Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Aha!!!!!
I found a great idea regarding the bailout of the auto industry. Its so simple and so sweet. I wish I could say that I thought of it but I actually saw it as an incoming viewer email on the Rick Sanchez broadcast on CNN this afternoon. Mr. Sanchez didn't mention it as it rolled by and neither did anyone else. But, yet, it is the first wonderful idea I've heard since the whole auto industry begging party has started. Why not let the phat-cat oil corporations bail out the auto industry? Think about it. It makes alot of sense and they can certainly afford it alot more than you and I can. Now anyone got the hotline number to those congressional hearings?
Saturday, November 15, 2008
ON PROP. 8
I voted against Prop. 8. This is still America and I believe that all men and women ARE created equal. That gay men and lesbians are every bit the American citizen that straight men and women are and, therefore, should be afforded every right that straights are afforded. Including the right to marry whom they choose. Thus marry whom they love. Having said that.......
I have some issues with the gay community right now. I realize that it may be through a lack of understanding that I have these issues. Hence the problem that California is encountering right now regarding Prop. 8. Rather than screaming and shouting and having what amounts to a public tantrum, I think the gay community would be better served by seeking what they want through peaceful means. By trying to understand the hearts of the people that voted FOR Prop. 8. By exercising even more patience (I know, I know) while they further pursue, in a court of law, their inalienable rights while at the same time educating those that voted against them. Pissing all those people off even further serves no one. But teaching everyone that anyone can have their own personal beliefs and follow their own religious values and still allow all others to follow theirs would serve everyone. We all, regardless of our beliefs, can find a way to share the same spaces. Boycotting and/or firing people from their jobs because of their beliefs, whichever side of the fence you reside, is wrong. Spray painting graffiti as an expression of any view is also wrong. I have heard many gays and lesbians on television putting partial blame on the black and Latino communities for voting for Prop. 8 in such large numbers. For voting THEIR beliefs. As a result, some gays have been comparing their lack of civil rights to the black fight for equality. And that, in itself, is a huge and somewhat sanctimonious stretch. Enough said about that. I would be mad as hell, though, if I were gay and managed to finally gain the right to marry, only to have it yanked out from under me. I get that. But it was yanked because of a lack of understanding. Period. The gay community, for the most part, admits that they were out-organized, out-funded and that they made the big mistake of assuming that, in California, their marriage rights would be upheld by the majority. They, point blank, bottom line, didn't do their homework. Right now THEY need to understand that they need to do it all again and do it right this time. Educate straight people, especially those that hold a strong religious belief against homosexuality. Raise enough cash to do it. Part of the problem is that gays are still isolating themselves as a result of past oppression. They have their own neighborhoods, nightclubs, restaurants and most other places of business. I say the faster we all mix it up, the better off we will all be. Gays AND straights, I know its a little scary, but not as scary as it used to be. Mix it up and the sooner the better. Gays and lesbians, get out there in the straight community and show them that you are no different and that your dreams are valued dreams. Invite the straight community into your community and show them that your lifestyle is not at all different from theirs. In other words, show us who you are, who you have been all along. Take the time and money and understanding it takes to do THAT and I think you will find that you don't really have a problem at all.
I have some issues with the gay community right now. I realize that it may be through a lack of understanding that I have these issues. Hence the problem that California is encountering right now regarding Prop. 8. Rather than screaming and shouting and having what amounts to a public tantrum, I think the gay community would be better served by seeking what they want through peaceful means. By trying to understand the hearts of the people that voted FOR Prop. 8. By exercising even more patience (I know, I know) while they further pursue, in a court of law, their inalienable rights while at the same time educating those that voted against them. Pissing all those people off even further serves no one. But teaching everyone that anyone can have their own personal beliefs and follow their own religious values and still allow all others to follow theirs would serve everyone. We all, regardless of our beliefs, can find a way to share the same spaces. Boycotting and/or firing people from their jobs because of their beliefs, whichever side of the fence you reside, is wrong. Spray painting graffiti as an expression of any view is also wrong. I have heard many gays and lesbians on television putting partial blame on the black and Latino communities for voting for Prop. 8 in such large numbers. For voting THEIR beliefs. As a result, some gays have been comparing their lack of civil rights to the black fight for equality. And that, in itself, is a huge and somewhat sanctimonious stretch. Enough said about that. I would be mad as hell, though, if I were gay and managed to finally gain the right to marry, only to have it yanked out from under me. I get that. But it was yanked because of a lack of understanding. Period. The gay community, for the most part, admits that they were out-organized, out-funded and that they made the big mistake of assuming that, in California, their marriage rights would be upheld by the majority. They, point blank, bottom line, didn't do their homework. Right now THEY need to understand that they need to do it all again and do it right this time. Educate straight people, especially those that hold a strong religious belief against homosexuality. Raise enough cash to do it. Part of the problem is that gays are still isolating themselves as a result of past oppression. They have their own neighborhoods, nightclubs, restaurants and most other places of business. I say the faster we all mix it up, the better off we will all be. Gays AND straights, I know its a little scary, but not as scary as it used to be. Mix it up and the sooner the better. Gays and lesbians, get out there in the straight community and show them that you are no different and that your dreams are valued dreams. Invite the straight community into your community and show them that your lifestyle is not at all different from theirs. In other words, show us who you are, who you have been all along. Take the time and money and understanding it takes to do THAT and I think you will find that you don't really have a problem at all.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
MONEY IN THE BANK?
Is it any surprise that one week AFTER the election, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (is it just me or does this guy look like the perverbial used car salesman?) announced that the rules have changed regarding the ever-growing bank bailout? Suddenly, instead of buying up troubled mortgage assets, we are giving billions and billions of OUR hard earned cash to banks with no strings attached and thusfar, no oversight of any kind. They are not required to divulge to anyone exactly how they are using OUR hard-earned money. Yes, its OUR hard-earned money.......remember, its all taxpayer dollars. CBS News contacted 9 of the biggest recipient banks and asked them what was up and they all responded that they don't have to reveal how they use OUR hard earned cashola. hmmmm...... Whether or not they are required to tell is one thing....but, if it was all on the up and up, wouldn't they want to tell? The banks told CBS that it doesn't matter how they use OUR hard-earned money, just the mere fact that they received it boosts confidence in the economy. This coming from the same banking institutions that got us into this mess in the first place by means of dishonesty and greed. I know I feel more confident. And I can tell by the way the market took another stinky dump yesterday, that everyone else is as confident as I am.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
REPUBLICANS NEED TO GET REAL
Are Republicans re-evaluating their conservative platform since America overwhelmingly elected Barack Obama as President? I think not. They are too busy pointing fingers at each other for the campaign failure. Some upper management peeps are pointing at Sarah Palin, saying some pretty rotten things in the process. Of course, those responsible remain mostly chicken shit and 'un-named'. Other upper eschelon Republicans are blaming the Bush administration's goofs and lies of the last 8 years. Still others are lingering at the 'voter fraud' trough. I would say they are all wrong. I would say that, per usual, they just don't get it.
On November 6th, RNC Chairman Mike Duncan said that America's core beliefs are still center-right, implying that it was the bad economy and Prez Bush's reputation as an idiot that caused them to lose the election and that no Republican could have won this election because of it. Oh, really. Lest we forget, it was the Republicans who elected Prez Bush.....twice! And, dare I say it, the Republican campaign bottomed out long before the economy did.
A Rasmussen poll released on Sunday indicated that 64% of Republican voters listed Sarah Palin as their choice for the 2012 presidential nominee. Huh? You've got to be freakin kidding me. It is yet another indication that Republicans (64% of them anyway) don't live in the same reality that we do. You would think that Republicans might consider the possibility that McCain and Palin's "our way or the highway" form of politics might be, in large part, to blame for their loss. Their god awful (pun intended) 'we are smarter and better than they are' attitude might have had something to do with it. Their old-fashioned policy of 'do or say anything to get elected' comes to mind, too. The negativity of it all was downright disgusting and should have been an embarrassment to the entire Republican party early on.
Obama's agenda and campaign, on the other hand, was an all inclusive 'lets get together as proud Americans to get things right again' approach and inspired us all. Obama's positivity and obvious belief in the honesty and hard work of everyday people in America insured his victory.
I really do hope that Sarah Palin is the nominee in 2012. She will make things soooo easy for us. And, as an added bonus, SNL will get back to being funny again.
On November 6th, RNC Chairman Mike Duncan said that America's core beliefs are still center-right, implying that it was the bad economy and Prez Bush's reputation as an idiot that caused them to lose the election and that no Republican could have won this election because of it. Oh, really. Lest we forget, it was the Republicans who elected Prez Bush.....twice! And, dare I say it, the Republican campaign bottomed out long before the economy did.
A Rasmussen poll released on Sunday indicated that 64% of Republican voters listed Sarah Palin as their choice for the 2012 presidential nominee. Huh? You've got to be freakin kidding me. It is yet another indication that Republicans (64% of them anyway) don't live in the same reality that we do. You would think that Republicans might consider the possibility that McCain and Palin's "our way or the highway" form of politics might be, in large part, to blame for their loss. Their god awful (pun intended) 'we are smarter and better than they are' attitude might have had something to do with it. Their old-fashioned policy of 'do or say anything to get elected' comes to mind, too. The negativity of it all was downright disgusting and should have been an embarrassment to the entire Republican party early on.
Obama's agenda and campaign, on the other hand, was an all inclusive 'lets get together as proud Americans to get things right again' approach and inspired us all. Obama's positivity and obvious belief in the honesty and hard work of everyday people in America insured his victory.
I really do hope that Sarah Palin is the nominee in 2012. She will make things soooo easy for us. And, as an added bonus, SNL will get back to being funny again.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Merry Christmas Everybody!!
Yep, today feels like Christmas. Came a little early this year, didn't it? I am soooo happy this morning. I feel a wonderful energy in the air. And I can't wait to get this party started. America is finally feeling proud of themselves again. At least the majority of us are.
I was driving home from my family's house this morning (BIG election party last night with the grandkids!) and I decided, in the spirit of keeping my enemies closer, to listen just for a moment to Rush Limbaugh...to see what he would have to say about the election results. Well, it wasn't pretty. It actually disgusted me. I only listened to the first 10 minutes or so of his radio program.....in that short period of time, he spoke of angry, hating democrats. He told his audience it wasn't a landslide and that voter turnout was not exceptional. He told his audience that it is the worst thing that could ever happen to America. He spoke of a stolen election, saying that because of so much early voting, that it was voter fraud. That the whole election was in question. Bla, Bla, Bla.
Then, shortly after arriving home, my daughter-in-law told me that my son had heard Hannity, on the radio, saying he will lead the charge in denouncing Barack Obama and the rising up against a socialist America. Bla, Bla, Bla.
I suspect that O'Reilly and many others at Fox Schmooze will join that ugly chorus. Bla, Bla, Bla.
I had hoped, maybe somewhat naively, that for one day the Republican machine could consider the possibilities of working together. The possiblity of everyone reaching across the aisle in an attempt to right the wrongs of the past 8 years. Of making the attempt to right other wrongs that have been, for so much longer still, a part of this country.
Barak Obama will definitely have his hands full. But I truly believe if anyone can do it, if anyone can pull this country together for the betterment of all, it is Obama. His audacity of hope has become my hope. His dreams are my dreams. One of his many dreams and one of mine did come true last night.
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. said to America:
"......I have a dream.....that one day my four little children will be no longer be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character".
That one wonderful day has finally dawned. I have the audacity to hope that other dreamed of days are just around the corner.
I was driving home from my family's house this morning (BIG election party last night with the grandkids!) and I decided, in the spirit of keeping my enemies closer, to listen just for a moment to Rush Limbaugh...to see what he would have to say about the election results. Well, it wasn't pretty. It actually disgusted me. I only listened to the first 10 minutes or so of his radio program.....in that short period of time, he spoke of angry, hating democrats. He told his audience it wasn't a landslide and that voter turnout was not exceptional. He told his audience that it is the worst thing that could ever happen to America. He spoke of a stolen election, saying that because of so much early voting, that it was voter fraud. That the whole election was in question. Bla, Bla, Bla.
Then, shortly after arriving home, my daughter-in-law told me that my son had heard Hannity, on the radio, saying he will lead the charge in denouncing Barack Obama and the rising up against a socialist America. Bla, Bla, Bla.
I suspect that O'Reilly and many others at Fox Schmooze will join that ugly chorus. Bla, Bla, Bla.
I had hoped, maybe somewhat naively, that for one day the Republican machine could consider the possibilities of working together. The possiblity of everyone reaching across the aisle in an attempt to right the wrongs of the past 8 years. Of making the attempt to right other wrongs that have been, for so much longer still, a part of this country.
Barak Obama will definitely have his hands full. But I truly believe if anyone can do it, if anyone can pull this country together for the betterment of all, it is Obama. His audacity of hope has become my hope. His dreams are my dreams. One of his many dreams and one of mine did come true last night.
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. said to America:
"......I have a dream.....that one day my four little children will be no longer be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character".
That one wonderful day has finally dawned. I have the audacity to hope that other dreamed of days are just around the corner.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
GREAT SPIRITS AND PATRIOTISM
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices, but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence and fulfills the duty to express the results of his thought in clear form.
- Albert Einstein, quoted in New York Times, March 19, 1940
Albert Einstein must have been a psychic. Barack Obama is the great spirit in this election. The mediocre minds are John McCain and Sarah Palin. Barack Obama, always the cool and calm gentleman with the courage to speak of the virtues of right. John McCain, always the desperate purveyor of historical prejudices that he, himself, cannot identify as old and wrong.
I have to tell ya. Even though the polls are telling us that things are going to change on November 4th and that a new America is on the horizon, I have a little voice inside me that's telling me something could go sooooo wrong. The little voice is reminding me of the stolen 2000 election. The little voice is reminding me how much HUGE money stands to be lost by wealthy Republican supporters if Obama wins. I hear the voices of Republican's already seemingly setting things up so that they can scream "Voter Fraud!" at the top of their lungs when Obama wins tomorrow. I watch TV and see the age-old telltale signs of Republican voter suppression. I watch Fox Schmooze and hope that most of America will see through their prejudicial rhetoric disguised as patriotism. I worry that Democrats and other liberals will stay home on Tuesday, thinking that the election will be such a landslide, that they don't need to cast their own little vote.
There is no such thing as a little vote. Obama needs each and every American who is disgusted by the corruption of the Republican administration, to go out tomorrow and vote big. No matter the weather or the long lines. Stand in that line proudly, knowing that you are going to be a part of a new America. Take a beverage and some snacks. Enjoy your place in line. Do it so you can tell your children and your grandchildren that you can remember the day when everything changed. Keep your voter stub, put it somewhere safe, so that when your children are grown, you can proudly show them how important being an American patriot really is. You will be able to prove to them that your vote counted and it was YOUR vote that changed America forever.
- Albert Einstein, quoted in New York Times, March 19, 1940
Albert Einstein must have been a psychic. Barack Obama is the great spirit in this election. The mediocre minds are John McCain and Sarah Palin. Barack Obama, always the cool and calm gentleman with the courage to speak of the virtues of right. John McCain, always the desperate purveyor of historical prejudices that he, himself, cannot identify as old and wrong.
I have to tell ya. Even though the polls are telling us that things are going to change on November 4th and that a new America is on the horizon, I have a little voice inside me that's telling me something could go sooooo wrong. The little voice is reminding me of the stolen 2000 election. The little voice is reminding me how much HUGE money stands to be lost by wealthy Republican supporters if Obama wins. I hear the voices of Republican's already seemingly setting things up so that they can scream "Voter Fraud!" at the top of their lungs when Obama wins tomorrow. I watch TV and see the age-old telltale signs of Republican voter suppression. I watch Fox Schmooze and hope that most of America will see through their prejudicial rhetoric disguised as patriotism. I worry that Democrats and other liberals will stay home on Tuesday, thinking that the election will be such a landslide, that they don't need to cast their own little vote.
There is no such thing as a little vote. Obama needs each and every American who is disgusted by the corruption of the Republican administration, to go out tomorrow and vote big. No matter the weather or the long lines. Stand in that line proudly, knowing that you are going to be a part of a new America. Take a beverage and some snacks. Enjoy your place in line. Do it so you can tell your children and your grandchildren that you can remember the day when everything changed. Keep your voter stub, put it somewhere safe, so that when your children are grown, you can proudly show them how important being an American patriot really is. You will be able to prove to them that your vote counted and it was YOUR vote that changed America forever.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary:
PatriotismPa"tri*ot*ism\, n. - Love of country; devotion to the welfare of one's country; the virtues and actions of a patriot; the passion which inspires one to serve one's country.
My own definition of Patriotism:
That wonderful feeling you will have when you wake up on November 5th. Those goose bumps and that tear in your eye when you realize that Barack Obama and YOU have actually made it happen.
JUST VOTE. PLEASE.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
INTRODUCING THE BRILLIANT CHRIS ROSE
Chris Rose is a columnist with the Times Picayune in New Orleans. He went through Katrina and was, in fact, hit HARD by Katrina...but that story is for another time. Mr. Rose is married, has two kids and like most of us has high hopes for a better America. The following column was published on October 26th and I thought it was worth sharing.
THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT OF IT by Chris Rose
I am a liberal.
There. I said it.
And I am a conservative.
There. I said that, too.
I apologize for any offense caused by my use of these two most profane, insulting and debasing words. But on the eve of this historic presidential election, I believe we must face with raw, unfiltered language the issues that divide us.
There's no getting around it: The C-word and the L-word are at the root of our nation's Great Divide. Together they are the elephant in the room and we need to wrestle it to the ground before we all end up looking like asses and, yes, puns intended.
So I'll say it again: I am a liberal.
I don't hate America. And I don't hate conservatives. Some of my best friends are conservatives. I am tolerant. I believe that people are inherently good. I believe in free markets and personal responsibility.
I believe you can do, say, buy, sell, think and believe just about anything you want as long as it doesn't endanger me or anyone else. That, after all, is the fundamental tenet of liberalism.
I believe that government's role in our lives is to ensure all individuals, regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation, access to the Declaration of Independence's promise of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
I don't think your traditional family values are any more traditional or valuable than mine.
I think religion and politics are a bad mix. I believe ministers should focus on matters of salvation, charity and public service -- not taxes, endorsements and my sex life.
I believe in science. I believe that faith is just that. Your God is not better than my God. I do not believe that Jonah spent three days inside of a whale. I do not believe that I will burn in hell for not believing this.
I believe in prayer. But I don't think God talks to people. When clerics, ministers and preachers say he talks to them, I think they are lying. Or hearing things.
I don't really have a problem with the mainstream media other than it's too conservative. I don't think Fox News is fair or balanced. In fact, I think Fox News is the mainstream media.
I believe we need to wean ourselves off foreign oil and fossil fuels and fast.
I believe that I should be able to read whatever book, watch whatever movie and listen to whatever music I want. I don't believe I should have to listen to your music, though, so turn it down please.
I believe in taxes. I believe the more you make, the more you should pay.
I believe marriage is a civil union and that no one should be denied their civil rights. I believe the only homosexual agenda is that which encourages men to dress sharp, listen to more music by divas and take better care of their skin.
I think flag-burning laws are distractions from real issues and a violation of the First Amendment. If burning a flag is the only way you think you can make your point, then have at it. Just be careful, please.
I think Barack Obama is a great man and a great American. I just might vote for him. Except that .¤.¤.
I am a conservative.
I love my country.
Some of my best friends are liberals.
I believe in free markets and personal responsibility. I believe you can do, say, buy, sell, think and believe just about anything you want, as long as it doesn't endanger me or anyone else. That, after all, is the fundamental tenet of conservatism.
I am a Christian. I don't think that word is synonymous with "conservative." Many politicians and preachers have tried to link the two for their own personal gain and that pisses me off.
I believe the Bible and the Constitution are the two greatest documents ever written. I sometimes cry when I hear the national anthem. I believe the 10 Commandments just about says it all.
I think religion is as important as any other subject and should be taught in public schools. After all, I can't recall a single instance in which two countries waged war because of their differing views on algebra.
I believe all young adults should be required to spend one year in the military or in public service. I thank soldiers and police officers for what they do every chance I get. If I owned a diner, I would give them all free coffee whenever they wanted it.
I believe I should be able to own a gun if I want one.
I believe in freedom of association but I don't believe I should have to associate with anyone I don't want to be with. So don't make me.
I believe in state's rights, a balanced budget and term limits. I don't believe in welfare. If you want money, work for it. Somehow, some way, earn your keep. And I believe we should drill, baby, drill.
I don't believe our prisons are overcrowded. Actually, I don't think there are enough people in them. I reject the notion of rehabilitating recidivist criminals. I say, lock 'em up.
If my religion says that marriage exists only between one man and one woman, so be it. If you disagree, find another religion.
If I saw you burning an American flag, in all likelihood, I would try to hurt you.
I think John McCain is a great man and a great American. I just might vote for him, because I am a conservative.
Except that I am also a liberal.
And I am your neighbor, your ally and your fellow American -- like it or not. I will fight to defend your right to your beliefs. And I'd appreciate it if you'd do the same for me.
I don't care if your great grandfather owned slaves or was one. Neither speaks to your own character.
We are of the same blood, the same family, the same great nation -- a nation crippled by false prophets and phony distinctions. Our cultural divide was created not by the hands of God -- neither by your hands and mine -- but by the forces of political expedience.
Keep this in mind: God is not a registered voter. But I am. And I am not your enemy.
So, please: For the love of country: Stop calling me names.
Both of you.
This and past columns by Chris Rose can be found at http://www.nola.com/. Columnist Chris Rose can be reached at chris.rose@timespicayune.com
THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT OF IT by Chris Rose
I am a liberal.
There. I said it.
And I am a conservative.
There. I said that, too.
I apologize for any offense caused by my use of these two most profane, insulting and debasing words. But on the eve of this historic presidential election, I believe we must face with raw, unfiltered language the issues that divide us.
There's no getting around it: The C-word and the L-word are at the root of our nation's Great Divide. Together they are the elephant in the room and we need to wrestle it to the ground before we all end up looking like asses and, yes, puns intended.
So I'll say it again: I am a liberal.
I don't hate America. And I don't hate conservatives. Some of my best friends are conservatives. I am tolerant. I believe that people are inherently good. I believe in free markets and personal responsibility.
I believe you can do, say, buy, sell, think and believe just about anything you want as long as it doesn't endanger me or anyone else. That, after all, is the fundamental tenet of liberalism.
I believe that government's role in our lives is to ensure all individuals, regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation, access to the Declaration of Independence's promise of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
I don't think your traditional family values are any more traditional or valuable than mine.
I think religion and politics are a bad mix. I believe ministers should focus on matters of salvation, charity and public service -- not taxes, endorsements and my sex life.
I believe in science. I believe that faith is just that. Your God is not better than my God. I do not believe that Jonah spent three days inside of a whale. I do not believe that I will burn in hell for not believing this.
I believe in prayer. But I don't think God talks to people. When clerics, ministers and preachers say he talks to them, I think they are lying. Or hearing things.
I don't really have a problem with the mainstream media other than it's too conservative. I don't think Fox News is fair or balanced. In fact, I think Fox News is the mainstream media.
I believe we need to wean ourselves off foreign oil and fossil fuels and fast.
I believe that I should be able to read whatever book, watch whatever movie and listen to whatever music I want. I don't believe I should have to listen to your music, though, so turn it down please.
I believe in taxes. I believe the more you make, the more you should pay.
I believe marriage is a civil union and that no one should be denied their civil rights. I believe the only homosexual agenda is that which encourages men to dress sharp, listen to more music by divas and take better care of their skin.
I think flag-burning laws are distractions from real issues and a violation of the First Amendment. If burning a flag is the only way you think you can make your point, then have at it. Just be careful, please.
I think Barack Obama is a great man and a great American. I just might vote for him. Except that .¤.¤.
I am a conservative.
I love my country.
Some of my best friends are liberals.
I believe in free markets and personal responsibility. I believe you can do, say, buy, sell, think and believe just about anything you want, as long as it doesn't endanger me or anyone else. That, after all, is the fundamental tenet of conservatism.
I am a Christian. I don't think that word is synonymous with "conservative." Many politicians and preachers have tried to link the two for their own personal gain and that pisses me off.
I believe the Bible and the Constitution are the two greatest documents ever written. I sometimes cry when I hear the national anthem. I believe the 10 Commandments just about says it all.
I think religion is as important as any other subject and should be taught in public schools. After all, I can't recall a single instance in which two countries waged war because of their differing views on algebra.
I believe all young adults should be required to spend one year in the military or in public service. I thank soldiers and police officers for what they do every chance I get. If I owned a diner, I would give them all free coffee whenever they wanted it.
I believe I should be able to own a gun if I want one.
I believe in freedom of association but I don't believe I should have to associate with anyone I don't want to be with. So don't make me.
I believe in state's rights, a balanced budget and term limits. I don't believe in welfare. If you want money, work for it. Somehow, some way, earn your keep. And I believe we should drill, baby, drill.
I don't believe our prisons are overcrowded. Actually, I don't think there are enough people in them. I reject the notion of rehabilitating recidivist criminals. I say, lock 'em up.
If my religion says that marriage exists only between one man and one woman, so be it. If you disagree, find another religion.
If I saw you burning an American flag, in all likelihood, I would try to hurt you.
I think John McCain is a great man and a great American. I just might vote for him, because I am a conservative.
Except that I am also a liberal.
And I am your neighbor, your ally and your fellow American -- like it or not. I will fight to defend your right to your beliefs. And I'd appreciate it if you'd do the same for me.
I don't care if your great grandfather owned slaves or was one. Neither speaks to your own character.
We are of the same blood, the same family, the same great nation -- a nation crippled by false prophets and phony distinctions. Our cultural divide was created not by the hands of God -- neither by your hands and mine -- but by the forces of political expedience.
Keep this in mind: God is not a registered voter. But I am. And I am not your enemy.
So, please: For the love of country: Stop calling me names.
Both of you.
This and past columns by Chris Rose can be found at http://www.nola.com/. Columnist Chris Rose can be reached at chris.rose@timespicayune.com
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
JOE McCAIN - ELITISM TO THE MAX
Check out this news report from ABC7 in Alexandria, Virginia which also serves Washington D.C. (This is no joke...but it IS sooooo funny!)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
THINGS ARE GETTING McNASTY
As you have heard, PBS has posted a poll asking if you think Miss Prissy Pants is qualified to be Vice President. The right wing 'somehow' got advance notice and has been flooding the poll with "YES" votes. This phony response WILL hit the mainstream media soon unless you help to change it around. Please take a minute to access the link below (if you haven't already done so) and vote a phat "NO!" on the poll. Then email all your Dem and Indy friends to do the same. (While you are at the PBS polling site, check out "About the Sarah Palin Poll"....very interesting stuff.)
http://www.pbs.org/now/polls/poll-435.html
I have also noticed that Republicans have started a whole new line of strategy. They are going to spend the next week (mark my words) saying that Obama is anti-Israel and anti-Semitic, hoping to win Florida, which boasts a huge Jewish retiree population. On CNN last night, Ari Fleischer was saying just that. Shame on you, CNN.... could you find a more washed-up Republican pundit? Or is it actually getting THAT hard for REAL news sources to find someone to speak for the right? According to Fox Schmooze, The LA Times has a tape of Obama at a party for a Middle Eastern leader (I don't know who) where some bad things were said about Israel. Now Obama didn't say a word against Israel, but they are touting that the fact that he didn't walk out or stand up and say something, proves that he is somehow anti-Semitic. Or at least not Pro-Israel. I don't know all the details and I haven't heard it from REAL news sources yet. Fox Schmooze reports that the LA Times, which has endorsed Obama, has refused to release the tape. However, you can bet there is a second copy out there and one will end up at FOX Schmooze somewhere, somehow. You can read everything you'd like to know about Obama's views on Israel at his website, http://www.barackobama.com/ . Click on 'Issues', then 'Foreign Policy', then 'On Israel'. I can assure you that Obama is very Pro-Israel. Frankly, I have mixed feelings regarding our spoon-feeding of Israel....but, I digress......Obama IS definitely Pro-Israel.
Also, I have received several emails, either directly or forwarded (maybe you have, too?), that are espousing Obama policies that are just plain fictional and untrue. Some are sooooo bogus, they are laughable. But the fact remains......the Reps have extremely expensive twisted panties and will do ANYTHING to try to change things around to their favor. There is such HUGE money at stake for tons of obscenely rich people and corporations, that I fully expect the McCain machine to roll out some pretty scary accusations as Election Day gets closer and closer. Think photo-shop. Think enhanced voice-overs, etc. Think any means of false reporting about anything to ruin the Democratic name and reputation. Its coming....expect it....and laugh when it happens.
Last but not least, go out and VOTE on Tuesday!!!
(Don't forget to hit that above link! Thanks, Russell, for the heads-up re: PBS Sarah Palin poll!)
http://www.pbs.org/now/polls/poll-435.html
I have also noticed that Republicans have started a whole new line of strategy. They are going to spend the next week (mark my words) saying that Obama is anti-Israel and anti-Semitic, hoping to win Florida, which boasts a huge Jewish retiree population. On CNN last night, Ari Fleischer was saying just that. Shame on you, CNN.... could you find a more washed-up Republican pundit? Or is it actually getting THAT hard for REAL news sources to find someone to speak for the right? According to Fox Schmooze, The LA Times has a tape of Obama at a party for a Middle Eastern leader (I don't know who) where some bad things were said about Israel. Now Obama didn't say a word against Israel, but they are touting that the fact that he didn't walk out or stand up and say something, proves that he is somehow anti-Semitic. Or at least not Pro-Israel. I don't know all the details and I haven't heard it from REAL news sources yet. Fox Schmooze reports that the LA Times, which has endorsed Obama, has refused to release the tape. However, you can bet there is a second copy out there and one will end up at FOX Schmooze somewhere, somehow. You can read everything you'd like to know about Obama's views on Israel at his website, http://www.barackobama.com/ . Click on 'Issues', then 'Foreign Policy', then 'On Israel'. I can assure you that Obama is very Pro-Israel. Frankly, I have mixed feelings regarding our spoon-feeding of Israel....but, I digress......Obama IS definitely Pro-Israel.
Also, I have received several emails, either directly or forwarded (maybe you have, too?), that are espousing Obama policies that are just plain fictional and untrue. Some are sooooo bogus, they are laughable. But the fact remains......the Reps have extremely expensive twisted panties and will do ANYTHING to try to change things around to their favor. There is such HUGE money at stake for tons of obscenely rich people and corporations, that I fully expect the McCain machine to roll out some pretty scary accusations as Election Day gets closer and closer. Think photo-shop. Think enhanced voice-overs, etc. Think any means of false reporting about anything to ruin the Democratic name and reputation. Its coming....expect it....and laugh when it happens.
Last but not least, go out and VOTE on Tuesday!!!
(Don't forget to hit that above link! Thanks, Russell, for the heads-up re: PBS Sarah Palin poll!)
POLITICAL DANCE-OFF!!!!!
No intro necessary....just hang on til the end for the special guest!!
(two and a half minutes of fun....)
(two and a half minutes of fun....)
Monday, October 27, 2008
POLITCAL PROSE
Once upon a time there was a Prez named Bush
He cooked our goose, And he kicked our toosh.
The Bush admin has told every lie,
And its finally time for a phat "Bye-Bye".
Now elections are coming around,
Time to boot that idiot clown.
It all comes down to the final two
A choice to make for me and you.
Lets see if I can make it easy,
I’ll try to keep out all the sleazy
Give me just one tiny minute,
You will see the genius in it.
On the right side is McCain and Palin,
No cell phone, internet or e-mailin.
A USA future, they just don’t get it.
The war in Iraq will get worse if you let it.
War-loving McCain wants to bomb Iran,
He'll want to hit Russia with a hard hand,
His health plan’s enough to make you quite sick,
You should worry about the Supreme Justice he’ll pick.
McCain keeps crying about Acorn and Ayers,
Nobody’s listening because nobody cares.
He just can’t seem to convince us with issues,
Cries "The media’s biased!", (lets grab our tissues).
Obama and Joe will lower our taxes,
They’ll tell us about it with emails and faxes.
While the wealthy lose loopholes and gain taxability,
No more worries about the Bush/Chaney senility.
We’ll finally be dealing with warming thats global,
Finding new energy to make ourselves mobile.
It might take them awhile to fix our economy,
So have the tums ready to settle gastronomy.
But if your tummy just can’t seem to take it,
At least, with HIS health plan, you know you will make it.
Education will again be on top,
Deregulation and greed will stop.
He’ll let the world know that we’re no longer stupid,
They’ll love us again like they’ve been shot by cupid.
Diplomacy first but then fight if we must,
He’ll finally get Bin Laden, I trust.
It might get scary, but don’t get mad,
It took 8 yrs for it to get this bad,
Could take awhile to get back on the road,
There’s ropes to untangle, shit to unload.
But please, on the 4th, give Obama your votes,
So we can be rid of all those old goats.
There’ll be a new hope in the storms that we’ll weather,
A brand new America and we will be in it together.
.
He cooked our goose, And he kicked our toosh.
The Bush admin has told every lie,
And its finally time for a phat "Bye-Bye".
Now elections are coming around,
Time to boot that idiot clown.
It all comes down to the final two
A choice to make for me and you.
Lets see if I can make it easy,
I’ll try to keep out all the sleazy
Give me just one tiny minute,
You will see the genius in it.
On the right side is McCain and Palin,
No cell phone, internet or e-mailin.
A USA future, they just don’t get it.
The war in Iraq will get worse if you let it.
War-loving McCain wants to bomb Iran,
He'll want to hit Russia with a hard hand,
His health plan’s enough to make you quite sick,
You should worry about the Supreme Justice he’ll pick.
McCain keeps crying about Acorn and Ayers,
Nobody’s listening because nobody cares.
He just can’t seem to convince us with issues,
Cries "The media’s biased!", (lets grab our tissues).
Obama and Joe will lower our taxes,
They’ll tell us about it with emails and faxes.
While the wealthy lose loopholes and gain taxability,
No more worries about the Bush/Chaney senility.
We’ll finally be dealing with warming thats global,
Finding new energy to make ourselves mobile.
It might take them awhile to fix our economy,
So have the tums ready to settle gastronomy.
But if your tummy just can’t seem to take it,
At least, with HIS health plan, you know you will make it.
Education will again be on top,
Deregulation and greed will stop.
He’ll let the world know that we’re no longer stupid,
They’ll love us again like they’ve been shot by cupid.
Diplomacy first but then fight if we must,
He’ll finally get Bin Laden, I trust.
It might get scary, but don’t get mad,
It took 8 yrs for it to get this bad,
Could take awhile to get back on the road,
There’s ropes to untangle, shit to unload.
But please, on the 4th, give Obama your votes,
So we can be rid of all those old goats.
There’ll be a new hope in the storms that we’ll weather,
A brand new America and we will be in it together.
.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
SARAH PALIN WHO?
Sarah Palin. Miss Prissy Pants. The Caribou Barbie. Hockey Mom. Pitbull with lipstick. Pig with Lipstick. Oink. Vice President of the United States?
Lets review. We know she is the Governor of Alaska and she can see Russia from her house. The State of Alaska has 700,000 citizens, more or less (about the same amount of people reside in San Francisco). Before she was governor, she was Mayor of Wasilla, AK, a city of 9,780 people and the meth capital of the state. Additionally, Wasilla has the highest rape count per capita in the United States and that she enacted a law, as Governor, that charged victims of rape with their own rape kit costs (hello?), saving the state thousands of dollars. We know that she said, as Governor, she sold the state jet on Ebay, saving the state thousands of dollars again. Oh, no, wait, that's wrong. That is what she SAID she did but as it turned out, it was sold by a private firm at a loss to the state. Although she has lead everyone into believing she was flying commercial from then on, she actually was utilizing a law enforement turbojet to get her around the state. A 'search and rescue' aircraft that has been shown to be in her command 20% of its logged flight time. She stopped the Bridge to Nowhere from being built, saving the feds millions and millions. No, wait, that's wrong. She stopped the bridge project but kept the money, and then proceeded to allow the construction of the road leading right up to the bridge that isn't there. So now there is, literally, a road to nowhere instead of a bridge to nowhere. Oh, one more thing. The road to nowhere was built with $25 million of Federal funds. She said she never abused her power as Governor. No, wait, that's wrong. After firing the head honcho of the Alaska State Police for NOT firing her sister's mean ex-husband, the TrooperGate report says she DID abuse her power. (You can find the actual report within a previous post on this blog.) But, apparently, Miss Prissy Pants was too busy reading all the magazines and newspapers ever printed (just ask Katie Couric) to actually read the TrooperGate report. Which brings us to Katie Couric. I think its pretty safe to say that the Pitbull with Lipstick will not be sending Ms. Couric a Christmas card for obvious reasons. Ms. Couric, afterall, was picking on Governor Palin during the infamous interviews, right? Miss Prissy Pants also claims to be a reformer. That must explain why she claimed thousands of dollars ($21,000 to be exact) on her Alaska expense report for the travel and hotel expenses of her children, who often travelled free to events they weren't even invited to. Furthermore, she went back later and 'cooked the books' to hide the fact. The actions of a true reformer. We have been assured by all involved that Mrs. Palin, just an average American woman, likes to shop. $150,000.00 in two months. $75,000 alone at Neiman-Marcus. On the GOP's plastic. Now, here is what I'm wondering. We can assume that all those designer outfits, shoes, jewelry, etc., were not bought to impress Joe The Plumber. And I doubt that you are impressed. And I'm not impressed. So, who, exactly, were the recipients of the glow of all that glam and glitter? I'd be willing to bet that there are a few very wealthy supporters of the McCain/Palin ticket who just LOVE her new look. But, oh well, she's giving it all to charity when the race is over. Last, but not least, according to an interview conducted with the Caribou Barbie just this week, she has an uncanny grasp and understanding of her upcoming duties as Vice President of the United States. And, oh, by the way, I have a nice igloo in Alaska I'd like to sell ya.
So the bottom line is that if, by some miracle of miracles, John McCain manages to pull his head out of his ass, not to mention our ass, and win this thing, Miss Prissy Pants could end up being one breath and one heartbeat away from the Presidency. The leader of the free world. I'm just guessing here, but I bet the leaders of the not-so-free parts of the world are already lying prone, saying their daily prayers to their 72 virgins, praying that if McCain becomes President, he soon takes a bigtime header all the way down the west steps of the Capitol. Barring cancer or a stroke, that is. But he is a young 72 and he's only had cancer Jesus only knows how many times. Not to worry. She's ready.
Lets review. We know she is the Governor of Alaska and she can see Russia from her house. The State of Alaska has 700,000 citizens, more or less (about the same amount of people reside in San Francisco). Before she was governor, she was Mayor of Wasilla, AK, a city of 9,780 people and the meth capital of the state. Additionally, Wasilla has the highest rape count per capita in the United States and that she enacted a law, as Governor, that charged victims of rape with their own rape kit costs (hello?), saving the state thousands of dollars. We know that she said, as Governor, she sold the state jet on Ebay, saving the state thousands of dollars again. Oh, no, wait, that's wrong. That is what she SAID she did but as it turned out, it was sold by a private firm at a loss to the state. Although she has lead everyone into believing she was flying commercial from then on, she actually was utilizing a law enforement turbojet to get her around the state. A 'search and rescue' aircraft that has been shown to be in her command 20% of its logged flight time. She stopped the Bridge to Nowhere from being built, saving the feds millions and millions. No, wait, that's wrong. She stopped the bridge project but kept the money, and then proceeded to allow the construction of the road leading right up to the bridge that isn't there. So now there is, literally, a road to nowhere instead of a bridge to nowhere. Oh, one more thing. The road to nowhere was built with $25 million of Federal funds. She said she never abused her power as Governor. No, wait, that's wrong. After firing the head honcho of the Alaska State Police for NOT firing her sister's mean ex-husband, the TrooperGate report says she DID abuse her power. (You can find the actual report within a previous post on this blog.) But, apparently, Miss Prissy Pants was too busy reading all the magazines and newspapers ever printed (just ask Katie Couric) to actually read the TrooperGate report. Which brings us to Katie Couric. I think its pretty safe to say that the Pitbull with Lipstick will not be sending Ms. Couric a Christmas card for obvious reasons. Ms. Couric, afterall, was picking on Governor Palin during the infamous interviews, right? Miss Prissy Pants also claims to be a reformer. That must explain why she claimed thousands of dollars ($21,000 to be exact) on her Alaska expense report for the travel and hotel expenses of her children, who often travelled free to events they weren't even invited to. Furthermore, she went back later and 'cooked the books' to hide the fact. The actions of a true reformer. We have been assured by all involved that Mrs. Palin, just an average American woman, likes to shop. $150,000.00 in two months. $75,000 alone at Neiman-Marcus. On the GOP's plastic. Now, here is what I'm wondering. We can assume that all those designer outfits, shoes, jewelry, etc., were not bought to impress Joe The Plumber. And I doubt that you are impressed. And I'm not impressed. So, who, exactly, were the recipients of the glow of all that glam and glitter? I'd be willing to bet that there are a few very wealthy supporters of the McCain/Palin ticket who just LOVE her new look. But, oh well, she's giving it all to charity when the race is over. Last, but not least, according to an interview conducted with the Caribou Barbie just this week, she has an uncanny grasp and understanding of her upcoming duties as Vice President of the United States. And, oh, by the way, I have a nice igloo in Alaska I'd like to sell ya.
So the bottom line is that if, by some miracle of miracles, John McCain manages to pull his head out of his ass, not to mention our ass, and win this thing, Miss Prissy Pants could end up being one breath and one heartbeat away from the Presidency. The leader of the free world. I'm just guessing here, but I bet the leaders of the not-so-free parts of the world are already lying prone, saying their daily prayers to their 72 virgins, praying that if McCain becomes President, he soon takes a bigtime header all the way down the west steps of the Capitol. Barring cancer or a stroke, that is. But he is a young 72 and he's only had cancer Jesus only knows how many times. Not to worry. She's ready.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
ROBOCALLS BACKFIRE
Once again, John McCain has exercised extremely poor judgement. His approval of the latest robocalling campaign and the lies contained therein have proven to be just another 'anything goes' disaster for him. Seems that most Americans view the calls as more negative for McCain than for his opponent. On top of everything else, John McCain employed the same company that provided the robocall smears against HIM in the 2000 campaign. Yes, the same company that issued the "McCain fathered a black love-child" robocall prior to the 2000 North Carolina GOP primary that pretty much creamed McCain's chances of winning anything. What a strange way of spending the remaining and limited funds available in the McCain campaign coffers. You might think, by now, that McCain's campaign people might have figured out that negative politics aren't working for them. You might think they would decide to stick with the economic issues or even McCain's policy on Iraq, the only issue where he has shown to be ahead of Obama in some of the polls. But no. Instead, they have proven that Obama was right again. Afterall, Obama did say in his acceptance speech at the Democratic convention, "John McCain just doesn't get it."
Take a minute and listen to only one of several different McCain robocalls that have been hitting the phone lines in 18 states since last Thursday. In addition to the fact that Obama has not and is not pal-ing around with Ayers, the 'facts' stated are complete fiction.
You can learn more about William Ayers and his brief encounter with Barack Obama at http://www.wikipedia.com/. Just type in "William Ayers" in their search browser.
Take a minute and listen to only one of several different McCain robocalls that have been hitting the phone lines in 18 states since last Thursday. In addition to the fact that Obama has not and is not pal-ing around with Ayers, the 'facts' stated are complete fiction.
You can learn more about William Ayers and his brief encounter with Barack Obama at http://www.wikipedia.com/. Just type in "William Ayers" in their search browser.
Monday, October 20, 2008
POIGNANT REVIEW OF PALIN ON SNL
It has been brought to my attention that I had promised a poignant review of Miss Prissy Pants' appearance on SNL. Its not that I forgot. Its just that it wasn't worth mentioning. At all. End of story.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
NIGHTMARE ON PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
I awoke in the middle of the night drenched in a cold sweat. A bad dream. A horrible nightmare.
Finally, I realized that it was all in my imagination. Or was it? Could it have been just another prophecy of which a reality is just waiting around the corner? I dreamed that, on November 4th, it was raining and I had barely made it through a rough day at work and the car wouldn't start. I dreamed that I didn't vote. And that in the end, McCain had won the election by just one vote. Or, rather, my non-vote.
In the last presidential election, Bush won, not because of the Republican vote, but because of the Democrats' non-vote. If all the Democrats and Independents who were registered to vote in 2004 had ACTUALLY bothered to go out and ACTUALLY vote, we wouldn't be in the mess we are in today. So I am begging and pleading with you this year to ACTUALLY vote. ACTUALLY vote for Barack Obama. Tell your friends and family to do the same. Don't let the polls fool you into believing that Obama is going to win, no matter what. In the two weeks left until election day, discuss openly the frightening possibility that the polls are wrong. Believe me, the McCain campaign is counting on that very possibility. They are hoping with all their cold hearts that you will be stupid enough to stay home on election day. That you believe that Obama doesn't need your vote because everyone else will take care of it. But you are everyone. Your vote is the only one that counts. You must put your raincoat on in a storm, have an extra cup of coffee on a hard workday, or take a bus if your car breaks down.....and you must ACTUALLY vote. Even with today's Colin Powell endorsement, this is not a done deal until the deal is done. This election year, more than any other in history, make sure that you are a part of what may be the last golden opportunity to change the world. Yes, it IS that important. Because, if you ACTUALLY vote on November 4th, you won't wake up on November 5th to a Nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Special Note For Californians: Tomorrow, Monday October 20th, is your last chance to register to vote in this upcoming election on November 4th. You can get the voter registration form at your local Post Office and turn them in there, also.
Finally, I realized that it was all in my imagination. Or was it? Could it have been just another prophecy of which a reality is just waiting around the corner? I dreamed that, on November 4th, it was raining and I had barely made it through a rough day at work and the car wouldn't start. I dreamed that I didn't vote. And that in the end, McCain had won the election by just one vote. Or, rather, my non-vote.
In the last presidential election, Bush won, not because of the Republican vote, but because of the Democrats' non-vote. If all the Democrats and Independents who were registered to vote in 2004 had ACTUALLY bothered to go out and ACTUALLY vote, we wouldn't be in the mess we are in today. So I am begging and pleading with you this year to ACTUALLY vote. ACTUALLY vote for Barack Obama. Tell your friends and family to do the same. Don't let the polls fool you into believing that Obama is going to win, no matter what. In the two weeks left until election day, discuss openly the frightening possibility that the polls are wrong. Believe me, the McCain campaign is counting on that very possibility. They are hoping with all their cold hearts that you will be stupid enough to stay home on election day. That you believe that Obama doesn't need your vote because everyone else will take care of it. But you are everyone. Your vote is the only one that counts. You must put your raincoat on in a storm, have an extra cup of coffee on a hard workday, or take a bus if your car breaks down.....and you must ACTUALLY vote. Even with today's Colin Powell endorsement, this is not a done deal until the deal is done. This election year, more than any other in history, make sure that you are a part of what may be the last golden opportunity to change the world. Yes, it IS that important. Because, if you ACTUALLY vote on November 4th, you won't wake up on November 5th to a Nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Special Note For Californians: Tomorrow, Monday October 20th, is your last chance to register to vote in this upcoming election on November 4th. You can get the voter registration form at your local Post Office and turn them in there, also.
Friday, October 17, 2008
OFFICIAL POIGNANT McCAIN/LETTERMAN REVIEW
John McCain is a freakin dork. End of story.
(Watch for another poignant review when Miss Prissy Pants does SNL this weekend!!)
(Watch for another poignant review when Miss Prissy Pants does SNL this weekend!!)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
JOE THE PLUMBER IS AN IDIOT!
Yep, that's right. If Joe the Plumber is still voting for McCain after tonight's debate, he needs to have his whole system cleared.
In the first 20 minutes of the debate, a different McCain was at the table. But, soon enough, the old and delirious John McCain surfaced once again. And, need I say, this is one angry individual. It seemed very difficult, thru most of the remaining debate, for McCain to control himself. If we could just find a way of harnessing all that steam coming out of McCain's ears, we could most certainly solve the energy crisis. He turned beet red and seemed even shaky with rage many times during the debate. As McCain was responding to the question regarding the total negativity of his campaign, he acted as if he and his campaign were completely justified in what has become a constant barrage of personal assaults on Obama. He actually had the balls to bring up the Ayers, Acorn and John Lewis attacks, paving Obama's high road for him. He avoided the important domestic questions of today's America regarding the economy and healthcare and seemed to be forever stuck on the tax issue, wherein once again, he lied his way thru. McCain's commentary on how he would choose a Supreme Court Justice was, in a word, confusing. Firstly, he told us that he would never use a litmus test of Pro-Life to determine his Justice choice and ended by saying that he would never appoint a Supreme Court Justice who was Pro-choice. And, last but not least, his defense of Miss Prissy Pants was laughable.
Barrack Obama remained the cool and even-tempered candidate, per usual. He was caught a couple of times on the defensive, realized it immediately and proceeded to turn the debate back to an Democratically offensive tone. Obama's answers were well thought out, for the most part, and delivered with the confidence and overall persuasive demeanor of a man standing alongside the truth. He answered all of McCain's fictional attacks with the smooth eloquence he has become known for. Even when unexpected questions were posed, he delivered smart and accurate responses. Obama's total faith in Joe Biden as his running mate came off as a striking and unchallenged comparison to the choice that his opponent has made. The healthcare question? Slam-dunked that one with ease. His careful defense of Rowe vs. Wade was no less than perfect. As John McCain's attempts to bait Obama were constant, so were Obama's cool rebuttals. Instead of rolling his eyeballs and making funny faces as McCain often did, Obama just smiled as he waited for his turn to speak.
To conclude, I would say to Joe the Plumber.....if you want your children and grandchildren to go to college and excel, if you don't want to ever be buried forever in healthcare costs, if you want your son to come home from Iraq soon, if you want your 401K to ever regain its losses and if you want your damn plumbing company to get off the ground any time soon, vote Obama for President of the United States on November 4th.
(Special Note: Jeez, am I the only one that is ecstatic that there are no more debates?!!?!!?!? I say this as I listen to the soft and comforting sound of the fat lady's aria.)
In the first 20 minutes of the debate, a different McCain was at the table. But, soon enough, the old and delirious John McCain surfaced once again. And, need I say, this is one angry individual. It seemed very difficult, thru most of the remaining debate, for McCain to control himself. If we could just find a way of harnessing all that steam coming out of McCain's ears, we could most certainly solve the energy crisis. He turned beet red and seemed even shaky with rage many times during the debate. As McCain was responding to the question regarding the total negativity of his campaign, he acted as if he and his campaign were completely justified in what has become a constant barrage of personal assaults on Obama. He actually had the balls to bring up the Ayers, Acorn and John Lewis attacks, paving Obama's high road for him. He avoided the important domestic questions of today's America regarding the economy and healthcare and seemed to be forever stuck on the tax issue, wherein once again, he lied his way thru. McCain's commentary on how he would choose a Supreme Court Justice was, in a word, confusing. Firstly, he told us that he would never use a litmus test of Pro-Life to determine his Justice choice and ended by saying that he would never appoint a Supreme Court Justice who was Pro-choice. And, last but not least, his defense of Miss Prissy Pants was laughable.
Barrack Obama remained the cool and even-tempered candidate, per usual. He was caught a couple of times on the defensive, realized it immediately and proceeded to turn the debate back to an Democratically offensive tone. Obama's answers were well thought out, for the most part, and delivered with the confidence and overall persuasive demeanor of a man standing alongside the truth. He answered all of McCain's fictional attacks with the smooth eloquence he has become known for. Even when unexpected questions were posed, he delivered smart and accurate responses. Obama's total faith in Joe Biden as his running mate came off as a striking and unchallenged comparison to the choice that his opponent has made. The healthcare question? Slam-dunked that one with ease. His careful defense of Rowe vs. Wade was no less than perfect. As John McCain's attempts to bait Obama were constant, so were Obama's cool rebuttals. Instead of rolling his eyeballs and making funny faces as McCain often did, Obama just smiled as he waited for his turn to speak.
To conclude, I would say to Joe the Plumber.....if you want your children and grandchildren to go to college and excel, if you don't want to ever be buried forever in healthcare costs, if you want your son to come home from Iraq soon, if you want your 401K to ever regain its losses and if you want your damn plumbing company to get off the ground any time soon, vote Obama for President of the United States on November 4th.
(Special Note: Jeez, am I the only one that is ecstatic that there are no more debates?!!?!!?!? I say this as I listen to the soft and comforting sound of the fat lady's aria.)
ACORN SCHMAY-CORN
First, let's review exactly what ACORN is. The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now was established in 1970 with the goal of bringing minority, poor and otherwise disenfranchised American citizens into the Democratic process. In regards to this current election, they have registered 1.3 million new voters in 18 states, including California. Of these 1.3 million new voter registrations, it has been reported nationally that somewhere between 5,000 and 8,000 registrations may be in question. Lets do the math. That amounts to .3 to .6 percent of registrations may be bogus. Less than 1%. Keep in mind, that ACORN is a federally regulated organization and, as such, are required to turn in ALL voter registration forms they collect, including the ones that they feel may be less than legitimate. They are NOT required to review or otherwise point out possible bogus registration forms. But they do. It was ACORN, themselves, who flagged questionable registration forms as they were sent to national election authorities.
Now, ask yourselves, why would the Republican Party want to make such a big deal out of such a tiny problem? Me thinks it is a huge smokescreen to take the focus off of their own voter shenanigans. After doing a healthy amount of research late into the night, I have discovered that the GOP has a long history of voter suppression, dating back to the days of the Civil Rights movement. And, so far this year, Republicans are already being held responsible for possible attempts at voter suppression in at least 9 states, many of them in the south and many of them in 'swing' states. In several states, drivers license info and/or Social Security info has been used to screen out 'unqualified' voters, a blatant abuse of Federal Election Law. In still other areas, voter 'caging' has been utilized by Republican election officials. Voter 'caging' is when certified mail is sent to a list of addresses, and when no one is available to sign for the mail, a list is made suggesting these people registered illegally with no proper address. Just this week, in Macomb County, Michigan, lists of foreclosed properties were used for this purpose. By the way, people who have moved since registering to vote can provide their new address on Election Day at the polls, and thus, still legally vote.
To set the record straight, I am NOT saying that John McCain initiated the above voter suppression. But, at the same time, he hasn't exactly done anything to alleviate the problem, has he?
One more very important fact about the new ACORN registrations. Of the 1.3 million new registered voters, an estimated 60-70 percent are people of color. Over HALF of the new registered voters are 18-29 yrs old. Is it any wonder that the Republican Party is freaking out?!?!?!
All of this pre-planned ACORN voter registration hoopla is leading to Election Day, when the Republican Party will be screaming 'voter fraud' after losing. Mark my words.
Special Note: Big debate tonite. My prediction this time is an easy one. McCain will come off looking old and even more delirious. Obama? He'll shine as the superior candidate, per usual.
Now, ask yourselves, why would the Republican Party want to make such a big deal out of such a tiny problem? Me thinks it is a huge smokescreen to take the focus off of their own voter shenanigans. After doing a healthy amount of research late into the night, I have discovered that the GOP has a long history of voter suppression, dating back to the days of the Civil Rights movement. And, so far this year, Republicans are already being held responsible for possible attempts at voter suppression in at least 9 states, many of them in the south and many of them in 'swing' states. In several states, drivers license info and/or Social Security info has been used to screen out 'unqualified' voters, a blatant abuse of Federal Election Law. In still other areas, voter 'caging' has been utilized by Republican election officials. Voter 'caging' is when certified mail is sent to a list of addresses, and when no one is available to sign for the mail, a list is made suggesting these people registered illegally with no proper address. Just this week, in Macomb County, Michigan, lists of foreclosed properties were used for this purpose. By the way, people who have moved since registering to vote can provide their new address on Election Day at the polls, and thus, still legally vote.
To set the record straight, I am NOT saying that John McCain initiated the above voter suppression. But, at the same time, he hasn't exactly done anything to alleviate the problem, has he?
One more very important fact about the new ACORN registrations. Of the 1.3 million new registered voters, an estimated 60-70 percent are people of color. Over HALF of the new registered voters are 18-29 yrs old. Is it any wonder that the Republican Party is freaking out?!?!?!
All of this pre-planned ACORN voter registration hoopla is leading to Election Day, when the Republican Party will be screaming 'voter fraud' after losing. Mark my words.
Special Note: Big debate tonite. My prediction this time is an easy one. McCain will come off looking old and even more delirious. Obama? He'll shine as the superior candidate, per usual.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
A BIG FAT 'HUH?'
JOHN McCAIN
In Minnesota on Friday, John McCain told his town hall audience that Obama is a decent guy. He went on to say that they needn't be afraid of Obama as President. Huh? Me thinks that Obama has even won McCain over. Or is it possible that McCain has looked over his shoulder and caught sight of his own karma chasing him down?
In Arlington, VA on Sunday, McCain said "I'm going to whip his you-know-what in the debate".
Oh, really, Mr. McCain? Game on.
SARAH PALIN
When asked if she has seen the Saturday Night Live Tina Fey impersonations, she responded "Yes, I have. But I keep the sound muted." Huh? Just one more case of bad judgement.
And referring to the decision in the Alaska Troopergate investigation, a reporter asked Palin if she abused her power as governor. Palin said "No, and if you read the report you'll see that there was nothing unlawful or unethical about replacing a cabinet member. You gotta read the report, sir." Huh? Maybe Sarah Palin should read the report.
Read the investigative report in Palin ethics probe (pdf)
THE ECONOMY
Fox Schmooze constantly prefaces reports on the economy with "IF we go into a recession" and "we have the 'potential' for a serious recession". Huh? What planet is Fox broadcasting from?
VERY SPECIAL NOTE
It turns out that McCain has re-scheduled to appear on Letterman this Thursday. Set your TIVO's and grab some popcorn. This should be great TV!
(A little background.... about 3 wks ago, McCain was supposed to make an appearance on Late Night. Then at the last minute, he called Dave and told him that he was 'suspending' his campaign and was headed back to Washington to help push the Bail Out bill thru. Told Dave, himself, that he was jumping on a plane in a few minutes. Then, voila! While substitute guest Keith Olberman was sitting there listening to Dave tell this tale, they discovered, while on air, that McCain hadn't jumped on a plane afterall. He was right across the street filming a live interview with Katie Couric. Dave was livid, to say the least. Ever since that moment, Dave has been on a one-man mission to take down the Republican ticket. His motto? "The road to the White House runs right through here.")
In Minnesota on Friday, John McCain told his town hall audience that Obama is a decent guy. He went on to say that they needn't be afraid of Obama as President. Huh? Me thinks that Obama has even won McCain over. Or is it possible that McCain has looked over his shoulder and caught sight of his own karma chasing him down?
In Arlington, VA on Sunday, McCain said "I'm going to whip his you-know-what in the debate".
Oh, really, Mr. McCain? Game on.
SARAH PALIN
When asked if she has seen the Saturday Night Live Tina Fey impersonations, she responded "Yes, I have. But I keep the sound muted." Huh? Just one more case of bad judgement.
And referring to the decision in the Alaska Troopergate investigation, a reporter asked Palin if she abused her power as governor. Palin said "No, and if you read the report you'll see that there was nothing unlawful or unethical about replacing a cabinet member. You gotta read the report, sir." Huh? Maybe Sarah Palin should read the report.
Read the investigative report in Palin ethics probe (pdf)
THE ECONOMY
Fox Schmooze constantly prefaces reports on the economy with "IF we go into a recession" and "we have the 'potential' for a serious recession". Huh? What planet is Fox broadcasting from?
VERY SPECIAL NOTE
It turns out that McCain has re-scheduled to appear on Letterman this Thursday. Set your TIVO's and grab some popcorn. This should be great TV!
(A little background.... about 3 wks ago, McCain was supposed to make an appearance on Late Night. Then at the last minute, he called Dave and told him that he was 'suspending' his campaign and was headed back to Washington to help push the Bail Out bill thru. Told Dave, himself, that he was jumping on a plane in a few minutes. Then, voila! While substitute guest Keith Olberman was sitting there listening to Dave tell this tale, they discovered, while on air, that McCain hadn't jumped on a plane afterall. He was right across the street filming a live interview with Katie Couric. Dave was livid, to say the least. Ever since that moment, Dave has been on a one-man mission to take down the Republican ticket. His motto? "The road to the White House runs right through here.")
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
SPECIAL PRIVILEGES FOR SECRET SNITCHES
I know you are sick of talking about the economy. And since the election is pretty much over (i.e. McCain, bye-bye!), lets try something new and very different.
Have you heard of The FBI's 'InfraGard', a secret and privileged organization formed to snoop and snitch on oftentimes innocent citizens? I have because I was asked to become a member of this secret organization about 1-1/2 yrs ago. I declined for what will become obvious reasons. In the 10/02/08 edition of Sacramento News and Review, InfraGard surfaced again as Amanda Witerall's No. 3 in "Censored! The Top 10 Stories Media Ignored". So what is InfraGard exactly? According to InfraGard's website, InfraGard is a "partnership between the FBI and the private sector". Its participants are "dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the United States". Not too bad, so far, huh? But haven't we been told that ALL Americans should report unusual and suspicious activity? Matthew Rothschild, editor of The Progressive, a watchdog publication in existence since 1909 and dedicated to social justice, reports that members of InfraGard "receive secret warnings of terrorist threats before the public does - and, at least on one occasion, before elected officials". As a matter of record, in November, 2001, a credible terrorist threat to California's bridges was relayed to then Governor Gray Davis by his brother, a member of InfraGard, BEFORE the fed's official notification. In return for this seemingly 'inside' info, InfraGard members provide information on potential and/or threatening suspects to the FBI. The members are also provided with special training to be utilized in case of a national or community emergency. They are given membership cards with secret phone numbers and website contacts giving them access to an FBI secure communication network complete with a VPN encrypted website. Mr. Rothschild goes on to say that card-carrying members tell of small InfraGard meetings where agents of the FBI and Homeland Security discuss, in frightening detail, what InfraGard members may be called upon to do. Members have been told that when martial law is declared in an emergency, it is their responsibility to protect their assigned portion of the infrastructure, and if they have to use deadly force to protect it, they will not be prosecuted. These are everyday citizens, folks. NOT law enforcement. Members of InfraGard can only be recruited by other members or by the FBI. In case of a national crisis, members have been assured of special treatment in regards to access to safe harbors for themselves and their families. I was told this, myself, when I was asked to join InfraGard. By the way, I was approached by someone many of you know and would probably not suspect was a member of a secret government club. InfraGard was established in 1996 and, until 9/11/2001, had approximately 1,700 members. Since the 9/11 tragedy, InfraGard has grown to 26,000 members. Some members are typical American citizens like you and I. On the other hand, 350 of our nation's Fortune 500 companies have representatives involved, leaving open the possibility of even more favoritism during a crisis. I would hope that all American citizens take the responsibility of reporting suspicious activity and that all American citizens are treated equally during a crisis. This 'special' organization is reminiscent, to me, of Nazi Germany, where families' would turn in their innocent neighbors, to save themselves. And, jeez, the thought that I might be on somebody's secret shit list because I've written this very blog-post....well, if I turn up missin.....you all will know why. I hope I'm kidding. If you would like to learn more about this elitist, secret, and FBI supported organization, I encourage you to visit the following websites:
www.fbi.gov/
www.infragard.net/
www.infragard.net/chapters/sacramento
www.progressive.org/mag_rothschild0308
www.alternet.org/
www.newsreview.com/sacramento/Home
Have you heard of The FBI's 'InfraGard', a secret and privileged organization formed to snoop and snitch on oftentimes innocent citizens? I have because I was asked to become a member of this secret organization about 1-1/2 yrs ago. I declined for what will become obvious reasons. In the 10/02/08 edition of Sacramento News and Review, InfraGard surfaced again as Amanda Witerall's No. 3 in "Censored! The Top 10 Stories Media Ignored". So what is InfraGard exactly? According to InfraGard's website, InfraGard is a "partnership between the FBI and the private sector". Its participants are "dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the United States". Not too bad, so far, huh? But haven't we been told that ALL Americans should report unusual and suspicious activity? Matthew Rothschild, editor of The Progressive, a watchdog publication in existence since 1909 and dedicated to social justice, reports that members of InfraGard "receive secret warnings of terrorist threats before the public does - and, at least on one occasion, before elected officials". As a matter of record, in November, 2001, a credible terrorist threat to California's bridges was relayed to then Governor Gray Davis by his brother, a member of InfraGard, BEFORE the fed's official notification. In return for this seemingly 'inside' info, InfraGard members provide information on potential and/or threatening suspects to the FBI. The members are also provided with special training to be utilized in case of a national or community emergency. They are given membership cards with secret phone numbers and website contacts giving them access to an FBI secure communication network complete with a VPN encrypted website. Mr. Rothschild goes on to say that card-carrying members tell of small InfraGard meetings where agents of the FBI and Homeland Security discuss, in frightening detail, what InfraGard members may be called upon to do. Members have been told that when martial law is declared in an emergency, it is their responsibility to protect their assigned portion of the infrastructure, and if they have to use deadly force to protect it, they will not be prosecuted. These are everyday citizens, folks. NOT law enforcement. Members of InfraGard can only be recruited by other members or by the FBI. In case of a national crisis, members have been assured of special treatment in regards to access to safe harbors for themselves and their families. I was told this, myself, when I was asked to join InfraGard. By the way, I was approached by someone many of you know and would probably not suspect was a member of a secret government club. InfraGard was established in 1996 and, until 9/11/2001, had approximately 1,700 members. Since the 9/11 tragedy, InfraGard has grown to 26,000 members. Some members are typical American citizens like you and I. On the other hand, 350 of our nation's Fortune 500 companies have representatives involved, leaving open the possibility of even more favoritism during a crisis. I would hope that all American citizens take the responsibility of reporting suspicious activity and that all American citizens are treated equally during a crisis. This 'special' organization is reminiscent, to me, of Nazi Germany, where families' would turn in their innocent neighbors, to save themselves. And, jeez, the thought that I might be on somebody's secret shit list because I've written this very blog-post....well, if I turn up missin.....you all will know why. I hope I'm kidding. If you would like to learn more about this elitist, secret, and FBI supported organization, I encourage you to visit the following websites:
www.fbi.gov/
www.infragard.net/
www.infragard.net/chapters/sacramento
www.progressive.org/mag_rothschild0308
www.alternet.org/
www.newsreview.com/sacramento/Home
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
EH?
Tonight's debate was a boring re-hash of everything we've heard before. Including McCain's attempts to pull the wool over our eyes in regards to Obama's stance on just about everything and much of it the same wool he tried to use at the last debate. A really dumb thing to do when your opponent is standing right there. How many times did Obama have to set the record straight after McCain's lies? I don't remember McCain ever having to correct Obama's take on McCain's policies. I guess McCain doesn't realize that every time Obama caught him lying, he lost that much more integrity and thus the trust of the American people is getting thinner and thinner. The American people, even the Republicans, are not that stupid. I'm sure Republicans cannot believe that this old liar is the best they can do. Additionally, McCain's condescending manner was ever apparent, per usual. His reference to Obama as "That one." was puzzling, to say the least. That one what? I noticed, also, that McCain never brought up the Ayers controversy....and we all know the why of that, don't we. As Obama recently told the media, "I am not one to throw the first punch, but I definitely will be the one to throw the last." McCain is afraid of taking that last punch directly to the old kisser on live TV. It sure is beginning to look like this whole thing is 'in the bag', 'all sewn up' and the fat lady has begun warming up. Now, please, Barack, just kick back and enjoy the music.
Monday, October 6, 2008
DOG-GONE-IT!! JUMPIN GEE WILLIKERS!
CURRENT POLITICAL SCENE
The McCain attempt at discrediting Obama due to his past 'affiliation' with Ayers is a joke. Barack was 8 years old when Ayers was doing the dirty deeds. Obama slamming back with McCain's Keating 5 association was cool, tho. At least, it relates to our present economical mess. McCain WAS involved in the financial scam, although, in the end he was found to not have done anything illegal. Shady, Yes. Questionable? You betcha (Palin-speak). However, I do wish that Obama would just sit back and let the McCain ticket hang themselves. I wish he would not fall for the obvious 'swiftboating' techniques of the loser ticket. If McCain's most recent attack had any teeth at all, don't you think that the media would have been all over it by now? Afterall, nobody can trump McCain's association and glued-at-the-elbows relationship to the guy that will, when it all shakes out, go down as the biggest scoundrel in American history.....that being our dear Prez Bush!?!?
May I make a prediction? McCain will become Mr. Prissy Pants at tomorrow evening's debate. I'm quite sure he believes all the Fox Schmooze crap regarding the way Palin 'hit it out of the ballpark'. He will follow her suit and ignore questions, pull out the inevitable switcharooni, and otherwise try to stay away from the issue that counts most to most Americans - the economy. McCain will use his POW experience and the 'my friends' misnomer in an attempt to sway you and I from the truth of it.
In the next month, watch out for more lies, more accusations of questionable liaisons, etc. You might even see reports of increased terrorist acts in remote areas (there, I said it) in an attempt to scare you into voting Republican. The McCain ticket is in panic mode. And, hence, because HUGE MONEY is riding on the Republican ticket, I hope that Obama has the best fancy schmancy security team ever developed. Miss Prissy Pants, the Republican's other BIG problem, should be hoping her security team is pretty good, too.
A NOTE ON OUR ECONOMY
Now that the legislature has finally passed the Bailout Bill, I think we can all agree that today's international stock market numbers reflect the degree of confidence that America and the World has in our present administration's ability to alleviate the current financial crisis. In other words.....the key word in today's financial outlook.........YIKES!
THE TINIEST NOTE: THE OJ VERDICT
Its about freakin time, motherfucka!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
PRISSY PANTS KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE BALLPARK!!!!!!!
Hahahahaha! NOT! I will say straight up that her overall debate appearance was better than I expected. I mean Sarah Palin didn't have a breakdown....she didn't start ballin and run out of the room....and she didn't stand there and lie her way thru....oh wait....yea, she did. Pre-packaged responses obvious, Palin had a huge problem staying on point even at the behest of the moderator, who constantly tried to pull her back in. I think Joe Biden did an outstanding job, didn't stick his foot in his mouth even once while supporting Obama. He came off as totally knowledgeable with all of his responses while Palin, when stumped, kept reverting back to energy and taxes. Personally, I think she should stay away from the tax arena or, at the very least, do her own homework, because I thought she was made to look the fool on that issue. Bottom line is that she didn't change anyone's mind. Except maybe a few uncommitted voters in Ohio, who according to the CNN graph, went off the top of the chart during many of Biden's responses and often dipped quickly during Palin's. I found it entertaining, also, that according to that same graph thingy, uncommitted women are not amused by Ms. Palin at all. Seemed every time Miss Prissy Pants opened her mouth, the yellow line would take a serious tumble. Which I'm sure McCain noticed, too, and will probably show up tomorrow with many less hairs on his old gray head.
Whoop, there it is!
Whoop, there it is!
SMART vs. NOT SO MUCH
Barry Sonnenfeld, Emmy-winning director, was on Letterman last nite. Responding to Dave's congrats on his recent Emmy, Mr. Sonnenfeld said that he was smart enough to have people around him that are incredibly smart, the best in the business. He went on to suggest that America should take the same view with the upcoming election. He pointed out that McCain graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy second to the last in his class and that Mrs. Prissy Pants went to 5 different colleges before actually managing to graduate. On the other side, Barack Obama graduated from Columbia University AND Harvard Law School at the top of his class, going on to become the first black man to serve as President of the Harvard Law Review. Since we all know what 'stupid' can do for our country (hint: Bush), these facts, alone, seem to be compelling enough to make our decision an easy one. By the way, since McCain lied last week directly into Letterman's ear and proceeded to dis him badly, Dave seems to be on a one man crusade to take the whole Republican ticket down. As a nightly Late Show viewer, I can tell you that its a riot. McCain supporters are probably pooping their prissy pants.
(Re: Tonite's Debate? Bring it on, baby!)
(Re: Tonite's Debate? Bring it on, baby!)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
A McCAIN McMANSION IS FOR SALE
And this guy knows what my concerns are? Yikes....me thinks he thinks you and I are idiots. (Poor John McCain...he'll only have six houses now....)
My son, Russ, has informed me (see comments) that this house no longer belongs to the McCain's and its the new owner that is selling it. But I think y'all get the idea.....if he should end up in the White House, its hard for me to believe he will be watching out for us little guys (and girls - me!) Since BIG MONEY has financed most of his campaign, he will be taking care of BIG MONEY first. And when I say BIG MONEY, I hope you are thinking really, really HUGE.
But thanks, Russell, for keeping me honest!
My son, Russ, has informed me (see comments) that this house no longer belongs to the McCain's and its the new owner that is selling it. But I think y'all get the idea.....if he should end up in the White House, its hard for me to believe he will be watching out for us little guys (and girls - me!) Since BIG MONEY has financed most of his campaign, he will be taking care of BIG MONEY first. And when I say BIG MONEY, I hope you are thinking really, really HUGE.
But thanks, Russell, for keeping me honest!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
MY VERY FIRST NUTSHELL REPORT
POLITICS IN GENERAL
You can’t make this stuff up. Next stop…Vice Presidential Debates! Personally, I can’t wait. Got my popcorn and bon-bons at the ready. Only thing that would make it more entertaining is if they could just mud-wrestle a bit?
PREZ BUSH
Is it 2009 yet?
JOHN MCCAIN
1. Okay, he’s a national hero.
2. HE IS A LIAR. Just ask David Letterman. And if he’ll lie to Letterman‘s face……
3. Let’s talk about his sense of judgement…..uh….two words….Sarah Palin.
4. McCain and wifey are worth $150,000,000...and he’s going to look out for the little guy? Right.
5. Does he really think the war is about saving us from terrorism? Now that IS scary.
6. If you like the way things have been going in the last 8 years....vote McCain. Put on your camo's and put your money in cash.
SARAH PALIN
Mrs. Prissy Pants desperate Rock of Love housewife and her husband, The First Dude. You’ve got to be freakin kidding me. I know, I know….she can see Russia from her house. Well, I can see the moon from mine…it doesn’t exactly make me a astronaut. But I’m ready……
BARACK OBAMA
1. I love him.
2. He represents.
3. He tells the truth.
4. A class act.
5. Will take steps to get the government back to working for us and our children.
5. If you are filthy, dirty rich AND greedy….you don’t like him much.
6. If you don’t believe that all men and women are created equal..you don’t like him much.
7. If you DON'T like the way things have been going for the last 8 years…Vote Obama. Put on your jammies, hang on to your loved ones, and get ready for a whole new America.
JOE BIDEN
1. I love him.
2. A man seriously devoted to his family and his country.
3. No bullshit guy. Yea, occasionally he talks himself into a pit, but his heart is in the right place.
4. A part of the solution…NOT a part of the problem.
THE ECONOMY
Seriously, peeps. Is anyone really surprised? The surprising part is that, once again, we are depending on the government to save us. Like they are saving Iraq. Like they saved the people of New Orleans. Oh, and then there’s the price of oil. Wonder who’s benefiting from that? Jeez. Greedy freakin bastards. Hang on to your boot straps (if you haven’t already put them on Ebay, that is.).
THE WAR
12 billion a month. We know it isn’t about WMD’s. And it isn’t about terrorists. So somebody out there, please explain to all of us, what exactly IS it about? (Hint: See ‘THE ECONOMY' above. It starts with an ‘O’. Texas>Bush>Chaney>fools. Only fools rush in where angels fear to tread)
HEALTH CARE
Oh, sure. The government will be good at this, too…. NOT! I'm thinking regulations, instead.
RELIGION
Muslims and Jews are wary of each other and Christians. Christians are wary of everyone. Bhuddists and Hindus are wary of nobody. All should be wary of The Universe. Each to their own. ALL men and women ARE created equal. And dinosaur bones were planted by mad scientists. hmmmm….But keep it out of the White House, pleeeeeeze.
GLOBAL WARMING AND OUR NEW GREEN LIFE
Baby, Its hot.
Watch for my 'Nutshell Report' on Friday when I will give you my take on the Vice-Presidential Debates!
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