Monday, September 10, 2007

Daily Kos: Obama and Iraq:

Daily Kos: Obama and Iraq:

"“Changing the definition of success to stay the course with the wrong
policy is the wrong course for our troops and our national security. The time to
end the surge and to start bringing our troops home is now – not six months from
now. The Iraqi government is not achieving the political progress that was the
stated purpose of the surge, and in key areas has gone backwards. Our military
cannot sustain its current deployments without crippling our ability to respond
to contingencies around the world. It’s time for a change of direction that
brings our troops home, applies real pressure on the Iraqis to act, surges our
diplomacy, and addresses Iraq’s urgent humanitarian crisis. I can only support a
policy that begins an immediate removal of our troops from Iraq’s civil war, and
initiates a sustained drawdown of our military presence.”"

Just another reason not to vote for Obama. The best time according to Obama to pull out, is when the war is starting to show success.

Daily Kos: Iraqis Say Surge Has Failed:

Daily Kos: Iraqis Say Surge Has Failed:

"More Iraqis say security in their local area has gotten worse in the last six
months than say it's gotten better, 31 percent to 24 percent, with the rest
reporting no change. Far more, six in 10, say security in the country overall
has worsened since the surge began, while just one in 10 sees improvement. More
directly assessing the surge itself -- a measure that necessarily includes views
of the United States, which are highly negative -- 65 to 70 percent of Iraqis
say it's worsened rather than improved security, political stability and the
pace of redevelopment alike. There are some improvements, but they're sparse and
inconsistent. Thirty-eight percent in Anbar province, a focal point of the
surge, now rate local security positively; none did so six months ago. In
Baghdad fewer now describe themselves as feeling completely unsafe in their own
neighborhoods -- 58 percent, down from 84 percent. Yet other assessments of
security in these locales have not improved, nor has the view nationally."


Studies of this nature really aren't fair. It has been shown in the US for example that in many communities a fear of crime will show a rise, while at the same time the crime rate is going down. It depends on how people perceive their world, and not on the facts of what is going on in their world.

Daily Kos: Dodd throws down gauntlet to Obama

Daily Kos: Dodd throws down gauntlet to Obama:

"While we are glad that Senator Obama has called for a change of course in Iraq,
he isn't clear as to what he will do to make that happen, or when. Rhetoric and
highly nuanced statements are not going to end this war -- strong leadership and
clarity will. That's why Chris Dodd has said that he cannot support the reported
Levin-Reed measure if it does not have a firm and enforceable deadline. We urge
Senator Obama, and all the other candidates in the Senate, to state clearly and
directly whether or not they will support Iraq legislation if it does not
include a firm, enforceable deadline to begin and complete the redeployment of
troops from Iraq. "


War always divides the nation. I think that many of the Democrats are making a mistake by so firmly and loudly proclaiming a solid stand on the war. The best position I have seen regarding the war has been Joe Biden - if you over look the fact that he wants to cut Iraq up.

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Larry Craig: It's all the fault of the press - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth

Larry Craig: It's all the fault of the press - AMERICAblog: A great nation deserves the truth:

"Sen. Larry Craig should be allowed to withdraw his guilty plea in a sex sting
because he was under extreme stress after being hounded by journalists asking
questions about his sexuality, his lawyer argues."


This is just silly.

A Blog For All: Clinton's Hsu's To Lose?

A Blog For All: Clinton's Hsu's To Lose?:

"Hillary Rodham Clinton’s presidential campaign announced tonight that it
would return approximately $850,000 to about 260 donors who had been recruited
or tapped by Norman Hsu, the disgraced Clinton campaign fundraiser who recently
fled arrest and is now under investigation for his fundraising practices. The
Clinton campaign also disclosed tonight that it had decided to begin running
criminal background checks on its bundlers — the dozens of individuals who raise
hundreds of thousands of dollars from donors on behalf of a candidate, as Mr.
Hsu had done for Mrs. Clinton. A Clinton adviser said that “vigorous additional
vetting” of the bundlers, including the criminal checks, would begin this week,
and that the campaign was hiring additional staff for that purpose."


Dirty money is like ink from a pen. Once it gets on your hands, washing it removes most of the stain, but there is some that remains for a while. Hilary is going to have to work hard to over come this stumble in her campaign. I am impressed by this step, but she will have to do more. People want to know that she isn't returning the money just because she got caught, but because she didn't know.

A Blog For All: Zero Tolerance

A Blog For All: Zero Tolerance:

"I've long railed against the Israeli government and its ongoing failure to deal
with the incessant rocket attacks by the Palestinian terrorists who operate in
Gaza and then hide among the civilians living there or send kids to retrieve the
rocket launchers in the cruel and purposeful attempt to lure Israelis into
killing kids for propaganda purposes in the media war against Israel."


Gaza has been cut off from the rest of the world, it seems that the only thing that they are not running short on is missiles. Israel sits back and does nothing it invites further attacks, if it responds with force the world looks down in shame. If the world is really concerned about the fate of Gaza send a UN or other multi-national force in their to take control. Maybe NATO could take over Gaza.

Pajamas Media: Army Checkmates The New Republic

Pajamas Media: Army Checkmates The New Republic:

"Now PJM’s Bob Owens interviews Major John Cross, who led the U.S. Army’s
investigation into Private Beauchamp’s shocking claims. Even more shocking is
what Cross reveals below: Among other findings, there is no credible evidence
that TNR made any attempt at fact checking prior to publishing the articles.
Furthermore, not one of the soldiers interviewed under oath in the investigation
corroborated Beauchamp’s story."


No fact checking, if that is the case, then this scandal is even bigger than I had thought. The only reason I can think that they wouldn't fact check, is if they just assumed that they could not get the facts because of the war zone, or they felt like they would not be given the facts. Neither are good reasons.

lgf: The Big Stupid

lgf: The Big Stupid:

"Your comments section is so biased. This “troofer” thing really has preoccupied
you now hasn’t it? Really gaining momentum... I’d challenge you to investigate
the FACTS before you claim the conspiracy theory card. Declassified CIA files,
things of that nature.. I wonder if a war on “troofers” is next after this war
on freedom? Well anyway, keep up your service to deception you fools who
unfortunately uses their site as some sick misinformation/ hate propaganda
medium."


This is a comment that was left on Little Green Footballs. There is no point in waging a war against truthers, they will just run away and hide. From their spider holes in the ground they will go on believing their delusion.

Deporting Sharif may weaken Pakistan's President Musharraf | csmonitor.com

Deporting Sharif may weaken Pakistan's President Musharraf csmonitor.com:

"New Delhi - Only hours after he returned home Monday from seven years in exile,
former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was arrested and deported to Saudi
Arabia. Mr. Sharif had returned intending to challenge Pakistani President
Pervez Musharraf's troubled, US-backed military rule in elections due by Oct.
15. "


This is not a good sign for Musharraf's plans for Pakistan. What Pakistan needs now, is a move towards moderation and a move towards democracy. I think that what he has done today is to move away from both of those points.

GOP calls on top Senate Dem to condemn anti-Petraeus ad - CNN.com

GOP calls on top Senate Dem to condemn anti-Petraeus ad - CNN.com:

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Republicans have seized on a liberal advocacy group's
print ad attacking Gen. David Petraeus and have called on Senate Majority Leader
Harry Reid to denounce it. In the ad, running in Monday's edition of The New
York Times, bold letters under a picture of Petraeus spell out 'General Petraeus
or General Betray us?' "


This is dirty politics, it is not fair to call a man who is putting his life on the line to serve his country a traitor. You can believe what you want about the war, but name calling like this is not acceptable. It is not a part of a healthy dialogue, it is name calling and slander and childish. Discussion of the issues is what the nation needs to be focused on right now. This is a diversion from the issues, it is an attack on someone who does not deserve it, and it is an attack on anyone who believes the war can be won. Discussion often does not result from verbal attacks.

Politics hang over Sept. 11 ceremony - 9/11: Six Years Later - MSNBC.com

Politics hang over Sept. 11 ceremony - 9/11: Six Years Later - MSNBC.com:

"NEW YORK - Once again, the city will pause for four moments of silence to mark
the attacks that killed more than 2,700 people. Family members will lay flowers
where the twin towers fell, and the names of victims will be read. "


In honor of 9/11, I will not be blogging tomorrow.

FOXNews.com - Former Prostitute Claiming Affair With Senator David Vitter to Provide Details - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum

FOXNews.com - Former Prostitute Claiming Affair With Senator David Vitter to Provide Details - Politics Republican Party Democratic Party Political Spectrum:

"NEW ORLEANS — A former New Orleans prostitute who says she had an affair
with Sen. David Vitter has passed a lie-detector test and will provide details
of the four-month relationship at a press conference Tuesday, according to
Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt. Wendy Cortez, whose real name is Wendy
Ellis, says she had a sexual relationship with Vitter, R-La., in 1999, when he
was a state legislator."


Vitter needs to go.

Petraeus and Crocker talk Iraq with Brit Hume

Olby rips Gutfeld, Gibson, Babbin for comparing him to OBL

Randi Rhodes: Petraeus - more time for surge

Stephanie Miller: Iraq is strengthening al Qaeda

Access Hollywood | Britney's Post-VMA Party: No Panties Required! | Celebrity and Hollywood News

Access Hollywood Britney's Post-VMA Party: No Panties Required! Celebrity and Hollywood News:

"LAS VEGAS, Nevada (September 10, 2007) – Hours after Sarah Silverman made a
joke about Britney Spears’ waxed genitalia on stage at the 2007 MTV Video Music
Awards, the singer was caught with out her panties, hitting the strip."


You would think that she would have learned, is she doing this on purpose to give comedians something to talk about. That is really nice of her.

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Buzz Foto LLC - Paparazzi Is An Art Form!: "Picture Perfect"

Marcia Cross has been looking kind of hot lately, almost MILFish.

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Buzz Foto LLC - Paparazzi Is An Art Form!: "Show Some Respect Brandon"

Kat Von D and Steve-O: Dunzo |

Kat Von D and Steve-O: Dunzo :

"The short relationship between “LA Ink” star Kat Von D and Jackass
Steve-O is over. The two began dating earlier this year, but Kat apparently
moved on rather quickly. "


Steve-O had a girl friend? Oh, that girl, of course that makes sense.

» Alicia Silverstone “Farm Sanctuary.Org” - Celebrity Pictures, Celebrity News, Celebrity Gossip on CelebrityPuke.com

» Alicia Silverstone “Farm Sanctuary.Org” - Celebrity Pictures, Celebrity News, Celebrity Gossip on CelebrityPuke.com:

"Animal lovers attended the annual Farm Sanctuary gala at the Beverly Hills
Hotel this week! Alicia Silverstone, Jennifer Coolidge, and Emily Deschanel were
but a few in attendance at the nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the
way society views and treats farm animals."

Alicia rocks, we don't hear much from her anymore.

Britney Disaster

Britney Spears Owns The VMA'S!

Sherri Shepherd The NewHost Of The View

Forever Bjork | Dlisted


Forever Bjork Dlisted:


"I'm not sure what she's trying to accomplish here, but it looks like Slimer
gave her a shot to the face. "


I wish Bjork had performed instead of Britney.

Faded Youth Blog » Blog Archive » BABS RESPONDS

Faded Youth Blog » Blog Archive » BABS RESPONDS:

"Chatting with TV’s ‘Extra‘, former boss and career re-ignitor Barbara Walters
said: “Rosie sent me the book with a note telling me how much she loved me. I
have read the book and I would like to concentrate on the love that she sent.”"


That my friend is the difference between class and crass. Barbara has class and Rosie is crass.

Gabby Babble: Gabber Quote of the Day

Gabby Babble: Gabber Quote of the Day:

" 'That's two years in a row, man… give a black man a chance. I'm trying hard
man, I have the number one record, man.' ~ Kanye West lost out on all five of
the categories he was nominated for at the MTV Video Music Awards"


Really, cry me a river!

Gabby Babble: Did Rihanna Hookup with Justin Timberlake?

Gabby Babble: Did Rihanna Hookup with Justin Timberlake?:

"Uh-oh, maybe Rihanna isn't really interested in Shia Leboeff because Media
Take Out claims that she was seen going home with Justin Timberlake! Their
source (who happens to be a well-known actor) alleges that Rihanna snuck out of
the Palms hotel after-party with JT and the two were not seen again for the rest
of the evening. "


Wait a second, is this the VMA's or is this a speed dating party for stars. Looks like other than Kid and Tommy going at it with their fists, the rest of the people are hooking up for the night.

Paris Hilton and 50 Cent spotted canoodling -Celebrity News | Pictures and Plastic Surgery

Paris Hilton and 50 Cent spotted canoodling -Celebrity News Pictures and Plastic Surgery:

"The rapper made his move on the hotel heiress at the launch party for his new
album “Curtis”‘ at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Saturday night (09.08.07).A
source said: “50 played a few songs and then made straight for Paris. She was
laughing and unashamedly flirting and couldn’t keep her hands of him.” “He
nuzzled up to her and they cuddled.”The couple have been romantically linked
once before when Paris, 26, was said to have spent the night with the
31-year-old hip-hop star at last year’s Cannes Film Festival.”The Simple Life”
star has previously confessed to having a crush on 50."


Paris and 50 cent. I know there is a joke in there about money some place. They are probably just friends, it doesn't seem to me that 50 is Paris's type. She likes the shaggy haired hippie-surfer guys.

Natalie Imbruglia hasn’t got time to have children-Celebrity News | Pictures and Plastic Surgery

Natalie Imbruglia hasn’t got time to have children-Celebrity News Pictures and Plastic Surgery:

"The pop beauty - who is married to singer Daniel Johns - is too busy
concentrating on her career at the moment and isn’t ready to completely devote
herself to a family.She said: “I’m too busy to focus on that. I love children
but it doesn’t fit my lifestyle right now.”"


She is a great singer, I love her music. When the time is right for kids, she will know. Better to have them when you are ready for them.

In Case You Didn’t Know » Kat Von D at Rolling Stone magazine’s 40th anniversary VIP party in Las Vegas, September 9


In Case You Didn’t Know » Kat Von D at Rolling Stone magazine’s 40th anniversary VIP party in Las Vegas, September 9

As bad as that dress is, I wish it were bigger and covered more of her ugly tattoos.

Video of last night’s fight between Kid Rock & Tommy Lee.

Celebrity news and entertainment from In Touch Weekly

Celebrity news and entertainment from In Touch Weekly:

"The top-secret project that is Indiana Jones 4 gave fans a little teaser last
night when Shia LaBeouf spilled the beans on the title while presenting an award
at the MTV Video Music Awards. 'I've been sworn to secrecy by Steven Spielberg
and George Lucas to not tell you the title of the next Indiana Jones movie,'
said Shia. 'But I'm 21 now...' Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal
Skull is slated for a May 22, 2008 release and has a star-studded cast,
including Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett and Shia. "


I loved the movie when I was a kid, but when I see pictures of Harrison and he looks like a grandpa, it doesn't make me excited to watch the new movie.

Madonna Loves Sex Toys | Madonna, Guy Ritchie : Just Jared

Madonna Loves Sex Toys Madonna, Guy Ritchie : Just Jared:

"Madge and director hubby Guy Ritchie were spotted leaving Claridges Hotel in
London on Monday. On their way out, her Madgesty was seen carrying a ‘Purple
Penetrator’ strap-on sex toy in a clear plastic bag. "


Why should Madonna not buy a sex toy... We all know that seniors love sex.

VMA: MTV VMA Inside Scoop with Criss Angel

Kevin Federline Throws Birthday Party for Sons - Britney Spears, Kevin Federline : People.com

Kevin Federline Throws Birthday Party for Sons - Britney Spears, Kevin Federline : People.com:

"While Britney Spears struggled at the Video Music Awards in Las Vegas, her
ex-husband Kevin Federline threw a backyard pool party Sunday – for their two
sons' birthdays, PEOPLE has learned. Personal assistants were seen picking up
banners, balloons and an ice cream cake, all in the theme of the animated movie
Cars, for Jayden James, who turns 1 on Wednesday, and Sean Preston, who turns
two on Friday. "


Happy Birthday Boys... It is a bid odd that their birthdays are so close together. Hope that next year is better for them than this year has been.

‘The Overrated 100′ Radar Magazine October 2007; David And Victoria Beckham ‘Most Over-Hyped People On The Planet’ | Pop Crunch


Neutrogena Dropping Nude Vanessa Hudgens? | Pop Crunch

Neutrogena Dropping Nude Vanessa Hudgens? Pop Crunch:

"Prior to latest week’s ‘High School Musical’ naked photo scandal, Vanessa
Hudgens inked a deal with Neutrogena and stars in a commercial for Neutrogena
Oil-Free Acne Wash. So with the ‘Clean, Clear, and Under Control’ manufacturer
drop Vanessa Hudgens and her unkept bikini wax?"


Disney might be sticking with Vanessa, but Neutrogena isn't. They are dumping her because of this situation.

Sarah Silverman VMA's 2007 GREAT QUALITY!

Tommy’s words. | The Paparazzis

Tommy’s words. The Paparazzis:

"Tommy Lee told The Insider that he was simply minding his own business when Kid
Rock punched him. “I was trying to be the bigger man, but he was acting
childish. Lee claims that Rock came and punched him for no good reason. “I was
ready to go in the alley and kick his ass. I was about to put Kid in the
emergency room when security grabbed me,” says Tommy. “They said, ‘If you move,
we will break your arms.’ Something tells me that’s Tommy Lee’s excuse and he is
sticking with it."


Wonder that Kids side of this sad tale is going to be. From the story Tommy is telling this all falls on Kid, just walked over and clocked him out of no where. I guess the police will get to the bottom of this.

Sienna Plays It Cool (X17 Online)

Sienna Plays It Cool (X17 Online):

"Sienna Miller may have a reputation for outrageousness, but when we ran
into her on over the weekend she was as quiet as a churchmouse! The
international socialite was all quiet smiles and demure outfits all day on
Saturday as she made her way to and from the airport and the Beverly Wilshire.
Of course, given that she's in town to launch her clothing line in style, a
little restraint might have been in order!"


While she is better known for her outrageous fashion choices. She looks her best, and she looks hot, when she sticks to her more natural and individual style. She is a cool girl.

Fashion Week Feuds: Did Misshapes Leigh Lezark Blackball Fellow Internet Celebrity Cory Kennedy? - Jezebel

Fashion Week Feuds: Did Misshapes Leigh Lezark Blackball Fellow Internet Celebrity Cory Kennedy? - Jezebel:

" But more disturbingly, another -- and irreproachable -- source tells us Leigh
'Princess Coldstare' Lezark, she of the DJ triumvirate the Misshapes and the
countless accompanying media stories about how the Misshapes represent some sort
of pinnacle of blah blah asymmetrical hair fashion, has issued a sort of fashion
fatwa against Cory after an incident during June's True Colours Tour wherein
Cory ate some of Debbie Harry's hummus. According to our source, upon learning
of this offense Leigh 'made a big production of tearing up Cory's backstage
pass, like 'you won't be needing this!''"


Are these two the Tommy and Kid of internet fame?

X17 XCLUSIVE - Is WASN'T The Stilettos, It Was Sarah Silverman At Fault For Brit's Performance! (X17 Online)

X17 XCLUSIVE - Is WASN'T The Stilettos, It Was Sarah Silverman At Fault For Brit's Performance! (X17 Online):

"A source tells X17 Brit found out about Sarah Silverman's crappy line
about Britney's babies just moments before she took the stage to perform 'Gimme
More.' Needless to say, Britney was PISSED! ... as any mom would be. Britney was
so upset she walked through her performance just to get it over with (despite
encouragement from her friends, including Sam who was apparently yelling at
Sarah backstage) to skip out on it all together). She held up her end of the
bargain and got a major slap in the face from Sarah. "


Silverman is a bitch, everyone knows that, we all remember the things that she said about Paris. She is also a comedian though, and being a bitch is her job. She does a good job. It is not something that should put you off your professionalism.

In Case You Didn’t Know » So I guess Shanna and Travis are back together?


Awards Show in three Minutes

Britney Spears After VMAs: 'She's Embarrassed' - Individual Class, : People.com

Britney Spears After VMAs: 'She's Embarrassed' - Individual Class, : People.com:

"'She was extremely nervous. It's been awhile since she's done this, and she was
performing in front of all her peers, on live TV. She just got out there and
froze,' says a source who was also backstage as well as at rehearsal (watch the
clip). 'People who were at rehearsal saw something else. It was good. It really
was.' "


Stage fright, why is it so hard to buy that story from a seasoned performer?

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