And to think that just a few months ago the Republicans were calling her the liar!
Isn't this party (meaning Republican) over yet? Why are they still here?
The director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Leon E. Panetta, has told the House Intelligence Committee in closed-door testimony that the C.I.A. concealed “significant actions” from Congress from 2001 until late last month, seven Democratic committee members said.
"Concealed 'significan actions.'" From 2001 until late last month.
Senator Grassley's crass comments to a town hall meeting question about insurance - go work for John Deere or the federal government!
What an asshole. And this is a Senator, no less, telling his constituents to go fuck themselves, basically, about health insurance. He gets a great plan, but god forbid real Americans be afforded an equally great plan. And if you listen to the video, the bastard is actually pissed off for having to answer the perfectly valid question. And note, too, that he claims to not know what his deductible is, or what his co-pay is! Either the man is that out of touch with reality, or he's a fucking asshole liar.
I tell you, there will be mob mentality from Americans if this government caves in to the Republicans' idea of what constitutes appropriate health care reform, which is blocking any right to a public option (or in other words, giving their constituents the same health coverage they have been afforded while working FOR the people.)
(heads up - there is a music podcast unrelated to this post, so if you want the music to STOP, just scroll down to player and pause it!)
Amazing! Just amazing. And the spontaneous and long standing ovation and applause was great to hear (and see). Finally, the Democrats have a 60 seat majority in the Senate. And a pretty good comic, as well ! Not to mention that Franken is pretty astute when it comes to politics, and he is a true progressive.
Congratulations, Senator Franken! (Has a weird ring to it, doesn't it?)
U.S. District Judge Denny Chin said Madoff's breach of trust was massive, and that he lied to investors and to the SEC to buy homes, yachts and pay country club fees. He called the maximum sentence symbolic to those who might imitate the fraud and to the victims seeking relief.
"Here the message must be sent that Mr. Madoff's crimes were extraordinarily evil and that this kind of manipulation of the system is not just a bloodless crime that takes place on paper, but one instead that takes a staggering toll," Chin said.
"Not a single letter was submitted in support of Madoff," Chin said. "Not friends, not family. That is telling."
Too bad no one else on Wall Street, etc. is being sued for fraud, damn it. I'd like to see more prison sentences for those that forced Americans to have to fork over tax dollars just to pay for their salaries and bonuses.
Ed, Farrah And Michael - May They Be In A Better Place
(heads up - there is a music podcast unrelated to this post, so if you want the music to STOP, just scroll down to player and pause it!)
Two icons in one day. One we were prepared for, and one we weren't.
Lots of YouTube on Michael, but of course, it's embedded so you can't post. But this fabulous piece is available.
Solo's by Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan and Ray Charles. Others performing in the background are Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belavonte, Lindsey Buckingham, The News, Sheila E., Bob Geldof, Jackie Jackson, LaToya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Bette Midler, John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, The Pointer Sisters and Smokey Robinson.
That's sone fucking impressive line-up.
The amazing performance was recorded in January 1985 after the American Music Awards.
I was surprised by how many reader comments on the AMERICAblog site were full of vitriol and really stupid statements. I love reading the blog, but damn, most of the people that comment on John's site are idiots, really no better than the rethug trolls that have to say something idiotic about political posts.
The man was a musical icon, no IFS, ANDS OR BUTS. And his death was sudden and unexpected. To make fun of the fans that are obviously distraught is just plain ignorant. Personally, I'm having my evening rum and coke and BLASTING all of my Michael and Jackson 5 songs.
Rock on, dude. And say hi to Elvis for me.
Now, as for Farrah, she was an icon in her own right. I mean, girls wanted to do their hair like her, and that bathing suit poster adorned every male's wall regardless of their age! And her rocky relationship with Ryan O'Neal, who adored her, was constant fodder for tabloids and the like. However, we all knew she was dying, and so although she passed today, and we mourn her, it was not unexpected.
I mourn for my brothers and sisters in Iran. As a Baha'i, Persia has a personal place hisorically for me in my life, and I have been surrounded by Persians and their culture for over 40 years.
Obama Administration Really Pissing Off GLBT Community And Their Advocates
I am not sure how many of my readers have been following the outcry from the GLBT community over the Obama Administration's DOJ brief filed in support (yes, you read that correctly, SUPPORT) of the DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act), the action of congress that Obama campaigned he would repeal (among other GLBT issues he campaigned on as opposing and vowing to repeal and/or end), but AMERICAblog has been all over it, here, and here, for starters.
I actually work in the same building and am on the same floor as the West Coast office of Lambda Legal. I've been out sick for a few days, but I will most definitely talk to my friends across the hall and get their take, as well as current updates on what they are doing, and will post what I can.
Obama Administration Fears Becoming "Fodder" For Comics!
I have heard some idiotic excuses that came from the Bush Administration, but this one from the Obama Administration takes the cake.
Justice Department lawyers told the judge that future presidents and vice presidents may not cooperate with criminal investigations if they know what they say could become available to their political opponents and late-night comics who would ridicule them.
"If we become a fact-finder for political enemies, they aren't going to cooperate," Justice Department attorney Jeffrey Smith said during a 90-minute hearing. "I don't want a future vice president to say, `I'm not going to cooperate with you because I don't want to be fodder for 'The Daily Show.'"
Comics have been lambasting politicians since comics and politicians first existed!
I am afraid we have actually elected another asshole for president. We need to get out our Xanax and Valium and numb ourselves while America as we know it drives itself off the cliff and into extinction.
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Name: Carrie Cann
Location: Hollywood, United States
I am a 57, single, white female, living in Hollywood. I'm as left as they come, and liberal to the core. If you can't take the "heat," stay out of my Bar & Grill.
