads such as cotton and spun poly. Here's why: Remember when you had a rough fingernail that easily snagged nylons or other fabrics? It snags smooth fabrics such as nylon much easier than it snags on a cotton t-shirt. If a burr or a rough spot or a cluttered tension disk along the thread path snags a spun thread (cotton or spun poly), it will grab a piece of the thread and pull it out, creating a piece of lint, and the thread keeps on going, barely noticing that it lost a small piece of lint. However, on a smooth non-spun thread such as a filament poly or rayon, when a burr or rough spot or a cluttered tension disk snags a piece of the thread, there isn't a piece of lint to give and as a result, it may fray or break. You can save a lot of frustration by changing the needle every 6-8 hours of sewing time and by keeping your machine clean, and in good condition. Your sewing machine dealer can check for burrs.
Troubleshooting helps
If you are experiencing trouble with broken threads or skipped stitches, the following may help.
1. Check the thread path from the spool or cone to the needle. Is it threaded correctly?
2. Is the needle in correctly? Is it square to the face of the machine? Is the scarf to the back? Are you using the correct needle? Is it inserted all the way?
3. Is the bobbin tension correct in relation to the top tension? Is the bobbin positioned correctly? Is there lint or other debris under the tension spring?
4. Is the top tension correct in relation to the bobbin tension?
5. Is the needle coming down in the center of the darning foot?
6. If a particular needle keeps breaking thread, do the following: Remove the thread and put it on a different machine. If the problem follows the spool of thread, you can assume the problem is a bad spool of thread. If the thread works fin on the second machine, the problem is with the first machine and not with the thread.
7. Change speed according to the job being done. As a general rule, the following will apply: The wider a satin stitch, the faster the machine can be run. The narrower a satin stitch, the slower the machine should be run. Compensate for slowing the machine down on small satin stitches by speeding it up on large satin stitches and fill stitches. There is nothing wrong with changing machine speed while running the same design. The speed control was put on the machine to do exactly that -- to change the speed in accordance to what you are running.
Determining tension problems
Tension is the term we give to the process of balancing the top and bottom threads so the machine will sew a good stitch.
Problem: The top thread frays.
Probable Cause: The needle is too small, the top tension is too tight, or there is a burr or rough in the thread path.
Problem: The bobbin thread shows through on the top.
Probable Cause: The bobbin tension is too loose, or the top tension is too tight.
Problem: The top thread loops on the bottom.
Probable Cause: The bobbin tension is too tight or the top tension is too loose.
Problem: The top thread snaps and leaves a small hook at the point of the break.
Probable Cause: The top thread is too tight.
Problem: The thread gathers under the needle plate.
Probable Cause: There are two reasons why thread gathers under the needle plate. Either the top tension is too low or the machine is threaded incorrectly, bypassing the take-up lever. It is not a thread problem. If the thread were inferior it would simply break and not be strong enough to gather under the needle plate and jam the machine. What is occurring is that when your take-up lever raises to pull the thread back up through the fabric and form the stitching knot, it is instead simply pulling thread off the spool because there is not sufficient top tension. This situation results when the tension is set too low, the tension disks are held apart by lint or thread debris or the thread is not pulled all the way down between the disks. The other condition occurs when the take-up lever is not pulling the thread back through at all because it is not threaded. Clean your machine regularly.
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e factory preset to have the top and bottom thread form even stitches when sewing with a 50 or 60 wt. thread. If the top and bottom threads are identical in fiber and weight, adjustments may not be necessary. However, if we use cotton on top and poly underneath, or metallic on top and poly underneath, or a heavy thread on top and a fine thread underneath, it is necessary to adjust the tension settings. It is perfectly OK to use different thread types and weights on the top and bottom. Relying on a machine's automatic tension system is not enough.
Think of the top and bottom thread as having a tug of war. If the threads are identical and you are sewing on a single layer of fabric, both sides have equal strength and the result will be a draw. The sewing should therefore produce perfectly even stitches with no top thread showing underneath and no bobbin thread showing on top. However, in the real world, the teams are rarely equal. One team will be stronger or bigger or faster than the other. We sometimes use decorative or sensitive threads on top. We often use different fibers for the top and bottom threads. We also add stabilizer or batting. Sometimes we might use a cotton bobbin thread and other times we use a polyester bobbin thread. All these factors make it necessary to adjust the tension for each project. By adjusting the top tension either up or down, we are able to add or take away strength on the top thread team to equalize the tug of war battle. Following is a list of things that affect stitch results:
1. Batting. This adds drag on top thread. Cotton batting tends to grab the thread more than poly batting, adding more friction on the thread.
2. Fabric type. Dense fabric puts more stress on the thread.
3. Top thread thickness and type. Metallic is less flexible than cotton or poly. Poly is usually stronger than cotton or rayon.
4. Bobbin thread type. Cotton bobbin thread tends to grab more than a smooth filament polyester. Sometimes grabbing is preferred and sometimes it causes problems. A smooth filament poly thread (not spun poly) in the bobbin will work better with metallic and other sensitve threads because its smooth finish acts almost like a lubricant, sliding nicely with the thread.
used with permission from Bob Purcell. www.superiorthreads.com


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If nothing else, at least I can say I lived under a historically great President in my lifetime.
I've been lucky to have lived under three Democratic presidents in my lifetime so far. Each one of them brought something unique and tremendous to the table.
Although I was too young to recall President Carter's actual presidency, from all my father's continued glowing on his legacy and character, all that I've read about him, and all that I've seen of him in his post-presidency, I am absolutely convinced he was by far the most moral, honest, upstanding, and decent human being ever to hold the Oval Office. It's why I honor him with my avatar on this site.
On the other hand, I do recall President Clinton's term in office. He was the President in my "formative years." I don't know if there's any other person in politics whose life and character fascinates me and inspires me as much as Bill Clinton. The story of a guy of humble origins but tremendous, raw natural leadership talents. His communication skills, his ability to connect with people every time he opened his mouth and have people resting on his every single word--it was unmatched. Even when he occasionally let us down, his sheer brilliance and persona always overshadowed his flaws. In my office, I have two notable items. One is a personally signed letter my grandfather received from President Clinton shortly after he was elected President. The other is a rather grainy screenshot of the moment of earlier this year when I had the opportunity to finally shake his hand, a moment I had literally dreamed about for years.
But as extraordinary as both Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton were, neither would probably meet the criteria of being a "great" president in the historical sense. Mind you, it's through a fault of neither of them, but merely a matter of context. President Carter only served one term, and was scapegoated for problems that were beyond his control. President Clinton served in the warm afterglow of a post-Cold War euphoria and thus any problems he did face were arguably too relatively mild to test his true potential. So as unique and tremendous as the assets of Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton were, historically speaking their presidencies won't be scrutinized along the likes of Lincoln or FDR.
Which brings me to President Obama.
Historically, President Obama could have simply been viewed as a novelty, a gimmick. A sign of a desire to move beyond our racially divided past and nothing more. When he was elected in 2008, I was excited, but feared he would only be a one-term president. I thought that his opponents would do everything and anything to lay every single tremendous problem facing our country (and in 2008, it was daunting) at his feet. And they most certainly did. How I completely underestimated the man was how he was able to overcome that resistance. How he was able to tenaciously push forward when he was being disparaged, being called every single name in the book, even literally having his own legitimacy as an American citizen challenged. And he just did not stop moving forward and pushing on. And he defeated not only his opponents in 2012, but my own pessimism as well.
Yesterday evening when I sat in my dark living room in front of the glowing television watching President Obama give his address, a feeling came over me. All these years I had wondered back to those who lived under Lincoln and FDR with a bit of envy, knowing that for all the turmoil of their times, at least they were able to see a truly great leader as an unshakable captain in the storm. And I suddenly realized that time for me was now, that I was living that moment now. I was watching someone who was able to right this country, someone who had that innate sense of leadership even with only four years prior experience at the federal level. I was watching someone whose voice was a clarion call, whose words would resonate decades after they were first spoken. And as he finished up his speech, I couldn't help the tears welling up because of the moment. This was history. This was greatness. And it was happening at this very moment.
I finally had my great President.
The thought of the likes of Donald Trump--someone so unabashedly unqualified and unfit for any public office, let alone the highest one--being elected President has caused me some anxiety and concern. If we have any sense whatsoever, we will elect President Hillary Clinton to build on the foundations that President Obama has given us. If we elect Donald Trump, well, God help us. I fear the long lasting consequences of such a decision for the lives of my young children and the children they may have. But if that be the case, I'll take solace that at least I'll have some point in my life where I saw a truly great President in action, that my children may have some vague recollection as well, and that there will always remain that undying sense of hope.
Posted by Tommy_Carcetti | Thu Jul 28, 2016, 10:16 AM (2 replies)
Why Trump-Palin *could* happen: The Trump Trot.
Donald Trump is a Cluster B. He's a textbook case of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, one of several Cluster B personality disorders (Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder are others)--mental disorders that not only negatively impact the inflicted person, but those around him or her as well.
It's been said of serial killers (mind you not all Cluster Bs are serial killers, but many serial killers could likely fall into some Cluster B categories) that they grow more impulsive as their killing go on. They get an inflated sense of invincibility, as well as a sense that they need to top their past killings in their spectacular nature. Eventually, this leads to many of them ultimately making a mistake and getting caught.
While not a serial killer (at least not that we know), Trump in his Presidential quest seems to thrive off a sense of invincibility. He seems to love the idea that he was dismissed as a joke and then rose to the role of frontrunner and subsequently presumptive nominee. He seems to thrive on his legion of adoring, personality-cult worshiping fans. As we all remember, he once proclaimed, "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn't lose any voters, OK? It's, like, incredible."
So I think we're expecting too much when we think Trump as a nominee will act more pragmatic, or nuanced, or measured, or "more presidential". He knows he's selling The Greatest Show on Earth, and picking an establishment type running mate just doesn't seem to be in his character.
He wants to be buzzworthy and talked about and the big story in the news, because he's hopelessly NPD, and having a counter balance of someone who at least thinks before he or she speaks just runs against that style. So I see Trump wanting to pick a VP nominee who is outside the establishment and is every bit the wildcard he is. There's several notable people who could fit that role, but Ben Carson seemed to identify the one name that would undoubtedly cause the biggest, yuuugest splash:
Sarah Palin.
It sounds crazy because it is crazy and Trump wants crazy because people will talk about Trump. And Trump has built up what he thinks is an immunity to bad acting and insane thinking based on what I call the Trump Trot, a corollary to the Gish Gallop. I explain it in detail here:
But in short, it means he overwhelms us with obnoxious behavior, bizarre statements and bewildering actions, things that if isolated would cause campaign killing outrage against any other seemingly normal candidate, but because we're placed into a state of shock due to the sheer number of instances he acts out like this, calling him out seems futile and useless.
And what's better than one practitioner of the Trump Trot? Two practitioners of the Trump Trot. And no person in politics comes closer to the level of sheer insanity and general unfitness for office that is Donald J. Trump than Sarah L. Palin.
Trump wants The Greatest Show on Earth, and he knows the media will promote it to no end. Naming Sarah Palin to the ticket would guarantee such a result.
Despite all the insanity that Trump-Palin entails, the prospect itself is not as crazy as you think.
Posted by Tommy_Carcetti | Tue May 17, 2016, 10:18 AM (6 replies)
My 25,000th DU post, and my best DU moment: More apt today than ever.
Well, this is post number 25,000 for me here at the DU. I didn't think that when I signed up circa 2007 we'd be discussing the horrifying prospect of Donald Trump as our next president, but that's where we are that. Glad to say that we saw the final end of the Bush presidency and for the most part we've enjoyed President Obama and all that he's done for the country. Yes, our primaries discussions are a bit ugly--at least here in the DU bubble--but I'm still confident that come November we'll all be behind our nominee, whoever he or she ultimately is. We certainly can't afford not to be, knowing what the stakes are if we lose.
When it comes to milestone posts, I usually do something goofy, and I thought about doing the same this time for 25,000. Perhaps something related to a certain bald, mayonnaise loving white Canadian rapper with poor video production values. But somehow, whenever I do that in GD, my posts get locked. Apparently people don't appreciate great poetry such as, "You can catch me in the alleyway gettin' drunk and high." Sigh.
But I figured for 25,000, something more serious might be more appropriate. And I got to thinking what my ultimate moment in DU has been, what one post at DU am I most proud of out of the 25,000. And there've been a few, but there was one in particular that stood out. It was back in September 2009, back when the whole Tea Party hysteria began to manifest itself as an ugly, reactionary response to the fact there was not only a Democrat back in the White House, but a black Democrat to boot.
And I saw a picture from one of those rallies of a smiling old lady, kindly looking, holding up a sign reading, "The zoo has an African (lion) and the White House has a Lyin' African." And it really didn't make me angry to see such an ugly display of racism. It just made me sad.
So I sat down and typed out an open letter to this nameless--yet very real--woman. It only took about five minutes, and I didn't think much of it. I wasn't out to get a huge response. But I managed to get over 400 recs on that post, and it shot to the top of the Greatest Page, something I think has only happened to me once or twice since. And mind you, this was back in the day where DU was experimenting with "negative recs", so technically anyone could have voted it down. But I don't think there was anything in there that would have made anyone wanted to vote it down, because that's what DU is at its very best moments--a place where certain universal human truths, such as rejecting ugly bigotry, are heralded. Remember that fact the next time primary season comes around and we're all at each others' throats about Candidates X and Y.
So I'm reposting that as part of my 25,000th post here at DU. I'm reposting this because we are in the midst of an election season where it has been determined that our Republican opponent is one of the most loathsome, despicable and disgusting human beings to ever run for the office of the Presidency of the United States. And this man has openly supported and advocated for an atmosphere where attitudes such as this poor, unfortunate woman are the norm. That we ought to be divided. That we ought to go for the low blow. That we ought to make cheap jabs at race and ethnicity and whatever they can that runs so contrary to the spirit of civil rights movement decades ago. When I saw the old woman with the "Lyin' African" sign, I was shocked at that display of racist bigotry. My hope was that it would subside by the time 2016 rolled around and President Obama was finishing his term in office. Sadly, after seeing so many signs at so many Donald Trump rallies, I'm no longer shocked like I was 7 years ago. This woman had become the norm. There are thousands upon thousands versions of this woman at every place Donald Trump stops at, and we should always be cognizant these are real human beings fallen by the wayside and caught up in the ugliest display of humanity. And we can only hope--perhaps against hope--that maybe they can change, that they can be redeemed. But it will take some sort of internal reflection on their part.
And I wonder if this woman is still alive, and if so, if she's seen the error of her ways.
And my sincere hope is that she has.
Thank you to all the DUers past, present and future for all the great political discussions. You've made the time pass much easier, and I've learned a thing or two thousand.
Oh. And long live Chuggo.
An open letter to the woman with the "Lyin' African" sign:
Dear Ma'am:
I do not know your name. Chances are, I will never know your name, nor will the billions of other people totally oblivious to your existence. You see, you and I, we are the anonymous. While I do aspire to do great things with my life, I have resigned myself to the fact that the probability is high that my name likely will never be a household name, and I am quite fine with that. Being a good husband, father, employee, citizen, human being--that alone is enough for me to judge my success in life, without having my face thrust into the spotlight.
So, as a fellow member of the anonymous, I must implore you--what the hell were you thinking? From the looks of it, in 20-30 years you probably will have passed on from this world. And us anonymous folk, well, we only leave little tidbits of our existence on this earth after we are dead and buried. A mention in the local newspaper here, a donation plaque on the wall of the library there, and the rest is relegated solely to the memories of relatives and friends that you directly dealt with when you were alive. So few are the easter eggs that one leaves behind to remind the common person of one's existence.
So given that you will live and die for the most part anonymously, and unlike the great men and women of history, your legacy will be razor thin, you have chosen to define your legacy to the world with a simple sign. A sign with clearly obvious racial overtones to it. A sign that appears to be poorly crafted and poorly worded to boot.
Yet there you are, grinning and smiling, holding up your poorly crafted and not-so-subtly racist sign, and congratulations. You and your shit-eating grin have been beamed through cyberspace for thousands--perhaps millions--to see. You have voluntarily exposed yourself to be a racist, the worst kind of a person, someone who judges people solely on physical appearance and place of origin as opposed to the character they present. They may never know your name, but they will know you for who you are, and whatever your name may be, it would surely be mud to anyone who sees your face.
On your finger I see a wedding ring. You are somebody's wife, and likely somebody's mother and perhaps grandmother. You have placed your husband, your children and your grandchildren in a horrible spot--they must now defend you to the rest of the world and plead with them--no, she wasn't really like that. She loved dogs. She made a whopper of a peach cobbler. Yes, so she was a little "antiquated"--so what? Aren't we all deep down inside? No?
The bitter irony of this all is that the gentleman who is the subject of your sign will have a great legacy. He is one of only 43 individuals to hold the highest office of power in this country. People will remember him for many great deeds and words and decisions. Yes, at some point in his life he too may have his public moments of embarrassment or shame like you have--he is, after all, merely human. But unlike you, he has more than ample opportunity to counter-balance any missteps with acts of greatness. You and I, however, as members of the anonymous do not have any such luxury.
Therefore, you have made your sign to the world, and now you must be forced to wear it in perpetuity. My only hope is that in the remaining years of your life is that you somehow wake up and realize how perverted and hateful your mindset has been up to this point, and change your life accordingly. Otherwise, we will only know you for the photo you gave us.
A fellow anonymous
Posted by Tommy_Carcetti | Thu May 5, 2016, 10:38 AM (22 replies)
Donald Trump: The *real* first Internet candidate.
Sure, I know the internet has been around for decades. I know that it's been a major part of public life since the mid 1990s, and much has been made about it, how it has transformed global society and connected the world at our finger tips.
And yes, political candidates have flocked to the internet as a campaigning tool. From campaign websites to social media to Youtube videos, it's hard to imagine a political campaign that hasn't been heavily centered around the internet.
But there's the internet. And then there's the Internet.
There's the internet in what we, in our most optimistic and idealized state of mind, conceptualize it to be: the free and open exchange of ideas across the globe, a marketplace of speech, where we can engage one another in stimulating thought and conversation from miles apart. It's a great "Buy the World a Coke" type of attitude that would make anyone want to stand up and cheer.
But then there's the Internet, the Internet that it far too often actually is: an anarchic, chaotic Wild Wild West of a place, full of liars, scammers, predators, bigots and bullies. Full of ugliness and people emboldened by anonymity to be the very worst human beings that they can possibly be.
And that--the latter Internet--is what embodies this entire Donald Trump phenomenon as a whole. The Internet plays towards con artists and uninhibited human nastiness at the very lowest level, and that is everything that Donald Trump is.
Donald Trump is the clickbait links that seek only page views under the guise of vague, sensationalist headlines.
Donald Trump is the pseudo-scientific woo talking about fake natural cures to serious ailments or encouraging bad health advice, such as skipping vaccinations.
Donald Trump is the multi-level-marketing (MLM) scams that seize the minds of well-intentioned but gullible folks to sell useless products that would fail on the shelves of your neighborhood retailer.
Donald Trump is the "like-farming" on your Facebook feed, promising to enter you in a contest for a free vacation worth thousands of dollars to a place they have no authority or affiliation with, if only you "like and share" their phony page.
Donald Trump is the Alt-Right--angry, hateful, racist and misogynistic cretins found in places like 4Chan and Reddit, the people behind Gamergate, who have an odd unending obsession over "cucks" and "SJWs" and posting "dank memes". (These people really are attributing to much of Trump's online support--read any live feed to a Trump speech and it's teeming with them. It's scary.).
Donald Trump is the fake news stories from fake news sources passed off as truth--not satirically, as The Onion and The Borowitz Report do so,so well--but in a genuine attempt to confuse and mislead people, even though a simple internet search of minutes or a checking of Snopes or Politifact would reveal it all to be lies.
Donald Trump is the pop-up ad that you try to click away, only to inadvertently infect your computer with a nasty virus.
Donald Trump is Infowars and World Net Daily and the peddlers of insane, impossible conspiracy theories that people nonetheless buy into as the gospel truth.
Donald Trump is your spam email account, full of Nigerian lottery scams, ads for porn sites and fake prescription drug offers.
Donald Trump is Stormfront and other online hate groups that do nothing but to divide and incite the most ugly, hateful, bigoted reactions against any possible group imaginable.
Donald Trump is all those things of the Internet. He is the green, oozy, sickly, foul fecal-smelling slime that coats and suffocates the high-minded foundations of the internet like an invasive algae bloom.
He is the first true Candidate of the Internet.
Posted by Tommy_Carcetti | Mon Apr 25, 2016, 11:44 AM (1 replies)
I think people are discounting a major reason for Trump's popularity. And it's very simple.
That is, the susceptibility of a significant portion of the population to being conned and scammed.
As evidence, I'll point where I'll always point: Facebook. Because sad as it seems, Facebook is our best means today to see normal human interaction and human reaction to stimuli over a diverse group of people you either know or people who know the people that you know.
Over the past year or so, I've seen essentially the same scam come up every month or two, in a variety of incarnations. It's called "Like Farming". A Facebook page will appear, purporting to be the page of a major US company. Most frequently it's Disney World. Sometimes it will be an airline or a retailer. They'll post a generic picture, and then claim that they are holding a contest. They'll claim they are giving away an all expenses paid 5 day vacation for 4. And not only that, they'll also give you $2,000 in spending money. Sounds great, doesn't it? So exactly does one have to do to win this sensational prize? Why, it's very simply. Just "Like" the page and type "Thanks" in the comment section.
And just like that, tens of thousands of people will do just as they say, thinking they're in the running for a vacation worth several thousand dollars. Of course, the problem is, they're not actually liking the real Disney World (or whatever company they think is running the contest) page. They're liking the page for "Dizney World" or "Disney World." (with a inconspicuous period behind it.) Meanwhile, the people who've created the dummy page get access to whatever information on your own Facebook page that is available to friends that isn't available to the general public. It should be obvious given that the dummy page has no other markings that an official page would have (no verified check mark, no posting on any other topics than this one contest). But you'll see tens of thousands of likes, and comments such as "I can't believe I have a chance to win this vacation!". Because sadly, despite all the obvious signs, there are plenty of people who think they are genuinely in the running for an official Disney World vacation. And it breaks my heart to see such gullibility on display.
Or sometimes there will be a blurry picture, and the message above will say, "Like this page and type 'Like!' in the comments and see what happens!". And again, thousands of people will fall prey, thinking that the simple act of liking a picture will magically change a static .jpg's digital properties.
I've also seen people fall victim to MLM scams on Facebook. I saw one friend posting about her "Essential Oil" business, and claimed--without any sense of irony or sarcasm--that these Essential Oils helped claim--among other things--Parkinson's, Autism and Cancer. No. Really. Apparently, the key to ever major disease out there is flax seed oil.
So now, we have this bombastic, in your face, presidential candidate who's made his living hawking himself in front of television cameras. He's had exactly two specific proposals in the 7 months he's been running for president: First, he's going to build a wall along the Mexican border and claims he'll have Mexico pay for it. Secondly, he's going to deny admittance to the US on the basis of religion, namely to Muslims. Other than these two ridiculously impractical and offensive proposals, the rest of his campaign has been shrouded in vaguery and smoke and mirrors. He'll talk about all the polls he's leading, about how he's going to win, all the people he knows, how he'll "Make America Great Again", how he has hats that say "Make America Great Again", and lots and lots of tearing into enemies and perceived enemies under the guise of "I'm not politically correct."
He hasn't said anything. He hasn't said a thing. He's gone on and on and on blabbering his mouth, but has yet to offer a single realistic, viable proposal or vision of how he wishes to lead the most powerful country on earth and help its citizens. All he talks about is himself. It's one of the most frustrating things I've happened upon in the news in recent memory, about how someone so obviously vapid and doing something only to selfishly feed his own pathologically festered ego can be so successful at the hands of gullible people.
But people eat it up. They think "Make America Great Again" is an actual policy, or that his "I'm not politically correct" validates their own internal bigotries. Just like "Like Farming" and MLM scams, we're seeing another great con being played on the American people, and far too many of them are falling victim.
Posted by Tommy_Carcetti | Wed Feb 10, 2016, 12:14 PM (38 replies)
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And that includes the whole "I was just making a general, non-election related comment on X Democratic Candidate, No really, I was" thing. Because no one believes you and that's just pathetic.
Some of us consciously avoid the ridiculous shit flinging insanity that is GD: P for a reason. Not that there's anything wrong with shit flinging. Just fling your shit over there for a reason.
I'm glad I can bring this to everyone's attention, and I'll expect beaucoup hearts for everyone in return for the public service I have provided today.
Posted by Tommy_Carcetti | Tue Feb 9, 2016, 09:13 AM (10 replies)
I'm sorry. I keep on going back to the fact that DONALD TRUMP CANNOT SPEAK.
Yes, he talks. And talks. And talks. And talks.
But I'm not talking about talking. I'm talking about speaking.
And he seems completely incapable of giving an actual coherent, organized, thought out public speech.
Yes, the argument can be made that in politics, talk is cheap. And I'm sure we've all felt let down by at least one politician who gave great speeches but failed to follow up with concrete results.
But still, there's something to be said about someone who can speak to inspire or move, or make us think about something greater than just them. I saw it last week at the State of the Union. I beamed at President Obama's speech. He made me feel proud and hopeful, even despite the fact that we still have problems in the world. And while those are just feelings, I'm glad there's someone out there who can use the power of words to convey a idea of something more than yourself.
I actually tried listening to Trump's speech from Liberty University today. Because I wanted to know if somehow, there was something I was missing about the man's appeal. I knew I would vehemently disagree with his message, but that wasn't my purpose here.
But it was nothing. It was absolutely nothing. He talked about his poll numbers, then building a wall, then mocking his opponents, then China, then his poll numbers, then Iran, then building a wall, then mocking his opponents, then China.....no more than a minute on any subject before switching to another subject. There was no actual thought put into this. He was just talking and talking and talking. Not once was he actually speaking.
Today, we celebrate one of the greatest orators in American history, a man whose powerful words struck deep into the hearts of millions and help changed this country for the better. And thank God we have recordings of his speeches on records, so that people like me--who were born long after Martin Luther King was shot dead in Memphis--could continue to marvel at that awesome ability long after he died.
Martin Luther King did not talk. He spoke. And the narcissistic, incoherent drivel I heard today was as far from speaking as was humanly possible.
Posted by Tommy_Carcetti | Mon Jan 18, 2016, 11:38 PM (36 replies)
There is nothing about Donald Trump or his personality that is even remotely admirable or likable.
Or redeemable.
You might recall the Seinfeld episode where George and Jerry are discussing Jerry's nemesis/neighbor Newman with utter contempt, when George pauses and says, "Well, he's merry." Against all that he believes about Newman, Jerry is forced to concur: "He is merry, I'll give him that."
In the world of partisan politics, at times we are forced to admit that even the worst of your opponents might have some sort of admirable qualities when one puts everything else aside. Yes, Reagan traded arms for hostages, turned his back on the AIDS crisis, and was otherwise a clueless empty suit in the Oval Office....but he did have that vague Old Spice scented grandfather fogeyness about him where we'd all expect for him to pull out a quarter behind the nation's collective ears. George W. Bush plunged the nation headfirst into Iraq and the worst economic crisis since the 1930s, but there was the whole folksy faux cowboy thing about him that probably wouldn't have been so disconcerting had he not been the most powerful man on the face of the earth. And there was always a sense of classic tragedy behind Nixon's paranoia and feelings of inadequacy.
But that's all in the past. And now you get to this man, the current beast we have to deal with:
And for the life of me, I cannot think of one single quality or attribute about Donald J. Trump that comes off as likeable or admirable. I just can't.
He's ugly, both inside and out, but will insist that he's anything but that. He's not funny or original in his thinking. He's been a horrible husband, a horrible businessman, and really horrible about everything he's ever done in his horrible little life. His self-flaunted riches and fame are the result only of a situation he was born into and not in any way the result of anything he's actually had to work for. He's stupid, with his limited vocabulary that he only seems to use to bring other people down. He fails to put forth any ideas that could at least be praised for their ingenuity or specificity. He wants to kick old ladies out of their homes so he can build tacky casinos on their land. He breaks promises to pay for the medical care of his deceased brother's infant grandchild out of spite against said deceased brother. He gleefully cheers the loss of people's jobs at Macy's because Macy's previously had the gall to discontinue his cheap clothing line. He's a reality TV show star--need I say more?
And now he's using the bully pulpit to self-aggrandize himself in his own little Cluster B narcissistic bubble, and the fuel he's using is hatred and paranoia and whipping people up into witch hunt like frenzies against immigrants and refugees, Hispanics, Muslims, women, and anyone who doesn't genuflect before his own graven image.
So with all that in mind, I can't say but I'm rather non-plussed at the fact that this man has any sort of popular support, that anyone with even a limited amount of intelligence would consider him suitable for the Presidency. For some reason, I'd like to think there's something in the collective human mind that would make us automatically reject such an awful, horrible, terrible human being.
And yet, he survives. And he thrives.
The only other political figure in modern American history where I remain at a complete loss in trying to think of anything remotely positive or admirable about would be Dick Cheney.
But even he played a great Darth Vader. Trump, on the other hand, would be lucky enough to be Jabba the Hut.
Posted by Tommy_Carcetti | Fri Jan 8, 2016, 05:48 PM (37 replies)
Pets and anti-freeze.
Unlike most liquid chemicals, they say anti-freeze has a very sweet, pleasant taste to it. Thankfully, human beings have the foresight to know that despite something having a sweet taste, if it's labeled "anti-freeze", most people are smart enough not to drink it. Unfortunately, cats and dogs are not blessed with that sort of knowledge, and if they come across a puddle of leaking anti-freeze underneath a car, sometimes they will be drawn to the sweet taste and they will drink their fill of it. They are completely unaware of its lethal effects.
On my Facebook page, I was unfortunate enough to come across someone who shared a video by an individual who goes by the name "Catfish Cooley." I won't bother linking to his page because he doesn't deserve that sort of publicity, but if you are so curious, you've got the Google. While I've never heard of him before, apparently he's of that oxymoronically titled category "internet celebrity." In other words, he's completely talentless but he does have a webcam with Facebook and Youtube accounts and he'll talk into it, and people will inexplicably follow him and hoist celebrity status upon him. On his videos--and I could only stomach a few of them--you'll find the most vile, disgusting statements regarding President Obama, Muslims, guns, blacks, and numerous other topics. And of course he supports Donald Trump. The fact that he's visually repugnant (a squatty, shirtless man who slurs his words) is the very least of his flaws.
And yet he has nearly 80,000 followers on Facebook. I'm still stumped if this is a Poe's Law deal, something so absurd yet completely ambiguous as to whether it's supposed to be satire or serious. But from the looks of the comments on his videos, there are hundreds of people who clearly take his diatribes very seriously. People think he's "folksy" and "speaks his mind" and "is not afraid to be politically incorrect." It's the exact same thing that's pushing the narrative in the Donald Trump phenomena. People eat this shit up like it's some sort of delicious candy. It's the cats and dogs lapping up that sweet, sweet anti-freeze, completely blind to the fact that what they are indulging upon is slowly poisoning them.
People who prey using fear and hatred and anti-intellectualism are inexplicably being celebrated as great minds in society. And it's reaching epidemic levels.
Idiocracy has officially come to America. And it didn't take 500 years for it to happen, either.
Posted by Tommy_Carcetti | Fri Dec 11, 2015, 11:27 AM (0 replies)
Overheard at the GOP Base Returns and Exchanges Department:
"Jeez, I hate doing this. Listen, I'm going to have to return this one. No, don't get me wrong. This one's great. It says all the right, crazy whacked out shit that I want to hear. I absolutely love the whole anti-immigrant thing, the self-aggrandizing, the petty insults, the ultra-thin skin, the Twitter meltdowns, the whole package."
"The problem though is.....well, the neighbors hate it. They say it keeps them up all night screeching about 'I'm going to build a big wall!' and 'Loser!' and 'Huge!' and all that sort of stuff. And not that I actually give a shit about my neighbors, but their whining annoys me, and well, I really don't want to have to deal with that."
"So I'm looking to exchange this one out for something else. You know, something that says things that are just as bat shit crazy as the things this one says, but says them in a calmer, more approachable, more likeable tone. You know, one who you don't immediately want to slug between the eyes the moment you see it. So what else do you have?"
"Oh......okay. Yeah. That technically works, but......the problem is, that's last year's model. And I'm just afraid that if I go around parading last year's stuff, I'll just be laughed out of the room. They'll just think I'm living in the past. I mean, I might as well be posting Bitstrips to my Myspace Page about doing the Harlem Shake while talking on my flip phone, you know what I mean? Anything else?"
"No, I said something that didn't want to make people punch it in the face."
"Hmm.....I guess it could work. I mean, the whole 'Let's shut down the government, come on, it will be fun' thing--I love it. Plus the whole poor timing low blow jokes against political opponents, I really dig. Still....there's the whole Hispanic Canadian thing. What the hell's that about? Is that even like a real thing? I mean that's just....weird. Right? What person even thinks of that sort of stuff?"
"Do you have anything else? Maybe something that comes from a non-political background that, while impressive, has absolutely no bearing whatsoever in one's ability to actually lead a government?"
"Oh, and do you have anything that comes in black? Supposedly that sort of thing goes a long way in making me look less like....well, me."
Posted by Tommy_Carcetti | Thu Nov 5, 2015, 10:53 AM (0 replies)


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Standard valuation formula (works for those who buy on future value):
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