Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Crooks and Liars » UAW Workers Strike Against GM

Crooks and Liars » UAW Workers Strike Against GM:

"United Auto Workers (UAW) union members at General Motors (GM) have walked out
on strike after contract talks failed to reach an agreement. It is the first
time that UAW has held a nationwide strike during contract negotiations since
1976. Workers began forming pickets outside five GM plants in the US as a
deadline for a deal passed."


This is a great idea, since they can't get what they want, they are going to put the company out of business. If I were GM, I would sell the shop, close down and re-open the whole company under a different name, completely abandon Detroit. Move domestic production to other states, and foreign countries.

Newt Gingrich: Sabotage Iran's Natural Gas Infrastructure

American Thinker: Muslims, Footbaths and the Common Good

American Thinker: Muslims, Footbaths and the Common Good:

"Foot-washing benches were recently installed at the Kansas City
International Airport. And the Hoosier State has announced plans to construct
foot-washing stations at Indianapolis International. The Indianapolis Star
reports that as part of a $1.07 billion terminal construction project, the
Indianapolis Airport Authority plans to install 'floor-level sinks' in the
restroom adjacent the parking lot frequented by cabdrivers."


These are being created for Muslims, but I love the idea of being able to wash my feet in public. This seems like such a mess over nothing. These are not expensive items, and Muslims pay taxes to. It doesn't harm anyone, and it brings not only benefit to the Muslims but to the community.

Happy Birthday Babbs...

Is Ralph Nader planning to put yet another Republican in the White House? - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth

Is Ralph Nader planning to put yet another Republican in the White House? - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth:

"Starting to look that way. The man is an egotistical idiot. He has done
more than any man in America to destroy the environment and further corporate
interests at the expense of the individual. Every single crime that Bush-Cheney
have committed is on Ralph Nader's head. And now he may be planning to do it to
us all again."


Run Nader, Run. Run far away from us.

Crooks and Liars » Glenn Beck: “Jesus and Hitler had a lot in common”

Crooks and Liars » Glenn Beck: “Jesus and Hitler had a lot in common”:

"BECK: I think people want somebody who have room for doubt, but also have the
confidence. I think Jesus Christ and Hitler had a lot in common, and that was
they could both look you in the eye and say, “I`ve got an answer for you, follow
me.” One was evil; one was good. But they both could look you in the eye and
have an answer for you. There are very few politicians right now that can look
you in the eye and you believe it."


Beck has a record of saying off the wall things, and I know that he does it on purpose. He is like that boy in the back of the class, the one that could answer the questions right, but doesn't to get attention. This is outrageous though, the point he is making is so diluted by the differences that it is beyond silly. Yes, he has the right to say it, but he looks like a fool for doing so.

A Tiny Revolution: Threatening Lieberman-Kyl Amendment On Iran

A Tiny Revolution: Threatening Lieberman-Kyl Amendment On Iran:

"(3) that it should be the policy of the United States to combat, contain, and
roll back the violent activities and destabilizing influence inside Iraq of the
Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, its foreign facilitators such as
Lebanese Hezbollah, and its indigenous Iraqi proxies; (4) to support the prudent
and calibrated use of all instruments of United States national power in Iraq,
including diplomatic, economic, intelligence, and military instruments, in
support of the policy described in paragraph (3) with respect to the Government
of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies."


Where is the fire. There are voices on the left that are up in arms about this. What it says is that America will act to defend itself, its interests and allies in Iraq. That shouldn't even need to be stated.

A Blog For All: Myanmar On the Edge

A Blog For All: Myanmar On the Edge:

"Five truckloads of soldiers in Myanmar were seen Tuesday seen heading downtown
in the country's largest city, soon after tens of thousands of people led by
Buddhist monks ended what had been peaceful anti-government protests."


Lets root for democracy, this could be the beginning of the end of one of the most extreme military governments in the world.

A Blog For All: Recapping Ahmadinejad's Columbia Lecture

A Blog For All: Recapping Ahmadinejad's Columbia Lecture:

"Let me recap Ahmadinejad's adventure at Columbia University yesterday.
Bollinger's introduction was certainly not the kind of experience that
Ahmadinejad was used to. Ahmadinejad isn't comfortable in a room unless he knows
full well that his thugs can take anyone who looks at him crosseyes and deal
with them accordingly - preferably never to be seen again. This event was billed
as dialog, but it was nothing of the sort. It was a lecture - a painful one at
that. Ahmadinejad claims to be a professor and lecturer, and yet it was painful
to listen to - notwithstanding the awful translator used. When pressed to answer
direct questions, he refused to do so because the answer would expose Iran's
true intentions, even though he's repeatedly made similar statements in the
media."


This is the magic of freedom of speech. If there is a fool in the town, and no one will let him speak, maybe people will start to wonder what the fool has to say. They will have short secret talks with him, and pass around rumors about his ideas. He will say that the town leaders are afraid, or they would allow him to speak. However, you let the fool stand in the public square, and speak his mind, and everyone in town will see and understand what a fool he is. The town leaders will have allowed him to show himself a fool, and nothing that should be feared.

Political Lunch

The Daily Left

Iranian President's Speaks at Columbia University






Best Night Ever

Editorial: Time to Pull the Plug on Celebrity Gossip - The Hollywood Gossip

Editorial: Time to Pull the Plug on Celebrity Gossip - The Hollywood Gossip:

"It is one thing to report vigorously on illegal doings by people who happen to
be well known, quite another to troll L.A. streets in hopes of catching
Hollywood gossip or non-ordinary behavior — borrowing $5 from a friend to pay
the valet — and then turn it, with commentary, rancid. It may make even the most
star-crazed among us queasy at times, but stars, for their fame, have sacrificed
the right to complain, according to Mario Lavandeira, the celebrity gossip
blogger better known as Perez Hilton."


What is happening with blogs is the same thing that happened with newspapers when they first started. They were scandalous and intrusive and biased. Sounds a lot like blogs doesn't it. The public got to the point where it had enough, and there was a backlash. The best newspapers survived the backlash, and we able to thrive. I think the same will happen with blogs.

Jezenomics: An Ode To Kombucha, An Alcoholic's Only Healthy Habit. But Why Does It Cost So Much? - Jezebel

Jezenomics: An Ode To Kombucha, An Alcoholic's Only Healthy Habit. But Why Does It Cost So Much? - Jezebel:

"Birthdays are a convenient chance to reflect how one's identity has
manifested itself in one's habits, and until the start of my twenty-eighth year
my habits were numerous and universally awful. Kombucha changed that. Kombucha,
a bacteria rich fermented tea beverage, is for the type of person who thought,
upon taking her first sip of alcohol, 'This tastes awesome!'"


This junk is going to be the new coffee, all you trendsters get used to choking it down now. That way when it is a big trend you can laugh at the other scencesters trying to be as cool drinking it as you are.

Britney Spears reaches out to her mom. FINALLY.

Britney Spears reaches out to her mom. FINALLY.:

"Is it rock bottom for Brit? A desperate Britney Spears reached out to her
mom for help over the weekend. Britney and her mom Lynne reunited Sept. 16 at
Britney’s new Malibu home, reports OK! Magazine. It was the first time they had
faced each other since June 28, nearly three months went by and her life
spiraled out of control."


If this is true, Kevin better watch himself. A mother that is scorned may work against her daughter, but Britney bringing her back into her life could change that. Lynn could turn on Kevin and start defending her child and her right to be a mother to her grandchildren. This alone could lose the case for Kevin.

Zac & Vanessa Still In Puppy Love | POPSUGAR - Celebrity Gossip & News.

Zac & Vanessa Still In Puppy Love POPSUGAR - Celebrity Gossip & News.:

"Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron stayed dry on a rainy LA weekend, grabbing lunch
at the Aroma Cafe this weekend. Vanessa's been laying low over the past few
weeks (other than some unfortunately pre-taped interviews), and showing off some
more adult style for her romantic lunch. At this point, it looks like Zac is
standing by his woman - no matter who those photos were meant for or how many
lawyers want a piece of her wealth. Awwwww. Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron stayed
dry on a rainy LA weekend, grabbing lunch at the Aroma Cafe this weekend.
Vanessa's been laying low over the past few weeks (other than some unfortunately
pre-taped interviews), and showing off some more adult style for her romantic
lunch. At this point, it looks like Zac is standing by his woman - no matter who
those photos were meant for or how many lawyers want a piece of her wealth.
Awwwww. "


The rumor mill had declared them over, could they have been wrong?

Whoopi’s ‘View’ Tops Rosie’s ‘View’--Bumpshack.com

Whoopi’s ‘View’ Tops Rosie’s ‘View’--Bumpshack.com:

"Ratings of the ‘The View‘ with Whoopi Goldberg are topping the ratings from the
same time last year when Rosie O’Donnell was co-hosting the estrogen gala."


People would rather watch Whoopi defend Michael Vick then Rosie defend terrorists.

LEAVE UM ALOHAN - Because I Said So: SAMANTHA VISITS LINDSAY!

LEAVE UM ALOHAN - Because I Said So: SAMANTHA VISITS LINDSAY!:

"Our sources tell us, 'Lindsay was super excited to see Sam and she
shrieked when she walked in! They immediately walked somewhere private to catch
up ..... they were both chain smoking like crazy.... then they would just have
these fits of laughter every five seconds that it made everyone want to know
what was going on! ... Lindsay has been in a great place and I think all of her
friends that have visited have noticed that!'"


I don't know if she is one of her good friends or one of her bad friends at this point. She was with Lindsay around the time of her first melt down. If she is a strong friend that is going to help her, than I am glad that they can visit. If she is bringing her drugs or she is going to be a bad influence, then Lohan should let her go.

Sherri Shepherd Shows Us Her ‘O-Face’ / Jossip

Sherri Shepherd Shows Us Her ‘O-Face’ / Jossip:

"Ever wondered what The View’s Sherri Shepherd looks like when she’s in the
throes of a toe-curling orgasm? Well, fortunately Shepherd (who’s currently
abstinent and hence alarmingly sex-deprived) removes all doubt and shows us
herself! Personally, we liked her better when she was being all philosophical."


This is far closer than I ever wanted to be to Sherri and her O face. I think I need to wash my eyes out for having seen this.

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