April 27, 2006
Wow, thanks Senators!
CNN.com - Senators to push for�$100 gas rebate checks - Apr 27, 2006
I could fill my tank twice! And I might be able to afford a sandwich.
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March 28, 2006
The only thing I can say
CNN.com - Former Secretary�of Defense�Weinberger dies at 88 - Mar 28, 2006
He was better than Rumsfeld.
Actually, you can say that about any Reagan/Bush I guy. Well, except the ones that are Bush II guys, though I think even they are worse now.
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October 26, 2005
Republicans don't
Democrats support bill to allow absentee voting by evacuees
Of course not. If you look at any proposal, ever, to allow more people to vote, you'll find Republican opposition. I'm pretty sure that the Republicans have good cause to not want these folks voting.
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October 07, 2005
So embarassing
Bachus tables fund-raiser after DeLay indicted
My congressman (whom I didn't vote for) Spencer Bachus was going to have a fundraiser for Tom DeLay. But after the indictment, it was cancelled. Though Spencer's sure DeLay's innocent.
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September 19, 2005
Dangerous
Crooked Timber : A case for instant runoff voting
To show the dangers of talking about politics in another country, Australian John Quiggin doesn't realize that Nebraska has a unicameral legislature, or (more seriously) that runoff elections are standard in most party primaries.
Anyway, Quiggin wants someone in the U.S. to try instant runoff voting. While nice in theory, IRV would be unworkable in practice. Quiggin hasn't seen an American primary ballot (most local races are decided at the primary level with the general being a formality) I guess, and doesn't realize the nature of the problem.
Nearly all American elections are for multiple offices, ranging from President to intensely local offices where you start to wonder why they're not just appointed. On a standard primary ballot in a contested area, there might be twenty or more races. Half of them, maybe, would have three or more candidates; half of those might have five or six.
Now, going into a ballot box and ranking five candidates for Congress or Mayor is one thing. But going in there and ranking five for County Commission, or State House of Representatives, or Public Service Commissioner, Place 4, is something else. It's hard enough for people to know one guy to vote for. You expect them to wade through ten different rankings of interchangeable down-ballot candidates?
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September 17, 2005
No, not that, anything but that
Spending alarms state delegation
Deficit-wary members of Alabama's congressional delegation are alarmed at the uninhibited spending on Hurricane Katrina, and some are willing to consider ways to cushion the blow such as delaying tax cuts or cutting other spending.
No, you can't do that! Can't you see that our millionaires are suffering?
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September 03, 2005
Rehnquist dead
This is going to be an ugly fight.
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September 02, 2005
Attention, Republican Moderates
Hastert Questions Rebuilding New Orleans
Every time you vote for your "acceptable" Republican representative -- you know, the guy who is pretty reasonable and never suggested shutting down public education or herding gays into camps -- you are also voting for the Republican leadership. That's a vote for Tom DeLay, and a vote for Dennis Hastert. One wonders if Speaker Hastert would have advocated not rebuilding Chicago in 1871.
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August 03, 2005
Oh, I don't know
Dean: Democrats can win based on moral issues
I hope he's right. But I'm not convinced.
The two-term governor of Vermont said the Democratic Party under his leadership is taking inspiration from the civil rights movement, with the courage to pursue its convictions and a commitment to struggle, even when the odds are long. Dean said he believes Democrats can win elections based on moral values as long as they don't let the Republicans define what Democrats stand for.
I wish him good luck.
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August 02, 2005
Bill hires a loser
al.com: NewsFlash - Bill Clinton hires new spokesman
This guy worked with the Dean campaign, the New York Olympic bid, and Tom Daschle. Keep him away from Hillary.
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July 29, 2005
Gore = Nixon?
Al Gore seems to be setting up for running again in 2008, and he's getting some support. His career now officially parallels Richard Nixon's:
Elected to Senate while still young.
Hated by the other party but considered uncomfortably moderate by his own party's more radical members.
Two-term VPs for popular, moderate Presidents.
Stiff and awkward on TV.
Lost Presidential election as sitting VP to a guy seemingly far less qualified but who came off as more likeable.
During that campaign, lost debate even with greater command of the facts.
The popular incumbent, for whatever reason, didn't campaign for him.
The new administration starts off popular but becomes bogged down in a foreign war.
And eight years later...
Other than that, they have nothing in common. And, of course, we all know what happened to Nixon.
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July 27, 2005
This is why we lose
Will all the sniping between the Judean People's Front and the People's Front of Judea the DLC and "traditional Democrats" please stop? I'm not assessing blame, just saying that none of you are helping, and all you're doing is weakening the party. If you don't have anything constructive to say, don't say anything.
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July 14, 2005
Here's an idea
Zell Miller to return $113,000 to state | ajc.com
How about he returns all the money he ever got from the Democratic Party to run his campaigns?
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June 14, 2005
Olympia Snowe must be destroyed
Also on Political Animal, the Senators up for re-election sorted by their popularity. Snowe is the fifth-most popular Senator, the second-most popular up for re-election. She's ideologically unobjectionable, but she is at the same time one of the most reprehensible people in politics today. Every "moderate" blue-state Republican who coasts by in their home state by relying upon personal moderation, then goes right back out and votes with the Republican majority in its attempts to bring back the nineteenth century must go.
Rick Santorum is one of the more unpopular Senators, because he's unabashedly unmoderate in a moderate state, so he's vulnerable. But nearly all the time, the Snowes of the world vote with the Santorums who control the Republican agenda. It is time that the Democratic Party hung the radical right around the necks of these northeastern moderates. They need to choose sides, or rather to be seen to choose sides. Senatorial campaigns must be nationalized; people in Maine must realize that a vote for Olympia Snowe is a vote for Bill Frist.
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May 23, 2005
Generic Democratic attack ad for 2006
To be used in Senate campaigns against Blue State Republicans...
[VIDEO: Half a dozen or so rich Texans (you can tell they're Texans from their hats) sitting around in a den, laughing throwing money in the air.]
V/O: In 2004, our state received back 70 cents on the dollar for every dollar paid in Federal income tax. [NOTE: Change for whatever circumstance.]
[VIDEO: Southern pig farmer slopping his animals with a pile of dollar bills.]
V/O: Where does the money go? It goes to southern states, states with powerful allies.
[IMAGES: The red/blue map -- and another, showing the states that get the most Federal money. The local GOP Senator with various Republicans -- President Bush, Dick Cheney, Bill Frist, etc. Tom DeLay if you can get it.]
V/O: Powerful allies that Senator ______ has made friends with. Powerful allies whose pork-laden projects Senator ______ has voted for along party lines, to the cost of his own constituents.
[VIDEO: Texans again, this time lighting cigars with hundred-dollar bills.]
V/O: Call Senator ______ and ask [him/her] if [he/she] thinks that the interests of the leaders of his party are more important than those of his constituents.
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April 26, 2005
The tenth bill
Kevin lists nine bills that the Democrats plan to offer if the Republicans go through with the nuclear option. He's right about tapping the petroleum reserve. I'm not even sure that lowering gas prices is that desirable, but if it's something you want to do it would be better to funnel money to states and localities to temporarily lift their gas taxes.
Anyway, what's not listed as an option is my pet project: Puerto Rican statehood. It's a killer. The Republicans would never allow it, because it would result in two Democratic senators, five or six Democratic congressmen, and seven or eight Democratic electoral votes. So they'd have to block it. But when they did, the Democrats would get to hang that around their necks for years.
Potentially, it would be a Prop 187 on a national scale. Every Republican presidential and senatorial candidate would have to explain why he's not anti-Hispanic, and a lot of them will have a really difficult time doing this.
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March 23, 2005
The First Law of Congressional Intervention
Interest in living wills rises as result of Terri Schiavo case
"Whenever Congress gets involved with anything, lawyers will surely profit."
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March 22, 2005
That is odd
Lawmakers seem to flip-flop when it comes to intervention
Weird how the same Republican congressmen who wanted to keep "activist judges" out of the Roy Moore flap are now trying to have Federal judges get involved in the Terry Schiavo flap. It's almost like they're just a bunch of political hacks with no actual convictions beyond doing what influential groups like the Christian Right want, but I'm sure that's not it.
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February 22, 2005
"I am not running for President!"
al.com: NewsFlash - Romney travels to S.C., shuns 2008 talk
"I'm just giving a speech to a Republican group in Spartanburg, South Carolina as part of my duties as Governor of Massachusetts."
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February 13, 2005
Today sucks
Rebel Dean inspires gays in Florida: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Five decades ago, a "Rebel Dean" was a cool, good-looking young guy with a leather jacket and a motorcycle. Today, a "Rebel Dean" is an ex-doctor from Vermont with no neck and a history of inappropriate screaming.
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December 06, 2004
I don't know
CNN.com - Frist: Abstinence-only programs need review - Dec 5, 2004
I think they need to be abolished, because they're stupid. But at least he's paying attention to that pesky Hippocratic Oath for once.
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November 19, 2004
More shamelessness
Get-out-the-vote efforts targeted
Richard Shelby, Kit Bond, and others in the Senate want to block public housing projects from using any Federal funds on get-out-the-vote efforts, voter registration, or voter ID. It's pretty blatant partisanship to try to discourage black turnout. So more of the same.
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November 17, 2004
They're incredible
washingtonpost.com: GOP Pushes Rule Change to Protect DeLay's Post
Is it possible that the American people are insane? It's one thing to send back Bush, but to send back a Republican majority in the House, one utterly under the domination of this guy, is another matter. Now they're modifying the rules so he can keep his job after he's indicted. Next they'll probably change it so he can still be Majority Leader from a Texas prison cell.
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November 15, 2004
Democratic Idol!
Democrats to pick 2008 Nominee with the help of FOX's 'American Idol'
Breaking News Story
Associated Press
WASHINGTON, D.C.--With the Democrats feeling the need to try a new approach to winning the White House, they have decided to use a popular format to do so: 'Democratic Idol' in which 16 potential Democratic Presidential candidates, will sing, orate and generally make a fool of themselves to win the Democratic nomination before a live studio audience and three judges: film star Susan Sarandon, former Presidential candidate Reverend Al Sharpton and 'American Idol's' Simon Cowell. Howard Dean & Terry McAuliffe will be making special appearances.
Among the candidates already tapped to star in the new FOX reality series for 2008 are New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Freshman Illinois Senator Barack Obama, Indiana Senator Evan Bayh, Virginia Governor Mark Warner, Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, & 2004 Presidential candidate & Massachussetts Senator, John Kerry.
In a recent publicity photo for the new show, Obama was seen dressed up as William Hung from season 2 singing, "She Bangs!" by Ricky Martin. Republicans have already posted it the Illinois state website.
Hillary Clinton has already said she's working on singing "Respect" by Aretha Franklin and knows the entire 'Jagged Little pill' album by favorite singer Alanis Morrissette.
"Bill hates when I sing 'You Oughtta Know'' in the shower. He takes it personally," said Clinton.
Meanwhile, the runner up idea for choosing the Democratic Presidential nominee for 2008 was "The Democratic Apprentice" in which the 16 Presidential candidates would be given different tasks by Donald Trump and each week, he would fire one of the candidates. Among some of the weekly ideas included Dennis Kucinich opening a lemonade stand in suburban Cleveland and turning it into an empire and Howard Dean having to make a 2 hour speech at the Southern Baptist Convention in Houston without getting hung in effigy while standing side by side with filmmaker Michael Moore.
NBC was pushing hard for the idea but neither Michael Moore or Donald Trump had the time to commit; FOX swooped in with "Democratic Idol".
Among the more rejected ideas: ABC's "The Democrat Bachelorette" in which 25 male Democratic Presidential candidates try to convince a hot, blonde Evangelical girl from Souther Ohio to vote for them in 2008. Each week, candidates survive by receiving a Bible. Also rejected was NBC's 'The Democratic Contender' in which 16 candidates battle it out in the ring with Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leanord choosing the toughest candidate. Finally, ABC attempted to revive "Are You Hot enough...to be President?" in which Lorenzo Llamas and 4 other judges judged the hotness of each Democratic Presidential candidate ranging from how they looked in a swimsuit to their pick-up lines in a bar.
One other idea is still floating around that would require the cooperation of both political parties: ABC's "Political Swap" in which a liberal Jewish family in New York has to live for a week with Tennessee Senator Bill Frist and a bible thumping Republican family in Tulsa, Oklahoma has to live with Nancy Pelosi. ABC has also broached the Democratic party about "Extreme Makeover: Democrat Edition" in which Tai ans friends come to the DNC headquarters and do makeover: throwing out all those DVD's of 'Fahrenheit 9/11', the anti-bush posters and bumper stickers, re-painting the gay rainbow colors to a strong military green color and replacing Terry McAuliffe with veteran actor R. Lee Ermey.
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September 27, 2004
Nobody ever whispered to me
The Atlantic Online | November 2004 | Karl Rove in a Corner | Joshua Green
Okay, we all know that Karl Rove is a slimebag of the highest order. But who knew that he, like his putative boss, spent time corrupting the politics and institutions of my home state? Yes, it's true! Apparently, we're the minor leagues now.
Anyway, Rove allegedly started a whispering campaign at the University of Alabama School of Law insinuating that a Democratic state Supreme Court justice was a pedophile. This was just about the time of my one, regrettable, year of law school there, but nobody ever tried to use me as a conduit for smears. I'm actually rather insulted.
Also, Rove was the architect of much the Business Council of Alabama's still-current strategy of painting Democratic judicial candidates as tools of the plaintiff's bar and their use of "horror stories" of allegedly overgenerous judgments. This actually explains something to me. I've wondered why the Republicans have been so good at getting elected to judicial office (eight of nine current justices are Republicans) while only getting about half the other statewide offices, and Democrats still control the legislature. Maybe it's because they had an Evil Genius design their judicial campaign plan but only local yokels for everything else.
What did Rove learn from Alabama? Well, let's just say that he might have gotten some lessons from a recurring character around here:
In the rare instances when he has failed to set the terms of debate, Rove hasn't fared nearly so well. Four years ago, in a race to succeed Hooper, who was retiring as Alabama's chief justice, Rove lined up support from a majority of the state's important Republicans behind his candidate, an associate justice named Harold See. Like most of Rove's clients, See had an enormous financial advantage and ran a brutally negative campaign—but he was nonetheless trounced by Roy Moore, the "Ten Commandments" judge, who succeeded in making the race about religion. This loss may have helped Rove to recognize the power of religion as a political motivator: from the question of gay marriage to organizing churches for Bush, it features prominently in his playbook for the current election.
Yes, the long-sought Roy/Rove link at last.
(Link from Talking Points Memo.)
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September 02, 2004
Bin Laden, others to Receive Prime Time Speaking Engagement at Nader Convention
Roswell, N.M.--Against the objections of most reasonable thinking Americans and all of his financial donors, Ralph Nader has decided to hold his 4 day convention in Roswell, New Mexico at the Roswell Convention Center.
Expected to attend are over 400 Nader supporters from around the country and 50 delegates, one from each state. Among the celebrities planning to attend are Phil Donahue & his wife Marlo Thomas, Susan Sarandon & Tim Robbins, Janene Garofelo, Carrot Top, Natalie Maines from The Dixie Chicks, and of course, Michael Moore, director of "Farenheit 9/11".
Nader, who is only going to be on the ballot in 23 states, still thinks he can become the 44th President of the United States.
"I am not dillusional and nor have I ever sought medical treatment for my brain," a defiant Nader told the press after the announcement of Roswell for his convention. "I am here to run John Kerry into the ground..and oh yes, George W. Bush."
Nader, who's presence in the 2000 election cost Democratic candidate Al Gore the office of the Presidency, feels that the democratic party has ignored his needs and his issues. Chief among his concerns; eliminating all corporations and the Government handing each and every American the same $100 check every week.
"Communism is the only way to go...Russia had it right," Nader said. "Furthermore, we need to destory all cars and anything that doesn't have all Americans walking everywhere. We are too fat and we all need to get in shape!"
Michael Moore rolled his eyes.
Ralph Nader's chief of staff, the honorable Chief Nakahoma of the Connecticut Gaming & Casino Commission, has announced the prime time speaking lineup for the Roswell convention: Actor Sean Penn & former San Francisco Mayor Jerry Brown on Monday, former Nader running mate LaDuke and for Ross Perot running mate Admiral Stockdale on Tuesday, Chairman Yassir Arafat of the Palestinian Authority & Tina Yothers of "Family Ties" on Wednesday, and joining Nader on Thursday night will be International terrorist, Osama Bin Laden.
Bin Laden, who could not be reached for comment, sent out this press release from somewhere inside Pakistan: "I am honored to be speaking on behalf of the great American infidel, Ralph Nader at his convention. I only hope my presence will help Mr. Nader score a huge upset victory in November so that we can all finally say, "Good Day, President Nader".
Bin Laden's spokesperson Ahmed Muhammed of Tehran said Bin Laden has no further comment but will take questions on Thursday and will be speaking in person.
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August 31, 2004
Rough Draft(s) of Arnold's Speech
(As a moderate, I like Arnold but I thought this would be fun).
Hello Fellow Republicans,
My name is Arnold & I am the Governator.
My name is Arnold & I am the Governator of California.
My name is Arnold & I am the Governor of California.
I am here tonight to protect from the T-1000, John Kerry. He is the most dangerous cybernetic being made entirely of liquid medal by the Cyberdyne Corporation. I am also here to protect George W. Bush from John Kerry, along with my original targets, Sarah & John Conner.
I am here to talk about the differences between John Kerry & George W. Bush. George W. Bush is here to protect all Americans from evil cybernetic forces & the Predator. The predator detects heat on the human body and is a killing ,achine--I have a name for this predator, l it's called 'Michael Moore'.
I am here to talk about why George W. Bush should be re-elected for four more years. He is willing to fight terrorism and protect us from evils around the world. He is will to do what is necessary to make sure our citizens are protected and safe and no evil acts should ever cross onto our shores again. That is why I am voting for George W. Bush.
I was elected Governor because I was created in a lab by my scientist father who also created my twin brother, Vincent. He is small and puny, like a girly man, but nonetheless, I love him despite our differences.
I was elected Governor because I have truly lived the American dream and I believe in equality for all people, regardless of race, color or creed, even little girly men. If little girly men want to marry eachother, that is fine with me. If the little girly men want to have abortions, that is fine with me. But these girly men must not be allowed to vote Democrat!
I was elected Governor because I have truly lived the American dream and believe in equality for all people, regardless of race, creed, religion, or color. As an Austrian born citizen, I truly had to work my way up to my stardom, first through bodybuilding, then acting, and now as the leader of the largest state in the country. It is truly an honor to serve Californians and represent the Republican party.
President Bush is not a girly man. He is ready to pump (clap) you up! President Bush maybe small but he is scarppy in a fight. I know. He challenged me to an arm wrestling match last Spring and he actually lasted 15 whole seconds before I crushed him like a bug. And John Kerry, George W. Bush and I will crush you like a bug and terminate you!
President Bush & I want to develop the first male pregnancy. This is our contribution to stem cell research. We have decided to inject me with a special serum that will allow men to become pregnant and develop the hormones for doing so. This was totally Mr. Bush's idea.
President Bush & I, while we differ on the abortion issue, both have a great love of science. He has been criticized for not doing enough to advance stem cell research. I am here to tell you he has done more then President Clinton ever did. President Bush is a friend of science and a friend of all Americans who believe in stem cell research.
I am here tonight to also let you know that I am looking for Colin Crisp. I am undercover as a Kindergarten teacher to stop this madman from stealing his son Dominic and killing his ex-wife. I have already interviewed the Bushes and Cheney's and even John McCain and no one has seen Crsip. If anyone, particularly from the Oregon delegation, has any info on the whereabouts of Crisp, please call me or my partner.
I want to also talk about what happened on 9-11 and the excellent work of our firefighters, our police officers, and the city workers of New York--thank you and thank you Mr. Giuliani from leading by example in a time of crisis.
Finally, I want to admit to all of you something, particularly my wife, Helen--I maybe Governator by day, but by night, I am a superspy here to prtect the world from terrorists. Yes, George W. Bush has implanted me a secret weaponin the war on terror. Along with my crack team which includes "Best Damn Sports Show" co-host, Tom Arnold, I am on a mission to prevent terrorism. I am in great shape, I run 50 miles a day and bench 2000 pounds. Please, do not worry and this will not affect my duties as Governator of California.
Finally tonight, I want to let all Americans know that I am there partner in helping fight terrorism here at home. I am regularly devising strategies with Homeland Security chief, Tom Ridge, on ways we can better protect our ports, our airports and our general security so that we can have a safe and confident, California.
Thank you!
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August 23, 2004
And then there will be a counter-suit...
Sign-Up Reopened for House Race in La.
Louisiana's "non-partisan" elections sure seem to bring out the partisan in everybody. A Democratic judge re-opened the signup process for a congressional seat where a cretin congressman signed up for re-election as a Democrat then switched to being a Republican right before the deadline, too late for the Democrats to mount a challenge. The Republicans, of course, are upset that they won't get a free seat out of the deal and I'm guessing they'll appeal.
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The Next Debate Rage: What's REALLY in Heinz Ketchup?
WASHINGTON, D.C.--After recent attack ads towards Senator John Kerry and his Vietnam war record drew the ire of both sides, just as 'MoveOn.org' Ads had drawn previous ire, a new group called "The Truth Seekers of Ketchup" are targeting John Kerry's billionaire wife, Teresa Heinz-Kerry, wanting to know the secret ingredient of her ketchup and why it really tastes so good.
The controversial group spending millions on this new campaign attack strategy, have not been publicly endorsed by President Bush and appear to be using soft money to strike at Teresa Heinz-Kerry. The group is out of Laredo, Texas and are apparently receiving millions of dollars from Hunt's Ketchup.
In the new ad, it's 'suggested' that Heinz ketchup has a secret ingredient Mrs. Kerry doesn't want you to know about, something so treacherous that your kids should be afraid to eat their next hamburger and fries. According to some media experts at the Zogby International, the underlying message of this Ad is almost sinister.
"The Truth Seekers of Ketchup are suggesting that Heinz ketchup is made of...people," said pollster John Zogby of Zogby International.
Some pointed out the eery similarity to this real life attack campaign and the 1970's sci fi cult classic, 'Soylent Green' starring Republican stalwart, Charlotn Heston--further leading to suggestions that Heston maybe working in cahoots with the Hunt's Ketchup people to bring down Mrs. Kerry.
"Charlton Heston and the Hunt's people can shove it," Mrs. Kerry suggested, and she immediately sat down in front of the press and smothered her lunch with Heinz ketchup. "This is delicious--My John eats my ketchup everyday!" said Teresa as she took a big bite out of the burger. The press immediately broke into laughter when they started realizing the un-intended innuendo of Teresa.
"John Kerry & I both like to eat Teresa's ketchup," said john Edwards on the campaign trail with his wife Elizabeth in Madison, Wisconsin. Elizabeth immediately glared at a suddenly embarrassed Edwards. "Well, what I meant to say is that Elizabeth and I both gladly ate Teresa's ketchup at our Anniversary dinner at Wendy's last month."
Elizabeth continued to glare.
When asked his opinion about the story becoming known as 'ketchup gate', maverick republican Senator John McCain of Arizona says he prefers mustard, but that the Bush administration must 'leave Teresa's ketchup alone'. However, McCain did ad that even though he personally like the Kerry's better then the Bush's and wouldn't trust George as far as he could throw him, he intends to continue gladly hitting the campaign trail for President Bush.
"It's my duty as a Republican to continue supporting this man I really don't like over the other guy who I like a lot more," said a very blunt McCain. He then smiled, grabbed a beer out of his cooler on his bus and immediately headed to Madison, Wisconsin to meet up with the President.
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August 19, 2004
Ted Kennedy is a Terrorist!!!
I knew it.
US senator Kennedy complains of falling on anti-terror no-fly list
Seriously though, this is the funniest thing I have read all year. Of all liberal Democrats to pick on, they picked the fat, drunk one who gets really, really red-faced when he gets mad.
And by the way, c'mon...you all KNOW this was a practical joke that was deliberately done from the WhiteHouse; I could just see Rumsfeld, Ashcroft, Bush, Cheney, Ridge, & Karl Rove sitting around playing poker one night (they are probably letting Bush win of course) and they start talking homeland security stuff with Ridge, yadda yadda yadda...Rumsfeld takes another swig of brandy and...
the lightbulb goes on.
"Hey Tom, you're the big cheese for Homeland Security, right?"
"Sure, Don...you know I am...why do you ask?"
"Well, you control any name that goes on or off a 'terror watch' list, right?"
"Sure, just the other day I was able to get those Arabs crossing from Mexico added--you could pick their truck out with that extra supply of towels."
Rumsfeld puts his cards down and everyone stares intently at him.
"What are you thinking, Don?" asks Karl Rove.
"Well, wouldn't it be pretty hilarious, if, uh, I dunno, Teddy Kennedy's drunk ass 'accidentally' made it onto the list? Could that happen?"
Everyone sat dead silent at the table. All of a sudden, Bush burst out laughing; the rest followed.
(In between fits of laughter and falling out of his chair) "Don, that would be wrong!" said Ridge as he starts laughing uncontrollably.
"Tell you what, Tom, if I beat you with this hand, you have to put Kennedy on...if you win the hand, you can leave Kennedy alone and put Michael Moore on instead."
At that point the room was howling with laughter.
Ok, I was having WAY too much fun with this, and yes, I am still leaning towards Kerry this November...BUT, Ted Kennedy is a boil on the ass of America, a guy guilty of being a lecherous, lying drunk who killed his mistress and he's known for his ranting, screaming red faced attacks against anyone who doesn't agree with him. He kind of DESERVES it--sorry, he does.
It's just funny because I can totally see Kennedy getting outraged more & more each time at every airport and you just know his name was on there deliberately as a GOP prank. Funny stuff. I would almost vote for Dubyah for that reason alone.
This will teach Teddy boy from stealing those little scotch bottles and pinching flight attendents behinds!
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July 23, 2004
A Pro Democrat Column: By Alex R.
Mac has asked me to say a few words, thank you.
First, this is a new story published by Reuters (of all people...who never do anything with a slant other then pro-Arab) that i found very interesting this morning...
While there's no guarantee that this is anything more then election rhetoric by Kerry to win the Jewish vote in Florida, he has been preaching this position for the last several months and if he is really sincere about this, I could lean toward the Democrat freom Massachussetts this Fall.
And the reason that would be would not necessarily be about Israel. See, the one thing Bush really has for me to vote for him is his PRO Israel stance. I am fiscally conservative but mainly Bush's staunch support for Israel I appreciate. If Kerry will be just as staunch (which he has never before until this year, ergo, my concerns) that doesn't make me feel as obligated to lean Bush.
The reason is the issue 2nd most important to my heart, something which John Kerry & I see eye to eye on: STEM CELL RESEARCH.
Having lost my grandfather to Parkinson's & with a mother and brother who are both diabetic, any increased funding we can do for stem cell research is paramount. plus, I am staunchly pro choice so this falls in line with my views anyway. I think this issue is where Bush completely is missing the boat and being guided too much by his far right Christian principles.
While I do respect both Bush's and Kerry's strong religious beliefs (Kerry being a strong Catholic), I do think it's an asset to have two men who have faith (sorry, Mac) but Bush is being too controlled by his beliefs and he;s setting aside logic--you can't stop science or medical advancements. If we did, we would all still have polio and scurvy, right?
The point being, stem cell research is a big enough issue that Ron Reagan Jr. is speaking at the Democratic convention. Yes, he's always been liberal, opposite idealogy from his dad, but so what--I want to see this issue addressed and for me personally, I rank this is a close second behind Israel (by the way, a country already far along in their research that they even received a visit a few months back from Christopher Reeve who praised Israel on their efforts while justly railing against Bush for not picking up U.S. efforts to fight deadly illnesses)--the point is, Kerry is very much on the right side of this issue and I applaud him for that and I applaud once again his latest statements committing himself to a secure Israel, even if those comments are in contrast with comments he made last fall. I hope this is now the REAL John Kerry.
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July 21, 2004
FYI: LIBERAL Today Show outs LIES told By Michael Moore this morning!!!!
Katie Couric, who's normally as far to the left as Moore, actually made me APPLAUD her today.
She interviewd people regarding the real situation with Bin Laden's family here in the U.S. that the Bush Administration flew to safety.
As portrayed by hateful Moore, it's because of oile and greed and lies, lies, and more lies by the White House.
However, the REASON Bin Laden's family is here is that (big shocker) they HATE Bin Laden--he's the ultimate black sheep of the family. They are in the United States because they like the United States and don't want to be in the Middle East anywhere near Osama.
The reason the Bush administration flew them privately to safety is for that very reason--and because the rest of the Bin Laden's had legitimate fear of retaliation here in the U.S. thanks to Osama's actions. Since these people have done nothing wrong other then being RELATED to Osama, then the White House was trying to do the right thing.
These sources were confirmed today on THE TODAY SHOW, one of the most liberal biased and left slanted programs with left wing cheerleader Katie Couric hosting. You can't call it a "vast right wing conspiracy" when Katie reports.
Further lies once again being distorted by MICHAEL MOORE. the BIGGEST AND FATTEST PERPETRATOR OF LIES AND DECEIT IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. WHY CAN'T ANYONE SEE THAT MICHAEL MOORE IS THE MOST EVIL & DANGEROUS FORCE IN AMERICA?
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Give me a break
Apparently, Alex believes (in common with many a Republican) that celebrities aren't allowed to even express political views. Unless they're Republicans, in which case they can run for Governor.
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Sandy Berger: No he's Not Just Happy to See You...
There really was something in his pants.
You can blame the GOP all you want for the 'timing', fine, the point is, it's true and if you believe Sandy Berger that walking out on the National Archives with illegal documents down his pants was an 'honest mistake' then you would be the same liberals who believe Mckinney has reformed and doesn't hate Jews, Robert Byrd will now openly admit his KKK past, and that Michael Moore is a thin, healthy, honest do gooder who only seeks to discuss both sides of an issue!
Sandy Berger is a lying slime and for all those who want to talk about dis-honesty coming out of the BUSH administration, I raise you a Clinton administration which shoved dishontey down our throats in spades.
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That would be wrong
Non-Citizen Parents May Vote in S.F.
For school board elections. Note that this is "may" as in "it may happen, if a vote allowing this passes," not "may" as in "yes, you may vote." At any event, I am strongly against any measure allowing resident aliens to vote. I favor pushing citizenship through rapidly, but if you're not a citizen you don't get to vote.
Note also that this would apply only to city elections, as state (and certainly national!) elections require that only citizens vote. Obviously this could cause problems if city elections are held simultaneously with the state vote.
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Oh, that's just great
McKinney storms to win; Isakson earns Senate bid
Cindy McKinney won the nomination, that means two more years of explaining that she doesn't represent the entire Democratic Party. Denise Majette, who decided to run for Senate rather than hold the seat, had the most votes but didn't avoid a runoff.
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July 12, 2004
I hate the GOP
I used to merely dislike them. Now it's officially changed to hate. The reason? Because they're turning me into a fricking conspiracy theorist:
Off the Kuff: Enron funds solicited for redistricting
You see what I mean? Tom DeLay, the Lord of the Flies himself, actually got money from Enron to finance his redistricting effort. (This being the regular redistricting, not his back-door play of the last couple of years.)
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July 09, 2004
Here are some Comments from Michael Moore on Israel & The U.S.--this is a hard guy to Like
Michael Moore's Radical Views
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The RJC has compiled a fact sheet about Michael Moore's outrageous comments regarding America and Israel.
As the hype about his new movie fades, Moore's record of lies and innuendo remains. And his oustpoken hatred for America, Israel and the values the two countries share is also on the record.
Two examples:
"Hey, here's a way to stop suicide bombings - give the Palestinians a bunch of missile-firing Apache helicopters and let them and the Israelis go at each other head to head. Four billion dollars a year to Israel - four billion dollars a year to the Palestinians - they can just blow each other up and leave the rest of us the hell alone."
From Michael Moore's book, "Dude Where's My Country?" (Warner Books, 2003)
- While promoting his book, "Dude Where's My Country," in Germany, Moore gave a speech in which he asserted that, "Americans are possibly the dumbest people on the planet...in thrall to conniving, thieving, smug pricks. We Americans suffer from an enforced ignorance. We don't know about anything that's happening outside our country. Our stupidity is embarrassing."
(The Washington Dispatch, June 26, 2004)
***This is whom most of you want to take political advice from? I can only pray that John Kerry & John Edwards distance themselves from this fat pig of a liar so I could even consider keeping an open mind this November. Only a fat pig like Moore would wish death on the Israelis and the Palestinians for that matter. If he's supposedly so liberal, shouldn't he be praying for peace? Michael Moore, you are a fat, evil pig.
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July 08, 2004
Comments on Edwards Experince
As an official undecided independent for the 2004 election, here's my comments on John Edwards.
I like him. I endorsed him as the ONE Democrat I would have for sure supported ahead of Bush. Now mind you, I don't really LIKE George W. Bush, but as a staunch supporter of Israel, I am grateful for his staunch support (despite whatever jibberish Mac wants to bring up about him wanting to convert people) & I simply don't trust John Kerry's position, which is always changing. Will he be a staunch supporter? I hope so, but I don't know. I did know Howard Dean would have been awful so since he's not the Dems' choice, I still may not vote GOP.
Back to Edwards, there's been a lot made of his lack of experience. The MSNBC article I attached basically stated that Dan Quayle in 1988 had 12 years of Senate experience & that George W. Bush in 2000 had run as a Congressman and been part of a political family his whole life.
Ok, Fineman, I give you Quayle. Yes, Quayle was a moron but 12 years is more then 5 1/2 years that Edwards has served--OK. (though clearly Edwards is infinitely smarter and I don't think W. could have responded "Dan Quayle could be president" like he did about Cheney). But Bush's experience? Please. Just because you RUN for Congress or because your dad was president, does not make you a political maven.
The interesting thing people forget about Bush is that he had NEVER been to any country besides Mexico before 2000. A new president who came from MONEY, lot's of it, and had never even traveled to Europe! Hell, my fiance and I who come from middle class families have each been to Europe and I have been there 3 times!
So, this is a clear cut case of the pot calling the kettle black if Bush wants to attack Edwards on experience.
And as far as attacking Edwards on being a "second choice" to John McCain, well, so was Dick Cheney. Yes, Bush had initially gone after his arch rival McCain to be his running mate in 2000, McCain turned him down, just like McCain said NO to John Kerry (and yes, folks, Kerry asked McCain whatever spin Mary Beth Cahill is offering up). John McCain is like the hot cheerleader at school every guy asks out; you can keep trying but she will keep saying NO.
The bottomline is, I like Edwards because A)he's a positive likeable influence on the ticket, a direct contrast to the wealthy, unlikeable John Kerry. B)He's very bright and energetic and if Kerry did suddenly pass away and Edwards was President, that would not be a bad thing. C)Despite Republican portrayels of Edwards as a liberal, I buy it with Kerry, not as much with Edwards--his foreign policy positions and serving on the Armed Services Committee gives him the right kind of experience we would need if he ever was President.
Now, John Edwards has never made any grandiose statements about Israel but when briefly asked about the subject, he was adament that Israel should have a fence and have the right to protect itself. It was short and sweet but considering that Edwards really does have a stand against terrorism, I think his position would be fine (though Kerry's is still ever changing).
With all that said, I am taking the next several months to watch. And watch. And then decide who I should vote for in November. I overall like the domestic policies of the Democrats, particularly in the area of stem cell research. However, Israel is my main priority and I don't want a repeat of the Clinton years where he only cared about his legacy and bullied two ex-Israeli Pri Ministers into bad arrangements with the evil Yassir Arafat. Thank God Arafat turned down that awful deal for Israel that Clinton bullied Ehud Barak into.
There's no way to really know what direction Kerry will go. He has a very specific and thought out plan about Middle East peace on his website and he re-emphasizes over & over about Israel's security being of utmost importance. That's good. I have to wait n' see because Bush's staunch support of Israel has been unwavering and unflappable and despite all his foibles, I am truly grateful.
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July 07, 2004
Reaganolotry goes awry
A 25-acre park in suburban Atlanta has been renamed Reagan Park, yet again for no good reason. The people who sold the park (brother and sister; he's a Republican and she votes a split ticket) say that they sold on the condition that the park remain under its old name of Five Forks Park, and are understandably a little upset.
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July 06, 2004
George Bush announces Frankie Muniz as new Running Mate
"Malcolm in the Middle" star to balance acting duties and vice presidency
WASHINGTON, D.C.--With John Kerry stealing the political thunder this week of announcing his running mate to be Freshman North Carolina Senator and former primary rival, John Edwards, the Bush team was feeling the heat to get 'younger'.
In came Karl Rove with the ultimate save. "Malcolm in the Middle" star, Frankie Muniz.
"We are excited that Mr. Muniz will be a part of the GOP ticket in 2004 and we expect him to be a big part of the convention in New York," said White House spokesman, Scott McLellan. "Frankie has seen big success not only on Television with his hit sitcom, but even as the theater with films like 'Agent Cody Banks'.
When Mclellan was pressed further about Muniz's lack of foreign policy experience or lack of time on the Hill, Mclellan dismissed those negative thoughts.
"We don't want to focus on what Mr. Muniz hasn't done, but rather on what he will do. Frankie has already come to us with several ideas including moving the State Department to the FOX Studio lots and getting a Basketball game going with France to decide what direction we will go on Foreign policy. Let's see if Mr. Chirac will shake his finger at Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin Garnett!"
The Associated Press immediately swarmed Muniz's Brentwood estate for comments. Out came Frankie's agent, Don Waxman of 'Creative Artists' aka, CA.
"Mr. Muniz is not prepared to address the press yet but he wanted to stress his support of the Bush Administration and his support for the troops in Iraq," Waxman said. "He will have to cut back on his 'Malcolm' schedule but he's enlisted the help of co-stars Bryan Cranston & Jane Kazmareck to make it possible to transition into more of a full-time Vice President."
"Will he talk into the camera at press conferences like his character Malcolm does?" shouted one reporter from MSNBC.
"Yes, Mr. Muniz will continue to give America what it wants. He will give America Malcolm and that will give George W. Bush a second term. No more questions at this time!"
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June 30, 2004
Reagan still dead
Flags still at half-staff. Is this a permanent arrangement?
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June 25, 2004
Bad news for the Democrats
CNN.com - Sources: Ryan dropping out of Senate race in Illinois - Jun 25, 2004
Perv-boy was already dead meat when the scandal broke. Now the Republicans can try to get someone who actually has a chance to win.
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June 22, 2004
The inevitable court records link
Senate Race Sex Scandal - June 22, 2004
Of course The Smoking Gun has scans of Jeri Ryan's divorce filing. My guess is that Jack's a week away from withdrawing from the race, and only wonder who the GOP replacement will be.
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I expect to see a lot of spam about this
CNN.com - Ex-wife of GOP Senate candidate alleged sex club forays - Jun 22, 2004
And with the words "kinky sex club" and "Jeri Ryan" linked, the brains of a million fanboys spontaneously exploded.
It's good for the Democrats, anyway. Not the fanboys' heads exploding (necessarily), but the scandal involving a Republican Senate candidate. Looking more and more like a pickup.
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June 05, 2004
Ronald Reagan dies
You know what? I don't care. I never cared for Reagan and the Reagan-worship that's infected America has left me immune.
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June 03, 2004
Being a Senator is a great job
New Pittsburgh Courier: Specter courts Black voters
One of the many reasons is that you only have to pretend to care about African-Americans for a few months every six years, rather than every two years like a Congressman. Of course, this comes after a primary campaign in which Specter tried to reassure Republicans that he is sufficiently Neanderthal to represent them. Politics is funny.
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May 25, 2004
BWHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
The Washington Monthly: POOR REPUBLICANS
Republicans are having trouble setting up their 527 groups to end-run McCain-Feingold. The reason why, says one fundraiser, is that businessmen are "more conservative with their money" and thus won't give to independent political groups. Yeah, right.
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May 18, 2004
How timely
Court Rejects McKinney Primary Loss Suit
Two years after the primary where Cynthia McKinney was ousted by Denise Majette, an appeals court has finally gotten around to agreeing with the inevitable ruling that the Democratic Party can run an open primary if it wants to.
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May 10, 2004
Bigshots
Boston.com / News / Local / Blogs colliding with traditional media
Some bloggers (among them, Josh Marshall, the Pandagon boys, and Kos) will be granted press credentials to the Democratic convention. I haven't been, but then I didn't ask and I can't afford to go to Boston.
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May 07, 2004
Mac, do you see your hypocrisy on this?
Mac,
I knew your side before I even logged back into this website. The bottom line is you HATE BUSH. I get that.
I am curious, if this thing with the Iraqi prisoners had happened under Al Gore's watch, what would you have said? Or Clinton? Or Kerry? Or only Bush gets beat down everytime.
I am most sickened by everyone's hypocrisy. It's OK for Iraqis to mutilate and drag American soldiers, just as it was OK to the world 2 years back when Palestinian terrorists dragged and mutilated Israeli soldiers. That's apparently OK.
But when someone abuses somebody who's not American or Israeli, it's digusting and everyone in charge should be ousted!
Where's your outrage Mac and your outrage, Bloggers, over the dragging deaths in Fallujah? Are you going to cry for Kofi Annan's ouster because of it?
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May 01, 2004
Bloggers and the Talk Show Hosts Who Love Them
Jesse Taylor now works for Jerry Springer. Go figure.
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