Beaux510
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Afghanistan Draws Foreign Al-Qaida Recruits
That'd be great. Now, how to get 2/3 of the world's population to stop believing in centuries old tribal primitives and invisible beings that command them to impose their beliefs on the rest of us.
"Imagine no religion, it's easy if you try" It's beautiful, but then there's reality.
Ok, let's suppose a hypothetical where that actually happens.
Now, what about the military industrial complex? Yeah...great......
And the list goes on. posted 07/18/2008 at 12:58:37
"Imagine no religion, it's easy if you try" It's beautiful, but then there's reality.
Ok, let's suppose a hypothetical where that actually happens.
Now, what about the military industrial complex? Yeah...great......
And the list goes on. posted 07/18/2008 at 12:58:37
It's funny because it's true. posted 07/18/2008 at 12:14:11
My Brother Was Killed on 9/11 with Republicans and Democrats
Unlike others here who may hurl epithets, I won't, because I want you to actually read what I have to say.
The war is a real one, but it is currently being fought in a way that will not produce the results we (meaning we the American People, not the Govt) are after, if those goals are actually security and safety in our homeland. General Petraeus said this in his brilliant (and now classified) whitepaper on counter-insurgency action in the middle east, written a year prior to being put in charge.
It is a war of ideology, and you can't defeat an extremist ideology with guns and bombs. Fighting an overt, assymetrical conventional war against an extremist ideology (especially a one with an irrational religious aspect to it) only grows the fire of extremism and assures that the fighting will go on ad infinitum. Seeing that you voted for W, I'll explain, ad infinitum means "without end".
The only way to succeed in this battle is with a campaign of agressive engagement with those who can, as the author said above, marginalize and weaken those who purvey that extremism, combined with expanded and pinpoint covert operations.
Otherwise, it's like pouring water on Gremilns. posted 07/17/2008 at 15:00:58
The war is a real one, but it is currently being fought in a way that will not produce the results we (meaning we the American People, not the Govt) are after, if those goals are actually security and safety in our homeland. General Petraeus said this in his brilliant (and now classified) whitepaper on counter-insurgency action in the middle east, written a year prior to being put in charge.
It is a war of ideology, and you can't defeat an extremist ideology with guns and bombs. Fighting an overt, assymetrical conventional war against an extremist ideology (especially a one with an irrational religious aspect to it) only grows the fire of extremism and assures that the fighting will go on ad infinitum. Seeing that you voted for W, I'll explain, ad infinitum means "without end".
The only way to succeed in this battle is with a campaign of agressive engagement with those who can, as the author said above, marginalize and weaken those who purvey that extremism, combined with expanded and pinpoint covert operations.
Otherwise, it's like pouring water on Gremilns. posted 07/17/2008 at 15:00:58
McCain Aide: Obama Is Stubborn Like Bush
Proof that Karl Rove is working behind the scenes at McCains campaign. This is Rove 101. posted 07/16/2008 at 16:37:37
Mamma Mia!: A Cheat Sheet for Those Who Don't Quite Love ABBA
Here's an ABBA primer than is basic and easy to follow. ABBA sucks. Even worse than STYX. Always has always will.
See, basic and easy to follow. posted 07/16/2008 at 13:32:12
See, basic and easy to follow. posted 07/16/2008 at 13:32:12
Obama not doing NASCAR sponsorship
"Turning Left" that's funny. posted 07/14/2008 at 15:03:02
Then maybe he should advertise in the IRL, where all the cars run on 100% Ethanol posted 07/14/2008 at 15:00:45
Obviously, Obama's marketing people are doing their job. There is no better way to spend an advertising dollar than on NASCAR. It's been verified through countless independent studies conducted by marketing firms, it's verifiable and quantifiable.
As an amateur racer (one big-time Pro race under my belt doesn't mean I can call myself a pro), I have at times got the urge to do it for a living and gone through the research. It's out there, but you have to pay for the information. The numbers on ROI in NASCAR sponsorship are stunning.
There's a reason that FedEx, Coca-Cola, UPS, Sony, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Budweiser, Coors, 3M, DuPont, M&Ms, MinuteMaid and other corporate heavyweights put their dollar into NASCAR. It's called Return On Investment. If there wasn't a strong profit to be made, they wouldn't touch it.
Cheers to Obama's people for thinking outside the political box. Might be a good way to reach those voters who might not have even considered him as a possibility. posted 07/11/2008 at 16:48:25
As an amateur racer (one big-time Pro race under my belt doesn't mean I can call myself a pro), I have at times got the urge to do it for a living and gone through the research. It's out there, but you have to pay for the information. The numbers on ROI in NASCAR sponsorship are stunning.
There's a reason that FedEx, Coca-Cola, UPS, Sony, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Budweiser, Coors, 3M, DuPont, M&Ms, MinuteMaid and other corporate heavyweights put their dollar into NASCAR. It's called Return On Investment. If there wasn't a strong profit to be made, they wouldn't touch it.
Cheers to Obama's people for thinking outside the political box. Might be a good way to reach those voters who might not have even considered him as a possibility. posted 07/11/2008 at 16:48:25
Rep. Linda Sanchez: Rove Should Go To Jail (VIDEO)
By the way, if you like my writing, I have an article and photos in the May 2008 edition of Easyriders. With a name like UltraClassic, you probably already have it on hand. On the cover it's listed as THE OYSTER RUN. posted 07/11/2008 at 17:31:46
I'm not sure how you're lining up the jailing of a US citizen (he is a citizen, just like the rest of us, right?) for contempt of congress with the ridiculous "fairness doctrine" for media, but if you want to make it just about what is "fair" then I'll put it to you like this: If I get a subpoena from The United States Congress, demanding I show up and give testimony, then I'd better show up by gum, if not then I'd expect to be arrested and put in jail for contempt. How is Rove's subpoena different from mine? It isn't. It's the same. Unless of course, he's some kind of new "super-citizen" to which the laws of our nation do not apply, or a member of the royal family, oh wait we have no royal family, that's right. Is there a new "super-citizen" designation none of us are aware of?
And the Hugo comment? Are you actually saying that the righteous call to enforce the laws of The United States of America is to be likened to the rantings of a socialist dictator? HUH?!
In all sincerity, you obviously consider yourself a patriot, and as such, you (maybe more than any of us) should disgusted and angered with the contempt, disrespect and criminal disregard which Karl Rove has shown for our Constitution and body of Law.
By the way, I'm neither a leftist nor a liberal. posted 07/11/2008 at 17:28:21
And the Hugo comment? Are you actually saying that the righteous call to enforce the laws of The United States of America is to be likened to the rantings of a socialist dictator? HUH?!
In all sincerity, you obviously consider yourself a patriot, and as such, you (maybe more than any of us) should disgusted and angered with the contempt, disrespect and criminal disregard which Karl Rove has shown for our Constitution and body of Law.
By the way, I'm neither a leftist nor a liberal. posted 07/11/2008 at 17:28:21
Report: Bush Tells G8 Leaders "Goodbye From The World's Biggest Polluter"
Friends say I ride like a cop. I've got a 750 project bike that'll get me 55+mpg, but until that's finished my 1500 Vulcan Drifter will do the trick nicely, even if it only gets 40mpg.
Cheers. posted 07/11/2008 at 12:30:23
Cheers. posted 07/11/2008 at 12:30:23
Me too. I've been commuting on my motorcycle, 20 miles each way, for the past 3 years. In the morning, I load the kids into the SUV, drop 'em off at daycare which is 1/2 mile away and then go back to the house for my bike. Nothing like a nice ride after a long days work to clear your mind. Also, it has saved me so much $$$ in gas I've been able to build a recording studio behind my house on the savings.
You gotta be hardcore about it though, especially when you live in Western Washington State like I do. I only ditch the bike when it's either raining cats and dogs or icy, and then my wife and I car-pool in her smaller car.
Since gas went to $4 I've actually been saving more $$$ and have more time, which is wierd. The cost of fuel is about $4.38 for reg now and so many people have gone to car/vanpools or metro that traffic has actually improved to the point where I'm SURPRISED if I'm not going full speed. It used to be the other way around. posted 07/10/2008 at 19:05:03
You gotta be hardcore about it though, especially when you live in Western Washington State like I do. I only ditch the bike when it's either raining cats and dogs or icy, and then my wife and I car-pool in her smaller car.
Since gas went to $4 I've actually been saving more $$$ and have more time, which is wierd. The cost of fuel is about $4.38 for reg now and so many people have gone to car/vanpools or metro that traffic has actually improved to the point where I'm SURPRISED if I'm not going full speed. It used to be the other way around. posted 07/10/2008 at 19:05:03
Rove Ignores Subpoena, Refuses To Testify
Once again, it's the JOOOOOOS!!!! right?
Three words - tin foil hat. posted 07/10/2008 at 13:23:09
Three words - tin foil hat. posted 07/10/2008 at 13:23:09
Iran Missile Photos Digitally Altered
Me, me!! I want to be an arbiter!!
Pick me! posted 07/11/2008 at 12:33:49
Pick me! posted 07/11/2008 at 12:33:49
The Iranian people may be, but labeling their government as "progressive" in any way is laughable.
My Persian friend Dariush would just roll his eyes at that one. posted 07/10/2008 at 19:42:21
My Persian friend Dariush would just roll his eyes at that one. posted 07/10/2008 at 19:42:21
I am, except it's spelled Beaux. posted 07/10/2008 at 13:27:20
The Land of Everybody
He did do it legally. Read it again. posted 07/10/2008 at 13:48:34
Iran Test-Fires Nine Missiles, Warns It Will Retaliate
Funny, I missed the part in my post where I talked of inflicting misery on anyone. Checking again...yep, still not there. And when have I EVER said attacking Iran should even be considered? Again...yep, still not there. It shouldn't even have to be a topic of discussion.
Still, I find it peculiar that the same group of people who won't believe a word out of our current administration's collective mouth (and with good reason) will take everything the equally crazy and oppressive Iranian adminstration says at face value. The "logic" of this befuddles my mind.
I'm an equal opportunity "mis-truster". If a government, any government plays by the rules of "plausible deniability", then
anything they say cannot be trusted.
This morning's exposure of the faked missile photo by the Official Iranian media agency, is just another illustration of the lies and the the lying liars that tell them (sorry franken, couldn't help it).
The "Missile powered generator" thing is funny. If Colbert said it instead of unknown me, everyone would be howling. posted 07/10/2008 at 12:58:39
Still, I find it peculiar that the same group of people who won't believe a word out of our current administration's collective mouth (and with good reason) will take everything the equally crazy and oppressive Iranian adminstration says at face value. The "logic" of this befuddles my mind.
I'm an equal opportunity "mis-truster". If a government, any government plays by the rules of "plausible deniability", then
anything they say cannot be trusted.
This morning's exposure of the faked missile photo by the Official Iranian media agency, is just another illustration of the lies and the the lying liars that tell them (sorry franken, couldn't help it).
The "Missile powered generator" thing is funny. If Colbert said it instead of unknown me, everyone would be howling. posted 07/10/2008 at 12:58:39
C'mon, a little levity..;-) posted 07/09/2008 at 16:31:48
This is just a test of their spankin-new, missile-powered electrical generator. posted 07/09/2008 at 15:53:32
"Honor Killing" Comes To America
Well put, hear hear. posted 07/09/2008 at 15:30:04
Tribalist dogmas have no place in a modern society. To tolerate them as a condition of "multiculturalism" is wholly unwise and can only have a negative effect on our society.
I'm curious why this murder was seen as fit to receive coverage here at HuffPo, while the double murder of Amina and Sarah Said, sisters 17 and 18, in Texas last year by their father Yaser, for being "Too Western" and having American boyfriends, went unnoticed? posted 07/09/2008 at 15:30:03
I'm curious why this murder was seen as fit to receive coverage here at HuffPo, while the double murder of Amina and Sarah Said, sisters 17 and 18, in Texas last year by their father Yaser, for being "Too Western" and having American boyfriends, went unnoticed? posted 07/09/2008 at 15:30:03
Agreed? Dishonor?
By all means, let's reinforce this ridiculously backwards and abhorrent concept of tribalist dogma so that it may flourish in our modern society.
You live in a modern society, assimilate, adapt or find someplace else to exist.
Murder of any person is is a crime against all, even the Q'uran says that. Any dogma, be it religious or societal, that values the concept of "honor" above a human life is evil.
Thomas Mann said: "Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil." posted 07/09/2008 at 14:31:13
By all means, let's reinforce this ridiculously backwards and abhorrent concept of tribalist dogma so that it may flourish in our modern society.
You live in a modern society, assimilate, adapt or find someplace else to exist.
Murder of any person is is a crime against all, even the Q'uran says that. Any dogma, be it religious or societal, that values the concept of "honor" above a human life is evil.
Thomas Mann said: "Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil." posted 07/09/2008 at 14:31:13
All of McCain's Base Belongs to Us: Why It Won't Even Be Close
Oh, we'll have an election all right. If they make a move on Iran, it will be after the election, but before the inauguration.
See you in the trenches. posted 07/02/2008 at 14:27:09
See you in the trenches. posted 07/02/2008 at 14:27:09
What do you really want? Until the election is over and the votes are counted the only thing that should be important is putting Obama in the WH, and done so in that way that seth named as CRUSHING. Then if Obama goes to the right, by all means, crucify him, eviscerate him. But first, WIN. Right now it's all just talk. We all knew this shift was coming for the general election. Grin and bear it. Just think of what we've all had to bear since the last election without the grin.
Obama on his most RIGHT day, is one thousand percent better than McCain on his most LEFT day.
Remember last time. I do. I thought that we would be celebrating the CERTAIN DEFEAT of the Chimp, instead, the nightmare continued for four more years.
Pragmatism for four months, calculated, ruthless pragmatism. posted 07/02/2008 at 13:37:22
Obama on his most RIGHT day, is one thousand percent better than McCain on his most LEFT day.
Remember last time. I do. I thought that we would be celebrating the CERTAIN DEFEAT of the Chimp, instead, the nightmare continued for four more years.
Pragmatism for four months, calculated, ruthless pragmatism. posted 07/02/2008 at 13:37:22
What Is In The Water In Anti-Obama Tennessee?
What the h8ll is up with the censorship of comments being applied to this site?
It's infringing on my 1st amendment rights.
Interesting how it popped up right after George Carlin's death.
George, can you hear me? Save us George. Seems he hasn't stopped spinning since being placed in his grave.
Hey, wait a minute!! We could use Carlin as an alternative energy source! We could just hook him up to a generator and get the most out of his spinning. With the rate he'll be going in a couple of months, he'd be able to power most of the western seaboard. posted 06/30/2008 at 15:14:52
It's infringing on my 1st amendment rights.
Interesting how it popped up right after George Carlin's death.
George, can you hear me? Save us George. Seems he hasn't stopped spinning since being placed in his grave.
Hey, wait a minute!! We could use Carlin as an alternative energy source! We could just hook him up to a generator and get the most out of his spinning. With the rate he'll be going in a couple of months, he'd be able to power most of the western seaboard. posted 06/30/2008 at 15:14:52
Where's The Line? Fox Shows Footage of Dead Supermodel
Zoey, personally I DO agree with you about showing it. They should have the taste not to, it's horrible, but as Americans it can never be our place to take the right to show it, away. The only thing we can do is excercise our CHOICE, change the channel (why was it on FAUX to begin with?) then write a letter to FAUX, excercising OUR first amendment rights, denouncing their lack of taste and ghoulish judgment.
As a parent of two unbelievably beautiful and sweet children, I'm horrified by the coverage of child abuse and death on local and national news programs. One story of a mother putting her baby in a microwave, that happened over a year ago still haunts me. Writing about it, even now, makes my eyes well up and my stomach contract like I'm going to throw up. I thought about suing the local stations here for covering it(it happened in the midwest somewhere, I live in the northwest) as there was no reason that it should be news here and it has caused me measureable mental anguish, but when I talked to a good lawyer about it, she told me that it wasn't even worth arguing, the first amendment protects the right for them to broadcast whatever they see fit.
Either you have freedom to express yourself or you do not, there is no middle ground. The first time a government censor decides what is fit to broadcast, that freedom becomes an illusion. posted 06/30/2008 at 19:53:36
As a parent of two unbelievably beautiful and sweet children, I'm horrified by the coverage of child abuse and death on local and national news programs. One story of a mother putting her baby in a microwave, that happened over a year ago still haunts me. Writing about it, even now, makes my eyes well up and my stomach contract like I'm going to throw up. I thought about suing the local stations here for covering it(it happened in the midwest somewhere, I live in the northwest) as there was no reason that it should be news here and it has caused me measureable mental anguish, but when I talked to a good lawyer about it, she told me that it wasn't even worth arguing, the first amendment protects the right for them to broadcast whatever they see fit.
Either you have freedom to express yourself or you do not, there is no middle ground. The first time a government censor decides what is fit to broadcast, that freedom becomes an illusion. posted 06/30/2008 at 19:53:36
"Iraqi and US soldiers being fired upon by sniper demonstrates the danger our soldiers are in." Even if the person who posted these videos intends them as propoganda to be used in the recruitment and radicalization of more snipers? Or as celebration of a violent death? We are not the intended audience. We do not need demonstrations of proof of danger to our soldiers, the body count is well known and speaks volumes.
"Religious fanatic video shows the root of extremism." - Interesting. Do you actually believe videos of such are intended as an illustration to us that extremism exists? If so it would be posted by someone whom you would never listen to - like Robert Spencer or Geert Wilders. Instead they are posted by extremists in the hope of recruiting more extremists and furthering their cause.
"Pretty model lying dead points out nothing we need to see." - Really? Who is this WE you intend to define, and who are you to decide? What if is used to illustrate that fame achieved by physical beauty is superficial and obviously unfulfilling? Does it then, not have some constructive use?
You are missing MY point.
Either you have freedom of expression or you do not. You can't wave the flag of the first amendment and then damn someone for using it, no matter how reprehensible they may be. posted 06/30/2008 at 18:20:24
"Religious fanatic video shows the root of extremism." - Interesting. Do you actually believe videos of such are intended as an illustration to us that extremism exists? If so it would be posted by someone whom you would never listen to - like Robert Spencer or Geert Wilders. Instead they are posted by extremists in the hope of recruiting more extremists and furthering their cause.
"Pretty model lying dead points out nothing we need to see." - Really? Who is this WE you intend to define, and who are you to decide? What if is used to illustrate that fame achieved by physical beauty is superficial and obviously unfulfilling? Does it then, not have some constructive use?
You are missing MY point.
Either you have freedom of expression or you do not. You can't wave the flag of the first amendment and then damn someone for using it, no matter how reprehensible they may be. posted 06/30/2008 at 18:20:24
The line?
This from the same people who attacked the move on Youtube to remove hate filled extremism, videos of beheadings and soldiers being shot in the head(by enforcing their own stated but seemingly ignored policies) as an assault on the 1st amendment?
Per your "reasoning":
Video of Iraqi and US soldiers being shot in the head by a sniper - OK
Video of truck driver having his head sawn off with a kitchen knife - OK
Video of religious fanatic preaching hatred and violence based on racial, cultural and religious lines - OK
Video of dead body of young, beautiful girl laying on sidewalk - NOT OK.
The hypocrisy is stunning in it's scope.
By no means am I defending Rivera, he's a pathetic parasite with nothing to offer, but there is either a line, or there is not.
You can't have your cake and eat it too. posted 06/30/2008 at 15:40:21
This from the same people who attacked the move on Youtube to remove hate filled extremism, videos of beheadings and soldiers being shot in the head(by enforcing their own stated but seemingly ignored policies) as an assault on the 1st amendment?
Per your "reasoning":
Video of Iraqi and US soldiers being shot in the head by a sniper - OK
Video of truck driver having his head sawn off with a kitchen knife - OK
Video of religious fanatic preaching hatred and violence based on racial, cultural and religious lines - OK
Video of dead body of young, beautiful girl laying on sidewalk - NOT OK.
The hypocrisy is stunning in it's scope.
By no means am I defending Rivera, he's a pathetic parasite with nothing to offer, but there is either a line, or there is not.
You can't have your cake and eat it too. posted 06/30/2008 at 15:40:21
Ruslana Korshunova, Supermodel, Dies In Fall (PHOTOS)
How about a little honesty in that headline?
There is no such thing as a suicide "fall". A fall is an accident, this was not. To label it a fall, denigrates her intention to die as she wished. It was a leap, not a fall. There's a difference. posted 06/30/2008 at 15:21:20
There is no such thing as a suicide "fall". A fall is an accident, this was not. To label it a fall, denigrates her intention to die as she wished. It was a leap, not a fall. There's a difference. posted 06/30/2008 at 15:21:20
The Obama Problem
As your screen name denotes, you've already figured it out.
It's not finding someone that doesn't suck, but rather finding someone that sucks less.
Campaigns are dirty business. As much as I want to have the guy I support maintain those principles which drew me to him, the only real test of those will be once he gets behind that big desk. If he doesn't get there, those principles and $10.00 won't even get him a sandwich at the Senate commissary.
As for Hillary, I'd rather have principles on hold than none at all.
Let's just get him there. The campaign isn't the Presidency. posted 06/27/2008 at 16:26:55
It's not finding someone that doesn't suck, but rather finding someone that sucks less.
Campaigns are dirty business. As much as I want to have the guy I support maintain those principles which drew me to him, the only real test of those will be once he gets behind that big desk. If he doesn't get there, those principles and $10.00 won't even get him a sandwich at the Senate commissary.
As for Hillary, I'd rather have principles on hold than none at all.
Let's just get him there. The campaign isn't the Presidency. posted 06/27/2008 at 16:26:55
Thank you Pix.. posted 06/27/2008 at 11:51:27
Help Me Write a Book
Yeah, we could call it Directive 10-289. posted 06/27/2008 at 12:01:24
GOP Blasts Bush For Lifting North Korea Sanctions
Strange, I was just on the DPRK official news site KCNA and they don't seem to have heard anything about it. The only story on the US was the daily report of how they are still under the threat of iminent attack by us and the South Koreans. HAH!
Oh, Kim you so funny. Sorry so ronery.
AMERICA, F**K YEAH!
(Hey , censorship alert right here at HUFFPO, I tried to swear in the line above and had my comment erased. The actual text on the censor window said "Your comment erased by bad word filter" HUH?!!!)
WTF!?!?!?!
Where's Carlin when you need him?
MOTHERF**KERS!!! posted 06/26/2008 at 19:48:55
Oh, Kim you so funny. Sorry so ronery.
AMERICA, F**K YEAH!
(Hey , censorship alert right here at HUFFPO, I tried to swear in the line above and had my comment erased. The actual text on the censor window said "Your comment erased by bad word filter" HUH?!!!)
WTF!?!?!?!
Where's Carlin when you need him?
MOTHERF**KERS!!! posted 06/26/2008 at 19:48:55
FearWatch '08: The McCain Campaign Takes Feargasm Advice From Bill Kristol
Cheers Bob. I too thought he should be slapped for denigrating Johnson's "fear" speech.
Ok, don't like what the Democrat Lion LBJ had to say about the politics of fear, how about the Republican Lion Eisenhower who said:
"Down the long lane of the history yet to be written America knows that this world of ours, ever growing smaller, must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate, and be instead, a proud confederation of mutual trust and respect.
Such a confederation must be one of equals. The weakest must come to the conference table with the same confidence as do we, protected as we are by our moral, economic, and military strength. That table, though scarred by many past frustrations, cannot be abandoned for the certain agony of the battlefield. "
He also said, in the same speech:
"Throughout America's adventure in free government, our basic purposes have been to keep the peace; to foster progress in human achievement, and to enhance liberty, dignity and integrity among people and among nations... Any failure traceable to arrogance, or our lack of comprehension or readiness to sacrifice would inflict upon us grievous hurt both at home and abroad."
Hmmm... arrogance or lack of comprehension? Anyone, anyone? Bueller? posted 06/26/2008 at 19:34:50
Ok, don't like what the Democrat Lion LBJ had to say about the politics of fear, how about the Republican Lion Eisenhower who said:
"Down the long lane of the history yet to be written America knows that this world of ours, ever growing smaller, must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate, and be instead, a proud confederation of mutual trust and respect.
Such a confederation must be one of equals. The weakest must come to the conference table with the same confidence as do we, protected as we are by our moral, economic, and military strength. That table, though scarred by many past frustrations, cannot be abandoned for the certain agony of the battlefield. "
He also said, in the same speech:
"Throughout America's adventure in free government, our basic purposes have been to keep the peace; to foster progress in human achievement, and to enhance liberty, dignity and integrity among people and among nations... Any failure traceable to arrogance, or our lack of comprehension or readiness to sacrifice would inflict upon us grievous hurt both at home and abroad."
Hmmm... arrogance or lack of comprehension? Anyone, anyone? Bueller? posted 06/26/2008 at 19:34:50
Bush moves to take N.Korea off terrorism blacklist
Funny. posted 06/26/2008 at 19:51:28
I have read HR1955.
Unless theTroofers are planning a violent, armed insurrection, spreading violent extremist ideologies, or are planning terrorist acts in the US, HR 1955 doesn't apply.
The intent is to study and stem the spread of violent extremist ideologies. posted 06/26/2008 at 18:16:58
Unless theTroofers are planning a violent, armed insurrection, spreading violent extremist ideologies, or are planning terrorist acts in the US, HR 1955 doesn't apply.
The intent is to study and stem the spread of violent extremist ideologies. posted 06/26/2008 at 18:16:58
Persians...y'all can't talk to no persians. Syrians like me are A-rabs. Try referring to an Iranian as an Arab (to their face) and see what happens. posted 06/26/2008 at 17:59:20
I know, it's embarrassing. You'd think someone would have corrected him by now.
ahh, the unificator posted 06/26/2008 at 17:52:54
ahh, the unificator posted 06/26/2008 at 17:52:54
Bush To Filipino President: "I Am Reminded Of The Great Talent Of The -- Of Our Philippine-Americans When I Eat Dinner At The White House"
Head down, hand over eyes, shaking my head.
Can't we please be done with this? Please? posted 06/24/2008 at 17:38:05
Can't we please be done with this? Please? posted 06/24/2008 at 17:38:05
After the Historical Race Speech, Obama Should Address Islam and the West
-CAIR Co-founder Ibrahim Hooper once told a reporter "I wouldn't want to create the impression that I wouldn't like the government of the United States to be Islamic sometime in the future." In 2003 Hooper stated that if Muslims ever become a majority in the United States, they will likely seek to replace the U.S. Constitution with Islamic law, which they deem superior to man-made law.
-Future CAIR board member Ishan Bagby once stated Muslims "can never be full citizens of this country," referring to the United States, "because there is no way we can be fully committed to the institutions and ideologies of this country."
-CAIR Board Member and speaker Siraj Wahhaj has said ""If only Muslims were clever politically, they could take over the United States and replace its constitutional government with a caliphate."
Every single thing listed here is verifiable by anyone with a computer, and not one thing is an invention, every single item was said or committed by those at the top of CAIR, who claims to be the voice of the moderate.
If you were me, what would you believe?
Lengthy, I'm sorry. It is not a knee-jerk, anti-Islam bias, but merely paying attention to the words and actions (instead of press releases) of those involved and making a judgement from an educated standpoint. I would expect the same kind of scrutiny were I in their position.
I wish you peace and success. posted 06/24/2008 at 17:28:24
-Future CAIR board member Ishan Bagby once stated Muslims "can never be full citizens of this country," referring to the United States, "because there is no way we can be fully committed to the institutions and ideologies of this country."
-CAIR Board Member and speaker Siraj Wahhaj has said ""If only Muslims were clever politically, they could take over the United States and replace its constitutional government with a caliphate."
Every single thing listed here is verifiable by anyone with a computer, and not one thing is an invention, every single item was said or committed by those at the top of CAIR, who claims to be the voice of the moderate.
If you were me, what would you believe?
Lengthy, I'm sorry. It is not a knee-jerk, anti-Islam bias, but merely paying attention to the words and actions (instead of press releases) of those involved and making a judgement from an educated standpoint. I would expect the same kind of scrutiny were I in their position.
I wish you peace and success. posted 06/24/2008 at 17:28:24
Agreed, by the way abdallac, I'm a Syrian American. posted 06/24/2008 at 15:08:07
abdallac, before responding to your question about CAIR not helping, let me tell you that most sincerely, having read the rest of your comments here, I have no doubt of the opposition you face, from both sides, and your righteous intent. Not that you need my approval, but I read in your words the fire of the real struggle and I hope for your success.
About CAIR: The problem with CAIR is that I don't and can't believe them, or trust their intentions because of their strong link to Hamas, dissemination of falsehoods, attempts to stifle the 1st Amendment, and belief that the US Constitution should be replaced with Sharia Law.
-CAIR named as un-indicted co-conspirator in Hamas funding case
-CAIR Makes false statements about Hate Crimes
-CAIR calls prosecution of 1993 WTC bombers "hate crime" (?!!!!)
-CAIR Communication Specialist and Civil Rights Coordinator Randall Royer indicted as one of the Virginia jihad group associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba
-CAIR Chairman Omar Ahmad states "the Koran ... should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on earth" San Ramon Valley Herald, 7/4/1998 posted 06/24/2008 at 14:47:43
About CAIR: The problem with CAIR is that I don't and can't believe them, or trust their intentions because of their strong link to Hamas, dissemination of falsehoods, attempts to stifle the 1st Amendment, and belief that the US Constitution should be replaced with Sharia Law.
-CAIR named as un-indicted co-conspirator in Hamas funding case
-CAIR Makes false statements about Hate Crimes
-CAIR calls prosecution of 1993 WTC bombers "hate crime" (?!!!!)
-CAIR Communication Specialist and Civil Rights Coordinator Randall Royer indicted as one of the Virginia jihad group associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba
-CAIR Chairman Omar Ahmad states "the Koran ... should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on earth" San Ramon Valley Herald, 7/4/1998 posted 06/24/2008 at 14:47:43
From TheNews International
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Blaming others
By Farooq Sulehria
"One can mention from the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait to the recent Hamas-Fatah infighting. The list is long. Indeed, unending. However, the solution to all our problems is always simple: return to an imagined past which, mercifully for the people of the seventh century, never existed. Every time, a scientist in the West is ready with an invention, our readymade answer is: we knew about it 1,400 years ago what the West has found only now. We kill Theo van Gogh when confronted with a film. We burn down our own cities in response to a blasphemous and racist caricature. Still, we refuse to understand that our answer to every "provocation" is either a fatwa or mindless violence " perhaps because creativity is anathema to us. Not because we lack fertile minds, but because we lack liberation and freedom -- liberation from self-imposed mental, moral, and cultural censors. And freedom to think and express.
Heed the great Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani, who said:
Five thousand years
Growing beards
In our caves.
Our currency is unknown,
Our eyes are a haven for flies.
Friends,
Smash the doors,
Wash your brains,
Wash your clothes.
Friends,
Read a book,
Write a book,
Grow words, pomegranates and grapes,
Sail to the country of fog and snow.
Nobody knows you exist in caves.
People take you for a breed of mongrels."
http://thenews.jang.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=118852 posted 06/23/2008 at 15:55:00
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Blaming others
By Farooq Sulehria
"One can mention from the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait to the recent Hamas-Fatah infighting. The list is long. Indeed, unending. However, the solution to all our problems is always simple: return to an imagined past which, mercifully for the people of the seventh century, never existed. Every time, a scientist in the West is ready with an invention, our readymade answer is: we knew about it 1,400 years ago what the West has found only now. We kill Theo van Gogh when confronted with a film. We burn down our own cities in response to a blasphemous and racist caricature. Still, we refuse to understand that our answer to every "provocation" is either a fatwa or mindless violence " perhaps because creativity is anathema to us. Not because we lack fertile minds, but because we lack liberation and freedom -- liberation from self-imposed mental, moral, and cultural censors. And freedom to think and express.
Heed the great Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani, who said:
Five thousand years
Growing beards
In our caves.
Our currency is unknown,
Our eyes are a haven for flies.
Friends,
Smash the doors,
Wash your brains,
Wash your clothes.
Friends,
Read a book,
Write a book,
Grow words, pomegranates and grapes,
Sail to the country of fog and snow.
Nobody knows you exist in caves.
People take you for a breed of mongrels."
http://thenews.jang.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=118852 posted 06/23/2008 at 15:55:00
Racist decision? Exactly which race is Islam? posted 06/23/2008 at 15:40:54
Omid,
While I wholeheartedly agree that America has done itself more harm than good regarding it's perception of Islam and in the assessment of the shameful campaign of fearmongering by this administration and the political right, I am taken aback at your lack of acknowledgment of the responsibility Islam holds for the development of and contribution to that perception, and the responsibility it refuses to accept in stemming those actions worldwide that reinforce that negative perception.
Although it has been manipulated by the right, the "set in stone" mandate of separation of church and state is just that, a mandate. By law It's not Obama's place to address it. It belongs only in the hands of the religion itself, and right now the only group standing up to represent Islam in America is CAIR. Even you would admit, they are not helping. Those moderates you talk of need to rise up and seize hold of the reigns, only they can change it.
To be continued---(250 words is not long enough) posted 06/23/2008 at 14:40:55
While I wholeheartedly agree that America has done itself more harm than good regarding it's perception of Islam and in the assessment of the shameful campaign of fearmongering by this administration and the political right, I am taken aback at your lack of acknowledgment of the responsibility Islam holds for the development of and contribution to that perception, and the responsibility it refuses to accept in stemming those actions worldwide that reinforce that negative perception.
Although it has been manipulated by the right, the "set in stone" mandate of separation of church and state is just that, a mandate. By law It's not Obama's place to address it. It belongs only in the hands of the religion itself, and right now the only group standing up to represent Islam in America is CAIR. Even you would admit, they are not helping. Those moderates you talk of need to rise up and seize hold of the reigns, only they can change it.
To be continued---(250 words is not long enough) posted 06/23/2008 at 14:40:55
Well put. posted 06/23/2008 at 13:20:23
Calling on Bush to Take American Farewell Tour
Amen from the back row!! posted 06/19/2008 at 14:38:07
The US Must Do More for Burma
So Jared, I understand the desire to help in such a humanitarian crisis as this, but what do you do when the government of a sovereign nation (even one with the history of Burma) refuses to accept that help because of their own paranoia? Do you respect their wishes? Personally, I believe you have to, even if the consequences for that nation are horrible.
We went there ready to give. Ready to give our time, resources and effort for a strictly humanitarian cause with only the best intentions and motivations, and were turned away.
The only people who can challenge that position are the Burmese themselves. posted 06/18/2008 at 15:04:23
We went there ready to give. Ready to give our time, resources and effort for a strictly humanitarian cause with only the best intentions and motivations, and were turned away.
The only people who can challenge that position are the Burmese themselves. posted 06/18/2008 at 15:04:23
Whose Flag Is This, Anyway?
Excellently put Guano. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:59:06
Alec Baldwin: "All I Want Is To Be Loved"
Hey Baldwin, I love ya baby.
Let's get 50 martinis and burn down the back lot at Universal...oh, wait...that was last week. How about Paramount?
B posted 06/16/2008 at 13:42:19
Let's get 50 martinis and burn down the back lot at Universal...oh, wait...that was last week. How about Paramount?
B posted 06/16/2008 at 13:42:19
The Next Big Bling
Dude, all respect to the Andre3K, but his style is only picked up by the rare individualist within the hip-hop culture.
I live next to a high school in a suburban neighborhood of Seattle and can honestly say that I see droves of those whom you call "extremely outdated" every single, solitary day.
You are right though in labeling it as such, and I believe that is precisely the author's point. posted 06/13/2008 at 12:27:27
I live next to a high school in a suburban neighborhood of Seattle and can honestly say that I see droves of those whom you call "extremely outdated" every single, solitary day.
You are right though in labeling it as such, and I believe that is precisely the author's point. posted 06/13/2008 at 12:27:27
Iran Capitulates; Accepts "Triple Standard" on Nuclear Program
So, because our administration is corrupt and dishonest, we should disregard what Iran's leaders have said in their own regional (and state run) media? There is not one shred of logic in that.
Did you even read my comment?
So because of our Administrations corruption and dishonesty, you give full trust and acceptance of intent at face value to the Iranian Administration? That's just completely stupid.
Pres. Ahmadinejad also said there are no homosexuals in Iran. So I guess there aren't, right? Ok, glad we cleared that up. posted 06/13/2008 at 12:47:15
Did you even read my comment?
So because of our Administrations corruption and dishonesty, you give full trust and acceptance of intent at face value to the Iranian Administration? That's just completely stupid.
Pres. Ahmadinejad also said there are no homosexuals in Iran. So I guess there aren't, right? Ok, glad we cleared that up. posted 06/13/2008 at 12:47:15
Do I believe Bushco's shameful and obvious rhetoric concerning Iran and their nuclear program? Not this much (holding up thumb and forefinger pressed tightly together). Do I believe in Iran's right to use nuclear power to supply their country with electricity? Absolutely.
That being said, do I wander down the primrose path with acceptance and trust that Iran and Brazil are of the same like-minded and honest intent in regards to their nuclear ambition?
No. I don't trust our insane Administration, why should I trust their equally insane Adminsitration?
The first large difference I see between Iran and Brazil, is that one, Brazil is a secular Federation that owes no allegiance to invisible beings, and holds no belief that there is a magical person that has been hidden away in a cave for a thousand years awaiting the opportunity to return and convert the world into a religiously hegemonic paradise.
And so Iran's President's words about "wiping Israel off the map" have been distorted. What about those words unreported by the western media?
Ahmadinejad further promised to place Iran's nuclear technology "at the service of those who are determined to confront the bullying powers and aggressors [i.e., the Western countries, headed by the U.S.]..." -IRNA (Iran), August 21, 2007.
So he's going to supply "those who are determined to confront the bullying powers and aggressors" with electricity? Who do you suppose "Those" are?
There are tons more, but I'm limited to 250 words. posted 06/12/2008 at 15:41:08
That being said, do I wander down the primrose path with acceptance and trust that Iran and Brazil are of the same like-minded and honest intent in regards to their nuclear ambition?
No. I don't trust our insane Administration, why should I trust their equally insane Adminsitration?
The first large difference I see between Iran and Brazil, is that one, Brazil is a secular Federation that owes no allegiance to invisible beings, and holds no belief that there is a magical person that has been hidden away in a cave for a thousand years awaiting the opportunity to return and convert the world into a religiously hegemonic paradise.
And so Iran's President's words about "wiping Israel off the map" have been distorted. What about those words unreported by the western media?
Ahmadinejad further promised to place Iran's nuclear technology "at the service of those who are determined to confront the bullying powers and aggressors [i.e., the Western countries, headed by the U.S.]..." -IRNA (Iran), August 21, 2007.
So he's going to supply "those who are determined to confront the bullying powers and aggressors" with electricity? Who do you suppose "Those" are?
There are tons more, but I'm limited to 250 words. posted 06/12/2008 at 15:41:08
Reading The Pictures: McCharacter
I forgot the missing white girl, sorry. posted 06/12/2008 at 15:54:09
Curious? To whom? Not me. I find it par for the course.
The MSM has discarded it's responsibility to the public.
You'd think with all of the time they have to fill in a 24 hour news cycle that they'd seize on anything like this, but instead they fill with hour after hour of reports on floods and twisters or Brangellina updates.
Now back to the flood...yep...still there. posted 06/12/2008 at 14:06:06
The MSM has discarded it's responsibility to the public.
You'd think with all of the time they have to fill in a 24 hour news cycle that they'd seize on anything like this, but instead they fill with hour after hour of reports on floods and twisters or Brangellina updates.
Now back to the flood...yep...still there. posted 06/12/2008 at 14:06:06
Sorry, Mr. President, But Your Legacy Is More Awful Than You Think
HOOOOAHHH Bob!!!! posted 06/11/2008 at 17:19:37
Gen. Clark: McCain Is "Untested And Untried" On National Security
Hear hear. posted 06/11/2008 at 13:30:07
Obama's VP List: MSNBC Gathers Names
Surprised at no Bill Richardson no Wesley Clarke. posted 06/10/2008 at 18:52:19
Kucinich Introduces Bush Impeachment Resolution
Who the FUCK is Nancy Pelosi to say "Impeachment off the table"? Is she the Queen or some other higher power that gets to issue politcal "fatwas" that can't be disobeyed? No. She is an elected official, a representative of a constituency, and as Speaker a respresentative of an even larger constituency. If "she won't allow it" maybe it's time to find someone else who will not only allow it, but pursue it with vigor and righteous conviction.
Once again it's obvious. Time to FLUSH, twice. posted 06/11/2008 at 13:42:43
Once again it's obvious. Time to FLUSH, twice. posted 06/11/2008 at 13:42:43
What Iran Means to Iraq
I'm all for a worldwide "no-ties" policy.
When I have to wear one, I feel like I'm wearing a leash. posted 06/09/2008 at 12:13:42
When I have to wear one, I feel like I'm wearing a leash. posted 06/09/2008 at 12:13:42
Gay Muslims Make a Familiar Point
Belief and faith in a god is a choice made by the human who chooses to believe. (I know...duh) If the concept, liturgy, scripture and belief structure of the god that a person chooses, rejects that persons being as they were created, then trying to justify the belief in that god is a excercise in futility and humiliation.
If your lifestyle doesn't jibe with your god's precepts, find another god, there are plenty around last I heard.
Better yet, jettison the whole notion of a god who will punish you for being what they supposedly created, and live your life in freedom. posted 06/05/2008 at 16:34:58
If your lifestyle doesn't jibe with your god's precepts, find another god, there are plenty around last I heard.
Better yet, jettison the whole notion of a god who will punish you for being what they supposedly created, and live your life in freedom. posted 06/05/2008 at 16:34:58
Olympics in Qatar 2016
mamcat-
While I agree with, partly at least, your conclusion that such an attempt to have the olympics in Qatar will be met with resistance from those on the right, I have to take issue with your dismissing of what happened with the Dunkin Donuts commercial so offhandedly. Do I believe that the producers of said commerical were trying to make a statement? No. Do I believe that an oversight in production management happened that inserted a POWERFUL symbol of endorsement unintentionally in an innapropriate place? Absolutely. They were right to pull the commercial, not because of the cries from the right wing, simply because that symbol didn't belong in an ad for Dunkin Donuts, unless it was a Dunkin on the Gaza Strip, in Damascus, or in Beiruit.
Symbols, and the use of them are of critical importance today, to countless different creeds of people around the world, none can be labeled as more important or less powerful than others, because of the people and ideologies they represent.
I am an American of Syrian descent. I own a keffiyah, much like the one Ms. Ray was wearing in that commercial. It's a family heirloom and in the traditional black and white pattern that is so recognizeable. But I stopped wearing it a long time ago because of the endorsement that it has come to represent, and only my FULL understanding of what it meant and the powerful nature of it as a symbol allowed me to make that decision. posted 06/05/2008 at 13:52:04
While I agree with, partly at least, your conclusion that such an attempt to have the olympics in Qatar will be met with resistance from those on the right, I have to take issue with your dismissing of what happened with the Dunkin Donuts commercial so offhandedly. Do I believe that the producers of said commerical were trying to make a statement? No. Do I believe that an oversight in production management happened that inserted a POWERFUL symbol of endorsement unintentionally in an innapropriate place? Absolutely. They were right to pull the commercial, not because of the cries from the right wing, simply because that symbol didn't belong in an ad for Dunkin Donuts, unless it was a Dunkin on the Gaza Strip, in Damascus, or in Beiruit.
Symbols, and the use of them are of critical importance today, to countless different creeds of people around the world, none can be labeled as more important or less powerful than others, because of the people and ideologies they represent.
I am an American of Syrian descent. I own a keffiyah, much like the one Ms. Ray was wearing in that commercial. It's a family heirloom and in the traditional black and white pattern that is so recognizeable. But I stopped wearing it a long time ago because of the endorsement that it has come to represent, and only my FULL understanding of what it meant and the powerful nature of it as a symbol allowed me to make that decision. posted 06/05/2008 at 13:52:04
Even In Defeat, It's All About Her
Amen Bob!
Interested in a VP job? posted 06/04/2008 at 20:35:26
Interested in a VP job? posted 06/04/2008 at 20:35:26
Being Gracious in a Sexist World
Ms. Jong, I urge you to take your own advice. You want sexism to end? Stop practicing it.
I put my mark down for Obama at our caucses not because he was black, nor because he was a he, but simply because of Hillary's votes both for the war and for the Kyl/Lieberman Amendment (which WILL ALLOW our criminal Pres and VP to attack Iran without a formal declaration of war or approval from Congress) were tantamount to having George W Bush sitting in her seat at the time of both extremely critical votes.
Her record was my only concern. The fact that she adopted the political playbook of Karl Rove for the execution of her campaign, only solidified my belief that I had made the right choice. posted 06/05/2008 at 14:21:14
I put my mark down for Obama at our caucses not because he was black, nor because he was a he, but simply because of Hillary's votes both for the war and for the Kyl/Lieberman Amendment (which WILL ALLOW our criminal Pres and VP to attack Iran without a formal declaration of war or approval from Congress) were tantamount to having George W Bush sitting in her seat at the time of both extremely critical votes.
Her record was my only concern. The fact that she adopted the political playbook of Karl Rove for the execution of her campaign, only solidified my belief that I had made the right choice. posted 06/05/2008 at 14:21:14
British Sex Scandal: The Obvious Hillary Connection
Actually the story came out March 31st (in the UK) and sadly is no joke.
I am also an avid (some say rabid) F1 fan, so to me this wasn't surprising at all since Mosleys' a nazi wanker anyway. In fact, it makes Elliot Spitzer look like a celibate social worker who looks after abandoned puppies and kittens in his spare time.
Agreed though, leave out the irrelevant connections to US politicians, that's just desperate grasping. posted 04/02/2008 at 15:42:55
I am also an avid (some say rabid) F1 fan, so to me this wasn't surprising at all since Mosleys' a nazi wanker anyway. In fact, it makes Elliot Spitzer look like a celibate social worker who looks after abandoned puppies and kittens in his spare time.
Agreed though, leave out the irrelevant connections to US politicians, that's just desperate grasping. posted 04/02/2008 at 15:42:55
Reuters: "Somebody Forgot To Tell Hillary Clinton The Democratic Presidential Race Is Over And Barack Obama Won"
I wasn't aware that the Obama campaign was in charge of the Democratic Party of Michigan.
Stop blaming it on Obama. Michigan's own Democratic leadership made the choice to ignore the rules that were laid out a year and a half in advance and agreed to by all parties. They ignored the rules, they ignored the warning of the consequences. They are to blame, take it up with them.
Same goes for Florida. posted 03/27/2008 at 18:49:34
Stop blaming it on Obama. Michigan's own Democratic leadership made the choice to ignore the rules that were laid out a year and a half in advance and agreed to by all parties. They ignored the rules, they ignored the warning of the consequences. They are to blame, take it up with them.
Same goes for Florida. posted 03/27/2008 at 18:49:34
Daily Show's Stewart 'Quietly Visiting' Ailing Iraq Soldiers
Damn Jon, you the man. posted 03/27/2008 at 19:17:06
If R.E.M. Makes A Comeback Album And Nobody Hears It, Does It Still Rock?
dude, BNL are just awful. They make me want to open up a vein. posted 03/27/2008 at 19:53:28
REM will always rock. Even when they refuse to. I hated them until a friend made me go see them on their GREEn tour, after that, big fan. I even hit on Peter Buck's wife one time (didn't know) at her club just for good measure.
As for the radio stations that will play the new album, well...
I just heard "Man Sized Wreath" on the radio, where you ask?
www.kexp.org
In Seattle that's 90.3fm
in New York City 91.5fm Radio Liberation
Or streaming on the web 24/7
Where the MUSIC matters posted 03/27/2008 at 19:51:42
As for the radio stations that will play the new album, well...
I just heard "Man Sized Wreath" on the radio, where you ask?
www.kexp.org
In Seattle that's 90.3fm
in New York City 91.5fm Radio Liberation
Or streaming on the web 24/7
Where the MUSIC matters posted 03/27/2008 at 19:51:42
"Star Trek" Casts Scottie 2.0: Simon Pegg
It's news to me and welcome at that. Love your movies Simon, I know you'll do Scotty proud.
Trek Lives. posted 03/25/2008 at 18:37:52
Trek Lives. posted 03/25/2008 at 18:37:52
The Democratization of the Music Industry
I was just explaining the realities of this to my wife the other night. I could not be more pleased with the direction that the music business is going due to exactly that the author has penned here.
It is not perfect, but it is opportunity that anyone can grasp at, the proof of success or not, will be in those artists we both find from this expanded media and for the small portion who have the chops, the ones we become.
Neil Young has called the dawn of the digital music age "The dark ages of music" but I disagree. This likens more to Martin Luther nailing his thesis' to the door of the Church, taking to task the hold that the clergy maintained on their position as intercessary to a higher power, and putting the connection in the hands of the people.
Now I'm going home to put up sheetrock in my new studio. See you on iTunes posted 03/25/2008 at 17:48:51
It is not perfect, but it is opportunity that anyone can grasp at, the proof of success or not, will be in those artists we both find from this expanded media and for the small portion who have the chops, the ones we become.
Neil Young has called the dawn of the digital music age "The dark ages of music" but I disagree. This likens more to Martin Luther nailing his thesis' to the door of the Church, taking to task the hold that the clergy maintained on their position as intercessary to a higher power, and putting the connection in the hands of the people.
Now I'm going home to put up sheetrock in my new studio. See you on iTunes posted 03/25/2008 at 17:48:51
Whoops! Skeet Ulrich "Jericho" Promotion Airs Days After Cancellation
Yep, more reality crap. I have enough reality...actual real reality, not reality dreamed up by ridiculous network suits trying to pad their bottom line.
Start sending snail mail postcards to Sci-Fi. I hear that they are thinking about picking Jericho up. There's lot's of sites that'll give you the info on how to do it.
RANGERS SADDLE UP!! posted 03/27/2008 at 18:56:27
Start sending snail mail postcards to Sci-Fi. I hear that they are thinking about picking Jericho up. There's lot's of sites that'll give you the info on how to do it.
RANGERS SADDLE UP!! posted 03/27/2008 at 18:56:27
the lack of comments to this story, admittedly about something as unimportant as a TV show, is ironic. And I would say, just a little bit humourous.
I will admit to being one of the Jericho faithful, that when our good town got it's ass cancelled, raised our fists to the starry night sky that is the television production hierarchy and and cried NUTS! I hope Ms. Tassler enjoyed my 5lbs of peanuts along with the other 50,000. (I know, they went to the troops and homeless)
Upon coming back, I never believed the show would make it, although the changing of the promo script from "Jericho Finale" to "Jericho Season Finale" had made me hopeful. At least this time they've promised not to leave us hanging.
6.8 million viewers average sounds like a good number for the Sci-Fi channel though. CBS stated one of the reasons for cancellation was sky-high production costs. For what? It's obviously shot outside LA on the same lots as "Dukes of Hazzard" MASH and countless others, special effects have been whittled away to nothing, Gerald McRaney left, seems the biggest expense would have been in military uniforms and equipment, which again have been cut back . What, CBS can't afford the five Humvees and three civi Hummers that have appeared? (Ok there was the one helicopter sequence) Those are already in their stocks. Maybe they could act it out with sock puppets? You wouldn't have to pay them b-list scale. posted 03/25/2008 at 19:12:03
I will admit to being one of the Jericho faithful, that when our good town got it's ass cancelled, raised our fists to the starry night sky that is the television production hierarchy and and cried NUTS! I hope Ms. Tassler enjoyed my 5lbs of peanuts along with the other 50,000. (I know, they went to the troops and homeless)
Upon coming back, I never believed the show would make it, although the changing of the promo script from "Jericho Finale" to "Jericho Season Finale" had made me hopeful. At least this time they've promised not to leave us hanging.
6.8 million viewers average sounds like a good number for the Sci-Fi channel though. CBS stated one of the reasons for cancellation was sky-high production costs. For what? It's obviously shot outside LA on the same lots as "Dukes of Hazzard" MASH and countless others, special effects have been whittled away to nothing, Gerald McRaney left, seems the biggest expense would have been in military uniforms and equipment, which again have been cut back . What, CBS can't afford the five Humvees and three civi Hummers that have appeared? (Ok there was the one helicopter sequence) Those are already in their stocks. Maybe they could act it out with sock puppets? You wouldn't have to pay them b-list scale. posted 03/25/2008 at 19:12:03
The 100 Years War
The illegal and unauthorized war was won quickly, Saddam defeated (whoopee frickin-do), all that came after is merely occupation. posted 03/21/2008 at 16:54:34
This Good Friday Let Us Not Crucify Barack Obama
Amen Frank. Sadly however, I feel we have past the point where the American people can make that choice. Unless something miraculous happens, I'm preparing myself for a continuation of the same. Last time I was shocked, this time I'm merely resigned to the weather the course that the ignorant and fear--driven will chart for us.
God bless half of America. posted 03/21/2008 at 13:37:29
God bless half of America. posted 03/21/2008 at 13:37:29
You know who writes that? A man, brave, intelligent and honest enough to step from his father's historically formidable shadow and declare "bullshit" when it finally comes together that in fact, the "great work" that he has been involved with, really wasn't great at all, but rather a manipulation to fill coffers and further an corrupted, ignorant and divisive agenda. Which sadly is what has happened to most organized religion. It is about control of the masses, power and greed.
My father was an evangelical minister and came to this realization. He was unable to continue, or hold his tongue about it to the church hierarchy. To this day, he is considered somewhat of a "heretic" by those groups. His faith on God didn't change, more precisely, his faith in man was confirmed to be accurate.
Throw off the shackles which you don't even know bind you. posted 03/21/2008 at 12:50:23
My father was an evangelical minister and came to this realization. He was unable to continue, or hold his tongue about it to the church hierarchy. To this day, he is considered somewhat of a "heretic" by those groups. His faith on God didn't change, more precisely, his faith in man was confirmed to be accurate.
Throw off the shackles which you don't even know bind you. posted 03/21/2008 at 12:50:23
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I'm absolutely for following the rule of law, all of it.
If those enemy combatants that are captured fulfill the requirements of the Geneva convention, all of them, then by all means they should be held in compliance with it, but if they don't, then bollocks to them.
Bollocks I say. posted 07/18/2008 at 16:51:17