Blast Off!: Progressivism is not dead! (But it's on life support ...)

Blast Off!: Progressivism is not dead! (But it's on life support ...):

"Perhaps you've heard of the Political Compass website, where you can
take a test that places you on a grid based on the degree to which you are
'left' or 'right' on the economic scale as well as how socially libertarian or
authoritarian you are."

Some interesting results.

This is where I stand

Here is where I stand

Take the test

My opinion from taking the test is that it is full of clearly slanted questions, poorly worded questioned and leading questions. It asks such things as if unemployment or inflation is a bigger problem, it isn't that simple.

Crooks and Liars » Gingrich sees immigrants as ‘more deadly’ than terrorists:

Crooks and Liars » Gingrich sees immigrants as ‘more deadly’ than terrorists:

"Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Tuesday he is “sickened” that President
Bush and Congress went on vacation “while young Americans in our cities are
massacred” by illegal immigrants. […] Gingrich said that the “war here at home”
against illegal immigrants is “even more deadly than the war in Iraq and
Afghanistan.” “The federal government’s incompetence, timidity and uncoordinated
efforts to identify and deport criminal illegal aliens have had devastating
consequences for innocent Americans,” Gingrich said, in a newsletter"

I think we can stop talking about Gingrich running for office, I think in this climate just talking about immigration is the fastest way to kill your chances of getting elected. One because the issue is so clear cut and there seems to be so little ground on the issue. That means that what ever statement you are making is offending either one side or the other - and often both. This statement is an example of one that is going to upset a lot of people.

8/13/07 - Coulter on Cuban refugees, Rove

Crooks and Liars » FOX News Caught Re-Writing Wikipedia History:

Crooks and Liars » FOX News Caught Re-Writing Wikipedia History:

"This is egregious even by FOX standards. Some diligent detective work by dKos diarist Democrashield has revealed that someone at FOX has been editing the Wikipedia pages of Brit Hume, Shepherd Smith, and Keith Olbermann (and most likely many others), removing substantially information provided by Media Matters. "

I don't know the information that is in question, and I don't know how accurate that information is. As an open statement then, I would say that the best way to solve this disagreement, would be to allow the information to stand - add your rebuttal of that information to the site and allow the reader to decide.

Crooks and Liars » Barnes (hearts) Rove:

Crooks and Liars » Barnes (hearts) Rove:

"Rove is the greatest political mind of his generation and probably of
any generation. He not only is a breathtakingly smart strategist but also a
clever tactician. He knows history, understands the moods of the public, and is
a visionary on matters of public policy. But he is not a magician."

Just because you don't like someone, doesn't mean you can't admit they are good at what they do. We are talking about a man who made Bush president, twice. That takes skill, it takes brains and it takes an understanding of the public mood. He wasn't a magician, and if he were he would have been a black magician, but he was a great mind.

The Wall of Separation » Blog Archive » Trouble In Texas: School Board Chairman Seeks Religion In Science Class:

The Wall of Separation » Blog Archive » Trouble In Texas: School Board Chairman Seeks Religion In Science Class:

"So, step one: lie about your motives; step two: change the definition of
science; step three: target the most impressionable among you. McLeroy’s
perspective is incredibly dangerous. His effort to replace science with theology
has implications not just for Texas, but for school children nationwide. Texas
is a major market for textbook publishers because it has so many children in its
public system. Therefore, the textbooks available to school districts around the
country tend to reflect Texas school officials’ choices."

At one point he talks about how science takes the supernatural out of the story, and relies totally on the natural. I think this is a strength of science, not a weakness. It teaches a means of understanding the world in a cause and effect way, and teaches the ability to test what might lead to a certain effect by testing different caused. The foundation of the scientific theory is the foundation of Western Civilization. I was watching CSI tonight (as always), and even in terms of crime it is testing to see how to get a result that matches the crime. I would further state, that while some scientists have taken god out of their world view, others have not. They understand there are things they can't explain and they understand that might be god.

It is like the movie The Village. Religious people would suggest to stray into the woods of knowledge, to attempt to know what is out there is evil. That we should just accept it as a sacred unknown, or accept truths that have been told to us, but not proven. Scientists would want us to explore that world, believing that we may be able to make our own world larger, understanding there will always be unknown out there.

Crooks and Liars » Laura Ingraham makes more sense than Harold Ford

Crooks and Liars » Laura Ingraham makes more sense than Harold Ford:

"Ingraham;….And, not to defend the Daily Kos, when you’re constantly targeting
the middle or the moderates as Harold called them…it’s pretty tough because the
middle is always shifting…it’s shifting to where the left or right is more
persuasive. It’s not like the moderates are an identifiable group—-identifiable
positions on a number of key issues. They kinda move to either where
conservatives or liberals guide them either successfully or not so…I think
targeting the middle is a very risky political strategy and I’ve got to say—at
least the Daily Kos people are honest with what they want."

She makes a solid point here, attempting to be in the middle means that you are always on shifting ground and your ideas do adapt to the ideas of others. I don't think this means that the middle is always a bad place to be, if there were no one in the middle, how would the extremes have discussions. To take a stand on the left, just to be on the left or right or the middle, is blind for its own sake. Issues need to be understood, and thought through, I may agree with the right on one issue and the left on another - while finding the middle ground best on a third.

Some of our hardest problems have no middle, and we need one.

Crooks and Liars » Would Giuliani Bomb Iran?:

Crooks and Liars » Would Giuliani Bomb Iran?:

"Norm Podhoretz thinks the United States ought to launch a preventive military strike on Iran. He’s also one of Rudy Giuliani’s official national security advisers. He also, apparently, thinks Rudy agrees with him about the need to launch a preventing military strike on Iran but “hasn’t asked him directly, because he doesn’t want to damage Giuliani’s candidacy with the inevitable controversy that an affirmative answer might arouse.”"

I think Giuliani would bomb Iran, and that is one more reason not to trust him as President.

Iranian Military Terrorists: US

Captain's Quarters: Iranian Military Terrorists: US

"That will mean taking the economic fight to the heart of the Iranian economy.
Although the US could have designated just the subsidiary Qods force as a
terrorist group, the decision to name the IRG gives the US a broad front. Many
of Iran's leading businessmen come from the IRG and maintain ties to it; Mahmoud
Ahmadinejad served in the IRG, as did many of the political class. By naming the
IRG as a terrorist group, anyone associated with it could have their assets
seized from American banks. Other banks that handle their assets could face
exclusion from American financial networks, which would mean most banks would
close their accounts forthwith."

While this may be a primarily economic attack on Iran and its military infrastructure, the government of Iran isn't going to read it as such. More importantly it isn't going to play it as such. Imagine for a moment that a country had declared that the US army were terrorists, I know how people get upset when it is even hinted at, how would the nation react. How do you think the nation of Iran is going to react to this? I doubt the gain we are going to get from this will be greater than the loss.

Giuliani: No Palestinian State Without Recognition Of Israel

Captain's Quarters: Giuliani: No Palestinian State Without Recognition Of Israel

"Rudy Giuliani took a hard turn to the right on foreign policy yesterday in an
essay published in Foreign Affairs magazine. As Eli Lake reports for the New
York Sun, Giuliani eschewed almost two decades of American efforts towards a
two-state solution and demanded Palestinian compliance with lawful governance
before proceeding any further on their national ambitions:"

While he is going to get a lot of press for this, and a lot of people will no doubt be calling it a bold move on his part, it seems like common since. You don't give statehood to a people who are bent on destroying another state. If Palestinians can't learn to accept the existence of Israel, there is no reason that Israel should accept the existence of their state. I know that sounds harsh, and it isn't that simple. This has been a long war, with crimes on both sides, the only way forward is peace and acceptance on all parts.

Stupid Media Tricks

Captain's Quarters Stupid Media Tricks

What did someone throw them at her house?

New Assault On Tora Bora

Captain's Quarters: New Assault On Tora Bora

"Hundreds of US and Afghan soldiers have returned to launch a new attack on the
last known hideout of the fugitive al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden. They have
launched an air and ground assault in the Tora Bora region, near the border with
Pakistan. .... A US military spokeswoman, Captain Vanessa Bowman, said the
assault was launched against targeted positions: 'The targets were carefully
chosen to pinpoint enemy positions and eliminate the likelihood of harming
innocent civilians.' 'This region has provided an ideal environment to conceal
enemy support bases and training sites, as well as plan and launch attacks aimed
at terrorizing innocent civilians, both inside and outside the region,' she
said"

At the end of the day we found Saddam in a spider hole, barely large enough for his body. What if the way that Bin Laden was able to slip through the net, was that he didn't. What if he retreated to the back of a cave, deep enough that he knew that troops wouldn't search. From the stories I have heard those caves go for miles and miles, and there is no way that we could have searched them all. The easiest way to hide, is to make no movements at all, he must have known an attack was coming. Go down into the caves that he and his people know well, hide and wait for the enemy to leave. In theory, even if one or two soldiers happened to stumble down the right passage - they could be dispatched without revealing anything.

Bushies to Label Iran Guards a “Terrorist Organization,” | Air America Radio

Bushies to Label Iran Guards a “Terrorist Organization,” Air America Radio:

"The United States is prepared to declare Iran’s armed forces a terrorist
organization. The Revolutionary Guard Corps is the largest branch of Iran’s
military and if the United States goes through with what it is prepared to do,
this would be the first time an armed force of a sovereign nation would be
labeled a terrorist group. "

I don't know that this is a good step, while the news shows are talking about war with Iran, it isn't the simple. I have written about this before, and I think it is clear. A war with Iran would increase the violence in Iraq, probably not only against Americans but Sunni's. They would turn to their fellow believers in Saudi Arabia for assistance. Iran could either directly attack Israel, or it could attack it through groups associated with it in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories - or it could do both. Afghanistan is already is a weak state, a supply of arms across the border from Iran could make the situation there worse. Would Iran work with its Sunni enemies in Afghanistan - yes, I think so. Pakistan could set fire just from the heat in the region, it is already ready to boil over. The Kurds which live in Iraq, Iran and Turkey could take the general stability of the region as a chance to create their own homeland, which would draw Turkey into conflict. It is just a bad idea, even when you think about the broader alliances of Russia and China, steps they might take. China needs oil to keep growing, might it strike a deal with Iran?

Fred Thompson’s Non Campaign Campaign: I Only Uphold The Law on TV | Air America Radio

Fred Thompson’s Non Campaign Campaign: I Only Uphold The Law on TV Air America Radio:

"Even without officially declaring his run for presidency, Fred Thompson’s
supporters can solicited donations and spread the word via internet. The Law
& Order reruns that feature Fred Thompson can continue to be broadcast on
television. "

Is Fred not delcaring because he is attempting to bypass election laws? Could the networks be puting pressure on him not to declare so that they can continue to re-run his shows? Does he really want to be president, or is his wife the Republican Hilary.

IS AMERICA 'ALREADY' AT WAR WITH IRAN?

Mary Katharine Ham on O'Reilly 8/15/07

Countdown: Worst Person August 15, 2007

DOES BUSH WANT A WAR WITH IRAN?

Kirsten Dunst is Beautiful |

Kirsten Dunst is Beautiful

I don't know what you see, but I see... HOT!

I’m Not Obsessed - Celebrity Gossip » Watch Out World - Rumer Willis Wants To Sing

I’m Not Obsessed - Celebrity Gossip » Watch Out World - Rumer Willis Wants To Sing:

"“I love a lot of different things. I really like acting, I really like
music and I love photography. In a perfect world I could do all three. “In the
future, I would love to do an album. I have been singing since I was really
little, which not a lot of people know about so it’s one of those fun, personal
things.”"

Another celebrity star attempting to take a shot at a pop star career. She should have a shot, maybe she will be great, and maybe not.

Gabby Babble: Brad And Angelina To Adopt Again

Gabby Babble: Brad And Angelina To Adopt Again:

"'Angie in particular feels very strongly that while Shiloh will grow up seeing
the family resemblance between herself and her natural parents, and Maddox and
Pax will feel a connection through their birthplaces, Zahara has no such
close-knit bond."

Another baby, they can afford it, and I know that they have enough love to go around. This is just a rumor right now, though and there is nothing to confirm it.

Gabby Babble: Katharine McPhee Looks Pregnant

Gabby Babble: Katharine McPhee Looks Pregnant

Don't worry it isn't real.It is for a part in a film.

Sienna Effs Her Co-Stars | Dlisted

Sienna Effs Her Co-Stars Dlisted:

"Sienna Miller might be sexin' up yet another co-star. Sienna is notorious for
mixing business with panties. She's now rumored to be getting on the Sean Bean
train after working with him on 'A Woman Of No Importance.' "

It has been a while since we heard from this hot Brit girl, but it looks like she has been spending her time wisely. There are rumors also that she may be dating another of her co-stars though, so I don't know how much faith to put in this.

Britney Britney Britney | Dlisted

Britney Britney Britney Dlisted - CLICK LINK FOR DETAILS

I know it is hard to keep up with all the crazy Britney rumors, but D-Listed summed up some of them to make it easier.

1. Britney may perform at the MTV VMAs in September
2. Britney's former assistant is telling all to OK! Magazine
3. Shannon Gets Subpoenaed
4. To seal or not to seal

This must be a hard time to be Britney, she may be rich and a star, but that doesn't make this any easier to deal with.

Hilton/Davis -TMZ

celebrity nation: Jimmy Fallon engaged

celebrity nation: Jimmy Fallon engaged:

"Jimmy Fallon proposed to longtime girlfriend Nancy Juvonen over the weekend at
her family's home in New Hampshire. Juvonen co-owns Flower Films with Drew
Barrymore."

Congrats Jimmy...

Mandy Moore Kinda Fails |

Mandy Moore Kinda Fails

I am not against make-up, but girl, you look like you put it on with a paint roller. Mandy has such a beautiful face, where is it?

Cameron Diaz and John Mayer Dating--Bumpshack.com

Cameron Diaz and John Mayer Dating--Bumpshack.com:

"According to a source, Diaz, who is in New York filming the comedy What Happens
in Vegas, and Mayer have known each other for awhile. “This was technically not
their first time hanging out…they’ve hung out together with friends before. But
this was the first time together like this. It’s new and developing…but they
really like each other and it went well,” a source explained."

Ok, so is he sharing the love with a sugary pop tart, or is he sharing the love with a sour tart of an actress. Maybe he is splitting his time between the two, everyone likes that sweet and sour sauce right? I think both the rumors are doubtful though.

Best Week Ever » Blog Archive » CAPTION THIS: Sometimes The Best Caption Is Right In Front Of You, If You Look Close Enough

Best Week Ever » Blog Archive » CAPTION THIS: Sometimes The Best Caption Is Right In Front Of You, If You Look Close Enough

I think this picture speaks for itself.

VH1 The Rock Life Trailer

Best Week Ever » Blog Archive » TV Shows That Should Have Been: Orc & Mindy

Best Week Ever » Blog Archive » TV Shows That Should Have Been: Orc & Mindy

They really should have gone with this instead, they wouldn't have had to make Robin wear all that makeup.

Amy Winehouse Comes to US - For Rehab | Allie Is Wired - The Entertainment Blog

Amy Winehouse Comes to US - For Rehab Allie Is Wired - The Entertainment Blog:

"Amy Winehouse finally admitted she and her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, have
serious drug problems after a showdown with their parents. The singer, who
collapsed last week after taking a cocktail of heroin, ecstasy, cocaine and the
horse tranquilliser ketamine, is now in rehab in the US. The parents set up an
intervention, and a fight insued."

Well another day in the drama of if she is going to say "no, no, no" to rehab, or yes I need help. Reports are that she is now in the US at a rehab center seeking help for her problem. I wonder why they always come to the US for rehab. Also I wonder why they give a hot girl like Lilly Allen a hard time when she comes in here, but not the bride of Frankenstein.

Brandon Davis, Someone Did - What We've ALL Wanted to Do | Allie Is Wired - The Entertainment Blog

Brandon Davis, Someone Did - What We've ALL Wanted to Do Allie Is Wired - The Entertainment Blog:

"Brandon Davis, so desperate to booze it up, was caught by the paparazzi
last night, with this lovely bloody eye."

Wonder if he ran into a Lindsay Lohan fan in a dark alley. Some who thought they would give him a fat red eye for his mockery of the great red haired one.

Access Hollywood | UPDATED Bodyguard Served Over Britney's Parenting Skills | Celebrity and Hollywood News

Access Hollywood UPDATED Bodyguard Served Over Britney's Parenting Skills Celebrity and Hollywood News:

"LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 14, 2007) – Days after Britney Spears’ former
assistant Alli Sims was served commando-style at a Hollywood party, a bodyguard
for the singer was handed deposition papers as well. Damon Shippen, who has
served as a bodyguard for Spears was given legal papers by Aaron Cohen’s IMS
Security, a company of Israeli-style security agents, last night."

This is starting to sound like it is going to be a real party. I bet the people at the court house can't wait for the day the circus lands in their lap with this one.

Access Hollywood | Woman Sues Lindsay Over Alleged Car Chase | Celebrity and Hollywood News

Access Hollywood Woman Sues Lindsay Over Alleged Car Chase Celebrity and Hollywood News:

"LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 14, 2007) – A woman involved in the Lindsay Lohan
car chase, that resulted in a second DUI arrest for the starlet last month,
filed a lawsuit against the actress earlier today. Tracie Rice, who claims to
have been a passenger in the car Lohan was allegedly chasing on the morning of
July 24, filed an assault and negligence lawsuit against Lohan in Los Angeles
Superior Court."

This is stupid, of course we all know that the things she has done were dangerous and unacceptable. However, this sounds like an attempt to make money from Lindsay, if this were any other person this case wouldn't be put through. This isn't post dramatic stress disorder, she was in the car while Lindsay was chasing her, if she is really that traumatised, she must never leave the house.

Access Hollywood | Brit's Ex-Assistant Served; Denies Relationship With Spears | Celebrity and Hollywood News

Access Hollywood Brit's Ex-Assistant Served; Denies Relationship With Spears Celebrity and Hollywood News:

"LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 15, 2007) – Last night, the third person to be
subpoenaed in Kevin Federline’s custody case against pop singer Britney Spears
was served. Shannon Funk, the blonde woman who was by Spears’ side earlier this
summer, serving as her assistant, was given papers by Aaron Cohen’s IMS security
team in another stealth operation Tuesday evening. "

This is going to be the custody trial of the century. In a case like this, it is hard to know who is telling the truth, and what peoples honest motives are. I have my doubts that Kevin's motives are just the kids. Britney is in a bad place right now, but I think she loves her kids and her motives are that she wants to be with them. I think it would be wrong to take them away from their mother. Let Britney get some help, and keep the kids.

Access Hollywood | Mandy Moore & John Mayer: A Budding Romance? | Celebrity and Hollywood News

Access Hollywood Mandy Moore & John Mayer: A Budding Romance? Celebrity and Hollywood News:

"NEW YORK, NY (August 15, 2007) -- Could John Mayer and Mandy Moore be
making beautiful music together? The pair was spotted at a trendy outdoor cafe
in the SoHo area of Manhattan yesterday, and they look to be quite friendly as
they move in for a hug! "

Wow, poor Jessica will be crushed if she finds out that she lost John, and that now he is with Mandy Moore. John is turning into a serial star dater, watch out Wilmer Valderrama, there is a new game in town.

Access Hollywood | Revealed! The Operative Serving Subpoenas For Federline's Lawyers | Celebrity and Hollywood News

Access Hollywood Revealed! The Operative Serving Subpoenas For Federline's Lawyers Celebrity and Hollywood News:

"LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 15, 2007) – All the subpoenas served on behalf of
Kevin Federline’s lawyers this week were taken care of by Aaron Cohen and his
IMS Security team. Cohen is the owner of IMS, a private security and
anti-terrorist consulting firm based in Los Angeles. The agency is comprised of
former Israeli agents. Aaron is certified by homeland security to train FBI and
SWAT teams in Israeli counter-terror techniques."

Kevin and his staff are really bringing in the heavy guns for this one. When you put this much money out for something, it is either something you love - or something you hope to get a lot of money from. Maybe in this case it is a little of both.

Anti-Christ To Be Published, Goldman Family Will Benefit

A Socialite's Life: Anti-Christ To Be Published, Goldman Family Will Benefit

"The controversial O.J. book, "If I Did It," will be repackaged and
published, a New York literary agent announced today. In a statement, a rep for
the agent proclaimed, "The family and publisher have pledged to leave Simpson's
manuscript entirely intact, but they will also add key commentary.""

This book was sick when it was OJ and Judith Regan who were selling it. The fact that it is now the family of the victim that is selling it, doesn't make it any less sick in my book. It is good that they are going to get the money for the books sales, well at least better than OJ getting it. Selling a book to make money off the murder of a relative, sounds like America.

A Socialite's Life

A Socialite's Life: Britney's Former Assistant Outs Her

"A topless Britney Spears got down and dirty in a hotel pool with her former
assistant Shannon Funk. The ladies cleared the hotel pool of other guests so
they could enjoy kissing and fondling each other. Britney's wild behaviour
followed her topless romping with video extra Matt Encinias in the LA hotel.
Britney stripped to just her knickers, hat and shades and partied with pals til
4am. But it was her blonde assistant Britney was really after and the pair ended
up in bed together after frolicking in the pool. "

I think if that chewing gum that was once sold on E-Bay could talk, it would run to the tabloids with a story about what it was like to be chewed by Britney. While I am not joining Team Britney here, it does seem like everyone is trying to get a piece of her. I have compared her to Michael Jackson in the past, and there are many ways in which they are the same. They both grew up in the spot light, they both changed the music world, and they were both hounded by people who wanted to use them, or take something from them. Watching what Britney is going through, one begins to understand how Michael ended up so reclusive. Of course, if she takes a fancy to kids - then we will know they are the same.

Kim Kardashian Says, "Don't Hate Me Because I'm Bootyful."

A Socialite's Life:Kim Kardashian Says, "Don't Hate Me Because I'm Bootyful."

"'I'm Armenian; you should see all the women in my family. The women have
bigger breasts and bigger butts. That's how I was born. I can't help it. I'm not
gonna fight it. I definitely need to work out more and tone up, but I'm proud of
my body.'"

Girl you got a body that you should be proud of, look at the ladies in the back - even they have to look.

I Uncover the TRUTH!

A Socialite's Life: We're Sorry For Running Another Britney Story But This One's Kinda Funny

"In one tape, Britney slaps Kevin after screaming at him about a weekend he spent in Vegas. In another incident Britney whacked Kevin with a frying pan. 'Kevin was going to use the frying pan, but Britney grabbed it and hit him with it when he turned his back,' said the insider. 'He grabbed the pan out of her hand and walked away, but she hurled an ashtray at him. He dodged it, and it hit the sliding glass door.' "

I may have uncovered the biggest secret in Hollywood!

Suri Cruise Gets A Modeling Gig | Allie Is Wired - The Entertainment Blog

Suri Cruise Gets A Modeling Gig Allie Is Wired - The Entertainment Blog:

"The youngins of Hollywood are getting to work early. Tom Cruise and Katie
Holmes have been offered a lucrative modeling contract, but it’s not for them.
It’s for Suri. It seems Baby Gap agrees that she is one cute kid."

A star is born, this one is going to be big time when she gets older, put Kate Moss and the rest of the dirty old rags (thanks Pete) to shame. Well, we all think Suri is cute, so it isn't a surprise that she is going to work for the Gap. Not that she would ever wear anything that cheap.

First Pics of Lindsay in Utah - TMZ.com

First Pics of Lindsay in Utah - TMZ.com:

"The actress walked around the town yesterday, took in the gorgeous
scenery and hit up Beaches Tanning Center before making her way back to the
Lodge. We're told that Lindsay bought a $20 spray-on tan from Beaches, in
addition to several more $16 tans. Lindsay was 'very nice' to the folks there. "

Just because you are in rehab doesn't mean you can't be tan. she looks really good and healthy in the picture.She needs to be strong because she has a lot to face in front of her. I wish her the best, I know she can pull through it.

X17 XCLUSIVE - Britney's Story: The Truth (X17 Online)

X17 XCLUSIVE - Britney's Story: The Truth (X17 Online): CLICK FOR FULL STORY

"X17 has spoken exclusively with a source we've witnessed to be very close
to Britney -- we grabbed him as he left Winston's Friday night with Brit and
Alli (he snuck out the back door, but X17 was there!). 'Jeff' as he called
himself (not Jeff Kwatinetz who was rumored to be Brit's new manager), has been
close to Britney and/or Britney's family since before all of her recent troubles
began. And here’s what he told us ...

-Britney does NOT do drugs!,”

-Britney never hated Kevin

-Everyday life for Britney with her kids consists of 23.9 hours/day focused
on the boys, "mom, mom, mom constantly,"

-She's a young girl, who's finally attempting to be totally independent and
that's just something that the people around her -- business people -- do not
want to see happen.

- Britney was FORCED to stay in rehab because her family, her manager
and officials at Promises were all threatening to take away her children unless
she completed the treatment program.

-After Britney shaved her head, she begged her mom and Kevin to test the
hair from the salon however no one went to claim it.

-Why would Kevin file a civil case if he were truly worried about his kids'
welfare

-Why didn't he fight for full custody of his kids with Shar Jackson if he
loves his kids so much?

-"Britney is the most generous person you could meet -- too generous"

-Get it straight people, Britney doesn't go out when her kids are home!!
Come on, she has shared custody there is half the week when she's not with her
kids!

-“Britney's like a little girl at times" and is "shy around guys. She's
young and single and would love to find the right man"

To read more of the interview click on the link. This is just the highlights that I pulled out of it. If this person is to be trusted, this does paint a picture of Britney that is different than we see in the press. What it doesn't answer is why she stripped to her underwear and went for a swim in the ocean. There is no spin on that, it happened and everyone saw it. I don't think that Britney is the crazy womyn people make her out to be, but I also don't think she is the saint this guy thinks she is.

Buzz Foto LLC - Paparazzi Is An Art Form!

Buzz Foto LLC - Paparazzi Is An Art Form!: "We Knew His Daddy Years Ago!"

Watch out, he might throw a brick at you....

Buzz Foto LLC - Paparazzi Is An Art Form!

Buzz Foto LLC - Paparazzi Is An Art Form!: "Gorgeous NICKY HILTON & Sophisticated ELLIOT MINTZ at Paris Hilton’s Polaroid House party in Malibu"

Haven't seen much of Elliot since Paris got out of jail, good to see he is still with the family.

Open Houses: Jurors Spend A Day At The Spector Mansion - Defamer

Open Houses: Jurors Spend A Day At The Spector Mansion - Defamer:

"Jurors in the Phil Spector trial are soon expected to hear testimony from Devra
Robitaille, the fifth witness who'll testify that Spector had held them at
gunpoint when they threatened to leave his Alhambra mansion--sort of like the
Playboy Mansion, but with fewer big parties, more acts of violence against
women, and about an equal amount of obscenely rich, eccentric, and horny old
proprietors wandering around. Earlier today, the jurors got a look at the crime
scene itself."

I was reading Dominick Dunne's column in Vanity Fair and in it he says that the gun was found by Lana's left foot. If she had shot herself, since she is right handed it should have been found by her right foot. Just another small detail in the story that in my opinion points to Phil being guilty. The jurors got a tour of what everyone is calling a castle, so they could see the crime scene themselves.