Alvin4NY

Writer-New York City
Alvin4NY@msn.com
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Chelsea, sweetie, next time they ask you that question, reply in kind: "I think the American people truly would have appreciated the intense level of scrutiny by the media, if it had been as focused on the War in Iraq, 9/11, and the last seven years of un-checked activities from The Bush Administration, as it was and continues to be with the Private Lives of my parents. Again, it's none of your fucking business." Well, maybe leave out the fucking part, but the "F" bomb will probably get you a standing ovation.

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Rosie's High Seas Entertainment And Gay Family Values

Nice to read such encouraging words about Rosie and Kelli and all of their efforts to make a difference. There will always be a place for Rosie at the show-business table. She's earned it. posted 07/20/2008 at 11:03:36

Billy Joel Closes Down Shea Stadium With Paul McCartney

Wow. I am sure this was a major thrill for Joel, to have McCartney there with him. I can't believe I didn't get off my lazy ass and make an effort to be there.....if only to hear "A Hard Day's Night" performed live by Joel, with McCartney there to take the stage and close with "Let It Be" -- posted 07/20/2008 at 11:22:25

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Cries After Sparring With Whoopi Over N-Word (VIDEO)

I'm on the side of Maya Angelou on this one: Words matter. We have to be careful about what we say to and about each other, because the effects can be ever-lasting, leaving tattooed imprints on a persons soul. Thoughtful responses, and a positve reaction to a negative action-are the only way the world will change. I don't like the "n" word (or other words that brand or label) because it groups people into one lump-as though they were all alike in each and every way. We all have our individuality and uniqueness that a single word could never spell out. posted 07/20/2008 at 11:11:55

George Carlin Remembered By Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers, Ben Stiller And More

Leno gets no respect at all,

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....and he likes and defends Bush, even still. posted 06/26/2008 at 22:02:42

Joan Rivers Kicked Off Show For Calling Russell Crowe A "Fucking Shit" (VIDEO)

Now if Jay could only become relevant......... posted 06/17/2008 at 20:34:27

Luke Russert, Tim Russert's Son, Remembers His Dad On "Today" Show

I think Tim's journalistic integrity got pushed, again, and the feelings of anxiety over what was happening to him (and journalists like him, who once had integrity) had built up to a level that was uncontrollable. I don't suppose it had anything to do with the suppression by the media of Kucinich introducing Articles Of Impeachment this last week, again, or the failures that continue to mount daily out of Iraq, and now Iowa? It's a sad shame. When I first started paying attention to politics I turned to his show, and found it to be very helpful and informative for someone just coming into things, politically speaking. I always thought of him as fair, save the last six months. Who knows how much of it was "him" and how much was "them" -- in terms of his passing, and how he took care of himself. God Bless, Tim. And thanks for the intro....you made it interesting and I wanted to learn more, and kept learning, so ....you were a great teacher. The best thing to be, as far as I'm concerned. posted 06/16/2008 at 20:21:12

If You Really Want Inclusion, Include Yourself

Well, I think that is something that Cyndi clearly gets, that as an artist and performer-if she wants the love, all she has to do is give it - to get it. Most people sleep-walk their whole freakin life not "getting" that. posted 06/16/2008 at 20:36:04

Farrah Fawcett Cashes In On Battle Against Anal Cancer

Same difference, without a doubt. posted 06/11/2008 at 10:05:49

Bush Tells UK Paper He Regrets His Image As A War Monger

Save your regrets for jail, George. posted 06/10/2008 at 21:41:34

The (Bill) Clinton Legacy

Everytime you complain about the Clinton's, a media spinmeister from the Republican side smiles and says, "Excellent...." Jennifer Flowers made the front pages again....and yet Dennis Kucinich introducing more Articles of Impeachment goes un-noticed by the MSM. Something is so wrong with this continuing picture, and with the perspective of most Americans. posted 06/11/2008 at 10:14:10

Laura Bush Defends Michelle Obama Against Patriotism Attack

She looks as though she pickled herself in the Sake. posted 06/11/2008 at 10:09:19

Very much into Japanese Theatre, apparently. posted 06/09/2008 at 19:40:23

Tom Brokaw Slams Press Drumbeat For Hillary's Exit: "Inappropriate", "Commentary Disguised As Reporting"

Gee Tom,-thanks for saying so. It would have been nicer if you might have said it six months ago, but you know, hey- you still got your name in the paper......another gin & tonic? posted 06/09/2008 at 19:23:59

Bill Clinton Fires Back At Heckler: "You Want To Give The Speech?"

Why would you assume that he MUST have some sexual escapades that he lives in fear of you or those like you finding out??
Is it so hard for you to believe that he may just be who he seems to be?
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He's a politician, not the Pope. Rest assured, Obama lies his ass off, and it's already been proven on a number of occasions. If you'd like, I can list them here. (the lies HE has told, during HIS campaign.) So, based on knowing he's a liar, you've got a fifty/fifty shot that a hooker or rent-boy will fall out of a closet before November. The longer the race goes on, the more we find out. posted 04/01/2008 at 20:22:37

Remember when fringe elements like you used to live in the shadows!

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Isn't that the truth...? posted 04/01/2008 at 12:35:09

Scarborough Thinks Obama Bowls Like A Little Girl

I don't know, what else does he have a problem with, getting down the aisle? You want someone hittin' the gutter all day, or do you wanna strike? posted 04/01/2008 at 19:38:22

I think Obama's ears make him look like Symba from The Lion King. posted 04/01/2008 at 19:35:44

Matthews Said Bush Showed "Guts" At Baseball Game

George Bush had guts to show up at any public venue that cannot be contained by Secret Service. I'm surprised his presence didn't bring forth a riot. (Which, if this were 100 years ago, it would.) Chris Mathews (along with Tim Russert) have lost nearly all jounalistic integrity, and are nothing more than Political TMZ., and to be taken just as seriously. posted 03/31/2008 at 21:17:11

Chelsea Clinton Asked About Monica Lewinsky Again, Watch Video

No, she wouldn't. I'm sure she's more educated than you are about her Mother's policies, past or present. posted 04/01/2008 at 20:05:12

Plus, the media is not running for President.
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Wake up and smell the coffee, the MEDIA is running it like a TMZ-Palooza, designed to get every voter worked up over anything BUT substantial or informative information that matters to the American Voting Public. posted 03/31/2008 at 23:31:17

Chelsea, sweetie, next time they ask you that question, reply in kind: "I think the American people truly would have appreciated the intense level of scrutiny by the media, if it had been as focused on the War in Iraq, 9/11, and the last seven years of un-checked activities from The Bush Administration, as it was and continues to be with the Private Lives of my parents. Again, it's none of your fucking business." Well, maybe leave out the fucking part, but the "F" bomb will probably get you a standing ovation. posted 03/31/2008 at 21:33:50

you're so right! if not for the endless Clinton scandals throughout the 90s , it would not have been possible for Bush to get in.

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What a load. The "scandals" were engineered by the Republican party, each and every one. The Media is owned by the Right Wing. Bill Clinton left office (right after the Lewinsky scandal) with a 70% approval rating, and most of those would have voted him in a third term if it had been legal. A segment of the population believed the crap that the media fed us, to get Bush as far as he got. posted 03/31/2008 at 15:55:23

Leno: I Won't Be Part Of British Car Show Remake Because NBC Will Ruin It

He's waited a long time to be able to play his cards somewhere else, and he deserves to do so. The way he started at NBC was shitty to everyone involved, and most of the blame for the entire fiasco goes to NBC. posted 04/01/2008 at 20:14:45

To be fair, that's been NBC's deal with Jay from the beginning: "We don't have to show YOU respect, if we want to replace you, we will. You are not special." I'm no fan of Leno, but he was dicked royally at NBC, and they have earned the respect he's giving them by speaking the truth to The Times. posted 03/31/2008 at 21:52:13

Madonna In Vanity Fair: Disses New York In Profanity-Laced Interview

She couldn't even sing at her own induction to the Rock-n-Roll Hall Of Fame. Speaks volumes as far as how confident Madonna is of her own talents, compared wtih others in the Hall Of Fame family. posted 04/05/2008 at 09:49:15

Heather Mills Employed: Signs On As Beauty Pageant Judge

I hope Miss Montana where's a fur bikini. posted 03/31/2008 at 23:37:17

Hooked on Hillary

"......and after all, the next time I have a new book coming out, you know I won't be going on the talk show of a friend of Hillary Clinton's, watch me on Oprah! Her choice is Obama....!" posted 03/31/2008 at 07:43:31

Chris Matthews Really Plays Hardball, Demands New Guest Name Sources For Obama Claim

This is why I am so glad that Hillary did not give up when they told her to three months ago. ALL of it should come out, about ALL of the candidates. No one should slip in under the radar. Chris Mathews is a tool, and has lost all credibility. This battle between the media and the Clintons is the real story.....Members of The Media are terrified of what will happen at each and every Press Conference Hillary would give as Commander In Chief, addressing the problems our Nation now faces after eight years of Bush. I can just see her smiling (and cackling) every time the Press tries to ask a stupid question, or tries to play rough with her. She'll turn right back at all of them, and point her finger, (and maybe even wag it a little-with a smirk on her face) and say something like, "Well, if you people in the media had been doing your jobs, and were actually informing the American people, maybe it wouldn't have gotten as bad as it it." This is the fear people......believe it. posted 03/29/2008 at 11:11:51

Hillary And Bill: We Aren't Going Anywhere

It would have been really wonderful if all of the people in positions of leadership and with the media who are insisting that Hillary should "drop out" of the race she's waited all of her life to win, had been as vocal in telling President Bush he should resign. Hypocrites, every-single-one. posted 03/29/2008 at 10:59:50

Ralph Nader Tells Clinton "Don't Listen" To People Telling You To Drop Out

He's right. Hillary has worked all her life for this shot, and she's got no obligation to anyone but the people who support her, and want her for President. Those calling out for her to quit because they can't stand the heat, get the hell out of the kitchen. It's a contest. posted 03/29/2008 at 10:30:33

Allman Brothers Band Cancels Concerts

c-u-in-may.... posted 03/30/2008 at 19:11:33

LOL! posted 03/30/2008 at 14:04:05

Reuters: "Somebody Forgot To Tell Hillary Clinton The Democratic Presidential Race Is Over And Barack Obama Won"

and Republicans are devoid of human emotion. posted 03/27/2008 at 16:17:25

Someone forgot to tell the media that they don't decide who stays in, and who goes out. (oh, and that no one really pays much attention to what the media says now anyway. You guys have got it ALL wrong in the last SEVEN years. The MSM's credibility is worse than McCain, Bush, Clinton, Cheney, and Obama combined. Talking heads, giving opinions, ignoring real news. posted 03/27/2008 at 16:15:51

"Pimped Out" Resurfaces On MSNBC

The 24 hour news cycle stops for NOTHING---only when it repeats the same fives stories, every 10 minutes. The first four having to do with Hillary and a farting incident that happened during a grasshopper convention back in '66, and the other story is of course either Britney or Paris. posted 03/27/2008 at 16:37:21

Awkward! Gawker Calls Out Page Six For Ripping Off A Press Release...The Day Richard Johnson Calls Blogs "Parasites"

All Media fall under the lable "tabloid" - None of it is newsworthy. posted 03/27/2008 at 16:27:27

AP: Why Wasn't The Truth Good Enough For Hillary?

Obama's language is what gives him away. He's the star of the debate team at times, but without a page in front of him, he can be a bit lost. "Typical white" sounds like "typical black" - a stereo-type that paints all people with a certain background or skin color as one and the same. But the let record show it was Bill Clinton who injected the racism into the campaign. Uh-huh. It seems to work both ways. posted 03/26/2008 at 08:14:34

Obama thought he could score a quick victory, edge Hillary out, before any of his past came out to haunt him. posted 03/26/2008 at 08:03:42

The GOPS? They would know what a liar looks like, all they would have to do is look in a mirror. It would have been beautiful if the media had established their quest for truth five years ago, or any day since the Iraq War first began and cost 4,000 soldiers lives. posted 03/26/2008 at 07:59:40

Mayhem At Fox News: Anchor Walks Off Set, Wallace Rails Network For "Obama-Bashing"

I want to know WHO to blame. Who first started this lazy approach to journalism? Where we replace facts and stories that inform a nation and sell it as a "News" show, with absolute bullshit opinions that have nothing to do with informing an audience. It's all designed now to confuse the audience. My money is on Barbara Walters, as one of the pillars in this approach. Bring her to the Town Square at once, and make her watch the worst of her own dreck from "The View" until she begs for it to stop. posted 03/22/2008 at 08:14:13

Obama Endorsed By Bill Richardson

Hey, Bill got a job, and some publicity, too. posted 03/22/2008 at 08:08:06

Lawsuit Settled Over Beach Boys Name

This is why I love catching up on your comments of great citizen from far beyond. These perspectives are informed and layered, and capture an element of the publics imagination for that time period, what it was, and what it is. It's the great thing about getting older, isn't it? Write the book. posted 03/27/2008 at 02:21:20

Empress Tina Fey Has No Clothes

Thank you for saying everything I was about to. (I'm sure you did a much better job...) A lot of hamsters on treadmills making with the hateful blogs and comments, as they watch one of their own make a run for it and go all the way. Jealousy is so ugly. posted 03/22/2008 at 07:38:29

Bill O'Reilly Needs to Enroll in "Understanding the Internet 101"

He may as well be making shit up on the spot. His audience isn't exactly a demographic of "fact checkers."

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When people in my own family back up their beliefs with a bumper sticker slogan from Bill, I know from my end the conversation is over. You just want to shoot them, and take them out of their misery. They are kind of like the Jim Jones followers at the end......... posted 03/22/2008 at 08:04:21