Every army has one foot soldier like this. Thanks to Powerline for this. Read John's take on this.
My take ... I am so dog gone tired of the Republican Party picking nominees by the "it's my turn" method. Make sure you read John's take.
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Saturday, February 2, 2008
Monica Would Be So Proud
"With my course you can live like the rich do ... see these girls ... see this house .... you can have it too." Thanks to Powerline.
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Night Of The Living Dead
At first I thought it might be too hot even for them but then ... maybe they like it warm.
Wait just a dog gone minute. We've got Super Gore on our side. Save us Super Gore.
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Spygate Update
Here's the Captain's take on Specter and the anti-trust exemption. I could be worng but I think it's not just a law referring to TV rights .... somebody send me an e-mail after reading this and give me their take.
I still believe the minute you stick your hand out and ask Congress for something ... they will stick their nose in and ask you for something.
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Be Afraid ... Very ...
They're coming ... soon ... to a civic center near you.
Oh ... and Obama just won the coveted Rosa endorsement.
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Spygate Continued?
ESPN has been in contact with a videographer for the New England Patriots from 1998 to 2003 who may have more evidence in spygate ... or maybe not ... but it sure does not sound good.
"And now, Walsh, 31, an assistant golf pro on Maui, might be positioned to further pull back the curtain on the Patriots' taping history, expose where and how they gained advantages and, perhaps even, turn over video proof."
Oh ... and Congress is getting involved.
Normally I would say its none of government's business. But this is the league that demanded an exemption from anti trust regulations ... soooooooo ... ye reap what ye sew.
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Friday, February 1, 2008
Blogging From my iPhone Again
Sorry I have not posted news today but I have been trying to leave the auction at the top. At dinner right now but when I get home I will run through the news and post. Maybe some video too.
Also I will be live blogging the Super Bowl on Sunday ... Win or lose. Make sure u tune in.
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Inevitablity?
Are Republicans true believers ... or are they just trying to talk themselves into believing?
“There are people who don’t like the idea of a being off a campaign or being on the bad list if the guy gets into the White House,” Mr. Keene said. “This is a town in which 90 percent of the people balance their access and income on the one hand versus their principles on the other.”
The article is interesting in that it only voices what the rest of us have been voicing since John McCain began doing his best immitation of the Phoenix. (wow, that's ironic, eh?). If there is a theme it's that many Republicans are now pragmatic, or fatalistic which is a shame. Win or lose, I always thought our strength was our core and the courage to stand by our convictions. That sadly is not the case. A man who has suffered tremendously and displayed tremendous courage, John McCain is many things, but conservative to the core is not one of them. Actually, I'm not sure what his political core is.
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Charlie Daniels Autographed Violin Up For Bid
Last month I brought New York Post columnist Col. Ralph Peters on the show to talk about The Returning Heroes Home project. Well God bless Ralph. The series was outstanding and is a must read.
Not only was I moved but so was my friend and loyal listener, syndicated cartoonist Guy Gilchrist. Guy contacted his friend Country Music Legend Charlie Daniels who in turn put this great package together for auction on eBay. It will last just 10 days.
BIG NEWS!! Connie and Chris Hillman, Chris Hillman of The BYRDS, the Flying Burritos, etc, Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer, is so touched by this cause, they have pledged to this package to ADD an AUTOGRAPHED BYRDS BOXED SET to the winner. That's right. In addition to everything else in this package...you now get THE BYRDS Boxed Set, the new one....autographed by Chris! Bid high, folks....God Bless You.
The items are described on the eBay site include:
- Charlie Daniel's autographed student violin,
- Autographed "Charlie Daniels Live In Iraq" CD and DVD and poster
- Autographed picture
- Back stage passes to a Charlie Daniels' show in your area in 2008.
The goal of the project is to build a brand new "Warrior and Family Support Center", currently located at Fort Sam Houston. The center makes a profound contribution to the rehabilitation of America's seriously wounded Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, National Guard Reservists and their loved ones. The new building will house returning wounded servicemen and women and their families during a very phyically and emotionally trying time.
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One Liners ... Thanks CNN
Well if we were electing a comedian in chief ... he would win.
and here's a cute one from Hillary ... anyone think these were planted questions? hmmmmm?
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Hurry Up And Surrender ... We May Win Before I Get Elected
In an attempt to get to the other side of Obama on Iraq, Hillary intends to ask the Pentagon to draw up a surrender plan ASAP ... but still she worries about the folk she will leave behind.
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Socialism 101
The Democratic solution to everything isn't just tax and spend ... it's control. Remember wage and price controls ... remember what they do to a market economy? Anyone? Hands please class. Correct Johnny, in the short term they freeze levels but reduce supply. Long term, they cause rates to rise at an alarming rate. Now listen.
and again here ...
"I'm going to take those profits and invest them in government energy programs." Hillary Clinton
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McCain vs Romney Part 2
You will notice how McCain dodges Romeny's question on the timing of the allegation by moving to a different issue ... leadership ... but the best line is the last line by McCain. Ouch!
Democrats beware ... this dude means business. Do not misunderestimate him.
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McCain vs Romney
OK here is the Iraq timetable portion of the debate. I have linked to the quote as noted by National Review. I personally do not think Romney was calling for a timetable for withdrawal. He specifically uses timetables plural, so I buy it. I think Romney wins this round.
The actual debate on this subject lasts 6 minutes ... I just tried to extract the jucy parts.
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Send the Bankers to the Gallows
Ok ... let me get this straight ... house flippers and 24 year old "Get Rich Quick" speculators, people who sucked every dime they could out of their homes for whatever, they all need a simpler mortgage document with big letters. But the evil bankers .... guillotine!
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Pay No Attention To That Shamnesty Thing
Forget Kennedy / McCain ... forget it, I tell you. Pay no attention to that bill over there with my name on it. I love this bite ... look we all want the same thing here ... ME!
I just wonder ... a real conversion ... or ...
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This Son of a Millworker
Gee ... I hope this "son of a millworker" has enough dough to feed his family till he can find a real job ... and he wonders why his campaign went no where.
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Unwelcome in Iraq and Berkeley
Why am I not only not surprised but strangely comforted by the timewarped increibly misguided mentality of this town. Now supporting the troops ... that would have shocked me.
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The War On Drugs Claims Another Victim
The list of bad drug raids is long and heartbreaking. Remember that 90 year old grandmother in Georgia trying to defend her home. Now this from Instapundit.
So let me get this straight. We let violent criminals walk on a regular basis ... can';t impose a three strikes rule to keep the bad guys in jail ... but we assemble a swat team to take down a kid who smokes pot. Perfect!
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Funny Stuff
If you get the time scroll through Vodka Pundit's drunk live blog archive. I think he nails it.
Here's a sample:
6:43pm Everybody has a plan for immigration. Paul wants a wall. Romney wants everybody to form a nice, orderly line back to the border. McCain wants you to ignore the man behind the curtain. And Huckabee wants whatever McCain or Romney wants, depending on who wins.
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Drunk Blogging The Debate
Really ... it's the only way I get through the debates.
Once again Vodkapundit will be live blogging the debate ... and it is always very funny. The fun gets started just before 8PM (EST).
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Live Blogging The Debate
Everyone Wants Stimulation
I guess its the "in" thing to do ... show them you care. I mean why else would even Ct Republicans offer a stimulus package. Read it here at CT Local Politics.
I do have a question though. What kind of stimulus can you possibly provide to the economy by giving folks $500 off their income tax bill? Honestly, really ... other than making people think you care and spending the surplus ... you might help pay this month's heating bill, or grocery bill ... but stimulus? Please!
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Edwards Bold Leadership - Guiliani A Remarkable Collapse
As the Wall Street Journal points out, reporters today don't even try to hide the bias. Two men withdraw ... Edwards was bold and courageous (not to mention pretty), Guiliani was simply a failure.
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The Problem Is The Surge Is Working.
I kid you not ... you can't make this crap up. Do all journalists now go to Jihad School?
While the troop buildup in Iraq has been successful in quashing violence in Iraq, it may also be hampering reconciliation, some analysts say. While the US working with Sunni tribes has helped to reduce violence, some analysts say it may also be one of the reasons blocking political reconciliation. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Thanks to Gateway on this one.
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Be Careful What You Say
But the Democrats never seem to care. Here's the video again ... listen to what Obama said last night on Iraq.
Now read carefully what they are reporting in Iranian newspapers. Gateway pundit has the whole thing.
The Illinois Senator added that to repair the image of the United States in the world he would have to 'put an end to the war in Iraq'.
"Occupying the country has put the odds against us with the world," Obama expounded.
"Occupying the country has put the odds against us with the world," Obama expounded.
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McCain ... Not The Conservative Choice
Heck ... if you listen to the video below ... even MSNBC understands that, even if McCain does not. Perhaps he should read this from Gateway Pundit.
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Tax Cuts ... You Don't Get No Stinkin Tax Cuts
In the parallel universe in which Democrats reside apparently you have to ask for a tax cut before you get a tax cut ... and if you actually are among those people who do pay taxes ... you ain't gettin it even if you ask. And remember ... based on this ... wealthy is anything $75,000 and above.
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The Real McCoy
Apparently MSNBC thinks McCain is being pretty McCoy ... listen closely to what Russert says about the real John McCain at the end of the clip ... but shhhhh ... don't tell anyone.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
MSNBC Hearts The Theft Of Reagan Revolution
Tim Russert and Chris Matthews wonder out loud about how John McCain's win in Florida tonight will affect conservative talk radio (code for Rush) ... but notice the last part of the video where Russert is licking his chops over the death of the Reagan Revolution!
Wipe that drool off your mouth sir. In the words of another great Connecticut resident, Mark Twain ... "Reports of my death are premature!".
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Rules? What Rules?
The Democratic Primary tonight was not much more than a beauty contest ... err ... sorry Mrs Clinton ... I mean, because Florida moved its primary date in front of Super Tuesday, Howard Dean punished the state by taking away its delegates.
All of the candidates agreed to respect that decision ... well sort of ... Here's Senator Clinton on MSNBC tonight with Keith Oby, (and the best part the hotel fire alarm goes off right a the interview starts. Can u say "Vast right wing conspiracy.").
Here's the AP's take:
Last year, the national party stripped Florida of its delegates as punishment for moving its primary ahead of Feb. 5 and the candidates pledged to bypass the state. At stake Tuesday were 185 delegates. Still, Clinton winked at that pledge, holding two closed fundraisers in recent days and scheduling a rally with supporters after the polls closed in Florida.
Here's more ... wink, wink, nod, nod.
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iPhone Hackers Unite!
Those rascally kids. Hey ... my iPhone is legal ... and maybe, just maybe ... if AT&T paid a little closer attention to customer service and ... ummm ... improving its signal. Maybe that's why I also still have my Sprint phone.
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Monday, January 28, 2008
A Race War In The Democratic Party
Who the most favoritest bestest minority?
Folks if they talked this way about Republicans ... well ... you know. But with Democrats, its all OK. This is a conversation between Chris Matthews and MSNBC political analyst Charlie Cook about Obama's chances of winning the Latino vote now that he has the coveted Kennedy endorsement.
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Now We Know Rich
You want to know what the government considers rich? How about $75,000.
Exhibit A: Government Stimulus Plan sends "Tax Rebate Checks" to individuals earning $75,000 or less ...
Exhibit B: Obama Supporter SC Rep Barkari Sellers details Obama's middle class tax cuts tonight with Chris Matthews.
Bet you didn't know a cop was rich, or Professors or some teachers. How about plumbers, carpenters .... maybe you were rich. Hate to say I told you so ... but
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Ted Endorses Obama
Here's the link for the whole thing. A few shots at Hillary at 20:35 ... the real crowd pleaser is at 26:00 ... a tired old socialist endorsing a young socialist.
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Gime, Gime, Gime!
In Hartford today ... a little something for everyone. Free of course! Ok maybe not free ... but it's like free, you know, the government pays for it with our money. That's like ... umm ... free!
Hey ... someone has to teach those CT Democrats to not hold signs in front of Hillary. Geeze!
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More Straight Talk Here
McCain went after Romney ... saying he had flipped on the war. He had not. Too low for straight talk. Now this.
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Baby You Can Drive My Car ... beep beep.
Sen. Barack Obama easily won the African American vote in South Carolina, but to woo California Latinos, where he is running 3-to-1 behind rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, he is taking a giant risk: spotlighting his support for the red-hot issue of granting driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.
Drive, check
Vote, check
Skip to the front of the line, check
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The End Of The Straight Talk Express
It really hurts to point this out .... Michelle Malkin is all over this.
Meet Jerry Perenchio. He’s a National Finance Co-Chair of the McCain 2008 campaign and the billionaire founder of Spanish-language media conglomerate, Univision. He also heads up a charitable foundation that has showered gobs of money on extremist green lobbying groups. Take open-borders zeal, add campaign finance hypocrisy, mix with eco-radicalism, and presto: The perfect, multiculti-profiteering McCain money buddy.
The Senator says he's for closed borders, but my guess is he's never moved off shamnisty. Illegals will get benefits you and I won't qualify for ... unlimited worker visa program ... etc etc etc
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Congress + Pork + Gore = (insert flushing sound here)
In November, the Democratic-led House spent about $89,000 on so-called carbon offsets. This purchase was supposed to cancel out greenhouse-gas emissions from House buildings -- including half of the U.S. Capitol -- by triggering an equal reduction in emissions elsewhere. Some of the money went to farmers in North Dakota, for tilling practices that keep carbon buried in the soil. But some farmers were already doing this, for other reasons, before the House paid a cent. Other funds went to Iowa, where a power plant had been temporarily rejiggered to burn more cleanly. But that test project had ended more than a year before the money arrived.
Not only did the Democrats pay for carbon offsets that offset nothing ... but they gave the money to one of their biggest political contributors. Somebody please ... stop it ... my side hurts .... bwahahahahahahhahahahah. No stop it really guys ... you're killin me.
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Psychological Gang Bang of Hillary is Proof We Need a Woman President
Ted endorses Obama ... and the womens go wild! Wild I tell you. Hot Air is all over this ... but here's my favorite headline ...
Psychological Gang Bang of Hillary is Proof We Need a Woman President. I'm not kidding you ... really. Oh brother I am laughing so hard right now I can't even type straigftnm.
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Oink, Oink
Shhhhh .... I'm hunting those "Waskawy Wepubwicans".
From the Wall Street Journal. The President apparently will be delivering this message.
I will say this ... people who load up on pork fat generally find themselves on life support at some point.
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You Gotta Get A Little Jesus In Your Life
“You gotta have Christ in your life when you’re running for office all the time,” Obama said. “I know that the den of lions is tough.”
Let me just remind the Senator of two things. One, not just when you're running for office and Two, the Lord told "us" to help the poor ... not "U.S".
One more thing ... it is amazing how the Democrats have suddenly "got religion", isn't it?
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God Matters Most When Your World Is Crumbling
At any point do you think she's saying, "Oh Lord, if you just let me win this I will (fill in the blank)." I was thinking of doing this with the Giants in the Superbowl.
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Those Crazy Vermonters
My guess ... these are Catamount transplants. Those refined types that leave NYC, buy a farm and then hire the locals to milk the cows ... yuck!
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
Make The Tax Cuts Permanent
The winner of our on-line poll. Make the tax cuts permanent and forget the dumbest idea this side of pork spending ... tax rebates. Damn, what do they think we are ... car buyers. Hey, if we are I'll take the 0% financing with two years to pay. Even GM knows how to do it right.
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"The Most Unbelievable Music Performance I have Ever Witnessed."
Last night in Atlanta I saw Cadillac Sky (Eddie's Attic). Even if I were not a fan I would be telling you this was the most amazing musical performance by a band I have ever seen. Ever. The audience, very few of whom knew who they were, were on their feet the entire performance ... a performance that lasted more than 3 hours ... no breaks.
I was sitting next to three musicians, one being my brother, none of whom had heard them before. All said to me at one point during the night, "It is so rare to see musicians who take their music seriously."
I promise you, this group will be heard from.
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Back From Atlanta
I know, I know, I missed a lot. But then ... so did you. Below are pics from the trip.
Greyson Capps. BTW a very very nice guy, theatre major in college ... and it shows. How about Shakespeare with a southern accent?
Scott Miller at SmokeJack's in Alpharetta. This is one of the nicest music stops I have made. The place is immaculate, the food is outstanding, right off the interstate ... oh yeah ...
and Scott Miller. A William and Mary grad and you can hear it in his music. He has an incredible respect for history and his ability to use words to convey a thousand images is unparalleled. Come with your mind when you come to hear Scott.
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Friday, January 25, 2008
Stimulus?
Does anyone really think $600 will stimulate anything? Its nonsense of course and runs the danger of being inflationary. Consumers are being squeezed by energy prices and frozen wages. I have blogged on this earlier. What happens after you have spent the $600? If your personal economy is still being squeezed 3months from now we are right back where we started, except the government is $150billion lighter.
The Feds need to address the underlying issues. An energy policy that increase supply, making the tax cuts permanent,, returning retirement and healthcare to the marketplace so it is no longer affected by federal price controls.
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Blogging From My IPhone
First time for everything. Can't add pics but saw some great music last night at Smith's Old Bar in Atlanta. Tonight Scott Miller and tomorrow a wedding then Cadillac Sky at Eddie' Attic.
Missed a lot I guess. The Republicans in the debate last night finally getting around to hitting back at Democrats. Yeah! The Democrats have made race the central issue. No surprise there. My guess is African Americans are finally getting the chance to see the real Democratic Party. When it comes to power anyone is a target. These Democrats are not the party of the people.
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Thursday, January 24, 2008
Cadillac Sky
While I am off in Atlanta and the Sound Off Daughter and future son in law are watching the hunting dogs ... here's a little Cadillac Sky to hold you over ... and I get to see them Saturday in Atlanta at Eddie's Attic. Just lucky I guess.
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Tommy Womack
My friend, guest on the show, and the only musician I know with a non stop sense of humor. Here he is ladies and gentlemen ... in the flesh. This is what happens when you give an adult a toy.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Powerline Book Of The Year
This is just great news. A chance for conservative and republitarian authors to be recognized. And the prize money is not only outstanding but goes to help the soldiers.
I have said it before. The folks at Powerline are treasures.
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More Elana
Somehow I missed this article. Really nails it ... but no surprise to my listeners.
Here's a bit:
At just 33 years old, James has already become noteworthy through her work as member of Hot Club of Cowtown. After seven years the band split in 2004 and James took to touring with Bob Dylan. Yeah-the Bob Dylan and it gets better; she had to pass up touring with Willie Nelson to accept Dylan's offer ... James, an Austin, Texas native has found her calling which compares to the lounge sounds made popular by Norah Jones and Diana Krall but doesn't get bogged down by the calm soothing beats of the aforementioned jazz influenced singers ... If the Café 9 crowd is lucky, James will thrill listeners with the bubbly upbeat rhythm of Liza Jane, a square dance tune that will bring you right back to gym class-oh, for a good dosi-do.
Earning accolades along the way, James may be the next big thing and here's your chance to catch her show before the tickets cost you your whole pay check.
You folks can say you knew her when ...
Editors Note: one correction to the Play New Haven Article. James, as many of you know, is not an Austin native, she lives there now, but not a native.
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This Is Just Too Funny
ESPN Playoff Awards by Bill Simmons. One of the funniest columns I have ever read on football ... and if the rest of the jock journalists write with this much flair ... it will be a fun two weeks. Read it all. Here's a snippet.
(Picture from Yahoo Sports)
The Dwight Howard Award for "Guy who most needs a nickname"
We need to figure out this Brandon Jacobs thing. The nickname "Nigerian Nightmare" made Christian Okoye sound 10 times more terrifying, yet "Brandon Jacobs" sounds like someone who got expelled from boarding school for trying to steal the SAT. Even worse, you can't shorten his name ("B-Jake" doesn't work), and you definitely can't use his initials because, well, you know. So what do we do? The man clearly needs a nickname. Can we dust off "Night Train" for him? That has been dormant for a good 50 years since Dick Lane had it. Should we call him "The American Nightmare" as an homage to Okoye? At the very least, the Giants' Web site should have a nickname contest to figure this out.
We need to figure out this Brandon Jacobs thing. The nickname "Nigerian Nightmare" made Christian Okoye sound 10 times more terrifying, yet "Brandon Jacobs" sounds like someone who got expelled from boarding school for trying to steal the SAT. Even worse, you can't shorten his name ("B-Jake" doesn't work), and you definitely can't use his initials because, well, you know. So what do we do? The man clearly needs a nickname. Can we dust off "Night Train" for him? That has been dormant for a good 50 years since Dick Lane had it. Should we call him "The American Nightmare" as an homage to Okoye? At the very least, the Giants' Web site should have a nickname contest to figure this out.
Read it all ... a few shots at Brady, Tom Coughlin (very funny), Norv Turner, Green Bay fans (very sympathetic) and of course Tiki ... ahh Tiki.
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Bill To CNN: Hey, who's side you on?
OK ... here's the video I promised. Bill on the campaign trail campaigning for President in SC ... ummm ... well not for him ... for ... oh forget it.
Anyway a reporter references this story. In it a former SC Democratic party Chairman tells Bill to stop smearing Senator Obama ... you're starting to sound like legendary Republican strategist Lee "Take No Prisoners" Atwater.
Here's Bill's response to the CNN reporter asking him about the quote:
Also ... note the logo in the top right and the one in the bottom left. Hmmm ... shouldn't these be reversed? No really ... how cool is that. (the video is from Fox)
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The $30 Million Dollar Man
NY Giants DE Justin Tuck was on Neil Cavuto to talk about the Giants in the Super Bowl and his new $30 million dollar contract. This was the best part. Tuck has no problem saying no ... spoken like a man who knows what its like to work for a living. Think he's a market man?
Why is it whenever someone comes into a little cash everyone says ... hey ... you can afford it. Oh well ... hope someone says that to me some day ... Gooooooo Ggggggggmen!
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The Dodd Mortgage Bailout
This is just a bad idea and a bad use of taxpayer money. Nevermind the fact that it is not the government's job to bailout either businesses or homeowners who got greedy and made bad decisions.
It sets a bad precedent as well. Think the government should step in help bailout people who can't make their second mortgages too ... you know ... borrow for a vacation, college, maybe a new boat. You remember the ads?
Here's what our good friend Jonathan Hoenig has to say on it. Ouch!
I guess I can see more regulation ... But for what ... to save us from ourselves or the bankers? I'm not sure. Seems like mortgages were already regulated. Everyone just found a way around them.
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Billary vs Obama
Michelle is blogging petty nicely on this and I will have video soon. By the way it's the Atwater line that got to Bill. To refresh, Atwater was the Republican strategist for Reagan, dubbed Darth Vader. Petty funny. Bill Clinton the new Lee Atwater. Hmmm.
Then read this from The Wall Street Journal. If it weren't so sad it would be funny. Actually its pretty scary. Welcome to our world Mr Obama.
I have to admit I have not been following this very closely. I think I just assume Hillary gets the nod anyway. Maybe I am wrong.
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Fred's Out But John's On It
A conservative perspective on the failed candidacy of Fred Thompson. It's long but very good.
From my perspective, Fred said everything right, but it seems voters prefer an emotional connect and Fred never did. In America, it's all about feelings. "You hurt my feelings", "I feel your pain", "I feel inspired", "I've got a feeling". Today's instant oatmeal society wants instant emotional gratification and validation that what they are "feeling" is real and urgent and .... oh well. Bye Fred, we hardly knew ye.
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Tensions Over Quotas ... But Not Who You Think
I say repeatedly ... whenever liberal politicians try to fix something ... invariably they create yet another situation that needs to be fixed. In plain English ... their social engineering eventually screws up. Welfare, public housing ... even the war on drugs. And now this.
Powerline links to this article, so read it first ... here's a snippet.
Black, white or hispanic, you need to read this and understand why social engineering in a free market eventually will hurt the very people it tries to help.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Chuck Norris Vs John McCain
Hey ... I disagree ... but not to his face.
John McCain fires back .... and then ... oh by the way ... here's John's age.
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While Bill Sleeps ... Andrea smacks down Chris.
The video from Hardball last night is pretty funny. Out late Sunday night were we?
Then Andrea decides to defend Bill with a little shot at Chris.
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Shocked ... shocked I tell you. Media bias?
By four-to-one margins, Americans surveyed see The New York Times (41.9% to 11.8%) and National Public Radio (40.3% to 11.2%) as mostly or somewhat liberal over mostly or somewhat conservative.
By a three-to-one margin, Americans see news media journalists and broadcasters (45.4% to 15.7%) as mostly or somewhat liberal over mostly or somewhat conservative.
And, by a two-to-one margin, Americans see CNN (44.9% to 18.4%) and MSNBC (38.8% to 15.8%) as mostly or somewhat liberal over mostly or somewhat conservative.
By a three-to-one margin, Americans see news media journalists and broadcasters (45.4% to 15.7%) as mostly or somewhat liberal over mostly or somewhat conservative.
And, by a two-to-one margin, Americans see CNN (44.9% to 18.4%) and MSNBC (38.8% to 15.8%) as mostly or somewhat liberal over mostly or somewhat conservative.
Read the whole thing here. Oh and wait till you see who the most trusted news source is.
The most trusted national TV news organizations, for accurate reporting, in declining order included: Fox News (27.0%), CNN (14.6%), and NBC News (10.90%). These were followed by ABC News (7.0%), local news (6.9%), CBS News (6.8%) MSNBC (4.0%), PBS News (3.0%), CNBC (0.6%) and CBN (0.5%).
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Rumble In SC
Please don't tell me the people don't like negative ads ... then again maybe it is just the negative "ads" they don't like. Whatever ... Bill's attacks on Obama are working.
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How The Dems celebrate MLK Day
I'm like Dr King .... no I'm most like Dr King ... no it's me ... over here. Vote for me. Oh brother.
Hey, where did Hillary's accent go? I was just starting to like it.
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Crime In Hartford
Great interview on Face the State on Sunday ... just got around to it ... with Chief Daryl Roberts. Part one ... if you're looking for trouble you'll find it ... can't say I disagree.
Part Two ... blame the media. I can't say I disagree here either, although Chief, murders tend to frighten people no matter why they are committed.
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Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Super Bowl LVII
Eli is definitely the MANNNNNN(ing). Enough with the critics. Enough with the "He hasn't proved anything." Paxico, Toomer and yes Webster. Unreal. Congrats to the biggest Giants fan there is ... Sgt Mel.
And now ... it's Future Father-In-Law vs Future Son-In-Law in the first ever "In-Law" Bowl. But now it's a time to savor.
The GGGGGGGGGGG Men!
Great pictures of this game from AP at Yahoo! Check it out!
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Let Them Eat Green Stamps
No real value to this other than its funny. On ABC's This Week George wants to know if the Dems will add an extra special something for people on unemployment. Of course you know the answer .. of course ... but the ending is great ... and not a bad idea. I'll use mine to get that swell George Foreman grill.
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We Can Work Together!
I have mixed feelings on this but ... has Congress finally gotten the message? They are working together on this misguided stimulus package ... but they are working together and not even George Snuffle could get Charlie Rangel to lose the love.
The issue is: Will Democrats fight for rebates even for people who don't pay income taxes. W&M Chairman Rangel ... oh no you don't GS ... we love each other now.
BTW, if there is a stimulus package it should indeed include everyone and not just taxpayers. This is no damn rebate folks ... its a transfer payment. You are not getting back percentage of your payment. If you are trying to stimulate the economy (which it won't do) send out the damn checks to everyone. period.
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Giuliani On Tax Cuts
He is non-committal on the the stimulus package which I am against. And he is right on the tax cuts. Business wants certainty.
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NBC to Republicans: The King Is Dead.
Just had time to go over MTP this morning. Video below. First of half of show, the death of Ronald Reagan ... well so to speak. To sum up now: Republicans in chaos. Scroll down. Second half ... Democrats in the midst of a family quarrel. Still the Clinton stuff is well... priceless.
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Clinton Slight of Hand Part 2?
Does it still take two hands o handle a whopper? Bill makes a claim on the campaign trail ... NBC calls him on it ... the Clintons say "We'll get back to you". This is just too much. Listen for Peggy Noonan's voice at the end ... "When, Monday?"
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Clinton Slight of Hand Part One
This is a Video Daily Double. It's all about Senator Obama's comments that Reagan and the Republicans have long been the party of ideas.
The first video is the response from the "Rich Man Poor Man" candidate and Senator Clinton.
Then listen to Ms Goodwin and Tom Brokaw ... she is right of course ... and nice to see Tom mention Hillary's par for the course slight of hand. Enjoy. Best part of the show.
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Just Mush The Issues
Doris Kearns Goodwin hearts McCain. A noble man who stood up against key conservative principles (tax cuts, immigration, free speech). Her suggestion ... run on your war record and mush the rest and hope no one notices. Listen to how Peggy Noonan responds at the end. Priceless!
BTW I like John McCain and to be fair ... he is calling for the tax cuts to made permanent and is not yet ready to back this short term big buck economic"stimulus" package which I am not sure will stimulate anything but inflation.
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The King Is Dead?
Another one of those insufferable expert round tables on MTP. Topic: The Reagan Revolution is dead ... discuss among yourselves.
I actually like Jon Meacham, editor of Newsweek. But surely you can't believe that when Mitt Romney says "Washington is broken" he speaking of President Bush? Perhaps ... just a thought here, Governor Romney might be referring to the "absolutely do nothing" Democratic Congress with a 20% approval rating, which, by the way, happens to be lower than the President's. Ya think? Judge for yourself.
I will say this ... Meacham fit nicely into their theme today. "The Kind is dead ... long live the Queen!"
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Elana James
Great week of music with Elana James. First Cafe Nine in New Haven. The owner is just a great host and really welcomed the Sound Off Audience. The place was packed. Elana appeared with Whit but Beau has moved on and was replaced by Elana's long time base player Jake who really kicked. She sang all her familiar standards and a few new ones.
Then last night at Club Helsinki in Great Barrington, MA. This place is a real treasure and clubs like this one are disappearing all across the country and we can't let that happen. Please make a point of catching some music there.
I have uploaded some pictures of the event ... and I took this video with my Sony still camera. Not great ... but then remember ... low light and it is primarily a still camera. Enjoy.
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