Cryptoquote Spoiler – 02/18/10

“The best preparation for the future is the present well seen to, and the last duty done.”   — George MacDonald

(Aye!  Leave it to a no-nonsense Scotsman!) —   YUR

Jumble Spoiler – 02/18/10

Visual Description:  Financially distressed couple at their kitchen table.

TOABB  =  ABBOT,  TEALE  =  ELATE,  ZARDAH  =  HAZARD,  BLAVER  =  VERBAL —   Giving us:  OTEAHAVL

Clue/Question:  The couple wasn’t happy with their lot because they didn’t . . .

Answer:  HAVE A LOT

(This would seem to be an understatement.  Sure, there’s the little play on words here.  But these poor souls look like they don’t have much at all.  C’mon Congress!  Let’s see a robust jobs bill.  In 2008 there was a huge buzz about our crumbling infrastructure, but what have we done about it to date?  Nada!  We thought we were voting for an updated New Deal, but all we’re getting is the same Old Spiel!  Let’s start with a project to repair and build needed new schools.) — YUR