Thursday, September 6, 2007

Hardball: Thompson the New Reagan?

Things are getting tense in Fort Lauderdale - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth

Things are getting tense in Fort Lauderdale - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth:
"Inclusiveness was not on the agenda on Tuesday as members of homophobic black
churches, stood with Mayor Naugle at City Hall preaching they are going to take
back the city, removing the sin and sinners. Religious men -- in paramilitary
gear -- were also standing aside the mayor bleating that 'the depth of sexual
sin in Broward County necessitates an old-fashioned spiritual revival.' From
Jeff's email to me: They escorted me from the front door to the elevator when I
entered the building today for this press conference, and stood 'post' at the
elevator lobby. The video is frightening, worse was I was standing in the room
with these people and worried what was going to happened next."


An environment like this concerns me. Why paramilitary gear, does this predict an outbreak of militant gay bashing in Florida.

Dems already discount war report - - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper

Dems already discount war report - - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper:

"Congressional Democrats are trying to undermine U.S. Army Gen. David H.
Petraeus' credibility before he delivers a report on the Iraq war next week,
saying the general is a mouthpiece for President Bush and his findings can't be
trusted. 'The Bush report?' Senate Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin said when
asked about the upcoming report from Gen. Petraeus, U.S. commander in Iraq."

This is partisan politics, and it isn't fair. Wait for the report to come out, then comment on what is actually in the report. Being critical of what you claim you know is going to be in the report isn't honest or just.

Election Central | Talking Points Memo:

Election Central Talking Points Memo:

"Former Solicitor General Ted Olson
Former Attorney General Bill Barr
Former Deputy Attorney General George Terwilliger
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals JudgeLaurence Silberman
Former Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson
MichaelMukasey, a former judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York."


This is the rumored short list for replacement of Gonzales. I don't know much about any of these people, but I will dig up some information to share.

It’s About Contraception

It’s About Contraception

Contraception is more the root cause of abortion than anything else”

Source: “Abortion foes’ new rallying point: Conservatives take on
contraception,” Judith Graham, Chicago Tribune (Illinois), September 24, 2006

“I would like to outlaw contraception. … [C]ontraception is disgusting –
people using each other for pleasure.”

Source: “Steinberg right on Bush,” Jeff Robertson, Chicago Sun Times, March 20, 2006

“Contraception is not the answer to this nation’s high abortion rate. On the contrary, flooding our society with contraceptives has only encouraged the kind of irresponsible
sexual behavior and anti-child mentality that directly leads to abortion.”

Source: “Planned Parenthood Battles Scheidler over Contraception,”
Pro-Life Action League, Christian NewsWire, October 23, 2006

“The issue of contraception is coming out of the closet and is becoming a major issue in
the ongoing battle for souls.”

Source: Joe Scheidler, Action News Hotline, Wednesday 14 March - Thursday 15 March 2007 ,
http://www.prolifeaction.org/hotline/2007/0314.htm



This is scary.

2007 APEC The Chaser Prank George W Bush Hotel Report 1

MotherJones.com | MoJoBlog - Social Issues and Political Commentary: Breaking: Osama bin Laden to Make 9/11 Video Address to U.S.

MotherJones.com MoJoBlog - Social Issues and Political Commentary: Breaking: Osama bin Laden to Make 9/11 Video Address to U.S.:

"As being reported now by CNN, Osama bin Laden plans to make a video address to
the United States on September 11th. This is according to information picked up
by the SITE Institute, which tracks jihadist Internet chatter. The Al Qaeda
leader is expected to warn of new terrorist attacks.As being reported now by
CNN, Osama bin Laden plans to make a video address to the United States on
September 11th. This is according to information picked up by the SITE
Institute, which tracks jihadist Internet chatter. The Al Qaeda leader is
expected to warn of new terrorist attacks."


It has been sometime since we have seen a video from Bin Laden. Reading this the first thought I had was that no American network should broadcast his video until the 12th. Why give him the honor and the spotlight of speaking to the American people on 9-11. The day that terrorists killed hundreds of our own people, and he wants to address us. I say let his message wait until the 12th.

Countdown: Worst Person Sept. 6, 2007

Randi Rhodes: Brownback booed, Ron Paul wins GOP debate

Fred Thompson on Hannity & Colmes






Disgraced Dem donor arrested in Colorado - Yahoo! News

Disgraced Dem donor arrested in Colorado - Yahoo! News:

"SAN FRANCISCO - Disgraced Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu was arrested
in Colorado late Thursday after he failed to show up for a court appearance
related to a felony theft conviction. FBI agents took Hsu into custody at St.
Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., said FBI spokesman Joseph Schadler.
Hsu had been scheduled to appear in court Wednesday to turn over his passport
and ask a judge to cut in half the $2 million bail he posted last week when he
turned himself in after spending 15 years on the lam from a felony theft
conviction."


Guess he is going to be sitting in jail until his trial now. It was stupid to run, the least he could have done was flee the country.

ABC News: Judge Strikes Down Controversial Section of Revised Patriot Act

ABC News: Judge Strikes Down Controversial Section of Revised Patriot Act:

"A federal judge struck down parts of the revised USA Patriot Act on Thursday,
saying investigators must have a court's approval before they can order Internet
providers to turn over records without telling customers. U.S. District Judge
Victor Marrero said the government orders must be subject to meaningful judicial
review and that the recently rewritten Patriot Act 'offends the fundamental
constitutional principles of checks and balances and separation of powers.' "


I think that this is a strong decision. There must be a way to balance the power of the executive branch, the president needs to have the power to defend the nation. There must be checks to contain that power, we all like to think that our leaders are noble, and maybe they are. However, our government was created to balance power so that even if an abuser of power became president, the president would be checked in their power by other branches of government.

Drivers protest Mexico truck plan - U.S. Life - MSNBC.com

Drivers protest Mexico truck plan - U.S. Life - MSNBC.com:

"SAN DIEGO - Dozens of truckers rallied at Mexican border crossings in
California and Texas Thursday to protest a pilot program to allow up to 100
Mexican trucking companies to haul their cargo anywhere in the United States.
Carrying signs reading “NAFTA Kills” and “Unsafe Mexican Trucks,” a few dozen
protesters circled in the heat for two hours at Laredo’s port of entry on the
U.S.-Mexico border. "


Taking safety into consideration the economic tangle that exists between the United States and Mexico means that it is just natural that Mexican truckers be allowed into the country. If we hold the right to block Mexican drivers from the US, they would then have the right to block American drivers from Mexico. There is no reason to assume drivers from Mexico are less safe than those from America. transferring cargo at the border would bring commerce to a halt.

Dodd mortgage bill would ban practices now harming consumers - MarketWatch

Dodd mortgage bill would ban practices now harming consumers - MarketWatch:

"WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., said Wednesday he will introduce a bill aimed at protecting homeowners,
particularly in the hard-hit subprime mortgage market. "


I question that regulation is the solution to this. The lenders will suffer for their mistakes because they are going to be stuck re-selling properties that could have less value than the loans that were due for the properties. There were many people who landed in a bad place because of the purchasing of properties with sub-prime loans. Does that mean that we should over look the benefit to those that were helped by them.

More Departures For Thompson Team | The Trail | washingtonpost.com

More Departures For Thompson Team The Trail washingtonpost.com:

"Jim Mills, the former Fox News producer who joined the campaign only weeks ago,
has resigned due to 'strategic differences.' This from campaign manager Bill
Lacy in a memo to the staff, sent out Tuesday 'just before we begin the Big
Dance.' 'Our new Communications Director Todd Harris is building an experienced
and aggressive team of campaign professionals to help lead our press operation,'
Lacy wrote. He added, 'This constitutes a substantial shift, not in our
candidate's message, but in the way we support it and enhance it. Due to this
shift, Jim Mills has informed me that he is leaving the campaign due to
strategic differences. I respect Jim's decision and encourage all of you to join
me in wishing him the best of luck.'"


You know this isn't the best way to start off a campaign, he is already losing staffers. It took John McCain months to start losing staffers like this.

Advisers: Craig decided not to seek re-election before scandal broke - CNN.com

Advisers: Craig decided not to seek re-election before scandal broke - CNN.com:

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Sen. Larry Craig had already decided not to seek
re-election before revelations that he pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a
Minnesota sex sting, two of the Idaho Republican's political advisers claimed
Thursday"


Then why doesn't he just walk away... why continue to drag this through the media. There is no chance that he is going to be able to overturn his own guilty plea - well pretty much no chance.

Bill Clinton on Oprah - Video of Episode





















Couple charged with illegal surgeries - Yahoo! News

Couple charged with illegal surgeries - Yahoo! News:

"SAN JOSE, Calif. - A couple were arrested after authorities said they performed
illegal and disfiguring cosmetic surgeries in their filthy home, filled with
drugs and syringes. Ha Nguyen, 48, and Zbigniew Makowski, 62, were
arrested Wednesday on suspicion of practicing medicine without a license and
child endangerment. Four children were removed from their home by child-welfare
officials, authorities said."


I want to know who the people were that were stupid enough that they accepted surgeries in such a place. We are not talking about life and death surgery here either that might explain why someone would accept a cheap fake doctor. If you have to get a surgery done, and you can't afford it any other way, but a face lift isn't something you have to get done.

FOXNews.com - Custodians Linked to Sex Calls Made at Virginia City Hall - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

FOXNews.com - Custodians Linked to Sex Calls Made at Virginia City Hall - Local News News Articles National News US News:

"RICHMOND, Va. — Workers for private contractors made several hundred calls to
sex lines when they should have been cleaning City Hall or providing security.
Mayor L. Douglas Wilder promised a shakeup after learning of the calls, and an
incident in which a contract employee allegedly broke into a courthouse office."


I really don't know what to say about something like this, what is wrong with these people... Hello, McFly, anyone home in there.

FOXNews.com - Fake Motorcade Passes APEC Security Checkpoints - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News

FOXNews.com - Fake Motorcade Passes APEC Security Checkpoints - International News News of the World Middle East News Europe News:

"SYDNEY, Australia — Members of an Australian TV comedy show, one dressed as
Usama bin Laden, drove through two security checkpoints Thursday before being
stopped near the Sydney hotel where President Bush is staying. The stunt
embarrassed Sydney police who have imposed the tightest security measures in
city history for a summit of leaders from Pacific Rim countries, including Bush.
Police arrested 11 cast and crew from the TV program, 'The Chaser's War on
Everything,' and impounded three vehicles, the Australian Broadcasting Corp.,
which airs the show, said on its Web site."


Hello, my name is Usama and I am here for the meeting of world leaders, thank you for the pass, Allah bless you. This is really funny.

FOXNews.com - Police: Indiana Mom Attempts to Outrun Freight Train, Kills 2 Children - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

FOXNews.com - Police: Indiana Mom Attempts to Outrun Freight Train, Kills 2 Children - Local News News Articles National News US News:

"An Indiana mom attempted to outrun a freight train at an intersection but
didn't see a train approaching from the other direction and crashed, killing two
of her children, police said."


It just isn't worth it, there is no place that is so important to get to on time.

Men Are The New Blacks - Jezebel

Men Are The New Blacks - Jezebel:

"Two weeks ago Wall Street Journal columnist Jeff Zaslow wondered if the
newsmedia's relentless coverage of pervs and priests was 'teaching our children
to fear men.' And today this query turns out to be a campaign! Zaslow interviews
some members of this oppressed constituency on 'how men cope with being cast as
predators.' And it is so poignant! 'I don't want to give even the slightest
indication that any inadvertent touching occurred,' says economist Rian Romoli
regarding times when he accidentally 'bumps into children.' (Um, with his erect
cock?) 'Being male,' adds a doctor as to why he avoids crying children who look
lost, 'I am guilty until proven innocent.' Oh, Jesus Christ, tell it to a black
male."


I think this might be over stating the case that could be made. You can't blame the media for focusing on male perps, because most perps are male. The media covered the stories of female teachers having sex with their students, in the same manner that they did victims of male perps. In fact, I don't know that there really is a case at all to be made here.

Gabby Babble: 'Blonde Ambition' Is Selling Like Crazy!


Gabby Babble: 'Blonde Ambition' Is Selling Like Crazy!

It is a number 19 on the Amazon best seller list after only two days. This book is going to make a name for Rita and get her a chunk of change. Lets hope that Larry doesn't take any of it away from her because of her tales of his gay affair.

ABC News: Teen Accused of Raping, Murdering Sister

ABC News: Teen Accused of Raping, Murdering Sister:

"A teenager was charged on Tuesday with killing and raping his sister and
beating his niece with a sledgehammer in a crime the sheriff called one of the
most brutal he's ever seen. Walter Smith Jr., 16, was charged with the
first-degree murder and rape of his 22-year-old sister, Betsy Mary Smith, and
aggravated assault against his two year-old niece, Andrea Costello. "


This boy must have been suffering from a great deal of pain himself to commit an act like this. It is sad, there is no excuse for his actions, and I think he should be charged as a adult. How does a family come together and heal after something like this.

ABC News: Syria vs. Israel: Word War or Act of War?

ABC News: Syria vs. Israel: Word War or Act of War?:

"Syrian air defenses opened fire on Israeli aircraft that violated Syrian
airspace, a Syrian military spokesman said Thursday. "


Great another war in the middle east. Lets hope that this doesn't develop into a conflict between these two countries.

TED | TEDBlog: First look at Branson/Rutan's space terminal


TED TEDBlog: First look at Branson/Rutan's space terminal:


"Making private space travel possible and accessible to everyone has been
a recurring topic at recent TED conferences, discussed by speakers such as Burt
Rutan at TED 2006 (watch his speech), Peter Diamandis at TEDGLOBAL 2005, Richard
Branson at TED 2007 and others.Making private space travel possible and
accessible to everyone has been a recurring topic at recent TED conferences,
discussed by speakers such as Burt Rutan at TED 2006 (watch his speech), Peter
Diamandis at TEDGLOBAL 2005, Richard Branson at TED 2007 and others.Making
private space travel possible and accessible to everyone has been a recurring
topic at recent TED conferences, discussed by speakers such as Burt Rutan at TED
2006 (watch his speech), Peter Diamandis at TEDGLOBAL 2005, Richard Branson at
TED 2007 and others."


Will space be the ultimate vaction spot of the future?

Vanessa Hudgens Has Been Fired from Disney! | Allie Is Wired - The Entertainment Blog

Vanessa Hudgens Has Been Fired from Disney! Allie Is Wired - The Entertainment Blog:

" In light of her scandalous nude photo recently posted on the internet,
Walt Disney has parted ways with Vanessa Hudgens and has even already replaced
her part in ‘High School Musical 3‘. "


Do they really think that they can replace her and the kids won't notice? I bet the execs at Disney are so pissed right now. My prediction is that the third movie won't be the hit that the second has been. The magic of a hit show is in the performers relationship with each other, unless Zac is going to start dating the new girl for real, that magic isn't going to be there.

Buzz Foto LLC - Paparazzi Is An Art Form!


Buzz Foto LLC - Paparazzi Is An Art Form!


Our Apologies To The Lesbian And Musical Theatre Communities

A Socialite's Life: Our Apologies To The Lesbian And Musical Theatre Communities

"Paris, who is said to have been keen to tread the boards in the West End for
some time, is to star as an inmate in the production set in a women-only prison.
It is believed her character will be involved in a lesbian romp. The source
added: 'Paris is keen to stretch herself as an actress so she's happy to kiss
another girl for the audience and actually thinks it'll be fun to play a
lesbian. She'll also get to stretch her vocal chords and she loves that.'"


Paris doesn't seem like the kind that would do well in a stage play. I could be wrong, maybe she will show herself to be talented at it. I wish her the best of luck on this project.

I’m Not Obsessed - Celebrity Gossip » Anne Hathaway In Harper’s Bazaar (Greece)


Warriors in Pink: Kelly Clarkson

Jodie Foster Dina Lohan Diss | Pop Crunch

Jodie Foster Dina Lohan Diss Pop Crunch:

"In the October 2007 issue of Gotham Magazine, Jodie asked: “Can I just
ask, where is her mother? I mean, really, where is her mother?” “When I was
their age, there were no big 18-year-old stars… Now, we want the 17-year-olds so
we can bleed them for all they’re worth and squeeze as much money as we possibly
can out of them - and then their career will be over in something like three
years.”"


She is just saying what everyone else is thinking. What is wrong with her mother, she should get help for herself before she can think about helping Lindsay.

celebrity nation: Clooney's new girl

celebrity nation: Clooney's new girl:

"George Clooney's new girlfriend made her public debut as his date at the Venice
and Deauville film festivals. A source close to the actor says 28-year-old Sarah
Larson is getting the thumbs-up from his pals. 'She's really nice and generally
liked by George's friends,' said the source. Clooney 'couldn't keep his hands
off her' at Venice's Hotel Cipriani, site of the afterparty for his flick
Michael Clayton, according to an observer. '"


George is the consummate playboy, so it isn't breaking news that he would be seen with a new womyn. Hope that they are having fun together.

Amy Winehouse interview - presented by Kelly Osbourne

Danny DeVito Launches His Own Liquor! | Splash News Online

Danny DeVito Launches His Own Liquor! Splash News Online:

"While most celebrities are racing to bring out the next top selling perfume,
Danny DeVito has been working hard on launching his own premium limoncello
liquor. Looking very chuffed with himself, Danny posed with his precious bottles
at the Friar’s Club in New York City. The limoncello has a scratch and sniff
label and is made in Sorrento, Italy, where apparently some of the finest lemons
are grown!!"


He should go on The View to release this to the public. DeVito should know about drinking.

Disney Will Not Be Pleased | Dlisted

Disney Will Not Be Pleased Dlisted:

"A couple of weeks ago The National Enquirer reported that Vanessa Hudgens ,18,
of High School Musical fame took some nude pictures for her 'boyfriend' Zac
Efron."


I know that this story has developed more than this, click the link to get to a page that has a link to the uncensored photo. Actually the photo is a bit anti-climatic, not as hot as you might have thought.

911 Call Of A Man Who Was Attacked By A Bear.,

LEAVE UM ALOHAN - Because I Said So: Halle Bun Watch


LEAVE UM ALOHAN - Because I Said So: Halle Bun Watch:


"That was fast. She just announced her pregnancy and the next day she is
wearing a bun baring dress. Her boobs look huge too!"


She is getting big, every where.

The Superficial - Jessica Simpson and Jenna Jameson should be friends

The Superficial - Jessica Simpson and Jenna Jameson should be friends:

"Jessica Simpson was spotted leaving the W Magazine New York Affair Party last
night looking like Jenna Jameson's goth sister. Did I miss a memo or something?
Is duck the new look these days? Because I've seen ducks. And I don't want to
have sex with ducks. Well maybe except for Marge. She's this plump little number
at the park and you should see the way she eats bread and flaps her wings. I
don't want to say 'hot', but, wait, what the hell am I talking about? She's a
duck. I'm firing my therapist."


Jenna looks more like Jessica's sister than Ashlee does. Jessica and her creepy father would like us to believe that she is different than Jenna, but if you saw Dukes of Hazard you know. They are both getting by, or trying to get by, based on their bodies.

Pass Me The Johnny | Dlisted

Pass Me The Johnny Dlisted:

"It's hard to say anything bad about Johnny Depp, because he's such a sexy slab
of meat and he doesn't give a fuck. I really wish his mess of a girlfriend,
Vanessa Paradis, was there. I would have a field day with that gappy! I mean
even Helena Bonham Carter cleaned up the crazy! "


Congrats to Johnny, he is a great actor.

Even Black People Can’t Use the N Word – Evil Beet Gossip

Even Black People Can’t Use the N Word – Evil Beet Gossip:

"Comedian Eddie Griffin got booted from the stage at a Miami show last week
after repeatedly using the N word. He was performing at a show for Black
Enterprise magazine, a business magazine geared toward the black
community."


This is a good thing, if it is going to be a word that is not ok for white people to use, that means it should also be a word that black people can't use. No one should be able to use it, it isn't right that one group can use words that another group can't.

I Just Love Cory Kennedy – Evil Beet Gossip


I Just Love Cory Kennedy – Evil Beet Gossip:


"There’s just something about a teenage heroin addict who’s famous essentially
for being a teenage heroin addict that commands attention. Isn’t she just fun to
look at?"


Hey stop looking at her like that she is only 17, oh wait that me looking at her like that, nevermind. Could she be the first internet star. She has a funny story. Apparently she would sneak out of her house and go to fashion shows, hang out with celebs and go to parties without her parents knowing It wasn't until she was featured in a pictorial in Nylon magazine that they realized what she was doing. They sent her to a boarding school out of concern for her education.

Luciano Pavarotti: Dunzo |

Luciano Pavarotti: Dunzo :

"Luciano Pavarotti, considered one of the world’s best tenors, died this
morning. He was 71 years old. "


Rest in peace.

Amy Winehouse performs at the Mercury Awards

Best Night Ever

celebrity nation: Jude's lawyer issues statement

celebrity nation: Jude's lawyer issues statement:

"'I can confirm that Jude Law voluntarily attended Marlyebone Police
Station yesterday following an alleged incident outside his house earlier in the
day. Mr. Law provided the police with a statement regarding his details of
allegations by a 'paparazzi' photographer against him and made his own
allegations concerning the photographer. Jude has the utmost respect for the
police and whilst this is an ongoing matter no further comment will be
made.'"


We shall see...

Lindsay Lohan's Finances are in the Red

A Socialite's Life: Lindsay Lohan's Finances are in the Red

"Lindsay Lohan is looking to get her finances back in order. It appears that her
crazy drug and clothing spending sprees have taken a toll on her bank accounts
and the starlet is now under very strict supervision by her mother."


I am sure that the problems she has been having are taking a toll on her finances. She can make a hit movie though and bounce back. Lindsay is a talented womyn, and once she gets back on her feet she is going to be better than ever.

Scott Baio Got Someone Pregnant |

Scott Baio Got Someone Pregnant :

"Scott Baio discussed his upcoming fatherhood with People Magazine, claiming
when he discovered fiancée Renee Sloane was pregnant, he hoped for a boy. When
he found out they were having a girl, he explained he wasn’t upset, just
surprised. "


How much does one have to drink before they have sex with Scott Baio. I wonder if she calls him Charles in bed, ohh Charles your in charge. Congrats to the family.

In The Know: Are America's Rich Falling Behind The Super-Rich?


In The Know: Are America's Rich Falling Behind The Super-Rich?

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