Friday, September 7, 2007

Giuliani: Illegal Immigration is Not a Crime - TalkLeft: The Politics Of Crime

Giuliani: Illegal Immigration is Not a Crime - TalkLeft: The Politics Of Crime:

"Rudy's right, it's a civil offense, not a criminal violation, to be in this
country without proper documentation. Many of the persons the right blasts as
being illegal entered this country legally and then overstayed their visas.
Their initial entry was lawful. Staying past the expiration date on their visa
is not a crime."


He may or may not be correct, and it is true that a lot of undocumented migrants are here with expired documents. Building a fence isn't going to help solve that problem. This is not going to help Rudy with voters on the right, that don't seem to thrilled by him as it is.

For the 2008 RNC, riots in Minneapolis? | Redstate

For the 2008 RNC, riots in Minneapolis? Redstate:

"Get ready for the riots! When the GOP convenes in Minneapolis-St. Paul next
summer, the lefties promise to be there. Katherine Kersten of the Minneapolis
Star Tribune has a look at the situation over at RealClearPolitics, and it is a
cross between 'it isn't pretty' and 'it's pretty pathetic.'"


Why are they having the Republican Convention in such a solidly blue state, I guess the same thing was asked about the convention being held in New York in 2004. It was clear that was done because of Sept. 11th though.

Right Wing Watch: Anyone? Anyone? Hitler?

Right Wing Watch: Anyone? Anyone? Hitler?:

"Ben Stein, the Nixon speechwriter immortalized by his acting role as a boring
schoolteacher in the 1986 movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” is returning to
movie academia in a documentary about “Intelligent Design” creationism.
“Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed” sets out to expose what Stein calls
“widespread suppression and entrenched discrimination that is spreading in our
institutions, laboratories and most importantly, in our classrooms” in the form
of the general rejection of ID—an outgrowth of creation science based on the
premise that life is so complex it must have been created by God directly rather
than through an evolutionary process—as a valid scientific theory. "


Science is build on a foundation of scepticism. You don't test to show that something is right, you test to show that something is wrong. If you fail to show that it is wrong, you don't say it is right, you say that it has not been show to be false. Over time a theory develops when all experiments fail to show that what has been tested is not false. Science has been wrong in the past, and it has changed its views because of further testing that was done on previously accepted theories.

Faith on the other hand is something that you accept without proof. You don't look for reasons not to believe in your faith, you look for reasons that you should. Faith is something that is based on a concepts for which there is no evidence. Science does not always have the evidence for its claims, but it is always searching for evidence. Faith tells you not to question, not to see evidence of god and god's works.

Gates of Vienna: Muslims Are Pleased With Sweden

Gates of Vienna: Muslims Are Pleased With Sweden:

"“We have had a very good dialogue,” said Reinfeldt, who has been reaching
out to Muslim groups in Sweden and abroad to avoid a repeat of last year’s mass
protests in Muslim countries over Danish newspaper cartoons of the prophet. He
noted that there was a mutual understanding of the need to “dampen” reactions to
the cartoon. Reinfeldt also said he had explained to the ambassadors that in
Sweden a prime minister cannot punish a newspaper for what it decides to publish
— whether he agrees with it or not."


Could this be the beginning of actual understanding between the east and west. Free speech is something that we have held in the west for such a long time that we take it for granted. We forget that it isn't all that easy for people from other places to understand the concept. If this creates and understanding of among Muslim leaders, it could be the beginning of diaologue.

Daily Kos: Justice Department Argues for Internet Discrimination

Daily Kos: Justice Department Argues for Internet Discrimination:

"Given the politicization of every other division in the Justice
Department, it's hard to imagine that the anti-trust group hasn't also been
turned over to Gonzo's crowd of Bush lackeys, in which case they are probably
looking at Net Neutrality with a highly political and jaundiced eye. Tin-foil
hats aside, this is an ominous development in the debate, and should raise alarm
bells for all of us who use the Internet for political purposes. While our
presidential candidates are considering issuing strong statements in opposition
to any more funding for Bush's war without deadlines, they might also think
about making a statement in support of Net Neutrality."


This is one of those issues that doesn't sound nearly as interesting as it could be. On the other hand it could turn out to be a mute point. At the center of the debate is internet traffic and the way that people use the internet. Both sides of the argument assume that sites that load faster will receive more traffic, because internet consumers will visit sites that load faster. If content is the key to what people view on the internet, than the argument falls apart for both sides. Those against it claim that networks like ATT and Verizon will act in a role of censoring information by making sites that they don't want people to view load slower. Those that support allowing charging a fee for some traffic, suggest that it is simply a way for them to raise money, and that they have no plans to block traffic. If you picture a freeway, the networks want to create a carpool lane, that it can charge sites to use so that its traffic moves faster than the flow of traffic on the rest of the highway.

My hope is that soon enough we will catch up with Japan and Europe in terms of internet speed, and this will become less of an issue.

Countdown: Worst Person Sept. 7, 2007

Neil Cavuto Can't Decide What to do With Osama Bin Laden






HARDBALL DEBATE: WHO LOST OSAMA BIN LADEN?

Hannity Compares Democrats To Osama Bin Laden

Crooks and Liars » Audio of Craig’s phone message. Is he finally out?

Crooks and Liars » Audio of Craig’s phone message. Is he finally out?:

"The Republican senators expressed relief Thursday that embattled Sen. Larry
Craig has signaled he is highly likely to surrender his seat within a few weeks
rather than fight to complete his term. Craig’s departure, perhaps as early as
Oct. 1, would enable Republicans to sidestep one of the several ethics dilemmas
they face, and avoid the embarrassment of dealing with a colleague who had been
stripped of his committee leadership posts and urged to resign by party
leaders."


So he is leaving?

Crooks and Liars » Mitt Romney Finance Big Wig Charged with Child Abuse

Crooks and Liars » Mitt Romney Finance Big Wig Charged with Child Abuse:

"[Former Romney financier] Lichfield is named in a federal lawsuit
charging that students of the “behavior modification” schools with ties to
WWASPS [Worldwide Association of Specialty Schools, founded by Lichfield] were
subjected to “physical abuse, emotional abuse and sexual abuse.” …not much has
been heard about this in all the yelling and screaming over Hsu even though
[Litchfield]’s been bringing in far more money for Flip Flop than Hsu has
brought in for Democrats."


Those places are scary, but someone this fits into the image that I have been getting from Romney. He is one of those people that are to perfect, and you can see that he expects that everyone around him is going to be the same. Those who are not are thrown under the bus. I think the parents who send their kids to these places are admitting that they cannot take responsibility for their own children.

Crooks and Liars » Tucker Carlson Tries And Fails To Portray Dennis Kucinich As America Hater

Crooks and Liars » Tucker Carlson Tries And Fails To Portray Dennis Kucinich As America Hater:

"Ohio Congressman and Democratic presidential candidate, Dennis Kucinich,
appeared on Tucker today and easily held his ground against the ever-whiny host.
Rep. Kucinich just returned from a fact finding visit to Syria and the no
ratings loser with a bow tie repeatedly pelted him with loaded questions in an
attempt to portray him as an America hater — and fails miserably. Kucinich
plowed right through Carlson’s spin and spoke calmly and rationally about the
political realities in the region and his experiences in Syria, including his
visits to Iraqi refugee camps outside Damascus where hundreds of thousands of
frightened Iraqis are hanging on by a thread."


A person who hates America is not going to put themselves in the line of fire to try and save what they think is great about America. Attacking people, and not their ideas is not only unfair, but it does nothing to show that you have a stronger point. If you did have a stronger point, why did you not just make your point and allow it be your strength.

Get The Lead Out, More Free trade! - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth

Get The Lead Out, More Free trade! - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth:

" 'The surest road to stagnation and instability is the path of isolation
and protectionism,' Bush said. 'And the only road to enduring prosperity and
stability is through open markets and open trade.'"


The man makes a solid point here.

Bloomberg: I’m Not Running for Prez, OK? Not. Running. | Air America Radio

Bloomberg: I’m Not Running for Prez, OK? Not. Running. Air America Radio:

"According to Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s website, he was asked again if he was
running for President. Here is what he wrote: Last week when I was in Washington
to discuss poverty in America, I was asked (again) whether I am running for
President. As I've said before and I'll say again – I am not running."


This would not be the best time for him to run for the White House, there are already two New Yorkers in the race already. With Hilary to the left, and Giuliani to the right, it doesn't give him a lot of room. It would also put him in the hard position of placing himself and his record on terror up to comparison with Rudy. Mike would either have to accept that his record is weaker, or he would have to attack the former mayors record.

PLAYING THE METROCARD: TRANSIT WORKERS ENDORSE EDWARDS | Air America Radio

PLAYING THE METROCARD: TRANSIT WORKERS ENDORSE EDWARDS Air America Radio:

"Transport Workers Union threw in their support for Democratic presidential
hopeful John Edwards yesterday. Union president James C. Little said of their
support for Edwards: “Some candidates seem to be figuring out how to best
triangulate on campaign issues. John Edwards takes on subjects such as job
security, health care, retirement and the growing gap in wealth between the rich
and the middle class in a straight forward way that the country and working
families desperately need.'"


For better or worse the power of the unions in this country is no where near as strong as it once was. Supporting a candidate doesn't do so much in terms of delivering the votes of the union members as it does in creating an image for the candidate. That image is that the candidate supports workers, so they support him. It is questionable to me how much influence they have even in this regard.

PETRAEUS: WE MIGHT PULL ONE BRIGADE OUT OF IRAQ. | Air America Radio

PETRAEUS: WE MIGHT PULL ONE BRIGADE OUT OF IRAQ. Air America Radio:

"General David Petraeus has suggested that he is willing to draw down at least 1
brigade sometime next year out of Iraq. Meanwhile, the Democrats reiterated that
they are willing to compromise on the Iraq war. “Senate Majority Leader Harry M.
Reid (D-Nev.) has said that he could drop his demand for a firm troop withdrawal
next spring to win GOP votes. And Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said this week
that she will allow a vote on bipartisan troop legislation that, without
requiring a redeployment, would force the administration to begin publicly
planning for a withdrawal.” "


It sounds like the two sides are talking again. This is the best sign that I have seen in months that a solution may be coming regarding Iraq. Both sides have honest concerns, if both could be addressed, that would be a great thing for everyone.

A Blog For All: 11 Democrats Arrested For Corruption in New Jersey

A Blog For All: 11 Democrats Arrested For Corruption in New Jersey:

"It all started with a federal sting operation in Southern New Jersey, and soon
the crooked politicians were pointing out other crooked politicians who would
want in on the action. That's how it grew to encompass so many. "


This election season we have a clear choice before us, there are two parties with two clear visions of the world that they want to create. One is a party of sex scandals and the other is a party of financial scandals. Maybe if the sex scandal party were better with the financial scams they would have been able to keep their secrets. If the financial party had been better with their sex scandals, they wouldn't need to raise all that money to feel good about themselves.

3-minutes of the new Bin Laden video -

Rachel Ray Rumors

Jake and Reese: Romance rumors are fun | INF Daily

Jake and Reese: Romance rumors are fun INF Daily:

"Rumored couple Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal laughed off the
gossip suggesting they are Hollywood's hottest hook-up when they showed up at
the Toronto Film Festival. There to talk about their movie, Rendition, Reese
told The Insider show: ''It's crazy and funny how much people can make stuff
up.'' Interestingly, neither of them said ''We're not dating'' so enough of the
BS already."


They could be just playing with the media. I am still not sure if they are dating or not, the rumors last week were that Jake was gay. It is hard to know how much of the whispers one should listen to and how much you shouldn't.

I’m Not Obsessed - Celebrity Gossip » Sienna Miller In Russian Glamour


Gabby Babble: Scarlett's Out in the Open Now

Gabby Babble: Scarlett's Out in the Open Now:

"Scarlett Johansson looked very cozy with Ryan Reynolds outside of their hotel
in L.A. on Friday. I guess they're not hiding the fact they're a couple now.
Good for ScarJo, he's hot. They actually make a cute couple."


This seems like such a strange couple for to me. I don't see them as being a good couple, of course no worse than a couple than he made with Alanis.

Faded Youth Blog » Blog Archive » GISELE BUNDCHEN DOES BRITISH ‘HARPER’S BAZAAR’


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09-06-2007

TPMtv: John Edwards Interview Clip

Guys, Lily Allen is Single Now!

Guys, Lily Allen is Single Now!

Lily Allen was out having a meal with her friends Jamie Reynolds and James
Righton at a north London café. She recently revealed she's on the hunt for a
new man after secretly splitting up with Seb Chew last month. Although she was
with Seb for 2 1/2 years, she dumped him after her drama with U.S. immigration,
revealing:


Hey Lily... cough... I'm single too. I hear you had some problems with immigration... cough, I'm sure if you were married to a US citizen that would help clear things up. Let me know ok.

Wonky Sues Again!

Wonky Sues Again!

Paris Hilton's lawyers have filed a Federal lawsuit against Hallmark for using
her picture and trademarked catchphrase "That's Hot" for a $2.49 greeting
card. Wonk wants $500,000 in damages and an injunction barring Hallmark
from further exploitation of her name and likeness.


Trade mark phrase aside, she does appear to have a strong case based on the use of her image on the card. It would have been smarter if they had done a cartoon blonde, that everyone would know was Paris. Placing an actual picture of Hilton on the cover with the phrase makes it a likely violation.

Did Somebody Say Secret Witness?!

Did Somebody Say Secret Witness?!

TMZ reports that lawyer Gloria Allred has a "secret witness" that wants to
testify in the Britney Spears/KFed custody battle, but is "afraid." This witness
wants to testify on September 17th. According to TMZ this witness is male.
Gloria is on her way now to tell the judge that he's intimidated, but wants to
testify.

Last week KFed's attorney tried to bring in his own secret
witness, but the judge threw it out saying "we don't do secret witnesses."

Britney's lawyer said, "With all due respect to Ms. Allred, she's
attempting to bring her own ring to what was already a three ring circus."


I am just shocked that it took so long for Gloria to get herself into this circus. It isn't clear if this is a witness for or against Britney. If it is a male, my logic tells me that it is someone who is against Britney. Does Britney need more people against her? I love that last line about Allred trying to add another ring to the circus. That is exactly what she did to the Scott Peterson case.

Mary-Kate Olsen Likes Smiling, Just Not for Paps

Mary-Kate Olsen Likes Smiling, Just Not for Paps

"I would love to be able to swim in the ocean in Malibu," she says. "But that is
asking for a bikini shot. That's inviting something that I don't want to happen.
I don't need to be on a 'Who's Skinny, Who's Fat, Who's Looking Healthy, Who's
Not Eating?' list."

The bad news for her is that no one is waiting for her to be in a bikini to say that she isn't eating.

Phil Spector lawyer wraps up case

Phil Spector lawyer wraps up case

In her closing statement, lawyer Linda Kenney-Baden said the prosecution had put
on a "stage-show" trial to cover up the lack of scientific evidence.
She urged jurors to acquit her client, saying police wanted to convict the US music
mogul because of his fame.


No they want to convict him because he is an insane egomaniac, who abuses and degrades womyn. Also there is the little point that there is no reason to believe that Lana killed herself. There is however every reason to believe that Spector killed her.

September 7th, 2007 - Happy Birthday Evan Rachel Wood!

September 7th, 2007 - Happy Birthday Evan Rachel Wood!

Evan Rachel Wood (born September 7, 1987) is an American film, television and
theater actress, and singer. She began acting in the late 1990s, appearing
in several television roles, including American Gothic and Once and Again.

Happy Birthday Evan...

Dumb bank robber doesn't notice police officer behind him

Paris Hilton Preparing Body for Pregnancy Next Year

Paris Hilton Preparing Body for Pregnancy Next Year

“I just started working out and it feels great. It gives me so much energy,” she
said. “I want kids next year, so I’ve got to get my body ready.”


I am going to go against the thread on this and suggest that Paris would be a great mother. She has been taking care of her pets well for a number of years now, which gives her plenty of practice. On the other hand, she is going to have to mature a lot in the next year if she is going to be ready to be a mother.

Killing Yourself: The Big List Of Celebrity Suicide Attempts

Killing Yourself: The Big List Of Celebrity Suicide Attempts

News of a suicide attempt by a star is always shocking, but maybe it shouldn't be. There is some history of stars that have tried to commit the final act.

Halle Berry
Drew Carey
Drew Barrymore
Gary Coleman
Vanilla Ice

Here is a list of some of the stars who have attempted to take their own lives. Click on the link for more information.

Is Yahoo!-Microsoft Still Alive?

Is Yahoo!-Microsoft Still Alive?


Rumors of the Day: In a note on Yahoo! this morning, Bear Stearns named the
stock a "Top Pick" and said Microsoft may still be interested in the company.
The firm also said Yahoo! may gain 78 cents per share from a planned IPO for
Alibaba.com, a Chinese ecommerce company in which Yahoo! owns a 40% stake.
Yahoo! shares jumped $1.24 to $23.97, while Microsoft was up 19 cents at $28.92.


What would a deal like this look like, and would it even work. They have so many over lapping resources, would that mean that some would be eliminated? Can the two very different business cultures work together? I have too many doubts about a deal like this to think that it could work.

Prosecutor Tells Spector Jurors: You Know He Killed Her

Prosecutor Tells Spector Jurors: You Know He Killed Her


LOS ANGELES — A prosecutor told jurors Wednesday to imagine what they
would have said if they had been in a parking lot outside the House of Blues
more than four years ago as record producer Phil Spector coaxed a reluctant Lana
Clarkson to come to his home.
"You'd lean over and you'd whisper, 'Don't go. Don't go.' You'd simply say, 'Lana, don't go,"' Deputy District Attorney Alan Jackson said as closing arguments began in Spector's murder trial."The reason that you would say that is because you know something she didn't know," he continued. "You know the real Phil Spector. ... You know in your heart of hearts he is responsible for her death. He killed her."



I hope that this is the story that the jury sees when they look at the case. She was a young womyn who was trying to follow a dream. To Phil she was just another pawn in his game, a disposable person like so many other womyn before that he abused and threatened.

Quotes

Frank Zappa
from Quotes of the Day
"Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff."

Mark Twain
from Quotes of the Day
"Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself."

Evan Esar
from Quotes of the Day
"Many a man who falls in love with a dimple make the mistake of marrying the whole girl."

Stephen King
from Quotes of the Day
"Any word you have to hunt for in a thesaurus is the wrong word. There are no exceptions to this rule."

Access Hollywood | Rita Cosby Defends Book, Jackie Hatten Issues Statement | Celebrity and Hollywood News

Access Hollywood Rita Cosby Defends Book, Jackie Hatten Issues Statement Celebrity and Hollywood News:

"“We stand by everything that’s in the book, we make no apologies,” she said."


She may be facing troubles regarding the book, and the claims that it has made. She is standing behind her book and her sources though.

Access Hollywood | Michael Lohan Visits Lindsay In Rehab | Celebrity and Hollywood News

Access Hollywood Michael Lohan Visits Lindsay In Rehab Celebrity and Hollywood News:

"SUNDANCE, Utah (September 6, 2007) – Michael Lohan has finally reunited
with Lindsay. Lindsay’s dad flew to Utah last night and is currently visiting
Lindsay at the Cirque Lodge treatment center, sources close to Lindsay and
Michael confirmed to Access Hollywood."


First of all click on the link so see the cutest video of younger Lindsay. Is Lindsay's middle name still Dina?

Her father is coming to visit her, while I don't know if this is a good thing. It can't be that bad, her mom visits her and we all know how nuts she is. Maybe some limited contact with her father will help her.

Faded Youth Blog » Blog Archive » MARY-KATE OLSEN DOES ‘ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY’


Tabloid Media: Is 'Star' Mag Going To Call B.S. On Owen Wilson's Wrist-Slitting? - Gawker

Tabloid Media: Is 'Star' Mag Going To Call B.S. On Owen Wilson's Wrist-Slitting? - Gawker:

"Star reporter Ilyssa Panitz is in search of experts to look at a couple of
photos—photos of someone admitted to a hospital after 'reportedly attempting to
slit his wrists in a suicide try. The two photos, taken just eight days
afterwards, appear to show no scars, scabs or bandages whatsoever.'"


Maybe Owen didn't try and kill himself?

Mandie "Cunt Face" Erickson: To Know Her Is To Loathe Her - Jezebel

Mandie "Cunt Face" Erickson: To Know Her Is To Loathe Her - Jezebel:

"Ever since we began our coverage of The Fashionista Diaries and our obsession
with Seventh House's Mandie 'Cunt Face' Erickson, we've gotten quite a few
emails and tips from readers who know her personally and really fucking hate her
guts."


Some people don't like her, big deal. I still think she rocks and the she is hot.

Sorry, We Just Threw Up In Our Mouths a Little Bit / Jossip


Sorry, We Just Threw Up In Our Mouths a Little Bit / Jossip

I am sorry if this makes you as sick as it did me.

ABC News: Search for Adventurer Fossett Expands

ABC News: Search for Adventurer Fossett Expands:

"Originally, search officials said they were focusing on a 600 square mile area
for signs of Fossett's blue and white Bellance Citabria Super Decathlon. The
same officials said today that aircraft and ground crews are combing 10,000
square miles of rural desert and mountain landscape, stretching from the site of
the ranch west to the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevadas. It's an area roughly
the size of Massachusetts. "


I hope for the best, but it isn't looking good for Steve.

News Hounds: Best evidence yet that Democrats were correct to decline FOX-hosted debates

News Hounds: Best evidence yet that Democrats were correct to decline FOX-hosted debates:

"'So, Congressman Paul ... you’re basically saying that we should take our
marching orders from al Qaeda?' Fox host Chris Wallace asked. 'If they want us
off the Arabian Peninsula, we should leave?'"


So the Democrats didn't go to the Fox Debate because they couldn't deal with tough questions? They couldn't deal with being pushed a little in their questions. This may be an example of what some of the questions would have been like, but it is still a cheap excuse to not do the debate.

Madeleine McCann's mother to be declared suspect - Yahoo! News

Madeleine McCann's mother to be declared suspect - Yahoo! News:

"PRAIA DA LUZ, Portugal (Reuters) - The mother of missing British girl
Madeleine McCann, who disappeared in Portugal four months ago, will be formally
declared a suspect on Friday, a spokeswoman for the family said. The
sudden shift in the investigation came after authorities received forensic
evidence from the holiday apartment in the Algarve where four-year-old Madeleine
vanished on May 3"


Is this the new JonBenet case?

FOXNews.com - Mississippi Man Mistakenly Calls 91l, leads Cops to His Meth Lab - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

FOXNews.com - Mississippi Man Mistakenly Calls 91l, leads Cops to His Meth Lab - Local News News Articles National News US News:


"ESCATAWPA, Miss. — A man trying to call a news station to complain about not
getting a FEMA trailer after Hurricane Katrina accidentally dialed 911 and was
charged with making methamphetamine after police arrived, authorities said."



Wow, what an idiot.

Best Night Ever

Is Britney asthmatic? | INF Daily

Is Britney asthmatic? INF Daily:

"Britney celebrated the announcement that she'd be the opening act at Sunday's
VMA's with a little retail congratulations in Beverly Hills today. She and Alli
seemed to be having a great day out, and were even carrying identical handbags.
But we were surprised to see Britney carrying a prescription asthma inhaler. Did
you know that she was asthmatic? Or maybe the medication was one of the boys'."


Aren't those inhalers used for other medicines than asthma. It would be hard to believe that Britney was asthmatic and no one in the press knew this whole time. If both parents smoked around the kids, then one of both of the kids might be. I hope not.

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