May 17, 2008
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marignymitch
Born 12 Nov 1947 in Knoxville, Tenn.
1966 graduate of Roseville (Calif.) High School.
1970 graduate of East Tennessee State University.
Career journalist.
Political junkie.
Resident of New Orleans since 1978.
1966 graduate of Roseville (Calif.) High School.
1970 graduate of East Tennessee State University.
Career journalist.
Political junkie.
Resident of New Orleans since 1978.
Recent comments by this user
Hillary Should Stay in Because She Can
She's done! It's over! Been that way since late February, almost three months ago, when Obama became to presumptive nominee. posted 05/16/2008 at 01:26:30
Conyers On Rove: "We'll Hold Him In Contempt"
Congress has the power but is too frightened to exercise it. posted 05/15/2008 at 23:26:29
When the contempt citation is issued, then I'll believe it. I don't think Rep Conyers (or any Democrat in Congress) has the courage to honor his oath of office. posted 05/15/2008 at 23:04:33
Tom Friedman's Latest Declaration of War
Two questions:
How many Friedman units until this new cold war starts?
How many politicaly connected American Jews, in addition to Friedman, Lieberman and Kristol, place Israel's well being above our own? posted 05/15/2008 at 19:05:45
How many Friedman units until this new cold war starts?
How many politicaly connected American Jews, in addition to Friedman, Lieberman and Kristol, place Israel's well being above our own? posted 05/15/2008 at 19:05:45
A Personality Test For Your Cat
All is peaceful at our house as long as I follow orders and keep up with the chores. posted 05/16/2008 at 00:53:10
The post is a joke. Lighten up, please. posted 05/16/2008 at 00:51:39
Annoying HuffPost Trend: Elected Democrats Posting On What's Wrong In Washington
It's a trend all right. But bring 'em on, I say! Every time those saintly members of Congress checks into HuffPo they run into a buzzsaw of criticism. It's gotta be a surprise for them, but at least they're exposed to constituents who are fed up the BS. posted 05/15/2008 at 23:14:45
Why John Edwards Endorsed Obama Today
Yeah, lets! Obama won in Texas. He has five more delegates there than Sen Clinton. posted 05/14/2008 at 21:54:30
Obama Calls Reporter 'Sweetie' In Michigan
Stop the presses! The end is near! What about the children? Obama calls reporter 'sweetie'.
Is HuffPo now affiliated with Faux Noise and the Clinton News Network? posted 05/14/2008 at 17:00:19
Is HuffPo now affiliated with Faux Noise and the Clinton News Network? posted 05/14/2008 at 17:00:19
Hoyer Pokes Fun Of House GOP, Anti-Depressant Co-Branding Effort
Hear! Hear! posted 05/14/2008 at 18:02:13
Republicans Who Just Don't Get It
The media's use of the word 'conservative' to describe these jerks baffles me. This gang is anything but conservative.
Conservatives are fiscally responsible, are wary of war and the military-industrial complex, believe in the separation of church and state and small government, and are big fans of the Constitution and the rule of law.
The modern GOP supports none of these principles. These so-called conservatives instead are un-American, big government, authoritarian radicals. Their federal government is an instrument that efficiently transfers the nation's treasure to our corporate masters and spies on the prols to keep them in line. Their insane (there's no other word for it) policies have put the nation and freedom on life support.
You may call them (and their Democratic enablers) traitors or protofascists, but whatever you do don't call them conservatives. posted 05/14/2008 at 15:13:53
Conservatives are fiscally responsible, are wary of war and the military-industrial complex, believe in the separation of church and state and small government, and are big fans of the Constitution and the rule of law.
The modern GOP supports none of these principles. These so-called conservatives instead are un-American, big government, authoritarian radicals. Their federal government is an instrument that efficiently transfers the nation's treasure to our corporate masters and spies on the prols to keep them in line. Their insane (there's no other word for it) policies have put the nation and freedom on life support.
You may call them (and their Democratic enablers) traitors or protofascists, but whatever you do don't call them conservatives. posted 05/14/2008 at 15:13:53
Republicans: The New Whigs
Tax cuts for the rich. Tax loopholes for yachts and private jets. Endless wars of choice. New war in Iran. Army all but destroyed. Fiscal meltdown. Terry Shiavo. Politicization of the Justice Department. Political prosecution. Obstruction of justice. Immunity for law-breaking telecoms. Illegal spying on Americans. Habeas corpus. Humanitarian disaster in New Orleans. No insurance for poor kids. GI Bill. Walter Reed. Mothers' Day resolution. Corporate welfare. Worst. President. Ever.
Dandy legacy, I think. It's no wonder the GOP brand is fading. Yet Republican leaders remain clueless as to the reasons why. Continue the insanity, Boehner. Amazing. posted 05/14/2008 at 16:25:34
Dandy legacy, I think. It's no wonder the GOP brand is fading. Yet Republican leaders remain clueless as to the reasons why. Continue the insanity, Boehner. Amazing. posted 05/14/2008 at 16:25:34
Even as Clinton Wins West Virginia, Obama's Magic Number Drops to 143 Delegates -- His Political Stock Rises on News from Mississippi
His endorsement would have counted for something if he'd taken action at the end of February, when Obama became the presumtive nominee. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:32:53
Obama Is Best for Israel -- What's Complicated Here?
Last I looked Israel was not among the 50 states (someone please inform Sen Lieberman). While I am all for sanity in the Middle East--justice for the Palestinians and peace for Israel--I'm voting for the candidate who is best for the US, and I assume that Jewish Americans' concerns for the welfare of their own country also beats their concerns for Israel. posted 05/14/2008 at 14:42:56
Hillary Agonistes: Why Doesn't She Concede?
Thanks. Dunno when this fantasy will die. But people who ought to know better keep repeating the lie. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:22:33
Where was Sen. Edwards at the end of February, when Obama became the presumptive nominee? Where was Edwards the day Obama took North Carolina by storm?
This endorsement is too late. Edwards gets no points in my book. He's a Clinton-fearing coward. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:14:19
This endorsement is too late. Edwards gets no points in my book. He's a Clinton-fearing coward. posted 05/14/2008 at 18:14:19
In Defense of Being Educated
This post is somewhat off the mark.
While it is true that college graduates as a rule probably are more intelligent than those who did not attend college, it is not true that the latter as a group suffers from a lack of intelligence. It also does not necessarily follow that all college grads (e.g. Junior) are smarter than those without degrees. It also does not necessarily mean that those without degrees are less well educated than those with; it just means they have less formal education.
The problem voters I think we are talking about here are those who routinely vote against their economic self interest out of fear. These are the voters who rely on the gut and not the head. These voters can be stupid but not necessarily so. These are the same insecure voters the Republicans have deployed so successfully since the '50s, with the boogy men being in turn Commies, black Americans, antiwar activists, hippies, liberals, Mexicans, gay Americans, terrorists, the French, education, intelligence and black Americans again.
Sadly they are still with us (see the 2000 and 2004 elections, West Virginia today and Kentucky next week) and they are a pox on the body politic. This is not a group whose support I personally would tout with pride, as Sen Clinton has done.
(Full disclosure: I am a native of southern Appalachia.)
PS Dumb voters are those who cannot speak, for the record. posted 05/13/2008 at 17:54:26
While it is true that college graduates as a rule probably are more intelligent than those who did not attend college, it is not true that the latter as a group suffers from a lack of intelligence. It also does not necessarily follow that all college grads (e.g. Junior) are smarter than those without degrees. It also does not necessarily mean that those without degrees are less well educated than those with; it just means they have less formal education.
The problem voters I think we are talking about here are those who routinely vote against their economic self interest out of fear. These are the voters who rely on the gut and not the head. These voters can be stupid but not necessarily so. These are the same insecure voters the Republicans have deployed so successfully since the '50s, with the boogy men being in turn Commies, black Americans, antiwar activists, hippies, liberals, Mexicans, gay Americans, terrorists, the French, education, intelligence and black Americans again.
Sadly they are still with us (see the 2000 and 2004 elections, West Virginia today and Kentucky next week) and they are a pox on the body politic. This is not a group whose support I personally would tout with pride, as Sen Clinton has done.
(Full disclosure: I am a native of southern Appalachia.)
PS Dumb voters are those who cannot speak, for the record. posted 05/13/2008 at 17:54:26
Obama Starts Off The Day With Superdelegates
DWSO (driving while supporting Obama)? In Tennessee? You're lucky to be alive. posted 05/13/2008 at 18:26:52
Brinkley was correct and the criticisms valid. Dereliction of duty. Unforgiveable. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:40:05
Um. Lessee. How do you spell lubricious? He's the single most divisive element in a ('chocolate') city on the ropes. He's MIA in New Orleans, but there have been sightings in Dallas. He doesn't lead, in a city that desperately needs leadership; instead he travels--he says it's his calling. (Dunno why he sought re-election; he's been fervently uninterested in the post since the vote.) He claimed he's a CPA, but that claim was a lie. The lie fooled his former employer, Cox Communications, where he was an affirmative action hire, but it was exposed when he entered public life. I can't think of an accomplishment since Katrina. I take that back; he landed a personal contract for a Home Depot under construction in the city and he did urge turning the CBD into a casino district. Did I mention lubricious? Shall I go on? I can, if you prefer.
In short he's anathema to the principles that Obama, bless him, stands for. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:36:30
In short he's anathema to the principles that Obama, bless him, stands for. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:36:30
Ray Nagin endorsement is damage for Obama, and I say that as an Obama supporter. posted 05/13/2008 at 14:26:44
Hillary's Gift to Women
The the country would be a happier place if she'd worked out her daddy issues in the therapist's office instead of on the national stage. Same goes for Junior. It's not a gender issue. posted 05/12/2008 at 16:22:35
Obama In Kentucky And West Virginia: Why Will He Lose?
It's a proud day for West Virginia, Kentucky and Sen Clinton. posted 05/12/2008 at 16:05:35
Bill Kristol Predicts Obama Veep As...Dick Gephardt?
Which Quayle failed at. posted 05/11/2008 at 19:23:58
Quitting acting and moving to the NYT was a smart move. posted 05/11/2008 at 19:21:00
"Saturday Night Live's" Message From Hillary Clinton: "I Have No Ethical Standards" (VIDEO)
I thot Clinton supporters had a sense of humor. Guess not. posted 05/11/2008 at 19:13:56
Let's "Bomb" Myanmar -- with Rice
I wish the Bush administration had demanded that aid be sent to New Orleans after Katrina. posted 05/10/2008 at 14:51:33
Bob Graham: Clinton War Vote Was Anchor Of Her Campaign
Don't forget Louisiana and Texas. posted 05/10/2008 at 14:31:27
John Edwards: "It's Very Difficult To Make The Math Work" For Clinton
He, along with most supers, is terrified of Sen Clinton. He will back Sen Obama June 3, when the coast is clear. posted 05/09/2008 at 15:08:10
Note to Senator Obama
Those in support of the bribe please reread Mr Warner's post. He correct states that such action violates Obama's principles and the trust between him and his supporters, who donate money in good faith. Those are the important issues. He's forging a new trail in American politics; bribery is devolution to politics as usual, politics as personified by Clinton. posted 05/08/2008 at 18:44:49
Reconciliation from the Bottom Up
Mr Loewe:
You are premature in talk of reconciliation. And I think you are off in your assesment of Sen Clinton and President Clinton. She is still spouting poison; today it's racist poison. And they are in this for themselves.
Mitch posted 05/08/2008 at 23:04:45
You are premature in talk of reconciliation. And I think you are off in your assesment of Sen Clinton and President Clinton. She is still spouting poison; today it's racist poison. And they are in this for themselves.
Mitch posted 05/08/2008 at 23:04:45
Big Rewards Await Clinton If She Ends Campaign Now
I just wrote to the Obama campaign. I told them they're not getting another dime from me until they put these rumors to rest. posted 05/07/2008 at 19:30:15
Hillary Is John Cleese
Nice shot. But I think she's Glenn Close. posted 05/07/2008 at 16:19:41
Dianne Feinstein To Clinton: Show Me Your Plan
Sens DiFi and Clinton are members of the same wing of the Republican Party, that being the pro-Bush, prowar, procorporate sector. I would be shocked if DiFi abandoned her political sister. Ain't gonna happen. At this point she simply wants the dirt on the nuclear option and her role in it. posted 05/07/2008 at 17:29:54
Sen Clinton terrifies the supers so they won't be stepping up to the plate anytime soon. Meantime they are praying fervently that she will simply drop out, which then will let them support Sen Obama without fear of castration. posted 05/07/2008 at 16:56:48
Obama To Pick Up Four Superdelegates After Primary Win
Day's almost over. Where are the supers? posted 05/07/2008 at 17:47:51
A Prayer for Hillary Clinton
Merciful god, please give Sen Clinton everything she deserves. posted 05/06/2008 at 15:43:21
Carolina On My Mind
Supers won't do it; they are afraid of Sen 'Fatal Attraction' Clinton. posted 05/06/2008 at 14:14:48
Illinois too. posted 05/06/2008 at 14:10:45
Dems Win Second Seat In Solidly GOP District
As a Louisianian I'm aghast! Shocked! But pleased. This district is Deep South blood red. If a Democratic can win in the 2nd then no GOP seat is safe.
We voted for Obama too. Things are looking up in the Bayou State. posted 05/04/2008 at 00:39:07
We voted for Obama too. Things are looking up in the Bayou State. posted 05/04/2008 at 00:39:07
Hillary's Psychic Reality
Interesting piece.
I'm not keen on psychoanalysis by speculation so I'm wading warily into these waters. (Full disclosure: I am an adult child [and grandchild] of an alcoholic.)
Were either of Sen Clinton's parents alcoholic? Or otherwise impaired? If so it would help explain her behavior. Adult children of alcoholics lie when it isn't necessary to do so. It also would explain her alliance with President Clinton. Addictive personalities are catnip for ACOAs. posted 05/02/2008 at 19:00:09
I'm not keen on psychoanalysis by speculation so I'm wading warily into these waters. (Full disclosure: I am an adult child [and grandchild] of an alcoholic.)
Were either of Sen Clinton's parents alcoholic? Or otherwise impaired? If so it would help explain her behavior. Adult children of alcoholics lie when it isn't necessary to do so. It also would explain her alliance with President Clinton. Addictive personalities are catnip for ACOAs. posted 05/02/2008 at 19:00:09
Harry Reid: "Everyone Knows" About McCain's Nasty Temper
Huffpo editors! Second paragraph should say: Reid said. posted 05/02/2008 at 18:46:15
On Bush, On Baseball and Iraq: "He's 0 for 2"
What do to when he chimps-out, refuses to leave office? posted 05/02/2008 at 18:11:46
Rep. Emanuel:
Nice speach, but business intervenes. Here's your to-do list for Friday.
Bring our soldiers home.
Impeach Bush-Cheney.
Support Obama. (Clinton can't be that scary.)
Thanks. posted 05/02/2008 at 01:00:42
Nice speach, but business intervenes. Here's your to-do list for Friday.
Bring our soldiers home.
Impeach Bush-Cheney.
Support Obama. (Clinton can't be that scary.)
Thanks. posted 05/02/2008 at 01:00:42
GOP Rep. Arrested For Drunk Driving
Hey, HuffPo headline writers:
It's 'drunken driving'.
Thanks posted 05/01/2008 at 16:46:12
It's 'drunken driving'.
Thanks posted 05/01/2008 at 16:46:12
If It Please the Court Gift Shop
They are respected because they follow the orders of our corporate masters. posted 05/01/2008 at 18:56:56
Behind The Scenes Of The Obama-Wright Split
Hey, HuffPo!
You too can drop the Wright nonstory. It's done. Let go. posted 05/01/2008 at 16:43:20
You too can drop the Wright nonstory. It's done. Let go. posted 05/01/2008 at 16:43:20
Obama closing in on Clinton's advantage among superdelegates
I wish the media, including HuffPost, would stop characterizing Obama's loss in Pennsylvania as 'big' or 'major'. Clinton, the favorite to win, was 18-20 percentage points ahead of Obama going in, but Obama significantly reduced that lead in the campaign, leaving Clinton with only a 9 percent margin of victory. I many ways Obama made signifant progress in that state and in the process significantly cut his anticipated losses and picked up more delegates than the pundits thought he would. posted 04/30/2008 at 19:50:33
Yes. That superdelegate is more American than the one without. (Ha!) posted 04/30/2008 at 19:42:23
Old? No, We're Just Older
Hey! It's not the Boomers' fault that members of GenX and Y weren't smart enough to be born in our generation. posted 05/01/2008 at 18:50:07
James Frey And Nan Talese: Oprah Duped Us!
You all will be destroyed for dissing the Big O,mistress of the universe. posted 05/01/2008 at 19:11:53
David Gregory Understatement: "Story Of The Bush Administration Has Really Taken A Dip"
The media are paying attention to MC Rove's grinin' dance partner and Bush suck-up? Why, for god's sake? posted 04/30/2008 at 17:33:20
Higher Gas Prices May Eat Up Much Of Stimulus Check
That's the purpose of these checks, just pass them along to our corporate masters. posted 04/29/2008 at 23:17:42
Dow Jones Committee Lashes Out Against Murdoch, News Corp For WSJ Editor Resignation
I am surprised only by the fact that the committe is surprised. posted 04/29/2008 at 18:16:05
The Good Fight
Democratic Party 'leaders' from the Senate and House regularly belly up to HuffPost with self-serving drivel and promptly run into a buzzsaw of well-deserved criticism. Happens every time. You'd think they'd learn. Perhaps inside the Beltway is a learning-free zone.
HuffPost is not a friendly place for politics as usual. Still I hope the politicians keep it up; it helps me work out my frustration over their inaction and misdirection in a time of nationial crisis. posted 04/30/2008 at 15:12:08
HuffPost is not a friendly place for politics as usual. Still I hope the politicians keep it up; it helps me work out my frustration over their inaction and misdirection in a time of nationial crisis. posted 04/30/2008 at 15:12:08
HRC Has Some Bad Political Advice For Gay People
Welcome to the throng of ex-HRC members. The Lieberman endorsement was the last straw. I already had begun to see a deep divide between the agenda of HRC execs and that of the gay and lesbian American beyond the Beltway; HRC exists to further the political careers of its leaders, while the community at large seeks legal parity.
Its abstention in the N.C. Senate race is in character with HRC. The organization has declined to support Jim Neal, political outsider, because Elizabeth Dole, political insider, is the one with the power at the moment. (This power includes the right to vet DC dinner party invitations.)
Now that I'm safely out of HRC with my conscience intact I'd really like it to stop calling and sending letters with money pitches. They refuse to take my name off the calling and mailing lists, despite my repeated pleas for them to do so. I'm done. posted 04/29/2008 at 14:28:11
Its abstention in the N.C. Senate race is in character with HRC. The organization has declined to support Jim Neal, political outsider, because Elizabeth Dole, political insider, is the one with the power at the moment. (This power includes the right to vet DC dinner party invitations.)
Now that I'm safely out of HRC with my conscience intact I'd really like it to stop calling and sending letters with money pitches. They refuse to take my name off the calling and mailing lists, despite my repeated pleas for them to do so. I'm done. posted 04/29/2008 at 14:28:11
Pentagon Suspends Military Media Analysts Program
Ya think? posted 04/28/2008 at 18:24:57
Where does that old Bush magic originate? That voodoo he do so well? Retired officers, beginning with Powell, happily violate ethics and principles--and destroy their legacies. They run off the cliff like lemmings. For what? Why? posted 04/28/2008 at 17:36:41
2008 Tax Rebate Checks: What Does a Bush-Hating Liberal Spend Hers On?
He's right! True-blue all-Americans, bail-out multinational banking corporations, support corporate welfare, drive SUVs, live in gated communities, vote Republican, wear flag lapel pins, donate $100 million to Harvard, sneer at the poor and uneducated. posted 04/28/2008 at 17:54:50
Military Propaganda Pushed Me Off TV
I have no doubt that the thousands of dead, injured, displaced, unemployed Iraq citizens would differ from your, um, assessment.
I'm pretty sure that the thousands of dead and injured American soldiers would disagree too.
Are you on drugs? posted 04/28/2008 at 17:19:50
I'm pretty sure that the thousands of dead and injured American soldiers would disagree too.
Are you on drugs? posted 04/28/2008 at 17:19:50
David Rockefeller Pledges $100 Million To Harvard
Merciful god, thank you. Harvard's trusts were down to their last $50 billion. posted 04/25/2008 at 18:33:22
The Best Barbecue In America
I'm here to cite and correct serious omissions in this story.
I'm a native Tennessean, altho I've lived in Louisiana for years now, and I know barbecue. My two absolutely most favorite barbecue restaurants in the South are at opposite ends of the state. And neither is on this list.
In the east is Ridgewood, outside Bluff City in the Tri-Cities area on U.S. 19E. It specializes in 'wet' barbecue. I love best their pulled-pork sandwiches, served on a bun with home-made sauce and cole slaw. Baked beans there are mighty fine too. Customers can purchase sauce, which is bottled, to enjoy at home. Five hundred miles west is Renezvous in Memphis, hard by the Peabody Hotel. The restaurant has been run by the same family for three, maybe four, generations. It specializes in 'dry' barbecue. My favorite is the pork ribs, peppered with bunch of their secret ingredients. Excellent with beer. MMMMM.
These restaurants and their tasty fare are not new attactions for me. I've been enjoying both more more than 40 years now and hope to continue enjoying them as long as I have teeth in my head.
I therefore recommend ignoring this story and heading straight to Tennessee, whichever end is convenient to you. posted 04/25/2008 at 21:26:13
I'm a native Tennessean, altho I've lived in Louisiana for years now, and I know barbecue. My two absolutely most favorite barbecue restaurants in the South are at opposite ends of the state. And neither is on this list.
In the east is Ridgewood, outside Bluff City in the Tri-Cities area on U.S. 19E. It specializes in 'wet' barbecue. I love best their pulled-pork sandwiches, served on a bun with home-made sauce and cole slaw. Baked beans there are mighty fine too. Customers can purchase sauce, which is bottled, to enjoy at home. Five hundred miles west is Renezvous in Memphis, hard by the Peabody Hotel. The restaurant has been run by the same family for three, maybe four, generations. It specializes in 'dry' barbecue. My favorite is the pork ribs, peppered with bunch of their secret ingredients. Excellent with beer. MMMMM.
These restaurants and their tasty fare are not new attactions for me. I've been enjoying both more more than 40 years now and hope to continue enjoying them as long as I have teeth in my head.
I therefore recommend ignoring this story and heading straight to Tennessee, whichever end is convenient to you. posted 04/25/2008 at 21:26:13
Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Howard Dean May Intervene In Dem Primary
I thought the Tralfamadore voters were real; they told me and Hill they were.
Here's the inside dope on the party's plan: Reid and Polosi are demanding a compromise from the GOPl; once that compromise is reached, with Junior's blessing, of course, they will adopt McBomb as the Demo nominee. Voila! Problem solved. posted 04/24/2008 at 17:47:14
Here's the inside dope on the party's plan: Reid and Polosi are demanding a compromise from the GOPl; once that compromise is reached, with Junior's blessing, of course, they will adopt McBomb as the Demo nominee. Voila! Problem solved. posted 04/24/2008 at 17:47:14
Regulator Warns US Bank Failures Could Rise Above "Historical Norms"
Can Bankers preapply for benefits, um, I mean, bail-outs? They better get while the getting's good.
Food riots have started. Hoarding too. Won't be too long before the rabble is at the capitalist gates. posted 04/23/2008 at 23:29:43
Food riots have started. Hoarding too. Won't be too long before the rabble is at the capitalist gates. posted 04/23/2008 at 23:29:43
Thomas Friedman Gets A Pie In The Face During Speech At Brown
Bummer. That's cheating. No shortcuts allowed. It's gotta be real pie if it's gonna be a real protest. posted 04/23/2008 at 23:39:27
Liberal fascism is an oxymoron, kiddo, posted 04/23/2008 at 23:35:49
We''ll have to check back in September to see. posted 04/23/2008 at 23:34:42
Nice target. Too bad the pie missed.
This guy, another NYT Zionist tool and neocon (I know that's redundant but what the heck), brought us the Iraq war and the Friedman unit. And that's the truth! as Edith Ann would say. If you don't like it, hit me with a pie. But make it banana cream or lemon merengue. My favorites! posted 04/23/2008 at 16:13:48
This guy, another NYT Zionist tool and neocon (I know that's redundant but what the heck), brought us the Iraq war and the Friedman unit. And that's the truth! as Edith Ann would say. If you don't like it, hit me with a pie. But make it banana cream or lemon merengue. My favorites! posted 04/23/2008 at 16:13:48
Star Jones Divorce Shock: Files Papers After 3.5 Years
I've had a nice, stiff drink, cried a little and pulled myself together. I'm going to be OK.
(I hope Big Gay Al striked gold in the bill of divorcement. Hahaha!) posted 04/23/2008 at 14:49:48
(I hope Big Gay Al striked gold in the bill of divorcement. Hahaha!) posted 04/23/2008 at 14:49:48
Jeremiah Wright Used In New Ad By North Carolina GOP: Watch Video
Happily for us Louisianians Mr and Mrs Mary Matalin are frying bigger fish in D.C. posted 04/23/2008 at 16:26:18
This is ugly biz, of course, Republican to the bone. Stick it with flag lapel pin. It's no secret that the GOP is a racist* organization, but flaunting that racism is a bad p.r. move, I think. (Still I hope they run it. I want to witness the backlash.)
What else does this ad say about the party of hate? I think it shows Obama threatens them and he's the candidate the GOP doesn't want to face this fall.
That said I think McBomb deserves a gold star for this opposition to this filth. If in a flash of conscience N.C. Republicans decide to spike the ad, I know a Democratic candidate who'd be happy to run it, if she can scrape up the cash.
*sexist, homophobic and elitist too. posted 04/23/2008 at 14:39:18
What else does this ad say about the party of hate? I think it shows Obama threatens them and he's the candidate the GOP doesn't want to face this fall.
That said I think McBomb deserves a gold star for this opposition to this filth. If in a flash of conscience N.C. Republicans decide to spike the ad, I know a Democratic candidate who'd be happy to run it, if she can scrape up the cash.
*sexist, homophobic and elitist too. posted 04/23/2008 at 14:39:18
Camille Paglia, This One's for You
Camile Paglia is a provocateur. Paglia says outrageous (and often untrue) things to get attention (which sadly seems to work). It's her schtick. But I think it's cool your young students caught her in her act. Gives me hope for the future. posted 04/23/2008 at 18:33:56
Last Night Clinton Won the Pennsylvania Primary, but Lost the War for the Nomination
Perhaps it's the abililty to smell money. posted 04/23/2008 at 14:11:54
Pat Buchanan Tells Rachel Maddow To "Hold The Marxist Dialectic"
Clueless sexist GOP white dudes are a kick and fun to watch, too! Lesbians as a species don't exist on their planet, yet Ms Maddow dares intrude! Without their permission! Maddow is an assault on their exclusive and increasingly irrelevant orbit. And this infuriates them. And they're coming unglued! A la Scarborough, Orally, Hannity, Limbaugh, Beck. They know deep down that they are dinosaurs and that their time has passed. (My God! A black man and a woman are running for president!) And I expect the melt-downs to become progressively more dramatic. Stay tuned. This stuff is great. You go, Rachel! posted 04/23/2008 at 15:12:59
Creationist Movie Expelled with Ben Stein: A Blasphemy to Nazi-Resister Teachers
Ben Stein used to a smart and funny guy. Talented too. Then we lost him to the neverland of myth and legend and imaginary friends in the sky. Now he doesn't know science from fairytales! Anybody know what's happened to the mind and the sense of humor and the talent? This is sad. posted 04/23/2008 at 18:24:52
Tony Snow Joins CNN As Political Contributor
You forgot 'lying'. He's a lying douche. posted 04/21/2008 at 18:11:33
Ah! Another reason to avoid CNN (aka nouveau Faux), which already was so easy to resist. posted 04/21/2008 at 16:26:52
A Scout Is ... Queer?
Mr Heath:
Thanks for writing. I'm gay and an Eagle Scout too.
I haven't been contacted by this organization but in the unlikely event that it does get in touch I'll take the opportuntity to tell them that, because of BSA's ugly discriminatory policies, I no longer support the organization, morally or financially. Scouting was delightful back in the day (the late 1950s and early 1960s) , but I'm grateful that at the time I was blissfully ignorant of BSA's sexual agenda. I thought the word 'straight' in the Scout oath meant 'honest'. After all, I was just a kid, ya know.
I like the wisdom of the Girl Scouts, whose leaders obviously are more secure in their sexuality than the BSA dudes. The sexual orientation of GSA members is a nonissue, as it should be everywhere in a liberal society. Bless 'em. posted 04/22/2008 at 00:15:24
Thanks for writing. I'm gay and an Eagle Scout too.
I haven't been contacted by this organization but in the unlikely event that it does get in touch I'll take the opportuntity to tell them that, because of BSA's ugly discriminatory policies, I no longer support the organization, morally or financially. Scouting was delightful back in the day (the late 1950s and early 1960s) , but I'm grateful that at the time I was blissfully ignorant of BSA's sexual agenda. I thought the word 'straight' in the Scout oath meant 'honest'. After all, I was just a kid, ya know.
I like the wisdom of the Girl Scouts, whose leaders obviously are more secure in their sexuality than the BSA dudes. The sexual orientation of GSA members is a nonissue, as it should be everywhere in a liberal society. Bless 'em. posted 04/22/2008 at 00:15:24
Why Being Pro-McCain is Anti-Israel
Mr Loewe:
I am confused. Or maybe you are. McBomb is Israel's future go-to guy.
The Iraq war and the upcoming one on Iran are among other things proxy wars for Israel. And they are wildly supported by Israelis and their senator in Congress, Lieberman. When we take out Iran for Israel it can play the role of innocent bystander. Meanwhile pan-Arab fury will be directed at us, not at Israel. Seems to be a winner for Israel.
Plus, not only do we fight Irael's wars, but we send the country billions of dollars annually so it can persecute Palestinians or periodically bomb Syria or invade Lebanon or otherwise further destablize the region. Thus Israel has all the benefits of a 51st state without having to pay U.S. taxes (ordinary Americans do that for them). Things are great in Israel. I'm confused as to why you want to halt the gravy train? While Obama probably won't have the courage to stop it, McBomb enthusiastically supports it. He's Israel's man. posted 04/21/2008 at 15:53:36
I am confused. Or maybe you are. McBomb is Israel's future go-to guy.
The Iraq war and the upcoming one on Iran are among other things proxy wars for Israel. And they are wildly supported by Israelis and their senator in Congress, Lieberman. When we take out Iran for Israel it can play the role of innocent bystander. Meanwhile pan-Arab fury will be directed at us, not at Israel. Seems to be a winner for Israel.
Plus, not only do we fight Irael's wars, but we send the country billions of dollars annually so it can persecute Palestinians or periodically bomb Syria or invade Lebanon or otherwise further destablize the region. Thus Israel has all the benefits of a 51st state without having to pay U.S. taxes (ordinary Americans do that for them). Things are great in Israel. I'm confused as to why you want to halt the gravy train? While Obama probably won't have the courage to stop it, McBomb enthusiastically supports it. He's Israel's man. posted 04/21/2008 at 15:53:36
Clinton Slams Democratic Activists At Private Fundraiser
Clinton's problems are her own making. posted 04/19/2008 at 13:50:36
Sen Clinton won't be needing MoveOn or those 35,000 because she has lost the nomination. She's dead already but hasn't realized it yet.
I do find it deeply ironic that she has attacked an organization that was created to help her husband during the impeachment BS nonsense. posted 04/19/2008 at 13:49:43
I do find it deeply ironic that she has attacked an organization that was created to help her husband during the impeachment BS nonsense. posted 04/19/2008 at 13:49:43
Clinton's Odds: Time And Delegate Math Not In Her Favor
Let her stay in the race, I say. I want to witness the finale of her self destruction. Wait. For. It. posted 04/18/2008 at 19:11:24
Joe Scarborough Walks Off MSNBC's "Race To The White House" After Exchange With Rachel Maddow
Planet Joe is self-satisfied, not that smart, out of touch, suffers from hardcore homophobia (hmmmm that usually means ... ), racism and sexism, loves the war and is getting wealthier by the nanosecond. Reality rarely intrudes on Planet Joe. In other words he's the kinda guy MSM love.
What thrilled me about the encounter was that he was handed his hat by a sharp-as-a-tac dyke, a species that doesn't exist on Planet Joe, where the ladies are blonde, rich and worshipful. This is so cool! Go, Rachel!
One can only hope that this is yet another nail in the coffin containing the remains of the white patriarchy, which has been freely running the country to ground for years now, posted 04/17/2008 at 23:26:07
What thrilled me about the encounter was that he was handed his hat by a sharp-as-a-tac dyke, a species that doesn't exist on Planet Joe, where the ladies are blonde, rich and worshipful. This is so cool! Go, Rachel!
One can only hope that this is yet another nail in the coffin containing the remains of the white patriarchy, which has been freely running the country to ground for years now, posted 04/17/2008 at 23:26:07
ABC Debate: High Ratings, Critics Give Broadcast Poor Reviews
Do you know what an oxymoron is? You just commited one. Look it up. posted 04/17/2008 at 16:24:39
it's maroon. posted 04/17/2008 at 16:04:32
The fact that the moderators engaged in superfluous, content free, candidates-bashing 'debate' [sic] is beyond dispute. The country is flaming out, but the mods chose to revisit the Tuzla tarmac and lapel pins. Dunno about the 'truth' (I haven't attended a philosphy class in 40 years) but I know irresponsible and pandering behavior when I see it. I could get behind a sober discussion about the shredding of the Constitution and the thousands of needless dead in Iraq, issues that count for something in this nation. Instead we got sordid 'entertainment'. The ABC boys deserve a trip to the woodshed. (Along with the MSM at large, which abdicated its reponsibilities the past seven-plus years.) posted 04/17/2008 at 16:01:20
David Brooks Praises ABC, Debate, Because He Lacks The Good Sense God Gave A Box Of Tulip Bulbs, Apparently
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!
Brooks is just another (see Junior, George Will and Tucker Carlson) smirking, bloviating, error-prone Republican.
I read the NYT daily and find him easy to resist. Join me. posted 04/17/2008 at 18:33:47
Brooks is just another (see Junior, George Will and Tucker Carlson) smirking, bloviating, error-prone Republican.
I read the NYT daily and find him easy to resist. Join me. posted 04/17/2008 at 18:33:47
Critic: ABC "Clear Loser" Of Pennsylvania Debate
I wrote a flaming e-mail to ABC just minutes after the spectacle went off the air. I recommend doing the same. It probably won't change campaign reporting a jot, but I felt better afterward. The future (if any) of this country is at stake and the mods are focusing on Bosnian tarmacs and lapel pins. Irresponsible and embarrassing! posted 04/17/2008 at 11:53:47
Merrill Posts $2.14 Billion Loss, Will Cut 4,000 Jobs
Who cares about the recently unemployed? I, like Bu$hCo., worry about the cannibals. What will happen to the plutocrats when the carcass is picked clean?
Oops! I forgot; they have the Feed, um, Fed. posted 04/17/2008 at 12:11:35
Oops! I forgot; they have the Feed, um, Fed. posted 04/17/2008 at 12:11:35
What If ABC Held a Debate, but Forgot to Show Up?
Send an e-mail. It's fast and feels great! posted 04/17/2008 at 12:48:34
ABC Hosts Heckled After Debate: "The Crowd Is Turning On Me"
What I was looking for, and sadly failed to see, was both Obama and Clinton standing up to the moderators and refusing to answer their content-free questions. posted 04/17/2008 at 16:20:30
Why Hillary Clinton's Slash-and-Burn Politics May Hurt Her More Than Obama
keyboy = keyboard
sorry posted 04/15/2008 at 17:47:52
sorry posted 04/15/2008 at 17:47:52
You obviously love the role of provacateur (and the sound of your own voice). Hence the non sequitur posting and repostings. Instead of continuing your off-topic rants I suggest you back off the keyboy awhile, give it a rest and read Mr Creamer's column. It's edifying. You might even learn something. Plus you then will be able to post on the subject at hand. It's win win for all of us. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:41:44
The Uncharted: From Off The Bus to Meet the Press
Obama can only fault himself. By speaking the truth he broke the first and most import rule of American politics. And as punishment the MSM is chasing him to the gates of hell. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:55:54
Wall Street Journal Parody — With A Topless Ann Coulter — Rankles Murdoch In Real Life And On YouTube
Imagining sex with this transvestite is not a disease. It constitutes a lapse in taste perhaps but is not a disease. posted 04/15/2008 at 12:53:32
Why Is AA's MD-80 Still In Use?
The MD 80 is why I fly so infrequently on AA out of New Orleans. It is the most claustrophobic plane on the ground or in the air. If you like cigar tubes, you love the MD 80. posted 04/11/2008 at 18:44:38
Mariah Carey is Destroying the World!!
Yes! In a size 2 coctail number, singing Carey's best elevator music hits. posted 04/11/2008 at 15:39:43
See The $80 Cup Of Expresso
Hed writers: It's espresso. posted 04/11/2008 at 14:27:12
Whither Joe?
Excellent proposal. Lieberman would be pleased, but more important the rest of us would be thrilled. posted 04/11/2008 at 13:33:33
AP Poll: Bush Public Approval at New Low
The Vietnam conflict actually began in the the 1950s when colonial France occupied the nation. They quickly (and wisely) cut their losses and departed for the mother country. At which time the U.S. stepped in, in the name of fighting the Red Menace. Much later, in 1964, the Tonkin 'incident' was used as an excuse (see the Tonkin Resolution) by Congress and the Johnson administration to escalate America's war against North Vietnam and the Viet Cong. That's also when American deaths began to escalate. posted 04/11/2008 at 15:17:21
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