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"Because We Can"

And I think my very own guest blogger, William Teach has become the first MALE writer highlighted in a Cotillion blogger...see history in the making there, don't you just feel so proud?

(Great job, E.M...you rock!)

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August 29, 2005

yeah i'm back

No more guest bloggers to keep this blog running and maintaining the quality...and at times exceeding the quality...of this blog. I'm not promising anything great...never have, but I promise a little bit of sincerity, maybe a slight snark here or there and maybe if you're lucky, something interesting to read.

Anyone still willing to read?

Signed,

The bad, lazy, totally creatively drained,blogger who is ready to start blogging again, if it kills her.

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August 28, 2005

Katrina: Historical Comparison

Take another shot at this, make sure I hit the "post" button before closing IE down.

The 5pm statement on Katrina shows max sustained winds of 165, hurricane force winds out to 105 miles, and tropical storm winds to 230 (which is an increase.) The minimum central pressure is 902Mb/26.64 inches. The rainfall estimates are not that bad, in comparison to smaller hurricanes, but, unlike say, Fran, which hit NC in 1996, Louisiana is a low lying state, with tons of lakes and a high water table to start with. During Fran, 8-10 inches dropped outside my apartment: it never flooded, there were places for the water to go. No in southern La., though.

The lowest pressure ever was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988 with a minimum central pressure of 888Mb and winds of 185mph. Only Camille and the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 had higher winds. Now, the winds with Katrina are less then any of those three. But, with a very low central pressure for Katrina, the storm surge will be horrendous.

Here is a list of those who hit the US (right click for full size, using some of my Typepad bandwith). The low central pressure may cause a storm surge up to 30 feet, especially with wind pushing water from east to west into New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain (which is elevated above N.O.) Not good.

My prayers are for all those who were not able to get out of N.O and the surrounding areas, such as tourists stuck when the flights were canceled, and those who just do not have the money. For those who decided to "ride it out," God watches out for little children and fools. Not complete idiots.

Cross posted at Pirate's Cove.

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Top Ten Lists

Top Ten Rejected New Attractions At Universal Orlando

10. The "Green Eggs And Hannibal" Snack Bar

9. New Rollercoaster: Spinning Tiger -- Hurling Dragon

8. Poon Lagoon

7. Strom Thurmonator 3-D

6. The Jurrassic Pork Cafeteria

5. How The Grinch Stole Stuff Out Of Your Hotel Room While You Were In The Park

4. A Day In The Park With Barney Frank.

3. Men In Black Thongs

2. The Cat In The Hat Meets The Chick In The Tube Top

And the Number One Rejected New Universal Ride...

Titty Twister

The Top Ten Things Men Understand About Women

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5.

6.

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8.

9.

And the number one thing that men understand about women

<crickets>

Yeah, yeah, I had some real good historical info on hurricanes, comparing Katrina to them, and, forgot to hit the "post" button. Oops.

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ROTFLOL. Some people have too much time on their hands.

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August 27, 2005

Aaarrrrr, a Pirate's namin'

Ye know, that Jody wench be needin' a Piratical name for International Talk Like a Pirate Day, on the 19th o' September. Ogre be finding a perfect way to make sure lass Jody is ready to go.

Get your own name at Fidus.

Aaarrr, that be perfect fer her, eh? Now, ye shall all go get thy Piratical names. Do we have an accord?

It is up to Cap'n Flint to pick the name o' her ship here.

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Chickendove's

All liberal's are Chickendove's unless they themselves are:

• In Africa fighting the War on Aids. Also, it would be better if they themselves had Aids.
• Living on the street or a flop house to fight the War on Poverty
• Never using a motor vehicle, boat, or plan, in fighting the War on High Gas Prices.
• Living in Palestine, to fight their War Against Israel
• Working in a completely pollution free building, to fight the War for the Environment. Giving up hairspray is not optional.
• Never wearing makeup or any cosmetics, to fight the War Against Animal Testing.

So, put your money where your mouths are, Libs, or prove yourself Chickendoves!

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August 26, 2005

Friday Night Funnies

Ran across a website called Video Tiger, some good stuff

First, liberals at work

This is actually very cute. Seriously.

One for the ladies.

And finally, here is an Al Queda reject.

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August 25, 2005

Damn Commie Hurricane

Yup, Hurricane Katrina is looking to put her commie stamp on Florida, starting with south Florida. From what my sources say, she is after those rabid right wingers, Jody and Janette, Florida Cracker, and other notorious right wing zealots.

Right now, via the Weather Channel: Katrina freshly upgraded to a hurricane is currently centered about 25 miles east-northeast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida with maximum sustained winds at 75 mph. It is moving slowly to the west at about 6 mph.

After that, Comrade Katrina may well take a shot at other Right Wing Nuts, such as basil and Back Country Conservative. A swing a bit to the west might let her come see Miss Beth.

See! It's a vast Left Wing Conspiracy!!!!

Friday Update: looks like Katrina might be affecting Beth more then expected by Monday. Sorry, Beth.

PS: If your name is Katrina and you are reading this, it's a joke. Comrade ;)

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The truth hurts...

...Get over it!

A woman filed a complaint against Dr. Terry Bennett in New Hampshire because he diagnosed her as obese...

“I told a fat woman she was obese,” Bennett says. “I tried to get her attention. I told her, 'You need to get on a program, join a group of like-minded people and peel off the weight that is going to kill you.'"

Dr. Bennet's diagnosis apparently hurt this woman's feelings. Great. The worst part of this entire thing is the fact this complaint hasn't already been thrown out.

You go to a doctor for your health. You receive a diagnosis and then you choose to accept the diagnosis or get a second opinion. If the doctor does not have a good bedside manner or does not fit your personality, then go to another doctor; don't submit a complaint to the state saying that the doctor hurt your feelings!

Should doctor's now have to worry about giving good solid medical advice because they might hurt a patient's feelings?

Apparently so... I guess this lady should've seen if Richard Simmons was available to make her feel better about her rolls of fat instead of a real medical professional trying to help her to feel better.

Update: Jo from Jo's Cafe says that this woman needs to go eat a carrot...love it!

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Michael Yon: Gates of Fire

Michael Yon has posted a new dispatch from Iraq. This one is a must read.

I picked up Prosser's M4. It was empty. I saw only Prosser's bloody leg lying still, just inside the darkened doorway, because most of his body was hidden behind a stack of sheet metal.

Give me some ammo! Give me a magazine!" I yelled, and the young 2nd lieutenant handed over a full 30-round magazine. I jacked it in, released the bolt and hit the forward assist. I had only one magazine, so checked that the selector was on semi-automatic.

I ran back to the corner of the shop and looked at LTC Kurilla who was bleeding, and saw CSM Prosser's extremely bloody leg inside the shop, the rest of him was still obscured from view. I was going to run into the shop and shoot every man with a gun. And I was scared to death.

[Cross posted at Common Sense Runs Wild]

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The Cotillion Carnival 23AUG05

Teach pointed out that we had let the Cotillion Carnival pass by without Steal The Bandwagon's participation. Let's rectify that error.

This week the Carnival is hosted by:

The Bad Hair Blog

The Women Are Back And They're In The Cotillion

The American Princess

Fast Cars And Hot Conservative Women

Villainous Company

What Is It About Boots?

Soldiers' Angel Holly Aho

It's Cotillion Time...And I'm A Host

Be sure to check out the submissions by each lovely hostess.

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August 24, 2005

That's Some Expensive Doody

From WRAL (Raleigh)

A man who found a clever way to conceal evidence from an jewelry store heist will spend the next six to eight months in prison.

Randal Hall was charged on May 31 with the larceny of two diamonds worth $30,000 from Hinkamp Jewelers on McPherson Church Road.

Detectives said Hall swallowed one of the diamonds and stashed the other in the woods. Jailers said Hall eventually passed the diamond, which authorities later found. There is no word whether the other diamond was recovered.

Gives a whole new meaning to "a diamond in the rough," eh?

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Mu.Nu is back!!!

Now you might not have noticed my blog being gone but I'm sure you noticed some of the fabulous Mu.Nu blogs being down for a bit...well Pixy Misa (aka. the genius) has fixed us up real nice and we're back! Yay!

Others may have experienced a real blogging withdrawl -- the awful intense feeling that no one could access your site and that you could not give all your dear wonderful readers a post worth reading; some might have not noticed their blog was down until this morning when she received an email from basil offering to help out by posting an alternate link to your site... um... but I won't tell you which group that I was in...

Thanks to basil and beth for graciously offering their help to all the wonderful munuvians out there(I love being a munuvian by the way...our lunch table is always where all the cool kids sit...) but honestly I wouldn't go back to my "emergency" back-up blogger site if you threatened to gouge my eyes out and stick them up my nostrils... but that's just me.

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August 23, 2005

First Lib Lead Balloon Found!

Must Cite Steal the Bandwagon!!!

The first ever liberal lead balloon has been identified in the southwestern part of the United States. It has taken much hard work to uncover this.

If we zoom in on this picture from Roswell, New Mexico, from the summer of 1947, we see the evidence:

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August 22, 2005

Dems Imploding

The head of the DMC (Democratic Moonbat Council), Markos "Screw 'em" Zuniga (no relation to Daphne Zuniga of Spaceballs fame), has had a long running feud with the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) for control of the Party. The DLC is made up of the relatively normal Democrats (which propelled Bill Clinton to the Presidency), pitted against the Kosbat/Dean/Boxer/Kennedy/Pelosi et al style Dems. Now, according to Kosbat, something big is going to go down in two weeks:

My draft version of this post included a whole refutation of Marshall's aargument, but really, it's all irrelevant. Ultimately, this is the modern DLC -- an aider and abettor of Right-wing smear attacks against Democrats. They make the same arguments, use the same language, and revel in their attacks on those elements of the Democratic Party that seem to cause them no small embarrassment.

Two more weeks, folks, before we take them on, head on.

No calls for a truce will be brooked. The DLC has used those pauses in the past to bide their time between offensives. Appeals to party unity will fall on deaf ears (it's summer of a non-election year, the perfect time to sort out internal disagreements).

We need to make the DLC radioactive. And we will. With everyone's help, we really can. Stay tuned.

This long running feud isn't as innocuous as some of the boneheads, like Chuck Hagel, or wishy washy folks like John McCain, who mess up the GOP. This is a feud that could tear the Democratic Party assunder. The nuttier ones in the Dem Party are the ones who are more often seen, rather then the more moderate (and sane) ones. Gonna be a good show! Stay tuned.

Read more at Ankle Biting Pundits. I saw the Kosbat post this am, but bulldogpundit beat me too it.

Cross posted at the Pirate's Cove.

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Radio Dhimmitude

[Cross-posted from My VRWC]

So much for freedom of speech.

You may remember the story of radio talk show host Michael Graham, who was suspended from WMAL / ABC for what CAIR deemed "hate radio." This would be the same CAIR that even Dick Durbin and Chuck Schumer--no right-wingers by any stretch of the imagination--have said that they have ties to terrorism, folks. CAIR isn't "moderate" or "peaceful" at all.

Michael Graham said nothing different from what countless Islamic clerics and scholars have said in DEFENSE of their own religion, in saying that Islam compels its believers to violence. Period. CAIR doesn't want you to know this though; it's OK for Muslims to say such things, but when "infidels" are the intended audience it's suddenly a problem. (They don't want to look like the head-choppers who will TELL you infidels the same thing, after all.)

Here's what he said, which is merely acknowledgement of what radical Islamists already know:

“Because of the mix of Islamic theology that—rightly or wrongly—is interpreted to promote violence, added to an organizational structure that allows violent radicals to operate openly in Islam’s name with impunity, Islam has, sadly, become a terrorist organization. It pains me to say it. But the good news is it doesn’t have to stay this way, if the vast majority of Muslims who don’t support terror will step forward and re-claim their religion.”

Well, now WMAL has ended Graham's suspension--because they've FIRED him.

This must be a very proud moment for CAIR and terror sympathizers everywhere; they got one guy who's telling the truth, now they must surely feel empowered in silencing others.

What's the matter, Randall Bloomquist, Ernie Fears, and Chris Berry? WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?

YOU, Chris Berry--you said in email that "the buck stops" with you. chris.j.berry@abc.com

You, WMAL, you succumbed to the pressure of those with known ties to terror. You have that right, but we also have the right to not support you, and we have the right to appeal to your advertisers just as CAIR threatened.

Reader Paul has been emailing Berry, Bloomquist, and Fears, and has forwarded me their lame responses:

From: Bloomquist, Randall [mailto:Randall.Bloomquist@abc.com]
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 9:54
To: [xxxxxx] Paul
Subject: RE: Change of heart?

Well, as of right now he is still part of the station. So, we continue to promote him as a team member. Still hoping to hear good news in the near future.

From: Berry, Chris J [mailto:Chris.J.Berry@abc.com]

Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 9:58
To: [xxxxxx] Paul R
Subject: RE: Lack of honesty at WMAL?

Dear Mr. [xxxxxx],

Thank you for your email, comments and heartfelt support for Michael Graham.

As a United States Marine you have no doubt been faced with many difficult challenges - and perhaps difficult decisions. I suspect that you may have even been questioned about your decisions by those who might not have all of the facts.

I know that Michael appreciates your support, however I must tell you that boycotting his advertisers may have exactly the opposite effect that you have intended.

Many of the advertisers with whom I have spoken have criticized the actions of those who have tried to pressure them into changing their long standing relationship with WMAL. Most realize that their association with the station is bigger than any one broadcaster or program. By threatening boycotts, etc some advertisers have actually responded that while they will continue to advertise on WMAL they no longer want to advertise on "The Michael Graham Show". Clearly I am concerned about the economic impact that will have on Michael's assigned timeslot.

Rest assured that your message has been heard loud and clear, however in my opinion the contacting his advertisers will do more to harm Michael's reputation than you might realize.

I am truly sorry that you don't believe that I have the testicular fortitude to deal with organizations like CAIR. Although they may have claimed some sort of victory associated with Michael's suspension, that is not the case. I can assure you that I am taking this internal personal matter very seriously.

Sincerely,

Chris Berry
President, General Manager
News Talk 630 WMAL

Here's a LAME email response (with emphasis mine) from radio show host Chris Core:

From: Cccore@aol.com [mailto:Cccore@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 12:20
To: [xxxxxx] Paul R
Subject: Re: Cowards and Appeasers at WMAL/ABC

paul...i would be happy to discuss this on air...but its the bosses call, not mine. i do not own the radio station. chris

------------

Chris

soldier on.....carrying on the status quo you mean.
Perhaps you should MARINE on! Fight the good fight, engage in a little personal risk and discomfort.

Are you willing to talk about this?
Or are you wanting me to bend to "other topics" that are safer?

Paul [xxxxxx]


-----Original Message-----
From: Cccore@aol.com [mailto:Cccore@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 11:41
To: [xxxxxx] Paul R
Subject: Re: Cowards and Appeasers at WMAL/ABC

i have written this message to all the e-mails about michael. i honestly do not know much more about the situation than you. i have not been in to work yet to find out details. michael and i share an office and have been friends. i have worked at wmal for nearly 31 years. its a huge part of my life. i don't enjoy anything that causes hard feelings against my radio station. all i can do is soldier on on air as i have for three decades. hope to talk to you at six. chris core

Here are some advertisers you can contact, just culled from the WMAL website:


Cabinet Discounters: info@cabinetdiscounters.com

Moore Hummer: Contact form, phone 1-800-552-0915

Safford Lincoln Mercury: rick@saffordLM.com

And a contact courtesy of CAIR:

Mr. Dan Testa

President TCI - Telcept Holdings, LCC

5554 Port Royal Road Springfield, VA 22151

TEL (703) 321-3030, 1-800-824-1001

Fax: (703) 321-5046

E-Mail: testad@tcicomm.com, routhierd@tcicomm.com, tcimail@tcicomm.com



And finally, thanks to Free Republic, a big list:

E-MAIL: testad@tcicomm.com, routhierd@tcicomm.com, tcimail@tcicomm.com, sales@pohankalexus.dealerspace.com, mandelle@pepperlaw.com, bbroullire@comcastsportsnet.com, jcreech@melwood.com, fedgov@1igsi.com, info@fairoakschurch.org, admissions@regent.edu, emba.coordinator@business.wm.edu, combsa@fmmc.army.mil, redelman@ricedelman.com, rmalone@fbw.com, cbraudis@mutualfundstore.com, trock@erols.com, crricchi@aol.com, chef47@msn.com, fodebbie@aol.com, midatlantic@basements.com, Roofdog@aol.com, sales@solatubeskylight.com, sales@sjroof.com, info@heartcheck.com, tony1winkler@yahoo.com, pumphrey@pumphreyfh.com, sfrazier@bgf.org, bill@1031.us, StewartTeam@PointingYouHome.com, info@annhand.com, cuttingedgekiosks@yahoo.com, pottenritter@jordankitts.com, jmack@gutterhelmetsystems.com, vabeach@procraftcoatings.com, info@thompsoncreek.com, smiles@bethesdasedationdentistry.com, info@theeyecenter.com, jay@rosenbergmedia.com, customerservice@tni.com, info@tonyandjoes.com, pr@1800gotjunk.com, gloriag@manorworks.com, fodebbie@aol.com, suggestions@merrifieldgardencenter.com, schapman@offenbachers.com, info@regionalpestmanagement.com, info@cabinetdiscounters.com, info@getstyle.com, etessel@croppmetcalfe.com, out2dry@nomorewater.com, jwingert@alexandriabuickpontiacgmc.com, mcarroll@brownscar.com, ernie@smithgifford.com, ehill@cherner.com, gsm@cowlesford.com, jeffdoughty@moorecadillac.com, elliot@roiadvertising.com, wanda@radialtire.com

Michael Graham's statement on the firing appears below.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2005

WELL, THEY GOT ME...

The First Amendment and I have been evicted from ABC Radio in Washington, DC.

On July 25th, the Council on American-Islamic Relations demanded that I be “punished” for my on-air statements regarding Islam and its tragic connections to terrorism. Three days later, 630 WMAL and ABC Radio suspended me without pay for comments deemed “hate radio” by CAIR.

CAIR immediately announced that my punishment was insufficient and demanded I be fired. ABC Radio and 630 WMAL have now complied. I have been fired for making the specific comments CAIR deemed “offensive,” and for refusing to retract those statements in a management-mandated, on-air apology. ABC Radio further demanded that I agree to perform what they described as “additional outreach efforts” to those people or groups who felt offended.

I refused. And for that refusal, I have been fired.

It appears that ABC Radio has caved to an organization that condemns talk radio hosts like me, but has never condemned Hamas, Hezbollah, and one that wouldn’t specifically condemn Al Qaeda for three months after 9/11.

As a fan of talk radio, I find it absolutely outrageous that pressure from a special interest group like CAIR can result in the abandonment of free speech and open discourse on a talk radio show. As a conservative talk host whose job is to have an open, honest conversation each day with my listeners, I believe caving to this pressure is a disaster.

I for one cannnot apologize for the truth and I cannot agree to some community-service style “outreach effort” to appease the opponents of free speech.

If I had made a racist or bigoted comment -- which my regular listeners know goes against everything I believe in -- I would apologize immediately, and without coercion. When I have made inadvertent fact errors in the past, I apologized promptly and without hesitation.

But we have now gone far beyond that, with demands that I apologize for the ideas my listeners and I believe in. It is not a coincidence that, after my suspension on July 28th, WMAL received more than 15,000 phone calls and emails protesting my removal from the airwaves.

Why such a huge response? It wasn't about me; The listeners I spoke to said they felt betrayed by my suspension because the vast majority of them agree with me on the subject of Islam. By labeling my statements as unacceptable, these listeners felt that WMAL management was insulting them, too.

I cannot speak for anyone else, but I care about the listeners of 630 WMAL. I respect them and I appreciate the amazing support they have given me.

I could not dishonor their principled support for free speech by giving into these demands. I cannot join ABC Radio in bowing to CAIR’s wishes. And I will not apologize for my opinions or retract the truth.

The whole point of the Michael Graham Show is what my listeners and I call the “natural truth,” those obvious facts about modern life that the p.c. police and mainstream media believe should never be discussed. That includes the tragic, but undeniable relationship between terrorism and Islam as it is constituted today.

The conversations my listeners and I had on this subject were not offensive or bigoted in the least. In fact, Ibrahim Hooper of CAIR (who has appeared on my show several times) credited “criticism from talk radio” in part for the recent fatwa against terrorism issued by a group of US Muslim scholars. Ironically, it was issued the day before I was suspended.

That’s the real tragedy here. The people who most need free speech and open dialogue on the issues facing Islam today are America's moderate Muslims. These are people of good will who have the difficult job ahead of reforming and rescuing their religion. They need all the help they can get.

The decision to give CAIR what it wants—a group with well-publicized ties to terrorists and terror-related organizations--will make it harder for the reformers to successfully face Islam's challenges. Still worse, silencing people like me will make it easier for Islamist extremists to dismiss all sincere calls for reform as mere "bigotry."

When CAIR is able to quell dissent and label every critic a "bigot," the chilling effect is felt far beyond ABC Radio and 630 WMAL. If anyone is owed an apology, it is the moderate, Muslim community who have been failed once again by the mainstream media.

A VERY SPECIAL NOTE TO EVERYONE WHO EMAILED AND CALLED ON MY BEHALF: Again and again through this ordeal, as people pressured me to just give in, say what CAIR wanted to hear and get my job back, I thought of you. I cannot express how much your support meant to me. I don't know that I'm doing the right thing by fighting this fight. I only know that I believe it's the right thing, and I believe it with all my heart.

Your support, your words of encouragement, your anger that the forces of p.c. fear have this much power--these all helped me do what I needed to do. Thank you.

In the coming days, I hope I'll have some good news for you about how we can continue our conversation. So please stay tuned, please stop by here each day and check it.

Trust me, this isn't the last you've heard from me.

MICHAEL, ARE YOU *SURE* YOU'VE BEEN FIRED? I've had several people tell me that ABC Radio says I'm not really fired, that I have "chosen" not to go back to work. I don't know what to say to that except that I received a hand-delivered letter very late Friday announcing that I was "terminated immediately." If there is some other definition of that other than "you're fired," I am not familiar with it.

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August 20, 2005

And Noooowwww, Here's Kristin!

I forget who it was who was wondering when Kristing Breitweiser would speak out on Able Danger. Well, she has, over at the Huffington "bandwith thieves" Post

The revelation of this new information is astounding for two reasons. First, if true, this would mean that four of the key hijackers in the 9/11 plot were in the cross-hairs of our Pentagon one year prior to the attacks during the summer of 2000. Second, it raises credibility issues surrounding the 9/11 Commission since the Commission’s Final Report does not mention—let alone report upon—the Able Danger operation.

So far so good. But, rather then exerpting any more, I challenge you to read the long, rambling post by Kristin. I see 2 things. One, she has failed to mention that Clinton was president during that time period. Heck, Clinton's name doesn't even appear. Second, down near the end, she is apparently trying to hintimate some sort of conspiracy by the CIA. Any guess who she would like to blame for said conspiracy? SInce 99% of the posts at THP are vast leftwing........

Cross posted at the Pirate's Cove

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Yowza!

Like most, I am flabbergasted by this:

The jury hearing the first Vioxx case to go to trial awarded the man's widow $253.4 million in punitive and compensatory damages -- a sharp rebuke to an industry leader that enjoyed an unusually favorable public image before the Vioxx debacle began to unfold one year ago.

And the jury deliberated for 10 hours over 2 days. That's alot of money, eh? I wonder what the Dummocrat Undergrounders think?

Megahurtz: Holy Crap that's alot of money......but then again what price is a life?

Unless you are an unborn baby, huh? Then you're value is zero to the Democratic Party.

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August 18, 2005

Something Worth Repeating

President Bush's address to the Nation in front of a joint session of Congress, with Tony Blair in attendence:

The terrorists' directive commands them to kill Christians and Jews, to kill all Americans and make no distinctions among military and civilians, including women and children. This group and its leader, a person named Osama bin Laden, are linked to many other organizations in different countries, including the Egyptian Islamic Jihad, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan.

There are thousands of these terrorists in more than 60 countries. (snip)

Our war on terror begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there.

It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped and defeated.

Americans are asking "Why do they hate us?"

They hate what they see right here in this chamber: a democratically elected government. Their leaders are self-appointed. They hate our freedoms: our freedom of religion, our freedom of speech, our freedom to vote and assemble and disagree with each other.

They want to overthrow existing governments in many Muslim countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. They want to drive Israel out of the Middle East. They want to drive Christians and Jews out of vast regions of Asia and Africa.

These terrorists kill not merely to end lives, but to disrupt and end a way of life. With every atrocity, they hope that America grows fearful, retreating from the world and forsaking our friends. They stand against us because we stand in their way. (snip)

We will direct every resource at our command -- every means of diplomacy, every tool of intelligence, every instrument of law enforcement, every financial influence, and every necessary weapon of war -- to the destruction and to the defeat of the global terror network.

Now, this war will not be like the war against Iraq a decade ago, with a decisive liberation of territory and a swift conclusion. It will not look like the air war above Kosovo two years ago, where no ground troops were used and not a single American was lost in combat.

Our response involves far more than instant retaliation and isolated strikes. Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign unlike any other we have ever seen. It may include dramatic strikes visible on TV and covert operations secret even in success.

We will starve terrorists of funding, turn them one against another, drive them from place to place until there is no refuge or no rest.

And we will pursue nations that provide aid or safe haven to terrorism. Every nation in every region now has a decision to make: Either you are with us or you are with the terrorists.

From this day forward, any nation that continues to harbor or support terrorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime. Our nation has been put on notice, we're not immune from attack. We will take defensive measures against terrorism to protect Americans. Today, dozens of federal departments and agencies, as well as state and local governments, have responsibilities affecting homeland security.

Read the whole thing. Also, you can listen to the speech. We can go and kill terrorists willy nilly across the globe, but we have to stop the nations that harbor and support them.

Cross posted at the Pirate's Cove

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August 17, 2005

The unofficial WTW guide to weddings

Yes I know I am not an official member of the "white trash Wednesday" bloggers but I couldn't resist. This page has some wonderful ideas on the perfect white trash wedding (just in case Beulah Mae and Jebediah ever decide to "git hitched.")

Tasteful, simple wedding announcements:

The one stop bridal shoppe of choice (and you can also stock up on supplies for the reception, too!):

The perfect transportation choice for any bride and groom:

And if you can't decide on the location of the wedding, let me suggest the simple yet elegant wedding at home:

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Speaking of Dogs...

Did any of y'all see the winner of the ugliest dog contest?

(Dog is on the right)

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August 16, 2005

Owning A Dog

This has to be the most precious thing about dogs I have ever seen. Check it out.

FYI: not work friendly, as Jeff pointed out, and I found out at work.

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Spanish Troops in Afghanistan?

According to news sources, 17 Spanish troopers were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan Tuesday. What I want to know is what were Spanish troops doing in Afghanistan in the first place?

Didn't Spain have those horrific bombings in 2003 that caused them to elect an anti-Iraq war government and pull their troops out of Iraq? Yup. The bombers said it was because of Iraq, which just happens to be the front lines in the War on Terrorism, and very divisive. Yet they didn't ask for troops to be pulled out of Afghanistan. And Spain complied with the terrorists. Interesting.

Essentially, the enemy is doing what they can to tear the world apart, and using Iraq is a good way to get people like the Spaniards and our lefties (won't call them Americans, wouldn't be right) to comply with their demands.

It comes down to a simple word: Infidel. You either believe in radical Islam, or you need to die. That is the way they think. If you are a Muslim, and do not follow the way of the radical Muslim's, you are an infidel, and you need to die. Our Dem's ignored the threat during the 90's, and now, through their irrational hatred of George Bush, they will do everything they can to embolden the Muslim terrorists. They need to up their meds

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August 15, 2005

What's the Exit Strategy, Part Duex

The other day I was wondering about exit strategies, and mentioned Kosovo. You remember Kosovo, that little war that Clinton got the US involved in for humanitarian reasons. A confilct that had absolutely zero effect on the security of the United States. We heard about all the human rights atrocities and genocide (which were well overblown), but, really had nothing to do with the US, so Bill handed our troops over to the UN for a "peacekeeping" mission. Weren't we only supposed to be there one year?

Meanwhile, Kosovo is still having issues, and, yup, you guessed it, they involve Muslims

International intervention to halt the persecution of Christians in Kosovo is a "complete failure," according to past and present diplomats who briefed Capitol Hill staff late last week. They pointed to the destruction of 150 churches and the simultaneous construction of 200 mosques.

Cybercast News Service obtained video of the burning and desecrating of the churches by ethnic Albanians, most of them Muslim.

The new mosques are funded by "Wahhabist nations," the diplomats said, raising the specter of radical Islam incubating on the doorstep of Europe in a province rife with illegal arms and narcotics trafficking.

The religious persecution also is part of a political strategy of violence, which -- if rewarded by granting independence to Kosovo -- could trigger similar violent secessionist movements throughout neighboring states and countries, they warned.

Unfolding events in Kosovo already have sent shock waves to as far away as China, which has now expressed concern to the U.S. over the possible copycat secession in its predominantly Muslim Xinjiang Province.

Obviously, we are involved in a quagmire in Kosovo. Why aren't we pulling our troops out of the UN run mission? We obviously cannot win. Kofi Annon has questions to answer. What's his exit strategy? Why has he allowed these religious desecrations to continue? When will we see Kosovo settle down? We have been there for 7 years, with little progress. The UN's presense is destabilizing the region, and even causing problems in China. It is time to rethink our presense in the UN led mission.

Just for reference, I supported the Kosovo mission, albeit without the UN running the show. The intelligence at the time, which was seriously flawed, reported mass genocide.

Furthermore, just to be clear, the paragraph beginning with "obviously" was pure sarcasm.

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August 14, 2005

NCAA: The "ACLU" of Collegiate Sports

The ACLU NCAA has ruled that the Florida State Seminoles should be included in the ban of using "hostile" nicknames toward Native Americans, although apparently the NCAA did not ask the Seminoles if they were offended by the use of the nickname by FSU. The Florida tribe has always been supportive and appreciate the representation by the school. The Oklahoma tribe recently made comments that they neither condemned nor condoned the action and had voted down a measure 18-2 to condemn the use of such nicknames in July. The Oklahoma tribe, although sited by some in the NCAA as a factor in including the Seminoles in the ban claim that the NCAA has not attempted to communicate with the tribe.

Personally I think all bans are ridiculous. Orlando Sentinel's sports columnist, Mike Bianchi writes:

Now that the NCAA is in the business of legislating against "hostile and abusive" nicknames, let them not stop with American Indians.

Let all of us have our say before the NCAA Can of Worms Committee.

And so . . .

I am an animal lover and am offended by South Carolina's nickname of Gamecocks -- an obvious endorsement of the grotesque sport of cockfighting. For the NCAA to give its tacit approval to an activity in which proud and beautiful birds are bred for the purpose of mutilating and killing each other for human entertainment is appalling.

I am an advocate of gun control and I want the NCAA to explain why it allows Gettysburg College to use the nickname "Bullets." With nearly 30,000 gun-related deaths in America every year, isn't this the most "hostile and abusive" nickname of all?

I am a victim of Hurricane Charley and demand that the NCAA forbid Miami from ever again using its "Hurricanes" nickname. To extol the virtues of natural disasters that have caused devastation and death and cost our state billions of dollars is inexcusable.

I am an African-American and I am outraged by Ole Miss' nickname of Rebels, which is a clear glorification of the South's fight to preserve state rights and slavery in the Civil War.

I am a Christian woman and I am insulted by the plethora of satanic nicknames such as the Duke Blue Devils and Northwestern State Demons. For the NCAA to endorse the work of The Dark Prince himself -- the enemy of God and all of mankind -- is an assault on America as a Christian nation.

And the most ridiculous thing of all? The NCAA wasting everyone's time when they could be working on important things like student athletes getting a quality education and improving their graduation rates.

But no, let's focus on the important things...

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August 13, 2005

Favorite People on the Right

In case you've missed it...

John Hawkins has a list of "Favorite People On the Right," as determined by 52 bloggers. (Note that one of the requirements was that the people picked must still be alive--hence no Ronald Reagan.) Here were my picks, in no particular order (except for #1 and #2):

1. GEORGE W. BUSH

2. Senator George Allen

3. Condoleezza Rice

4. J.C. Watts

5. Ann Coulter (she was on the "least favorite" list, and I'm still annoyed about it)

6. Bill Kristol

7. Neil Cavuto (favorite news guy, by FAR, even though I knew he wouldn't make the final list)

8. Donald Rumsfeld

9. George H.W. Bush

10. Charles Krauthammer

11. Ret. General Tommy Franks (not sure if he really counts, but I don't care)

12. Karl Rove (yes, I'm die-hard and unapologetic)

And I'm such an idiot, I forgot CHENEY, duh! hahahahahaha

Seriously, I had a really hard time narrowing it down to only 12 (I could have just listed the whole Bush family, for that matter)...and I can't believe I spaced the freakin' Vice President. It was a very late-night email, though; that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Bloggers were an option, too, but I didn't pick any because I hate playing favorites with blogs. I know who I would have picked, though. Hint: they're in my blogroll. :wink: I also didn't even list the one who hit #1, because I knew she'd be up there, anyway. Well-deserved, I might add.

By the way, and unsurprisingly, John McCain didn't make the list.

How ya like them apples, Lefty?

Who are your favorites?

[Cross posted from My VRWC]

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Jody For President

Just to make sure Jody doesn't miss out on her chance

Get your position here

Via Super Beth and Wordpark

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The Shamu Chronicles

I survived! Two almost three year olds, one three year old and one seven year old versus three adults. I knew it was going to be crazy when we were entering the park with the three baby girls in matching hoochie mama bathing suits (don't tell the baby's daddy about that!) holding each other's hands and chanting "Shamu, Shamu, Shamu"; a seven year old boy, one stroller (more about that later); a bag full of waters, cokes and Kool-Aids, another bag with pita bread sandwiches and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the kids; two bags of clothing, pull-ups, wipes, panties, sippy cups, and snacks; and a 2 gallon thermos of ice tea.

My friend, looked at me laughing, and asked " Are we nuts?".

Yes.

First stop after all our bags were searched and we entered the park was the stroller rental place, where we rented a double stroller. One thing about rental strollers, they never have enough storage space. So we did some creative loading of all our stuff into these two strollers. Needless to say the one stroller we bought from home carried most of the load. In retrospect, not the best idea...

And off we went to see the dolphins swimming. Then we did baby swap and the four of us who could, rode Journey to Atlantis. And then the Blue Horizons show which was nice and the kids really liked, except the girls' attention span gave up about half way through the show (hey, Sea World, does the show have to be soooo long?).

Then we went to eat lunch. Afterwards, my friend loading up the strollers asked the innocent question: "Do you smell something?"

The baby, the dear sweet baby, had an accident. Of the poop variety. So we found a family restroom (thank God for this invention) and we all loaded into the small room with the seven year old boy insistent that he stay outside to "watch the strollers". We all had jobs to clean the baby up. My friend's sister pulled her suit down. My friend took the bottoms and held the corner and stuck it in the toilet and flushed. And flushed. And flushed. After three flushes the water had done a great job cleaning it off. She then rinsed the bottoms off with soap in the sink. Since they were pratically clean and if we changed the baby into something else, all the girls wouldn't match...well... let's just say, no poop was going to keep the girls from matching!

Oh and my job in the poop incident? "Hello, my name is Jody and I will be cleaning your butt today."

Onward to the kid's park, because honestly we sensed a mutiny coming and although the kids don't know it, if they had banded together, they would of won. Of course we were lost and ended up back toward the entrance of the park near the stroller rental shop again, which was a good thing because about a block away from passing it, the loaded down stroller we had brought from home lost a wheel. The wheel just fell off. So we rented another double stroller (because one seat was for a little girl, the other for all our stuff!).

Finally making it to the kid's park with the girl's next in line for the Jumping Bouncy thing, they closed the event and everything else because of a thunderstorm in the area. So we went to the picnic tables under shelter by a huge sand area and the kids played in the sand area for an hour while we waited for the rain to stop. Finally the thunder did stop but not the rain, so we let the kids play in the rain. And then we decided to leave, since it was already four o' clock and I-4 would be terrible to be stuck on in rush hour traffic.

The best thing? The baby says, "I had so much fun, mommy!" Who knew? I wonder if a sandbox and a waterhose would entertain them as well?

The funniest thing? We never saw Shamu. Oh well. Next time, we have annual passes. That means I get to go again and again and again...yay for me (groan!).

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What's the Exit Strategy?

Hmmm, some of the inmates at the Democratic Underground (why do I picture Morlock's from The Time Machine) are bringing up the old "what is our exit strategy" again. Sorry, no link, saw it last night, and I am not donating to get search ability.

What I want to know is, what is our exit strategy for Germany, Japan, Korea, Bosnia, and Kosovo, all wars started under or by Demoratic Admins.

Also, how about that War on Poverty, started by LBJ? That one is working well, eh? Has anyone see that IBM commercial, there are a bunch of folks in midevil costumes, they are talking about building a catapult, and they were going to throw money at the enemy? Yup, Dems in a nutshell. They have thrown money at the "poverty problem" endlessly. You know, giving it away to people who have tv's, microwaves, $150 sneakers, homes, etc. When is their war going to end? I want to know what the plan is.

You want to win the "war on poverty?" Lower the taxes, put the Fair Tax Plan in place, do away with all the regulatory idiocy. That way, more business could start, and existing ones could pay their employees more, rather then spend the money on lawyers, tax pro's, and regulatory compliance. Also, teach people actual knowledge and skills, rather then leave them dependent on government handouts.

Of course, that would eliminate half the Dem base.

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August 12, 2005

Guest Blogging

While I cannot compare to Shamu, I can :
a) direct you to trackback parties :
    OTB, TMG, Basil
b) scare you :
    (H51N) spreading throughout Asia ... in birds, mostly
c) give you hope :
    AIDS curable? ... "standard ARV + valproic" showing promise!
d) take all your money :
    Oil briefly tops $67 ... Dow plummets
e) save you some money :
    100GB IDE (UDMA) HDD for $30
f) get you some religion:
    Some thoughts on how Christians should respond to Islamofascism
or, when all else fails -
g) shamelessly pimp my blog :
    NIF ... for all of the above, plus bonus content!
(Hey - I suck at guest blogging, deal)

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August 11, 2005

Shamu Rocks!

I decided to take a day off from work tomorrow. And go to Sea World...with the baby (the baby being a very wild and tempermental almost 3 year old), her "best" friend (also almost 3) and my niece...who is 3. (And of course my daughter's new imaginary friend Buddy who is 3 years old and has black hair and is always in time out will surely make an appearance as well).

Wait.

Did I say I was taking a day off?! I think this might be even more work. But my daughter's friend's mom and aunt are coming too...and her seven year old brother. So no worries.

Right?!

Right?

If I live to blog about it, you guys will know. Have a happy Friday everyone!!

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A warning, ladies

I received an email today from a friend to pass on. It might be complete BS, but, I thought I would share it with y'all, in case it isn't:

Dear Friends:
I know not all of you are women that I am sending this to, but am hoping you will share this with your wives, daughters, mothers, sisters, etc. Our world seems to be getting crazier by the day. Pipe bombs in mailboxes and sickos in parking lots with perfume. Be careful. I was approached yesterday afternoon around 5:30 PM in the Walmart parking by two males asking what kind of perfume I was wearing.

PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO ALL YOUR WOMEN FRIENDS AND PLEASE BE ALERT AND BE AWARE. IF YOU ARE A MAN AND RECEIVE THIS, PASS IT ON TO YOUR WOMEN FRIENDS.

It's better to be safe then sorry. There are some sick people in this world. You wonderful ladies take care.

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Sigh

I guess all good things must come to end, right?

(You'll be missed, Christina!)

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August 10, 2005

For the record...

I have changed templates three times since beginning this blog in January... THREE times...

Now how often do you change your underwear, Jeff?! (Now if you had said, you changed underwear as often as Janette changes templates, I'd have no hygenic concerns for you at all! ...)

Also to put the record straight, Beth. Yes my computer was is broken. It is still not fixed...and no, this is not a fancy ploy to get a bunch of people to do my blogging for me (which by the way a big thanks to Teach, Janette, TJ, Beth, Sissy). And you will never get me to admit otherwise!! No matter how many awful memes you throw at me (yes, I am working on it!).

Anyone else want a link? Just send a trackback to this post (with a link to this post of course) and you'll get one. See? Easy! I love my inline trackbacks! :)

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A Progressive Republican?

That is what Jeanine Pirro described herself as on Fox News this morning. I wondered what she was talking about. Now I know:

The challenger, who faces three conservative rivals for the Republican nomination to face Mrs. Clinton next year, also noted in her speech that she disagreed with Mr. Bush on abortion rights, which she favors. She called the president's limits on stem-cell research "wrong," and applauded the Republican majority leader in the Senate, Bill Frist of Tennessee, for breaking with Mr. Bush over the restrictions.

She also said she favored renewing the assault weapons ban, promoting more immigration and working with a bipartisan group of senators to allow votes on some of Mr. Bush's judicial nominees - three positions with which some Republicans disagree.

"I'm Republican red on fiscal policy with conservative beliefs on making tax cuts permanent, but I've got broad blue stripes on the social issues that don't change based on the office I am running for," Ms. Pirro said.

Interesting. But, overall, still better for New York, and the country, then Hillary. A loss in the 2006 Senate race would put a serious crimp in Hillary's 2008 Presidential campaign. I am predicting a Pirro win by 2 percentage points.

But, the New York Times goes down a standard Leftist road, entitling the article "A Fierry But Rocky Start" on their homepage. They have subsequantly changed the article title on the article page within the last 1/2 hour, from when I first saw it. The first paragraph goes

Decrying Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's "empty promises," Jeanine F. Pirro got her 2006 Senate campaign off to a fiery but rocky start today, broadly attacking Mrs. Clinton in a speech but struggling with questions about abortion, taxes, Iraq and her husband.

First, they say this about her

Ms. Pirro appeared poised during her first interaction with reporters today, even during a 32-second pause, mid-speech, as she searched for a page of text. "Could I have Page 10?" she asked an aide, Michael McKeon, who provided the text and said later that she had been writing until the last minute and left that page in another room.

Gee, foul ups never happen, eh, Times? Jayson Blair. But the Grey Lady, who will certainly back Cankles, then takes shots at Ms. Pirro

But while Ms. Pirro kept her cool before reporters, she also seemed unprepared for some questions.

There was nary a word from Ms. Pirro, at least voluntarily, about her husband, who looms like a specter over the campaign, and she sidestepped some questions about his role in her political future.(that's a question?)

At the news conference this morning, Ms. Pirro ignored a question about whether she would take money from her husband, who is also a prominent Republican donor, or allow him to raise money for her. Some political candidates rebuff donors with criminal records. Instead, she repeated earlier comments that only her name, and not Mr. Pirro's, would be on the ballot, and that she only had to make the case for herself, and not him, to voters. (and politicians never ignore questions, eh? Ask John Kerry, who ignored many regarding what his actual plans were)

Mr. McKeon also shrugged off the news media's interest in the lack of photos of Mr. Pirro among the 103 pictures on Ms. Pirro's Web site or mention of him in her campaign biography. He said Ms. Pirro had nothing to do with the Web site.(boy, that's a deep issue, huh?)

On policy issues, Ms. Pirro could not respond with specifics when a reporter asked how much money eliminating the estate tax and continuing the tax cuts would add to the federal budget deficit. (could the reporters?)

On Iraq, Ms. Pirro would not answer a question about troop withdrawal, saying that she would "leave that up to the experts" and that she lacked the information to say whether she would support sending more troops to Iraq if American generals requested them. She also hailed the "new democracies" in Iraq and Lebanon and emerging in Afghanistan; still, Lebanon has had open elections for decades. (doesn't seem like she had issues with that)

And so on, etc. Expect this to get even nastier towards Pirro from the Times and other left leaning parts of teh Excempt Media. Though I may not fully agree with some of Pirro's political stances, you have to love her spunk, and willingness to attack.

Pam at Atlas Shrugs has a great article regarding Pirro from yesterday.

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August 09, 2005

That Clik4Cathy button

Chris Muir is asking every reader to hit the button below as often as we can for the next 10 days:

Why? To raise the Yahoo rating of a small clinic that's keeping his sister Cathy alive and well -- but that could use some PR. A high listing is vital to the clinic's visibility with a timed ad on a local CNN cancer special August 14th and 20th. It's a tiny ad, but what helps them, helps Chris's sister.

Of course we will Chris, starting right now. May Cathy soon be back in the pink of health and enjoying life among family and friends.

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Something is different...

What do you think?

Special thanks to Tammy for the wonderful new design.

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"Women all, Ladies, when appropiate"

Juliette of Baldilocks aptly describes Cotillion.

She along with her co-hosts Maxed-Out Mama, Darleen's Place and Small Dead Animals bring this week's edition of Cotillion to life.

Exquisite.

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Discovery Lands Safely.

Whew.

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August 08, 2005

Is anyone shocked?

Ex-U.N. official admits to to taking and seeking bribes.

A former U.N. procurement officer pleaded guilty Monday to accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from U.N. contractors, federal prosecutors said.

Alexander Yakovlev also admitted to soliciting a bribe under the U.N. oil-for-food program, making him the first U.N. official to face criminal charges in connection with the scandal-tainted program for Iraq.

Hmmm...someone remind me again, which corrupt institution helped lead the charge against invading Iraq and removing a ruthless dictator from power? It couldn't have been the officials running the U.N. who were getting rich off of the terror of the Iraqi people could it?

Yeah, but I bet Kofi Annan had absolutely nothing to do with it... right? (Not!)

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Jody?

Maybe she's down there?

Don't see her. Is she in the water?

Nope. Hmm, where is she?

Update from Jody: shhh! I am here, but my computer is being held hostage... I think my husband orchestrated the "friend" to fix it as a clever guise to make me stop blogging and to pay attention to him...and to maybe watch the dishes and do some laundry... But if I type quietly I can sneak on his "business only" computer...SHHH! I hear someone...

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Were You Speaking to Me, Honey?

Opening myself up to horrendous comments from Jody's women readers:

Men who are accused of never listening by women now have an excuse -- women's voices are more difficult for men to listen to than other men's, a report said.

Men deciphered female voices using the auditory part of the brain that processes music, while male voices engaged a simpler mechanism, it said.

I wonder if this is the reason for "honeydo" notes?

Hat tip to The Pirate, guest posting at Little Miss Attila

Update: This is probably a good place for this:

A Macedonian man left his wife at an Italian service station and only realized he had driven off without her six hours later, news agency Ansa said.

Not, not, not good.

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Air Deadbeat-MSM Still Ignores

Where is the NY Times, the "Paper of Record?" So far, zero coverage of the ongoing Air Deadbeat fiasco. As a matter of fact, there is almost no MSM coverage of this issue. Checking Google and Yahoo news, the only new player is Oregon Live (which links to the Oregonian):

There's, like, a major corporate financial scandal goin' down, dude. Some greed-head wheeler-dealer took almost a million in government funds intended for children and Alzheimer's patients and put the money into a private start-up company. The money was supposed to be a loan, but the loan was never repaid, Now, the nonprofit is broke and under investigation for "significant inappropriate transaction and falsified documents." And, you know, like, the mainstream corporate media? They're paying no attention to the story, man. Children and Alzheimer's patients get the short end of the stick while fat-cat private interests line their pockets -- only in George Bush's America, right?

Wrong. Only in the Air America scandal that's unfolding. The recipient of $875,000-plus from the Gloria Wise Boys & Girls Club in New York City is Air America, the left-wing radio network designed to take on the talk-radio right.

Oops. Amazing that it is a paper on the other side of the country that has to take Air Deadbeat to task. I checked the other sites that Advance Internet owns, which most are in areas that Air Deadbeat "broadcast" in, and nada from those papers.

David Reinhard then offers suggestions as to what the Air Deadbeat listeners could do:

Liberals are always letting the rest of us know just how much sharper and more compassionate they are than the rest of us. Now it's time to prove it: Air America Needs You.

First, its listeners should unleash their "we know better" candlepower and their you-can't-fool-us cynicism to get to the bottom of the Air America's kids-for-kilowatts scandal. And, clearly, a scheme that hurts children and Alzheimer's patients to fund left-wing outreach should appeal to progressives' dark sense of irony.

Second, Air America's listeners should go beyond the network owners on the financial front. Simply repaying funds to club isn't enough. Really, how cover-your-assets corporatist is that? Leftist listeners need to really showcase that storied compassion of theirs. Yes, how about a radio-thon to raise funds for kids and Alzheimer's patients across this broad land? Lefty listeners could, well, "Give piece of change."

Better yet, progressive forces should do what they do best -- hold a rock concert. Franken probably could put the finger on some major talent. It's hard to imagine that the Dixie Chicks, Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen and Barbra Streisand wouldn't want to participate in a Live Air America-Aid concert. The guess here is that even stars who said they would leave the United States if Bush were elected or re-elected would return home to help the victims of this hideous corporate scandal.

Sorry, David, but most of the Lefties are pretending that Air Deadbeat has done absolutely nothing wrong. It isn't part of their talking points.

Why does this story matter? In the greater scheme of things, Air Deadbeat really doesn't affect that many people, beyond the kids that can no longer go to camp. But, it shows the hypocrisy of the Left. You know, the ones that accuse the RightWingNuts of being thieves and liars. Yet, whose media is constantly getting busted for lying and wrongdoing, now thieving? Remember, in Florida, it wasn't GOP voting precincts which had issues. 27 of 28 of the problematic were run by Demorats. Rush's problems were personal. Hannity? No problems. But the Left will tell you that Savage is Jewish. I guess that is more important then Air Deadbeat and their scandal.

Here's a good question for all the cities and states that Air America operates in, maybe even the FBI: Air America operates in multiple states. In some cases, they broadcast across state lines. Was this "loan" simply for WLIB, the NYC station, or did it benefit the entire AA network? Wouldn't that make it a federal case?

Michelle Malkin and Captain Ed have more. Radio Equalizer has the lowdown on Air Deadbeat paying their employees late (again.)

Crossposted at the Pirate's Cove (cause I'm a lazy bastich)

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August 07, 2005

The tale of a porn star or a lesson for Christianity

I sing because I'm happy. I sing because I'm free. His eye is on the sparrow. And I know he watches over me.

"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed the very hairs on of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than any sparrows." Luke 12:6-7 NIV

I though often shield myself in a cocoon of "Christian" friends under the guise of being separate in the world. In all honesty, it is just easier that way. I don't have to reach out to someone hurting and alone and actually help them. I just stay with those who won't challenge my beliefs or need more than I am willing to give.

We stick together with our noses high, knowing we're right and we're definitely separate from the "world"...

But if we stay in our cocoon, who can see the wings God has given us? Who will see the blessings and joy we truly have? Who can see the light of this world and who will show those hurting the way? If we stay within ourselves, how can we help those Jesus always helped? The woman at the well? The blind? The tormented? The lonely? The helpless? Who is left holding their hands if we refuse to do it?

His eye is on the sparrow. He knows each and every hair on our heads...He does not keep better track of a "Christian's" hair than someone who is not? Being a Christian doesn't make you worth more than the person who doesn't know Jesus.

But even having said all that, I still wonder, could I be friends with the porn star? Read the whole story, it is well worth your time and it is a gentle reminder that our friendships and love for others needs to extend pass our church walls...

(ht: Just a Little Bit Odd)

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A Question

Is this really "racist?"

"I just cannot watch this brand of baseball any longer," Krueger said. "A truly awful, pathetic, old team that only promises to be worse two years from now. It's just awful. It really is bad to watch. Brain-dead Caribbean hitters hacking at slop nightly."

Larry Krueger is a talk show host for KNBR, a flagship radio station for the San Fran evilGiants. Considering how few "Caribbean" born players the Giants have, my opinion is that Krueger is an idiot, but not a racist or bigot. The man was speaking his mind in the absurd and crazy mode that radio hosts tend to.

What do y'all think?

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August 06, 2005

Air Deadbeat Saga Continues, Lefties Go "Huh?"

It is now 10 days since since the Air Deadbeat story broke (via Bore America), and it continues to not only get worse for them, but it continues to be covered by the right of center blogs.

Michelle Malkin links to a story in today's New York Post, which shows that Air Deadbeat has started putting money in an escrow account, but only $50K. The NYC investigators recommended putting the whole $850K in the account.

I wonder which Liberal big wig (who hasn't rebuffed Bush's tax cuts (snicker)) will give AD the money to put into the account? AD can barely afford to pay their employees.

Finally, the NY State Attorney General, Elliot Spitzer, has become involved, but it seems like he is going to investigate only Gloria Wise at this time. Don't forget to focus on AD, Elliot!

So far, the NY Post and NY Sun seems to be about the only news sites carrying the story. Weirdly enough, the stories by US News and World Report and the Investor's Business Daily were either buried or not on Yahoo News the day they were published. They are now.

The MSM's may not be covering this (where are you, Grey Lady?), but it isn't dying in the right-o-sphere. Unlike the left-o-sphere, we do not have a flavor of the day, move on quickly. Whatever happened to Ohio 2004, Abu Ghraid, G'itmo, the DSM, Gannon, Rovegate? All those issues which were going to "take Bush down." In some cases, the lefties whined for a month or so, then moved on, but it was either hysterical or transient posts. Even Roberts seems to have cooled in the left-o-sphere. The blogburst to get Kerry to sign his 180's is still going strong. The Stop the ACLU blogburst is going on, what, week 19? And look at all the Carnivals which are right-o-sphere dominated. The only story that the lefties stick with is how much they hate our troops, and they post with glee any negative story, especially body counts.

From Fox and Corkum

Cross posted at the Pirate's Cove

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August 05, 2005

Meet Susan Anne Catherine Torres

MSN is reporting that Jason and Susan Torres' baby is very active and there are no signs that the cancer spread to her. A video of the report with Jason's brother speaking regarding the family's state right now is available here.

The latest update I received from the Susan Torres mail listing is quoted below:

The following statement was delivered by Justin Torres, brother of Jason, at the press conference yesterday.

As you know, at 8:18 a.m. on Tuesday, Susan Anne Catherine Torres was
delivered by caesarean section at Virginia Hospital Center. This morning,
she continues to do well in the NICU unit here at the hospital.

Earlier this morning, after a brief goodbye with her husband, parents, and other family members, and after receiving the last sacraments of the Catholic Church, Susan Michelle Rollin Torres passed away after the machines which sustained her life for the past 12 weeks were turned off at my brother's request. She was 26 years old.

This is obviously a bittersweet time for our family. We are overjoyed at the birth of Baby Susan and deeply grieved at the loss of her mother. From the beginning, we knew that two things would get us through to the baby's birth: God’s providence and Susan’s determination. Susan was always the toughest person in that ICU room. Her passing is a testament to the truth
that human life is a gift from God and that children are always to be fought for, even if life requires, as it did of Susan the last full measure of devotion.

We have many people to thank, starting with the doctors, staff, and most especially the nurses at Virginia Hospital Center. You have been innovative, flexible, and determined on our behalf, and walked every step of this journey with us. We are deeply grateful.

We also must thank the many friends and family members who gave us their
time, energy, and shoulders to lean on over the past 12 weeks. Our debt to
you is lifelong.

Finally, on behalf of my brother I wish to thank the many thousands of people who have taken this story to heart, donated to the Susan M. Torres Fund, and most especially, sent us their prayers and best wishes. This family has literally been lifted up in prayer, and I can never express adequately our gratitude for the prayers and support we have received from people all over the globe. We could not have made it through this ordeal without you, and on behalf of my brother, my family, and the Rollin family, I wish to thank you and ask your continued prayers for the newest member of our family.

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August 04, 2005

Just one more thing...

I wasn't going to say anything more because what I said here was enough. But since Lashawn is still saying things about it here and here, I thought, why not? I stand by my remarks and I am truly sorry for you if they seemed "way harsh and uncalled for" but they're true. And just like everyone else has a right to their opinion, I have the right to mine.

I certainly did not expect the overwhelming sentiment of support when I wrote this post refuting Lashawn's statements regarding women generally not having the sensibilities to lead the country or her "I don't care what you think but obviously you do" mantra. Neither did I expect any linkage or traffic increase just because I had put a few sentences together. And I definitely did not expect the petty venemous reaction from Lashawn because I disagreed with her. I expected better, but I guess that just means I was a little disappointed. I know better now.

Yes, in case you are wondering, I am the blog she is ominously referring to in her "update" of this post (and actually I guess I am one of the naysayers she is referring to in the other update on her post). And yes I was the catalyst to this "woe is me, they're picking on me" post as well. Which is fine.

But really, because I'd hate for her to worry about the "links" I'm giving her that will cause her to rise in her blessed ecosystem, I am now using basil's tried and true method of link directing. Click on every single link in this post and you'll go to where I am directing you to, but for those Lashawn links...the "credit" in the ecosystem will go to basil, who is brilliant.

Oh and don't go anywhere just yet, until you read this from Cake Eater Chronicles who is also brilliant.

And look around my blog, there are a lot of links and comments to people who agree with me that women are capable and willing to be leaders. I'm sure there are people out there who disagree with me too, and as always, you are more than welcome to comment and trackback to anything you take issue with. I don't mind that one bit.

And as always, comments are open.

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Got Gasoline, Will Offend

Ask me if I care about your opinion. Go ahead. I dare ye.

Well, actually, I do. I may not pay attention to it, I may try and refute it, but I do care about it. Hell, I wouldn't read Left-o-sphere blogs, and persue lefty sites, such as the DU, Common Sense, johnkerry.com, if I didn't care about other's opinions. Well, also the humor factor.

It's amazing to me that someone would write a blog and basically say "your opinion means sh*t to me." Then, when called out by another blogger, have a fit, delete that bloggers trackback, complain too them mostly off topic, then compain about them on their own blog, without even the benefit of a name or a trackback. That's mature.

At boarding school, there was a guy, don't remember his name, don't care, either, who would say "You're entitled to your opinion, but it is wrong." Literally say it. You can imagine how well that went over. He never came back for the second session after Christmas.

The other part of the equation is "I don’t think women generally have the sensibilities to run the country." I cannot even begin to imagine the idiocy of that statement, especially coming from a woman. If a man said that, he would be assaulted by every women's group, both Left and Right, beyond belief. It wasn't so long ago that women were not judged qualified to vote, or work, or serve in the military, among others. Are women qualified to make important judgements on the United States of America? I would think so, comsidering the women who have served on the Supreme Court, as well as lower courts.

Is Condi ready to be President? Maybe, maybe not. She has never really been in the politician track. So what? Is that really what the Framers wanted? Politicians only? How about someone who has served admirably in the Bush admin, currently serving as Sec of State? I would rather have her then someone like Hillary, who, no matter what you think of her politics, has the sensabilities to be president.

What kind of reaction would there be if I wrote "blacks do not have the sensibilities to be President" and left it at that? Essentially, La Shawn has doomed the entire female race as silly little non-entities when it comes to politics. I mean, really, if a wack job like Cynthia McKinney can become a US Representative, certainly most other women are more then qualified to be President, especially a smart cookie like Condi.

Quite frankly, La Shawn reminds me more of the MSM reporters and Lefties, who all tend to have little hissy fits when they are criticized, then go off on a tangent. "Please read my blog, but go scr*w yourself if you disagree."

Like Beth says "TOUGHEN UP!"

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August 03, 2005

Women without Sense??

Every time I wander onto some blogs, I wonder why I wasted my time even going there. Take this from Lashawn today:

Rice for President: One of my advertisers is a group called Americans For Rice, and I’ve been asked by several people where I stand on the Condi-for-president meme. I wouldn’t vote for Condoleezza Rice for president of the United States. First, I don’t think women generally have the sensibilities to run the country. Before you jump all over me, it’s important that you know I don’t care what you think. You’re reading this blog, so you obviously care what I think, so there it is. Second, Rice is pro-choice and might be pro-race preferences. No moderate Republican who I know is a moderate will ever get my vote (emphasis added).

First of all, she doesn't think women generally have the sensibilities to run a country?

They only have the sensibilities to run households, raise children, run companies, be intelligent and poised and succeed in almost anything they desire. Although a woman has not been president yet of this country, they have been leaders outside of the United States (i.e. Margaret Thatcher, Yulia Tymoshenko, Gloria Arroyo, Indira Gandhi).

Yes, Lashawn, women have already proven themselves "sensible enough" to run a country but thanks for helping prove to many that conservatives are just rigid close minded people who want their women barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen. That's fun too.

And as for caring what you think because I read your blog?

I just wonder how you have so many readers who do seem to care what you think especially if this is the type of stuff you're thinking. Fine disagree with Condi on her politics but to not want her to run and to not support her just because she is a woman is obviously just as bad as not supporting her just because she's black. No one picks their race, no one picks their sex. Just pick the right person for the job. Qualifications OVER appearances, please!

Please someone tell me why she is so high in the ecosystem?

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First Dog Cloned

Scientists for the first time have cloned a dog. But don't count on a better world populated by identical and resourceful Lassies just yet.

That's because the dog duplicated by
South Korea's cloning pioneer, Hwang Woo-suk, is an Afghan hound, a resplendent supermodel in a world of mutts, but ranked by dog trainers as the least companionable and most indifferent among the hundreds of canine breeds.

There is a really bad joke floating through the cosmosphere over this, but I'm not going to make it. Just going to get some cole slaw.

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Susan Torres gives birth to baby girl

From the Susan Torres website:

The Torres and Rollin families are proud to announce that Mrs. Susan
Torres gave birth at 8:18 am on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 to Susan Anne
Catherine Torres. The baby weighs 1 pound 13 ounces and measures 13 ½
inches long.

There were no complications during delivery. The baby is doing well and is
being monitored in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Virginia Hospital
Center.

The Torres family will hold a press conference tomorrow, August 3, 2005,
at 1:00 p.m. eastern time at Virginia Hospital Center. Further details
will be available at that time.

Thank you all for your care and support which has helped both families
reach this wonderful day.

In case you are not familiar who Susan is, you can click here for more details. Essentially she was pronounced brain dead and kept alive in order to deliver her child. For those following this story, the baby's birth has been the long anticipated hopeful end to a tragic beginning. Nothing can replace this wonderful wife and mother but her new child will help restore some hope and happiness to these grieving families. Let's wish them all well and please remember bills still need to be paid. If you wish to contribute to the family, please click here.

Update: Others blogging about this miracle baby:
Michelle Malkin, Prolife Blogs, Charmaine Yoest

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August 02, 2005

So did anyone notice...

it's Cotillion time?

(Hehe. Thanks Teach and Janette!)

And seriously check out this week's Cotillion. Another fabulous job, ladies!

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The Cotillion Carnival

It's time for the Cotillion Carnival once again! Hostessing duties this week fabulously performed by:

Sisu

Portia Rediscovered

Ilyka Damen

KelliPundit

As usual the posts can also be found at the home of Cotillion.

[Cross posted at Common Sense Runs Wild]

UPDATE: Oops! It looks like Teach beat me to the send button. I'd delete my post but I'm trying to prove to Jody that I'm not the world's worst guest blogger. C'mon, it won't hurt you to click those links twice!

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It's Cotillion time!

Has everyone visited the Cotillion Ladies today? No? Why Not? Go. Now.

This weeks hosts are:

Sisu

Kellipundit

Portia Rediscovered (who has a photo of my favorite comic book babe, Rogue. Yummy!)

Ilyka Damen

And, don't forget the Cotillion homepage.

Hot mama's all!

PS: MT was going wonky on me, ended up posting this 5 times, so if a trackback went nowhere, it's cause I deleted the posts. Bad MT! Where's my newspaper. First person to ask what's a newspaper will be judged to be a teenager. Then I will explain 8 tracks, 33's, and cassettes.

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August 01, 2005

Around the Diamond

First up, Orioles slugger Rafael Palmeiro was suspended for 10 games after testing for a steroids substance. This comes on the heels of testifying adamently before Congress that he had NEVER used steroids:

Rafael Palmeiro jabbed his finger in the air for emphasis and raised his voice with all the indignation of a man falsely accused.

"I have never used steroids. Period," he told a congressional panel in March.

Only a few minor trades occured on Sunday, the last day to make them.

And, in the Capital, the Washington Senators are worried that their star Left fielder, Ted "Burb" Kennedy, has been taking Clueless, in a clear violation of the substance abuse policy.

"The abuse of power and the cloak of secrecy from the White House continues. ... It's a devious maneuver that evades the constitutional requirement of Senate consent and only further darkens the cloud over Mr. Bolton's credibility at the U.N."

For the moment, "Ted will be assigned to a farm team, and re-educated on the basic fundementals, such as the US Constitution" said a team spokesman. "Ted's completely forgotten that his brother John played the same way, appointing Thurgood Marshall to the Federal 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in 1961. We need an aggressive player who has his head in the game at all times, and Ted has been bobbling the ball and committing too many errors as of late."

Kennedy immediately pulled his pants down around his ankles and went for a swim.

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Two Of The Most Powerful Men In The World

A fantastic photo of milblogger Chuck (TC Override), the Commander-in-Chief, Carren and Alice.

You can keep up with Chuck's recovery at From My Position . . . On The Way!

You can donate to help cover expenses or just send a nice card to CPT Charles Ziegenfuss, PO Box 59051, Washington DC 20012

Chuck's blogging duties have been covered nicely by his wife Carren since his injury by an IED back in June. Chuck himself is slowly getting back into the swing of things and I understand that positive comments on his blog mean a lot to him, his wife Carren and his mom Alice. Be sure to go over and tell him how much you appreciate his service!

[Cross posted at Common Sense Runs Wild]

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Saying "Thank You."

There are generally two grocery stores that I go to, Harris Teeter and Food Lion. I detest Kroger, the prices are bad. I loathe Winn Dixie, the service is poor. I realized yesterday why Harris Teeter is my favorite. They are nice. They say thank you. They acknoledge you. That means alot, at least to me. Food Lion can be hit or miss, but Harris Teeter is always spot on nice.

I almost always use the do it yourself lane, and there is always an associate keeping an eye on things, ready to help in a heartbeat. When you are done, they say "thank you," and often include something like "have a nice evening."

Now, what gets me is that so many business (and people) do not say "thank you" anymore. Too often, it is the customer who is saying thank you, and the associate will say "you're welcome." Shouldn't that be the other way around? How did it become reveresed? When I go and get a cup of coffee, it isn't my job to say thanks. It is their job.

Now, I am, in Real Life, a polite person. I'll say thanks at a resteraunt, when I am buying something, and, when I get a cup of coffee (among others). I trump any possible "thank you" from the associate usually by saying it first. But, the proper response is not "you're welcome." They need to add something like "and, thank you" on to their "you're welcome," especially when I am leaving a tip.

People have forgotten the proper use of "thank you." The wrong people are saying it, and not getting the correct niceties back. Simple common courtesy. I'd pledge to never say thank you in situations such as getting a cup of coffee, but I know I'd break it in a heartbeat.

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