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Katie Couric To Obama: People Are "Scratching Their Heads" About Your Opposition To Surge

Katie needs to go away . . . once and for all! posted 07/23/2008 at 20:48:26

TV Host Wendy Williams Gets Physical With Omarosa On Her Show (VIDEO)

Omaroso is from the TV show, "The Apprentice" with Donald Trump. posted 07/22/2008 at 13:02:32

Where did this get "physical?" Another misleading headline? posted 07/22/2008 at 12:59:47

Study: The Effects Of Serotonin On Spirituality

"From a scientific perspective, 'reality' is restricted to what can be experienced . . . ."

I would suggest that it is restricted to what can be MEASURED, rather than experienced. posted 07/23/2008 at 20:45:17

The McCain Campaign is Over: Ended by Iraqi PM, Nouri al-Maliki

I agree . . . I think there will be a "health" issue and Romney will pick up the nomination, regardless that he lost the primaries. Corp. USA wants Romney. posted 07/19/2008 at 22:59:03

Speaker Pelosi: "Two Oil Men In The White House" To Blame For Gas Prices

That's because oil futures buyers have no reason to bet that the price of oil will go up! Therefore, the oil futures traders can't SELL it at the higher price and the price goes down. Everytime the president mentions WAR, suggesting that demand will increase, making oil less plentiful, and the price goes up. Everytime the president mentions drilling for more oil, suggesting that supply will increase, making oil more plentiful, the price goes down.

The point, of course, is that this is all TALK. Nothing is really happening. That's why futures trading is driving the oil market. Important technical rules were changed by Bu$hCo. (like making the margin requirements ridiculously low) and we're in trouble because of it. Just more trouble from Enron-type schemes courtesy of Bush/Cheney Oil. posted 07/18/2008 at 11:29:41

ABC News, Washington Post Withheld Results Of Poll Favorable To Obama

Could we ask our lawmakers to license news organizations? I know there's no news. I know we have to dig, dig, dig and I do. But I have to work and raise a couple of kids. I not only have to research, but also re-educate all the people who don't do this, making me a very obnoxious co-worker, parent, girlfriend, etc. It's just wrong. posted 07/18/2008 at 11:45:01

Bill Clinton: I'm Ready To Campaign For Obama

Yes, please. I'm sooo sick of the whole farce. The media is bankrupt. posted 07/17/2008 at 20:04:03

New MoveOn Iraq Ad: "Timeline"

Imperialism is against international law and it is DEAD wrong. For example, We have ancient redwood trees. Maybe China should come and get them. Using your logic, we have trees and they want them. That would be stealing? Yup, DEAD right. posted 07/16/2008 at 18:02:59

Hillary Asks To Keep Donor Money For 2012

Thank you. Gee, that's some very interesting bookkeeping. She gets to keep her campaign contributions while Obama pays off her debts? And he needs her? He needs her to go away. posted 07/15/2008 at 11:27:39

The New Yorker Cover: Are They Brain Dead Or Politically Suicidal?

"Or is there some deep unconscious motivation to avoid real political responsibility? To make sure that us sophisticates continue to be on the losing side, to make sure we can continue to carp and condescend from the sidelines?"

The Boomer generation is an "activist" generation. Gen-X, in reaction to all the bad things that happened to boomers, is a "watcher" generation. By not committing, one never loses their "amateur" standing and can stay on the sidelines and complain. You never get to entitled to be an in-charge-adult, either. This is the sad fact of the "watcher" culture we have generated by punishing activism (we're being watched & listened to, you know, by the government/police) and promoting passivity (American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, etc.) It's hiding out. posted 07/15/2008 at 12:01:45

AP's Ron Fournier To Karl Rove: "Keep Up The Fight"

He's announcing his resignation this evening, because yellow journalism is unprofessional and shameful and the public deserves better? posted 07/14/2008 at 19:39:34

The New Yorker Helps To Fuel The Rumors With Bad Satire

Note to Obama campaign: Publish a cartoon on your website of Barack & Michelle looking at the New Yorker and shaking their heads at this stupid, ill-conceived cover. It could be captioned, "It used to be clever." posted 07/14/2008 at 22:50:27

AND positively biased toward the Hillary campaign, which is where I believe this came from. Someone needs to smack her. posted 07/14/2008 at 22:23:13

"W" Cast Arrested In Bar Fight

You hit the spoon on the head! posted 07/13/2008 at 12:21:49

Bush Supports Israeli Plan For Strike On Iran: Report

Yes, it was a political coup. It happened in 2000. The Supreme Court appointed [p]resident Bru$h-Clearer. The point of the coup was to destroy America -- it worked. We're bankrupt, too. posted 07/13/2008 at 12:06:52

Fighting the Unconstitutional Spying Law

Card-carrying member saying, once again, thank God for the ACLU. Could one of YOU guys run for president? That would really make things a whole lot simpler. posted 07/12/2008 at 20:16:30

Report: Bush Privately Told Germany He Had Misgivings About Obama Speech

Thank you. Ever since former HRC staffers became involved in his campaign, he's made a series of rather serious tactical mistakes -- a number of things he has later corrected or "updated" (I love that one). I'm laying this at HRC's doorstep because he was NOT making these mistakes during his primary campaign. So, memo to Obama: Stop it. This is not working. Do not make a speach on foreign soil. Not cool; and not in Germany -- too much history . . . way too much controversy for way too ittle value. Seriously, who's thinking these decisions through, because this really is not working. You already messed up big-time with the FISA thing -- that was another no-brainer. It really could be a deal-breaker. You're a constituional law professor . . . WTF? End of memo. Deep breath. Big sigh. posted 07/11/2008 at 00:57:14

Karl Rove, The White House And The Rule Of Law

That's because they think "voting" means for someone on American Idol !! The part of the public that is paying attention (the "kooks on the left," as you so respectfully refer to them) DOES vote consistently to remove lawbreakers from office. It's as simple as that. posted 07/13/2008 at 13:24:46

Rove Ignores Subpoena, Refuses To Testify

He IS in contemmpt. That is now a fact. posted 07/10/2008 at 11:51:59

Yes, orange with the nice zipper up the front and then the handcuffs and the shackled feet . . . shuffling along, uncomfortable, head down (because of the shackles) . . . yes, yes, I LIKE IT! posted 07/10/2008 at 11:51:19

Senate Passes FISA Bill, Gives Telecoms Immunity

SS, listen up: "He who sacrifices liberty for security has neither." posted 07/09/2008 at 23:08:23

Stephen Baldwin On Fox News: If Obama Wins, I'll Leave The Country

Don't let the screen door hit ya' where the good lord split ya'! posted 07/02/2008 at 17:43:10

Understanding Obama's Recent Right Turn

I have a horrible feeling (and I hope I'm wrong), that these latest moves are from the DNC (or Rahm or Carville or someone from Hillary's camp) -- the whole "triangulation" thing -- it all just feels way too familiar, in that oh-no, sickening sort of way. Dare I say it? Obama is going to splinter his base further with this strategy. Why this turn to the center? Who are these mythical people who want more spying on Americans and less accountability for telecom corporations? Come on! The whole thing smells. posted 06/30/2008 at 11:51:49

Ruslana Korshunova, Supermodel, Dies In Fall (PHOTOS)

Me, too. Doesn't pass the smell test -- says the doorman saw "her" at 4am, not "them. I'd like to know that. posted 06/29/2008 at 19:59:30

Oil Climbs Above $142 On Sliding Dollar

Thank you. That is precisely the opinion of my step-mother, the retired CALPERS trader. posted 06/29/2008 at 19:35:19

Oh I Get It, The Left Just Doesn't Want to Win This Year

Right on! All I would add is that 15 brave Senators managed to back Russ Feingold and others and voted no (article here on Huffpost). I really had hoped for better. posted 06/26/2008 at 23:48:17

Louisiana Gov. Jindal Authorizes Chemical Castration Of Sex Offenders

How are pedofiles handled in civilized countries, like Sweden? posted 06/26/2008 at 11:41:30

The Unbearable Lightness of Being Karl Rove

"Rove" is an anagram for "over." I like the sound of that. posted 06/25/2008 at 20:28:10

MoveOn To Obama: Keep Your Word, Filibuster Telecom Immunity

I emailed him. I emailed Howard Dean and Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein and Jane Harman (to tell her I'm never voting for her again), personally. I also signed every petition I was sent. I DO NOT want telco immunity and I believe that's was our elected REPRESENTATIVES are elected to do; if not them, who? Obama is my candidate, and I think our opportunity here is to actually have a VOICE in our government's decision. If not, it's not our government -- it belongs to big-money donors and lobbyists. I'm hoping I won't be disappointed, cause as a senator, he can vote with Feingold, Dodd, Leahy, Boxer and others and vote no. If there's a downside to voting no, I don't know what it is. posted 06/22/2008 at 12:36:41

Playwriting 101: The Condi Monologues

One would hope that Maj. Gen. Tacuba's recent testimony concerning the torture methods authorized by Ms. Rice and others would imply her complicity in the comission of war crimes, enough to warrant further investigation by a post-Bush administration DOJ. Like I said, one would hope. posted 06/22/2008 at 00:20:59

Condi is what I call a "county" girl. I used to work for LA County. This is the "DMV" employee who can't be bothered, is lazy and avoids work and responsibility at all costs -- and she's a pro, believe me. She, like the rest of the rats (Pearle, Bolton, Wolfowitz, Feith, Powell, Tenet, etc.) are selling each other out faster than you can say "neo-con PNAC operative with a book deal," but in the end, it will be Cheney and the oil boys who are the winners -- until we pull the plug on their latest ENRON-style stick-up. These guys are ambitious -- not smart -- but then most of the public is gullible and unconscious. Condi could care less -- she's got shoes to buy. posted 06/21/2008 at 23:54:39

Cashiers for Life

"William Saletan, the Slate columnist who's made a career of claiming" uses "who's" as a contraction for "who has"; i.e., "who has made a career of claiming" could have been used instead. Sorry, but you brought it up. posted 06/22/2008 at 00:56:42

Bush Gives Dems STDs

Everytime I hear Pelosi or Hoyer say "bipartisan agreement," I know I've just been date-raped again -- and nobody's even buying me drinks. This is worse than being in a relationship with an abusive husband -- at least he can be turned in to the cops. Who do I turn in Pelosi and Hoyer to? I emailed Howard Dean (yeah I know -- like that will help). Oh! Did you hear that? It's the democratic net-base turning off their computers. I am sooo sick of this sh*t. posted 06/20/2008 at 18:32:55

You forgot to include JANE HARMAN of California posted 06/20/2008 at 17:32:49

House easily passes compromise surveillance law

Jane Harman's (D-California) website claims this new law is replacing the old "bad" law. I called her LA office, (310) 643-3636, and got through on the second ring. Call and let them know that she's dead wrong: it's BAD law replacing BAD law. Watch the House debate on C-span 2 right now. They haven't votede yet --inundate them with phone calls. Instead of going to the window, and yelling I'm as mad as hell, go to the phone and call your rep. NOW! posted 06/20/2008 at 11:49:26

Keira Knightley Shows Off Clavicle, Talks Boobs: "I Always Bare My Breasts"

Thank you. Call AA. They'll refer you to local "Hollywood" (ultra-confidential) meetings. Please, soon. Remember Karen Carpenter; it doesn't work forever. posted 06/20/2008 at 22:21:18

Cheney Wins Battle To Keep Records Secret

How conveeeeeenient . . . I may never stop throwing up.

"Everything you do, everything you think about gonna fail, 'til you do right by me," Miss Celie said.

Too much is known, too much has already been disclosed by very high-up former staffers for him to just skate . . . someone, somewhere will get him even if "we" (my weak-ass Democrats-in-office, that is) don't. It's not over yet. It just can't be. posted 06/20/2008 at 00:41:22

Woops: GOP Congressman Talks About Shooting...Obama

That's a death threat -- Secret Service, do your job! posted 06/19/2008 at 18:46:45

Brian Williams To Fill In On "Meet The Press" Sunday

"David Gregory and Andrea Mitchell are considered possible permanent choices, along with "Hardball" host Chris Matthews. . . . " PLEEEEASSSE. None of these people would know a newsroom if it bit them on the you-know-what. posted 06/19/2008 at 18:57:01

Press Dissatisfied With Treatment From Obama Campaign

Why does the media keep insisting that IT is the story? Try covering some NEWS for a change. Oh yeah, that's right. Nevermind. MSM=RIP. posted 06/19/2008 at 18:27:21

Roy Sekoff on Dan Abrams Discussing The Return of Rudy, Banned Headscarves, and Smearing Michelle

I keep thinking that Dan Abrams is auditioning for a late-nite show. Trying to be hip and edgy, when you're not, just makes you look pathetic. He's a lawyer. He could be covering the government lawbreaking. There's plenty out there; but no, we get wretchedly stoooopid neocons (yawn). posted 06/20/2008 at 12:04:47

President Bush Calls For Offshore Drilling On Federal Lands: The Time For a National Oil Trust is Now

Fabulous idea! posted 06/21/2008 at 22:33:17

Poll: Obama Sweeps McCain In Swing States For First Time

I had a great visit with my Dad and his wife on Father's Day. My stepmom thinks that Obama is a Muslim, but adds, what's wrong with Muslims? My Dad likes Lou Dobbs! When I got home, I sent them an article from HuffPost about the Obama "rumor" campaign, and she replied with a link to "obamasmears.com." So now, we can both laugh at the CRAP the right puts out. The folks live in an extremely right-wing enclave in a rich California neighborhood, but they will vote for Obama now, and tell their friends to, also. Ahhhh, life. posted 06/18/2008 at 10:56:43

50 Office Phrases You Should Never Use

"Incentivize" instead of "motivate." As in: "We need to incentivize investors to buy this crap." posted 06/18/2008 at 19:52:57

Putting Boumediene in Global Perspective

Thank God! posted 06/16/2008 at 20:33:18

Amy Winehouse Rushed To Hospital After Fainting

Anna Nichole redux posted 06/16/2008 at 18:39:49

Keith Olbermann Backlash Fueled By Declaration Of Katie Couric As "Worst Person In The World"

By no stretch of the imagination is Katie Couric a network news reporter -- just saying she is doesn't make her one. Go Keith -- you're dead-one here. posted 06/12/2008 at 19:44:10

How The Wall Street Journal Fabricated a Scandal to Impugn an Obama Supporter, James Johnson

Shame on you John Dickerson. You don't deserve to be called a "journalist." posted 06/11/2008 at 20:11:45

Katie Couric: Sexist Media Hurt Hillary Clinton's Chances

Shame on you Ms. Couric for marginalizing all the women who have been subjected to actual "sexism" in the work place (like being fired or demoted or not getting the promotion). Shame on you. posted 06/11/2008 at 20:13:21

The End of Politigation

You nailed it. I'm a litigation secretary and I've literally had the helicopter circling the building, waiting to take the papers to Court, and the lawyer writing the papers would NOT put down the editing pen. This was after keeping a team of people working on the brief round-the-clock, 24/7, with lawyers from out of town assisting, for WEEKS. The deadline was missed. The case was lost. The fate of the lawyer? She became a federal court judge. posted 06/12/2008 at 17:06:08

Dennis Kucinich Sums It Up

He was my candidate before Edwards or Obama (no offense, you guys). Keep it up, Dennis. We need you now more than ever!! posted 06/11/2008 at 20:27:38

Levitating Train From Las Vegas To Los Angeles Gets Boost

Now, could you get to work on MagLev's for the 405 and the 10? And make some of the train cars flatcars, so I can just drive my car onto a state-of-the-art, individual flatcar, and when I get to my destination, drive off. Could you get to work on that next? Thanks. Gas is killing us and the traffic is ridiculous.

I can't go from LA to Palm Springs on the weekend to visit my Dad without taking Monday off to travel back. Otherwise, I'm stuck on some freeway because the heavy traffic is just pretty much nonstop, posted 06/06/2008 at 21:30:40

The Collapse of the Middle Class, Letters from Vermont and America

As soon as possible, steps must be taken to regulate commodities futures trading. Today was a perfect example. Now, because the government finally released unemployment data which is closer to the real thing (although still understated), and because an Israel military leader threatened to bomb Iran with OUR help, the dollar plunged and oil shot up, sending the Dow down almost 400 points. And that's just today.

Unless some action is taken by YOU and your colleagues in the House and Senate NOW to regulate the oil and commodity futures trading industries (I'm from California and got ripped off by Enron, et al., as you know), there will be $10/gal. gas, with no end to the con game in sight -- and this is a con game. You know, it's summer, and prices go up EVERY summer, never to come down. Is it just another summer in America, Sen. Sanders? posted 06/06/2008 at 21:59:04

A Mystery Meeting -- A Moment In History

Yes, Budh, I believe that without HRC in the race, the only "nastigrams" will have to bear will be from the other guy. posted 06/06/2008 at 02:40:24

Webb's Audition: Blasts McCain, Assesses Obama's Appalachia Problem

If there's any reality in "truth to power," this is certainly is it. What a breath of fresh air to hear the truth spoken in a straightforward, concise manner. I think he'd be a great anything and I'd be surprised if he doesn't get offered a post in Obama's administration. posted 06/05/2008 at 11:35:17

Letter From A Soldier: Answers You Won't Want To Hear

"It is the result of a flawed concept to begin with . . . ."
Yes, how true. This is the conversation we didn't get to have before we were hijacked by the neo-CON cum "Sopranos" military/media/drug/war-profiterring cartel.
The "flawed concept" is that when you're attacked [by a terrorist], you make war -- not on the country of the attacker, but on their geographical neighbor. Make sense? Of course not.
The TRUTH is that we're there for SOMETHING ELSE.
Something else=OIL.
Now, OIL has a mercenary army (Blackwater) to protect PRIVATE oil fields, while we hand them $18 billion in subsidies and pay $4+/gal. at the pump.
AND our children/grandchildren get to DIE for this. Great, just great. posted 04/01/2008 at 18:41:50

President Bush Booed At Baseball Game

I see him in orange (as in jumpsuit), along with his pals Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzales, Condi Rice, Dick Rumsfeld, Andy Card, Paul Bremer, Addington, Feith, Pearl . . . oh but go ahead, fill in your "fantasy jumpsuit models" . . . there's TONS to choose from! posted 03/31/2008 at 17:59:56

Hooked on Hillary

Good on ya, Nora ! Exactimundo !! I would also add one other thing: HRC is a LAWYER who practiced law. Not to sound too jaded, but I've worked with her "type" before . . . this is a woman who CANNOT give up. She does NOT WANT to settle. It's win or lose and that's all there is.

I caught her on TV telling an audience of supporters that she was shocked, yes shocked, to hear that her supporters would vote for McCain before Obama, and I think she meant it. The collateral damage of all-out war doesn't occur to her.

Many, many people will have to tell her to quit or she will continue the assaults. In her world, anything less would be inauthentic. Isn't that rich? You see, as a lawyer, she justifies her behavior as "winning for the little guys" who don't have a voice, are disenfranchised, etc. This makes her a heroin. You get the idea.

It wears me out, too. I'm a little short of her age, but it seems to me that she should be passed this crap by now . . . I don't know, it's probably just me. My candidate was Kucinich, but I'll be voting for Obama . . . now if only my African-American boyfriend can be convinced to give up . . . on Hillary . . . posted 03/30/2008 at 18:26:25