Yes, it has started. The great Republican/corporate smear machine is planting the seeds of doubt now that they are pretty sure they will be in battle with Barak Obama. And since they have nothing to offer as a positive force for betterment, where do they go? Of course, where scoundrels of this nature always seek refuge, patriotism. Not wearing a flag pin on his lapel? How weak, yet sadly, it will work on many... let's hope not too many. You can see many more youtube films of a related nature here
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Stop the virus
Monday, March 10, 2008
Someone please explain today's spam
>>interrupted him; not even the mother, grown old in the past month, had
>>honestly, Dick. In all I have said so far, there has been no innuendo;
>>Morrissy, who suddenly saw visions of bars and stripes, made a quick,
>heads reverently upon the rail in prayer. Presently the music ceased,
>had some slight business transactions with Mr. McQuade, and he came up
>entered into their lives that gave to all trivial things a ponderous
Donnelly spoke in the German district, Warrington spoke to the
approached Ben, who had waited for him. No one was within earshot.
about his character, his honor, his worth? Nobody. To hold one's
xxx
That was the first spam email I received at work today... and I've received stranger ones. So, could someone shine light on the business model here??? Hmmm... though I've already passed on hundreds of opportunities to buy elicit boner pills, this quirky narrative has convinced me that boxsuit.com is the one for me. Is that what they're thinking?? The next message had the subject line its one of a few signs and this was the only thing in the body of the email... no pix, no links, just:
xxx
Edwinalevitraprofessionalprescription
xxx
Is this string of words so mysterious that I can't help from tracking down its meaning, then, in celebration, ordering a box of veterinary-grade Propecia? Well, since it was sent to me from Klaus Bathurst, I guess it is...
xxx
My favorite spams are the ones with subject lines that taunt me, like You know HAve a big' n butcan or cant pLeas ure her wIth slinkydnky. Now, you tell me, is that any way to start a business relationship? Is this how car salesman get dudes to buy sports cars... Gee, Mr. Smallone, if you buy this tiny car with a spoiler on the back, who knows what might happen to that problem you've been having with woodwork lately (do weigh in Troy).
xxx
Plus, who says I can't provide pleasure with my slinkydnky? If only it were a big'n...
Monday, February 25, 2008
us media = a big steamy pile of SHlT!
Are we ever going to have the pleasure of seeing this happen... probably not. That title heading is lifted right off the message board following a troubling story over at thinkprogress.org. If you didn't watch 60 Minutes this weekend, there was a scary story about how Rove conspired with politically-motivated federal prosecutors to ruin the political career of a popular Democratic governer. You should watch the video and read about how a local CBS Alabama affiliate appears to have intentionally blacked out the story. Please check it out here, and if you want a bit larger version of the video segment, here is the 60 Minutes link. In fact the whole episode was worth watching, so I guess at least some of our media ain't shit...
Hial ROVE!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
That good ol' cowboy... sniff, sniff
Anyone else noticing the fuzzy good feelings everyone seems to be having about Ronald Reagan? I guess this comes from a fuzzy memory. Even Barack Obama joined the love fest, but he should know better than to pander to swing voters this way. Here is a great article summing up why.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Your dirty mouth...
I'm sort of working on a new post or two, but in the mean time, here is a message from Orbit:
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
The Iowa Caucuses and… Will the rest of the country have a crush on Barack?
Well, I have a crush on the babe that has a crush on Barack...
I know that all the political spotlights in the U.S. (and many abroad) are shining on New Hampshire right now, but I thought I would take a moment to revive Ho Hum and to reflect on my night in the spotlight. As an Iowan, I (we) were the center of attention for many a month. People I know from other states were constantly harrumphing about how stupid it is that a lame-ass state like Iowa gets its ass so thoroughly kissed by the candidates and the media, but they also don’t know what it’s like to get 10 phone calls and 30 pieces of mail a day for a couple of months. Granted, I did get an opportunity to see all the candidates, but only ended up seeing two of them (Edwards and Obama) in person, but if I had wanted to, or had time to, I could have went to the public library on many a day and chatted with Biden, Dodd, Richardson, or Kucinich. I also went to an Edwards rally that was opened by Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne. I’ve never been a big fan of either, but seeing them for free in a high school auditorium rocked (especially when Iris DeMent and local/national folks Greg Brown (now DeMent’s husband), Bo Ramsey, and Pieta Brown all joined them on stage for some 6 part harmony). That said, I got polled aplenty, and we all know how painful that can be.
I’ve heard some strong arguments against Iowa and New Hampshire always being first, and the best of those is the lack of diversity in both states, but then again, Obama kicked ass in Iowa, and probably is going to tonight in New Hampshire. One suggestion is rotating this position to other states, but I’m only for this if those states are not highly populated. Sound illogical to have the small states setting the tone for the rest of the country? Consider this, if all states had primaries/caucuses on the same day, no politician would bother with any state other than the big 15 in population. Also, instead of haunting libraries and having town hall meetings in which real conversation occurs, they would focus on sound bites and, due to the logistics of a larger state, campaign mainly from a distance through TV ads and automated phone calls (not that we didn’t get plenty of both). In short, while it sounds stupid to start framing the process in small, insignificant states, I think it ends up bettering the process.
As for caucusing (heh heh), it is an interesting process. The rest of the country mocks it, but I like it (overall). When I explained the process to my brother, he chimed in with a “that’s fucking stupid,” (being a man of literature and all). But I've done it twice and always end up having interesting conversations with people I didn't previously know. Somehow, an active, face-to-face process, with negotiation, seems more legit than the faceless voting (at least at this step). I went for Edwards, but was considering Obama. In our precinct, 765 people showed up (I'm sure a record) and more than half went for Obama. I felt pretty good about that. Of the remaining, Edwards got about 30 more than Hillary. None of the other candidates were viable (to see an in depth breakdown of the caucusing process, go here… once you’ve done it, it no longer seems so idiotic or strange). The thing I felt best about was that she was third (more about that later). That said, I'd vote for her in a heartbeat over any of those creepy republican candidates (what a bunch of thugs and/or bible thumpers...fancy that), which brings me to my current candidate analysis and why I voted for Edwards.
Of the viable candidates, two stood out to me, Edwards and Obama. I caucused for Edwards last time, and after hearing his fiery anti-corporate speeches this time, I related best to his rhetoric. Although I hate poles (no, not polish people, unless one is an asshole), all poles showed that Edwards would win handily against any of the republican candidates. I like Obama (how could I not?), but I was (am) nervous about the race angle and the name angle. I’m not nervous about democrats jumping ship over secret racism, I’m worried about swing voters (largely, idiots). Will swing voters, in the privacy of a voting booth, end up voting for a black man? I hope so, but back in my home town, I’m not so sure. Also, Barack Hussein Obama. I know it shouldn’t matter, but if his name was Jim Smith instead of Barack Obama, he would probably be on cruise control into the presidency. But having the middle name Hussein is really untimely.
Once again, it should not matter, but the republicans are all over it. There is already viral email claiming that he is part of a secret Muslim conspiracy to take over the U.S., and they cite as “evidence” the “fact” that when sworn into the senate he refused to swear on the bible and instead insisted on using the Quran. Of course, this isn’t true, in fact, it is (intentionally, I’m sure) confounded with another false story about our first openly Muslim (has their been any closet Muslims in office before?) congressman, Keith Ellison. Glen Beck (major terdsicle—or is that turdsicle? do weigh in—and complete blathering idiot) tried to make a big deal about Ellison being sworn in on the Quran instead of the bible (big fucking deal if he had), but actually, no members of congress are sworn in on the bible (thankfully). Though easily discounted as B.S., these confusions have worked for the republicans in the past, and the will again. I’m sure that many a swing voter’s head will swirl with all of the misinformation and plenty of acquired and inherent racism on voting day. When you go to an Obama rally, though, it is like going to a rock concert. The guy has charisma and charm by the bucketfuls, and that may (should) be enough to overcome the above issues. Obama seems to have dipped into the corporate well (including the pharmaceutical money), but I do think having a black president, with a multicultural, worldly background would be a huge step for this country. Also, while his name may be a liability (for getting elected) here, but in the rest of the world, it would be a real ice breaker.
Let me get back on track… why did I go for Edwards? Okay, there was the “he has the best chance of winning” thing, the liking of his anti-corporate rants, and my fears about Obama’s electability. Also, I thought Edwards populist message was being couched by the corporate media as “too angry.” Fuck that, he can’t be angry enough to appeal to me. Granted, I like Obama’s talk about working together and such, but I’m very pissed off about what’s been done to this country over the last 7 years by these evil thugs and I want action… I must say, though, it felt good when I saw chalky-white Iowa stand up strong for Obama and was not the least bit sad that my guy lost.
So who have I left out??? Oh, Hillary. I hate what the republican machine did to her during the Clinton presidency. They have fomented a level of hatred towards her that no one (except the operators of this machine) deserves. It continues today. I think the republicans really want her to win the nomination because they know they can beat her. It is hard to believe that any of the lame republican candidates could beat a democrat, but then again, look who’s in the Whitehouse. Before Obama’s surprising strong finish in Iowa, the media had pretty much appointed her the candidate. I think this is because she is the most knees-deep (neck-deep) in the corporate well and because they know they can beat her. They have created a scenario where, while a savvy and powerful figure, people have been taught to dislike her. Does she have the charisma of Obama, or even Edwards? No. But she is more appealing than given credit for, and she is a very capable person. But, there is a baseline dislike for her and that would allow Skeletor (Giuliani), or (gosh forbid) a square-jawed, fascist Mormon can gain traction and win the presidency. I’ll stop now and get back later (to those few of the Ho Hummers out there that stand more of it) after the New Hampshire result. My prediction? The beginning of the end of Hillary, and hello Barack.
I’ve heard some strong arguments against Iowa and New Hampshire always being first, and the best of those is the lack of diversity in both states, but then again, Obama kicked ass in Iowa, and probably is going to tonight in New Hampshire. One suggestion is rotating this position to other states, but I’m only for this if those states are not highly populated. Sound illogical to have the small states setting the tone for the rest of the country? Consider this, if all states had primaries/caucuses on the same day, no politician would bother with any state other than the big 15 in population. Also, instead of haunting libraries and having town hall meetings in which real conversation occurs, they would focus on sound bites and, due to the logistics of a larger state, campaign mainly from a distance through TV ads and automated phone calls (not that we didn’t get plenty of both). In short, while it sounds stupid to start framing the process in small, insignificant states, I think it ends up bettering the process.
As for caucusing (heh heh), it is an interesting process. The rest of the country mocks it, but I like it (overall). When I explained the process to my brother, he chimed in with a “that’s fucking stupid,” (being a man of literature and all). But I've done it twice and always end up having interesting conversations with people I didn't previously know. Somehow, an active, face-to-face process, with negotiation, seems more legit than the faceless voting (at least at this step). I went for Edwards, but was considering Obama. In our precinct, 765 people showed up (I'm sure a record) and more than half went for Obama. I felt pretty good about that. Of the remaining, Edwards got about 30 more than Hillary. None of the other candidates were viable (to see an in depth breakdown of the caucusing process, go here… once you’ve done it, it no longer seems so idiotic or strange). The thing I felt best about was that she was third (more about that later). That said, I'd vote for her in a heartbeat over any of those creepy republican candidates (what a bunch of thugs and/or bible thumpers...fancy that), which brings me to my current candidate analysis and why I voted for Edwards.
Of the viable candidates, two stood out to me, Edwards and Obama. I caucused for Edwards last time, and after hearing his fiery anti-corporate speeches this time, I related best to his rhetoric. Although I hate poles (no, not polish people, unless one is an asshole), all poles showed that Edwards would win handily against any of the republican candidates. I like Obama (how could I not?), but I was (am) nervous about the race angle and the name angle. I’m not nervous about democrats jumping ship over secret racism, I’m worried about swing voters (largely, idiots). Will swing voters, in the privacy of a voting booth, end up voting for a black man? I hope so, but back in my home town, I’m not so sure. Also, Barack Hussein Obama. I know it shouldn’t matter, but if his name was Jim Smith instead of Barack Obama, he would probably be on cruise control into the presidency. But having the middle name Hussein is really untimely.
Once again, it should not matter, but the republicans are all over it. There is already viral email claiming that he is part of a secret Muslim conspiracy to take over the U.S., and they cite as “evidence” the “fact” that when sworn into the senate he refused to swear on the bible and instead insisted on using the Quran. Of course, this isn’t true, in fact, it is (intentionally, I’m sure) confounded with another false story about our first openly Muslim (has their been any closet Muslims in office before?) congressman, Keith Ellison. Glen Beck (major terdsicle—or is that turdsicle? do weigh in—and complete blathering idiot) tried to make a big deal about Ellison being sworn in on the Quran instead of the bible (big fucking deal if he had), but actually, no members of congress are sworn in on the bible (thankfully). Though easily discounted as B.S., these confusions have worked for the republicans in the past, and the will again. I’m sure that many a swing voter’s head will swirl with all of the misinformation and plenty of acquired and inherent racism on voting day. When you go to an Obama rally, though, it is like going to a rock concert. The guy has charisma and charm by the bucketfuls, and that may (should) be enough to overcome the above issues. Obama seems to have dipped into the corporate well (including the pharmaceutical money), but I do think having a black president, with a multicultural, worldly background would be a huge step for this country. Also, while his name may be a liability (for getting elected) here, but in the rest of the world, it would be a real ice breaker.
Let me get back on track… why did I go for Edwards? Okay, there was the “he has the best chance of winning” thing, the liking of his anti-corporate rants, and my fears about Obama’s electability. Also, I thought Edwards populist message was being couched by the corporate media as “too angry.” Fuck that, he can’t be angry enough to appeal to me. Granted, I like Obama’s talk about working together and such, but I’m very pissed off about what’s been done to this country over the last 7 years by these evil thugs and I want action… I must say, though, it felt good when I saw chalky-white Iowa stand up strong for Obama and was not the least bit sad that my guy lost.
So who have I left out??? Oh, Hillary. I hate what the republican machine did to her during the Clinton presidency. They have fomented a level of hatred towards her that no one (except the operators of this machine) deserves. It continues today. I think the republicans really want her to win the nomination because they know they can beat her. It is hard to believe that any of the lame republican candidates could beat a democrat, but then again, look who’s in the Whitehouse. Before Obama’s surprising strong finish in Iowa, the media had pretty much appointed her the candidate. I think this is because she is the most knees-deep (neck-deep) in the corporate well and because they know they can beat her. They have created a scenario where, while a savvy and powerful figure, people have been taught to dislike her. Does she have the charisma of Obama, or even Edwards? No. But she is more appealing than given credit for, and she is a very capable person. But, there is a baseline dislike for her and that would allow Skeletor (Giuliani), or (gosh forbid) a square-jawed, fascist Mormon can gain traction and win the presidency. I’ll stop now and get back later (to those few of the Ho Hummers out there that stand more of it) after the New Hampshire result. My prediction? The beginning of the end of Hillary, and hello Barack.
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