I just heard today from a friend that Nate Wiley died. This is a real loss to Philly, its culture, and its music scene. I didn’t know him, but next time I’m at Bob and Barbara’s, I’ll toast his memory and his drinkin’ music.

I’ve been reading, over the past week or so, about all of the ridiculous human behavior here in the U.S. (and elsewhere, but I’m focusing on my fellow citizens here) related to and surrounding the launch of Sony’s newest game console, the Playstation 3. Robbery, fights, waiting in line for days in the cold, acrimony, shadowing people to smash and grab from their cars, etc., etc. All of this and more. I have one thing to say to you all, both the law breakers and the line waiters.

You are all idiots.

Do not forget to vote today. If you think politics don’t affect you, then just look at where we were in 2000 and where we are now. Don’t know where to vote? Find out here. If you live in Pennsylvania and have a driver’s license, you’re already registered. If you’re reading this, you have web access and have no excuse not to be informed enough to vote.

And remember, if you don’t vote, you can’t complain afterwards that you aren’t getting what you want.