Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Man Shot In Mouth On South Side, Spits Out Tooth And Bullet


See, now here's a benefit of all the cheap, easy-to-obtain handguns on the streets that the gun nuts never talk about: Dentistry! They should be touting the use of handguns for dentistry. Imagine how many more people carrying handguns everywhere would make the streets safe by eliminating decaying teeth!
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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Warm spring evening + dog walk + ice cream cone = perfection
Just got out of back-to-back meetings. Whew! Now...lunch.
Okay, now that all this fuss about the Blackhawks is done, bring on Lance Armstrong's bid for his 8th Tour de France victory!

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Why Is That Gun There? The Most Ridiculous Firearm Owners Ever (PHOTOS)


Hysterical and terrifying all at once! I wonder why all the pro-gun nuts who normally bombard these forums with their propaganda aren't commenting on these pictures. Hmmm. Give 'em time. They'll be here providing ridiculous statistics, or trying to turn the argument into something it's not. (It's one of their favorite tricks).



America has FAR too many guns. And far too many irresponsible gun owners.
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Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Home again. Naturally.

Stacy Peterson Search Comes Up Empty: Only Animal Bones Found


This headline is misleading. The police have not "come up empty". They have simply not been able to determine with any accuracy whether or not there has been any disturbed sites, partly due to bad weather, and partly due to lack of proper equipment on the scene. They will resume the search when the proper equipment arrives on scene. Then they will be able to make a definitive statement. They are guarding this very closely, which can mean that they don't want to give anything away yet. I hope they do find Stacy -- for the family's well-being. But if this doesn't turn out to be a valid search site, they will find her eventually I'm sure. Drew Peterson's ego is too big, and his mouth is too loose for him not to eventually give up where he dumped her body. He is a psychopath who belongs locked up for the rest of his life.
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Mark Kirk's Foreign Policy Flaps: Exaggeration Goes Beyond Military Service Record


Unbelievable! A journalist has ACTUALLY done some research and checked what a politician has claimed, rather than just rewriting their talking points and passing it off as news! Perhaps they've finally realized that it is their job to INVESTIGATE.
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Sunday, June 06, 2010

Me? Wide awake. Roxy? Ready to go to dog beach. Girlfriend? Sound asleep. :-)

Friday, June 04, 2010

John Ardelean Charges Dropped: Cop Accused Of DUI In Fatal Crash Walks (VIDEO)


As someone who barely survived a car crash by a drunk driver who walked away without paying any sort of penalties, I deeply empathize with the families affected. And I say this from the bottom of my heart:



THIS COP IS A MISERABLE PERSON, AND I HOPE HE ROTS IN HADES FOR AN ETERNITY.
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Happy Friday to all my friends on Facebook, Foursquare, Brightkite, Twitter, etc. Have a great weekend!

Thursday, June 03, 2010

I'm proudly sporting a bumper sticker on my Prius saying: I Support President Obama

New Yorkers Named Worst Drivers In The Country; Kansas Has The Best


I've lived in 5 states, and visited about 45 of the 50 states and the worst drivers I've ever seen -- by far -- live in Washington State! They come down to the bottom of an expressway ramp and STOP and wait! The ramp is for acceleration!!



Furthermore, if a bird, or bug, or falling leaf is in their path they BREAK!



Aaaaagggghhh!!! They're God-awful. Worse than Jamaica!

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Now, on the flip side of this are drivers in Turkey and Spain. They know that when someone is coming up behind you at a greater speed -- you move over to your right. Simple. In Spain, people will put on their turn signal for you to indicate that it is safe OR unsafe to pass them. How polite!
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Sarah Silverman Calls Fox News A '24-Hour-A-Day Racism Engine,' Fox News Hits Back


Take for example her argument that Tea Party protests are a subtle form of racist behavior. Of all of the news footage or pictures that I have seen of any of the Tea Party protests, I do not recall seeing ANY people of color. None. I would agree with Ms. Silverman that it appears to be behavior that is subtly racist. Take another example that Ms. Silverman calls racist: The Birther movement. It has been factually proven that President Obama was born in the state of Hawaii. But Birthers conspiracy belief that he MUST not be President is a subtle, perhaps unconscious form of racism. Difficult to recognize as what we might traditionally call racist? Yes. But racist nonetheless.
About Sarah Silverman
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Cleveland Clinic Researchers Develop Prototype Vaccine To Prevent Breast Cancer http://bit.ly/abXWol || MAJOR news about breast cancer!!

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Chicago Violence: At Least 27 People Shot Over Memorial Day Weekend


Regarding Chicago gun violence, Chicago Police Superintendent said: "You just have too many guns and too many gangs, and too much drugs on the street," Weis said. "There's just too many weapons out here."



Unless you live in Chicago, you have no idea just how many people are being shot and/or murdered EVERY week by handgun violence. 22 people in the last 3 days alone!
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost
I had a great holiday weekend. I hope you did too!

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Happy days! It's a gorgeous weekend in Chicago. Have a restful & safe weekend!!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Chicago Gun Violence Continues: At Least Seven Shot Overnight In Chicago


It's going to be a long, hot summer filled with violent deaths caused by handguns here in the city of Chicago. It's unfortunate that despite the epidemic of gun-related deaths, the pro-gun lobby continue to play dumb & blind to the violence. They will quote statistics, cite laws, and argue that their rights are being threatened. But when all is said and done, it just comes down to common sense. Is it ever okay -- EVER -- for an innocent child to be murdered by a handgun? No. There is NO justification for that. Ever.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Chicago's Image Problem: The National Media Focuses On Chicago Violence, But Is It Really That Bad? (POLL)


Any make & model of handgun used in the city of Chicago to commit a crime is an illegal handgun.



And any person using a handgun who shoots & injures or kills an innocent child (or adult) in the jurisdiction of Chicago is a criminal who should be convicted & imprisoned.
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Monday, May 17, 2010

<em>Chicago</em> Magazine Names Top 40 Movies Filmed In Chicago (PHOTOS)


Re: Top 40 Chicago films: No Running Scared? Love Jones? Breakfast Club? Eight Men Out? Christmas Vacation? Groundhog Day? Planes, Trains, & Automobiles? Uncle Buck? The Untouchables?
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Friday, May 14, 2010

Chicago's Image Problem: The National Media Focuses On Chicago Violence, But Is It Really That Bad? (POLL)


As a life-long Chicagoan who watches the news every day I can state this with confidence: CHICAGO HAS TOO MANY HANDGUNS ON THE STREETS. PERIOD.



When 5 year old children, sitting on their grandmothers front porch, get shot & killed: you've got too many guns.



More children were killed on the streets of Chicago during the beginning of 2010 than soldiers in Afghanistan! That is sickening. That is epidemic. But until children's rights NOT TO DIE are greater than the rights of Americans to own as many handguns as their homes will hold -- CHILDREN WILL DIE.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

John Ardelean DUI: Judge Throws Out Bulk Of Incriminating Evidence Against Cop (VIDEO)


Travesty. Farce. Mockery. Take your pick -- they all apply. This is a complete and utter miscarriage of justice. This cop was caught red-handed on video doing shots of alcohol just minutes before he smashed into the car of two twenty-something young men and ended their lives. And surprise, surprise, he gets away with it in Cook County, IL. I have a bit of personal experience in this area, as I was hit by a drunk driver who was also allowed to walk away without punishment. Luckily, though very badly injured -- I survived. These two poor young men are dead because of the callous, careless disregard for the public safety displayed by the horrible cop. This is such a shameful example of the "blue code of silence" that cops & officers of the courts have used here in Chicago for decades, and sadly it still exists and injures the public that they are sworn to protect! Shame!
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Malcolm McLaren Gets Punk-Infused Funeral


Malcolm McLaren was also, briefly, the manager of the New York Dolls. He also managed Adam & the Ants, and helped create & manage Bow Wow Wow.



He definitely was one of a kind, a modern-day P.T. Barnum!



Viva Malcolm!!
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Want Another Warren Court? Try Justice Warren


I am a big fan of Elizabeth Warren. She's a straight-shooter, something that is almost unheard of in Washington D.C. I saw her interviewed on Rachel Madow's show and she said that while flattered, she would turn down an offer to be on the Supreme Court. But...I have a feeling that if -- IF -- it were offered to her, she would accept it graciously. I think she has the potential to be a game-changer!
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Kathy Griffin Has Public Pap Smear, Shows Off Vagazzling (PHOTOS)


Surely there are better, less self-promoting ways for Kathy Griffin to use her minor celebrity status to help prevent cervical cancer! As someone who used to organize large protests, I am fully aware of the shock value of this kitschy idea. And if it helps -- great! But honestly, wouldn't it be much better and longer-lasting if she brought cameras along with her on the Walk for a Cure, or perhaps do a media tour brining along actual cervical cancer survivors to tell their stories? I think so.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Tea Parties Protest Tax Day 2010 (PICTURES, VIDEO)


Look through these pictures of the Tea Klux Klan rallies around the country today. Notice anything unusual? NOT one single person of color protesting or speaking in ANY of the pictures. So where are all the African Americans? Asian Americans? Indian Americans? Hispanic Americans? One would think, that being a minority in this country, they would have some pretty strong opinions on taxation, immigration, etc. Yet there is not a single non-white person shown. This is about as close to a white-power movement this country has had in decades -- and it's disgusting. These people are terrified of change. They're terrified of the future. And they're trying to reverse it and go "back" to a time when women, minorities, and gays all stayed out of site and kept quiet. But it's too late. They cannot hold back progress. The Tea Klux Klan rallies are the last gasp of breath from a dying movement -- of white men being the majority and always getting their way. The end cannot come soon enough!
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Tea Party 'Crashers' Plan To Prank Conservative Activists


Be careful all you Tea Klux Klan folks. Not all progressives are passive. Some of us are damn angry and won't take $h!t from those of you who are hell-bent on destroying our President!
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Thursday, April 01, 2010

Classic Chicago Commercials: Eagleman, Moo & Oink And More (VIDEOS, POLL)


I loved those Moo & Oink commercials so much, I contacted the store and bought a Moo & Oink t-shirt back in the early 90's.



As for classic Chicago commercials, you can't forget "Timmy" the Long Chevrolet newspaper boy; Nick Cellozi & Morry Edelson "where you always save more money", or the classic jingle: "Hudson-3-27-hundred".



Too many of my teen years spent watching Chicago TV I'm afraid. :-)
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Friday, March 26, 2010

Debra Tapia Accused Of Seducing Her Friend's 15-Year-Old Son (VIDEO)


I think that the age of consent should be the same for both boys and girls. And of course, I was being humorous. It just seems ironic to me that so many women find this to be abusive or offensive; yet as a boy I would have welcomed such advances from an older woman. I wished for it! The times are not as innocent now. There are many more predators and older people who wish to exploit or harm kids. When I was that age, I just wanted to experience sex with someone who knew what they were doing. :-)
About Crime
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Friday, March 12, 2010

Unemployed Women Selling Their Wedding Rings On Craigslist


It's not a wedding ring -- but it meant an awful lot to me: my BMW motorcycle. I had to sell it last summer to pay my mortgage. I also had to see my recumbent bicycle and my LifeFitness eliptical exercise machine. These things were all very important to me but I had to sacrifice them to meet my financial obligations. I understand and empathize what these women are going through. It was a very rough year for most of us and some of us aren't out of the woods yet! Just keep trying! That's the best you can do and don't feel guilty because everyone is going through the same thing!
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Friday, February 26, 2010

School Administrator Boasts About Spying On Students Using Laptop Webcams


The arrogance and self-righteous attitude of these administrators is galling yet unsurprising. They feel like they can do anything they want without repercussion. I hope the FBI or the courts come down hard on this kind of abuse.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Honda CR-Z Sports Hybrid Launches


I want one! This is a hot little roadster that also just happens to be a hybrid. It also happens to be affordable. It's perfect for me: It's a two-seater, which is fine because I rarely have more than one other person riding with me. Usually it's just me and my dog. It's a hybrid, which is important because everyone should strive to take more personal responsibility in being more efficient with our diminishing resources. And, it's sporty which is great. I enjoy driving and have always loved performance cars. I have wanted to move to a hybrid for several years but did not want to give up the performance of my sports car. Now I won't have to. Kudos to Honda for taking another chance.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

John Boehner Is Now Upset That The Health Care Bill Isn't Long Enough


Congressman Barney Frank appeared on the Rachel Maddow show last night. As they discussed the plague of hypocrisy currently affecting the GOP over the Stimulus, Frank stated: "I've never said this before about colleagues on the other side of the aisle but it's intellectual dishonesty. They want President Obama to fail". It was suddenly so clear: The GOP has no intention of debating in good faith. They no the exact conclusion that they want to reach before they start. So no matter what anyone else says or does, they will choose whichever course helps them achieve their desired end result of President Obama's complete failure as a leader. Progressives want to solve problems and make, well, progress. The GOP does not. They want to do everything in their power -- including lying -- to send this country back to an era when we didn't acknowledge gays, minorities, or women, and rich, old white men ruled everything and did whatever they damn well pleased. THAT is what all of these "debates" on healthcare reform, pollution caps, and jobs bills are all about. Congressman Frank boiled it all down to this very easy to understand point.
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Saturday, February 20, 2010

Alexander Haig Dead: Former Secretary Of State Dies


Another one bites the dust!

Dick Cheney: ask NOT for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee!
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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Sugar May Be Bad But This Sweetener Is Far More Deadly


You have Ronnie Reagan to thank for the lack of FDA regulation on this and the lack of regulation in so many other matters. It was all part of Ronnie's "Government is Bad" revolution. George Bush Jr. took it to new lows by filling government regulation jobs with political hacks (ie. "Heckuva Job Brownie"). So, when you think about lead in toys from China or e coli bacteria in raw meat, think about Ronnie and Bush Jr. who brought you this "revolution".
About Health
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Steve Jobs: Apple Tablet "Will Be The Most Important Thing I've Ever Done" (RUMOR)


I remember about 10 years ago when critics were ranting about Apples demise. Steve Jobs was envisioning a small, lightweight, portable music player called the iPod. He approached all of the major music labels to seek their cooperation. They basically laughed him out of their offices. So, he did an end-around and started the iTunes store. Billions of downloads later, the record labels are STILL trying to catch up. Steve Jobs repeated this story when he proposed the iPhone. Virtually every major cellphone carrier told him he was crazy. Now of course they're practically soiling themselves trying to copy the iPhone. You see, Apple does not compromise their products. Are they the cheapest on the market? No, but that's hardly the point. They simply make well-designed, easy-to-use products that work, and work very well. If you want to be like everyone else and buy the cheapest netbook available; fine. But some of us prefer the value-added features that Apple has always included in all of their products since the first Macs.
About Steve Jobs
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Obama Finally Gets His Victory For Bipartisanship

I could not agree more. Some of the most dedicated Obama supporters I know are now losing faith! I am personally not ready to give up on him but he (and his advisors) have made some terrible decisions. Why? Are they afraid of the right? It sure seems so, as they pucker up and kiss the @$$ of every Republican't in sight. There is no one freer than one who has nothing left to lose. President Obama, his advisors, and the Democrats in Congress need to "man-up" so-to-speak and start showing some backbone! Will the right wing scream? Yes, but they've been screaming anyway. Let 'em. Too bad. We won. They lost. They screwed things up and it should be OUR time to have it our way for a change! If not, maybe they should just call it quits and let some more people like Rep. Anthony Weiner and Rep. Alan Grayson take the lead. At least THEY aren't afraid!
About Barack Obama
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Monday, November 30, 2009

PETA Activists Get Naked And Cover Themselves In Fake Blood To Protest Fur (VIDEO, NSFW)


PETA protests are done for shock value. It helps their cause by jolting people out of their normal comfort zone and forces them to acknowledge the act itself. That in itself is a "victory" because it demands attention. And you cannot change someones mind until you have their attention. Does it possibly disenfranchise some people and drive them away? Yes. But I still think it's worth the risk.
About PETA
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Core i7 iMac Problems: iMacs Showing Up DOA


It's the same old complaint: PC's cost less...blah blah blah. If price is your overriding concern, then by all means buy a PC. It will be adequate. But if you spend all day, every day on your computer as I do, you come to appreciate the small things that are built into all Macs; the elegant user interface; and yes, the design. I know it's difficult for some of you number-crunchers to appreciate, but those of us in the creative world do appreciate the sophisticated design of Apple products. And above all else: they just work. Period.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Monday, November 23, 2009

Katie Couric Dancing: Party Pics Of Anchor Letting Loose (PHOTOS)


OMG! It's the middle-aged white lady dance! I'm not sure but I think she thinks she's hot or something.
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Kirk Cameron denies theory of evolution.

In a recent article on CNN the headline reads: Kirk Cameron attempts to debunk Darwin.

I think the headline should be "Kirk Cameron attempts to deny Darwin" not "debunk". The inference of the word debunk implies that it is something dishonest that needs to be corrected. No! Darwin's theory of evolution is science; not some ponzi scheme. His theories revolutionized scientific thought on the origin of mankind and will stand the test of time despite it's deniers. These are basically the kinds of people who deny that we landed on the moon, or that the climate is heating up, or that the holocaust occurred. They like to create controversy to draw attention to themselves. This is nonsense that does not merit CNN's coverage.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Zack Heddinger, Steelers Fan, Says He Was Poisoned, Blinded At Chicago Bar After Bears Game


As a Chicagoan, I hope that it is not the case that someone would poison another person just because they were an out-of-town fan. If it is true, then it is despicable. I hope Mr. Heddinger improves and returns to health. And as a Chicagoan, and life-long Bears fan it's an embarrassment.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Want Obama To Be Bolder? Take To The Streets!


You're right: We elected a fool and a coward...in 2000 & 2004. He's the fool who got us into two of the longest wars in US history; oversaw the collapse of the financial markets; and looked the other way as those around him tried to warn him of the imminent Al-Qaeda attacks. Yep that's you're coward and fool, George Bush, Jr.
About Barack Obama
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Friday, October 23, 2009

Obama Family Photo By Annie Leibovitz Released


What a lovely photo. Annie Leibovitz always does beautiful portraits. The other thing that you notice is that the older daughter is definitely Michelle's girl; while the younger daughter is Barack's little girl. Very sweet.



As a First Family portrait this is powerful and beautiful because it says: Here is a young, educated, intelligent, and loving family who worked hard to get where they are, and are enjoying a great life in the United States. Oh, and they just happen to be persons of color. What a great message to send to the country and to the rest of the world!
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Retro-Mac: Which Clunky Apple Computer Was The Worst? (PHOTOS, POLL)


I can't recall the model of Mac that I had that was a lemon, but I can recall many models that were great. The CS and CX were both good. The FX was good. The 8500 and 9500 models were good. And the G5's were very good. But my sentimental favorite was the Quadra 650. It was one of the first models to have the PowerPC chip. It wasn't the fastest or biggest of it's day, but it was like a Chevy pickup truck: it just kept running. Always. I kept it clean of games and custom fonts, which always caused problems then, and it ran like a pro. I also have to say that the newer iMac models are also very good computers. They are stable, easy to use, all-in-one, with clear screens and up to 4 GB of RAM. They make very good computers for designers.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Liz Cheney needs to shut the hell up!


Liz Cheney needs to shut the hell up!

She is the eldest daughter of the former Vice President Dick Cheney. She was handed several jobs within the Bush administration and also helped her father get reelected as Vice President in 2004.


Lately though, she has emerged along with her father as chief apologist for the crimes of the Bush administration. She has also launched several attacks on the Obama administration, the latest of which she criticizes the Nobel Prize Jury for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama. She called the prize a "farce", claimed that it is not a legitimate award if given to the current President, and that the only way to legitimize it would be if the family of a US military member accepted it.


That is a pretty big rock for Ms. Cheney to be throwing when she lives in such a large glass house. If you recall her father, military hawk Dick Cheney received multiple military deferments to avoid service in Viet Nam. Furthermore, Ms. Cheney herself has avoided serving her country by enlisting in the armed services or the National Guard despite having no age, gender, or physical barriers preventing her from doing so.


Her father, while virtually devoid of human emotion, at least has the credentials to speak about this subject with credibility. Liz Cheney on the other hand has had no such experience as Chief of Staff to the President, or Secretary of Defense. So why does anyone pay attention to her? Obviously for her famous family lineage. But that lineage is one in which her father revealed the identity of a covert CIA agent, authorized torture upon human beings, created an illegal domestic campaign to spy upon the American people, pushed hard for the failed war in Iraq, tried to push for the bombing of Iran, let Osama bin Laden escape in Tora Bora, Afghanistan, and fell asleep at the helm in September of 2001 and ignored FBI and CIA warnings suggesting that an attack by Osama bin Laden was imminent.


That is NOT a lineage that I would be proud of. If it were mine, I would not have the gaul to criticize a visionary leader such as President Obama. But then the Cheney family have never been big believers in humility or honesty. They have proven that they will say anything; do anything that furthers their selfish quest for power. And that above all else is why Liz Cheney needs to shut the hell up.

'Daily Show' Destroys CNN For Fact-Checking 'SNL' Instead Of Their Guests (VIDEO)


Jon Stewart destroys CNN for fact-checking a skit from Saturday Night Live but neglecting to check many of the outrageous statements made by their interviewees such as AZ Senator John Kyl, UT Senator Orrin Hatch and others. Stewart targets CNN but obviously his message is a broad comment on the current state of news gathering. It has become less about providing the public service of keeping the government in check by researching & fact-checking; and more about sensationalism and appearing to provide "balanced" coverage. Usually the "balance" that they strive for comes at the expense of watering-down valid points & issues because even one person disagrees. These days I put much more faith in organizations such as Media Matters, Politifact, and HuffPost.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

GOP Rep. Trent Franks Calls Obama "An Enemy Of Humanity"


Actually President Obama is not just an enemy of humanity. No, he has set his scope of treachery much higher. He is the enemy of all living matter in the universe! From the highest sentient life forms to the simplest single-celled organisms he has made it his mission to be their enemy. Thank goodness Trent Franks, Eric Cantor, John Boehner, Michelle Bachman, Michael Steele, Newt Gingrich, Rush Limbaugh, and last but not least Glenn Beck have discovered his secret plot. No wonder they don't have time to tackle important issues such as climate destruction or health care. There are species of the universe to save!
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Monday, September 28, 2009

Ayman al-Zawahri, Al Qaida No. 2, Calls Obama A "Fraud"


Al-Qaida's second in command, Ayman al-Zawahri has come out with a new video taunting President Obama and calling him a "fraud". The first thing that comes to mind seeing him is the old John Candy movie "Uncle Buck" where he tells the old hag of a school teacher with a giant wart on her face to "take this quarter, go down to the bus station, and have a rat gnaw that thing off your face." I'd like to tell him to have a rat gnaw that giant bump off of his forehead! Then I'd punch him so hard that I'd send him straight to Allah.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009

Property In Landmark Eminent Domain Supreme Court Case Never Used


I completely agree with you. This is one of the worst Supreme Court decisions of my lifetime. It goes against everything that I was taught America stands for: that you work hard, and buy a home (ie. the "American dream"). Taking away the homes from these people to build a private development was just plain wrong. Period. The fact that the developers went bust and the site now sits vacant is pure justice. I hope they never make a penny from this site and it sits as a reminder to an incredibly wrong decision by the highest court in the U.S.
About Supreme Court
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Friday, September 25, 2009

Blackwashing: Colbert Unveils New Strategy For Racists Who Want To Bash Obama (VIDEO)


What a fantastic idea Stephen Colbert has. For those folks on the right who want to criticize President Obama for anything & everything he does, but who need to shield themselves behind a disguise so as NOT to appear to be racist, this is perfect! Get out the shoe polish and make yourself darker just like Rush Limbagh and Glenn Beck. Now they can criticize the President as if they were real black men and that way they won't look like the racists that they really are.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Condoleezza Rice: "If You Want Another Terrorist Attack In The U.S., Abandon Afghanistan"


Condi Rice is the LAST person in the world who has ANY right to talk about ways to prevent another terrorist attack! Excuse me Ms. Rice, but were you not the National Security Adviser on September 11, 2001? Was it not YOUR job to advise then President Bush on National Security? And wasn't President Bush overlooking al-Qaida not THE biggest national security mistake of the last half-century?!



With all due respect, I believe we've heard quite enough from Ms. Rice, Mr. Cheney, and all the other neo-cons who were so very wrong about national defense under their watch!
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Michael Jordan Hall Of Fame Speech (VIDEO)


I find it interesting that here in Chicago there was no mention of any feathers being ruffled over MJ's speech. None. Maybe because everyone in Chicago has known for years that Michael, Scottie, Phil, Dennis, etc. wanted to remain together and try for a 7th Championship. And they probably would have had a very good chance to compete for it except for one factor: General Manager, Jerry Krause.



I guess I'd be a bit bitter about that too if I were MJ. But as far as I'm concerned he could say damn near anything he wanted to and I'd still appreciate all that he did for Chicago!
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Wednesday, September 09, 2009

The FWDing of the Conservative Revolution


When fascism COMES to America? Surely I'm not the only person here who has no doubt that fascism IS here and made it's face well known during the Bush administration in the person of Dick Cheney! I'm not sure how much more fascist you can get than threatening to torture prisoners with power drills running next to their heads!
About Barack Obama
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

The Funniest Signs From Town Hall Protests (PICS)


Awesome! This really shows the humor of some when confronted by the utter ignorance of others!
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Robert Novak Dead At 78


Good riddance. I hope he rots in Hell. He disclosed the secret identity of a covert CIA agent for political gain. He should have been prosecuted for treason!
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Nissan's Leaf Claims 367 MPG - Is It Better Than The Chevy Volt? (VIDEO)


Perhaps not with conventional photovoltaic cells, but there are new cells that use a broader spectrum of light that even allow power generation in cloudy climates such as Wales, UK. Furthermore, it doesn't have to be JUST solar. It can be a combination of solar, wind, geothermal, gravitational, hydroelectric, biomass, and other non-polluting sources that do not pose nearly the terrorist threat that nuclear energy will always pose.
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Monday, July 27, 2009

Contador: I Will Never Admire Lance Armstrong


"You don't tug on Superman's cape". Jim Croce sang it. It applies in this situation. Lance Armstrong is in the same place that Michael Jordan was when he came back from his first retirement to basketball. He was in shape -- but not basketball shape. And when he tried to turn it on, it wasn't there. Sure, there were flashes of brilliance, but not dominance. And that's where Lance Armstrong is. There were flashes of brilliance in the mountains, especially when he blew away from the breakaway group. But there was no dominance like before. Well just wait until next year. Lance said himself that he wasn't in his best shape. But he's already committed to build a new, American-supported team and ride in next years tour. And just like Michael Jordan, Lance has the heart of a ruthless warrior. When he tastes blood: he goes for the kill. And like Michael Jordan, he loves nothing more than to have EXTRA motivation. So Contador can keep talking and mouthing off but he'd better be looking over his shoulder next year because Lance is gonna be bringing it! Welcome back Lance!
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