"Lou Dobbs said recently that people are asking a lot of questions
about the birth certificate. Yes. The same people that want to know where the sun goes at night. And... where to put the stamp on their email. And Lou, you're their new king." Bill Maher
Just today I saw a clip of Bill Maher on CNN with Wolf Blitzer. Maher said we probably wo'nt get health care done because Americans are stupid. Wolf was aghast and asked if he wished to restate that. Maher said no and repeated that Americans are stupid.
These Birthers are the perfect example. Add them up with the Republican Base, the Tea Parties, the NRA, the Confederate States, Idaho, Mormons and everyone who watches reality TV. That's most of America lost in the Bozone.
What's it really like down there in Texas? People cannot possibly be as stupid as you say they are!
Notice that both of the crazyass "WE WILL ALL DIE" questions from the intelligent voting public have Southern drawls that would never ever be allowed on the Rush Limbaugh show. And why has Rush Limbaugh never allowed anyone with a Southern drawl on his radio program? We reprot yall dicide.
Was it a mistake to let legislators go on vacation with the health care bill hanging in the balance? The Republican ruse and proliferation of outlandish lies have spread like wildfire. It seems that each day I hear new horrors which are allegedly included in the proposed plan. Some think they will be euthanized at a certain age, that they'll no longer be able to retain their current insurance, and it's the first step on the slippery slope to Communism.
On one edge we have these Right-wing crazy TV and radio hosts (please include Bill O'Reilly, Michael Savage and Rush Limbaugh) working up the hopelessly stupid and armed Republican Base into purple faced frenzy of mixed hatred directed at liberals, blacks and Hispanics.
On the second edge we have those dispensing all this virulent hatred personally gaining great wealth from their foul nature. With most of them also able to push their agenda - with the help of their well funded media backers like Fox News and Clear Channel etc - through radio, television, the Internet, print and well paid speaking engagements. They also try to out provoke each other as a means of getting the most attention. Glenn Beck is winning! They have a name for that now, Coulterizing.
But on the third edge this causes not only the Daily Show and Colbert to lead off with so many Republican Base wingnut stories, but all forms of the mainstream media as well.
Tea Parties and Birther Bashes along with the over the top TV/Radio host crazyness (who sponsor these movements) certianly causes more people to jump on board and a few others grabbing up their guns and going on killing sprees. But it so soils and blackens the Republican Brand that it has become a boon for Democrats getting elected.
This is especially true for Lou Dobbs and Tom Trancedo who together moved so many Hispanics (the fastest growing block of voters in America) over to the Democratic Party that they could very well be the reason we have a Kenyan Communist White Hating N-word in the White White House.
The fly in this ointment is what I believe to be the most serious mistake we and the media make by so vastly underestimating the numbers of these purple faced armed and dangerous Republican Base wingnuts. I suppose we will not find out for 15 more months come November 2010. All things being equal.
I firmly believe that the one person in all of this who truly needs to pound down a beer at the presidential pow-wow, and air her side isn't invited. She appeared today before cameras. She hasn't felt safe, but feels the need to get her story out. Hear her side, and listen to the 911 call, at no time does she mention race. In fact, she tells the operator that the two men in question may well live there.
She's been called a racist, borne the brunt of great criticism, feared for her safety, all for no good reason, other than a lack of information about her and the call she made at the behest of another woman, who obviously isn't coming out. I wondered as others did, why a "neighbor" didn't recognize Professor Gates. I'm certain she'd have recognized him if she even lived
in the neighborhood! No one else was going to say that.
Eugene Robinson joins Howard Dean to discuss the difficulties of racism, and in this case perceived racism, misunderstandings, and the importance of talking to one another, and listening as well. He raises the interesting and provocative question of why there are no moderate Republicans weighing in. We might get to an understanding a great deal more quickly without the hatred of pot-stirrers on the airways. On display and full cry are Glenn Beck and other idiots jacking their jaws about Obama's fabricated "Problem" with white people. He is being called angry and racist when nothing could be more preposterous. The people closest to him, and most influential in his life were the two white grandparents who raised him. It isn't difficult to realize who is angry and racist, it's time to muzzle
them. Surely they've gone beyond the bounderies of freedom of speech in many of their tirades. We have already experienced violence by devotees of these pigs. Perhaps our first step in a meaningful dialogue would be to turn off the static of hatred. As Rackjite has suggested, it's time to pull the plug on their sponsors. The sooner it's done, the more lives will be saved.
When you think of librarians, is this the image that flashes through your mind? This is one of Austin's finest librarians posing for the Texas Librarian Association fund raising calendar, which is a hit to no one's surprise. The calendar is raising money for disaster relief for damaged libraries.
The "Tattooed Ladies of TLA" is an 18-month calendar features not a few tattoos, bared skin, and works like a charm to raise awareness for library problems, which might have gone unnoticed. The girls decided to show their wild side, and tattoo artistry after the rousing sales of last year's efforts by the library guys, the "Men of Texas Libraries" calendar. Baring a little sex appeal by the guys raised $9,000 which went to help libraries which had been damaged by hurricanes Katrina
and Rita. Unlike many library systems, the TLA thrives on promoting diversity and free expression. I believe they were successful at bringing those values across. You can purchase a copy on their website at www.TLA.com
Wild Texas Librarians Show Tattoos and Skin in Calendar
It had to happen, the State Health director of Hawaii has been inundated with requests, and must be tired of issuing public announcements to the affirmative regarding Barack Obama's birth, only to be doubted...loudly and often! It's enough to harsh his Zen-like, Hang Loose attitude. Senator Howard Dean sat in for Keith Olbermann Tuesday, when the House celebrated Hawaii's 50th anniversary as a state, with a unique and timely vote. While Rome burns (substitute USA if you feel so
inclined), you will be pleased to know that the House of Representatives actually voted on a resolution today...Yay! Oh, what was it about? No, not health care, nor the deficit, nope, not war matters; they voted to agree that Hawaii.U.S.A. is the official birthplace of President Barack Obama. Hurray and duh!
Commercial Break: If anyone has a time share you're not using, call me! Aloha;)
Chris Hayes of 'The Nation' discusses this resolution with Dean. Approved by some, simply not voted upon by others who sat on their hands, or performed some other silent protest - perhaps they did not wish to go on record as having voted against it, but certainly would not vote in favor. Do I sense a lack of conviction, and an attempt to fool some of the people? Their actions to placate conspiracy theorists simply make the GOP look even more picky, petty, churlish. childish, and transparent to most. As long as
their intended party-makers don't realize they're being strung along,and they're not likely to, it will be business as usual with a little fuller crowd - but what a crowd, nothing but enthusiasm!
Kudos to John McCain for setting birthers he encountered on the campaign trail straight about Obama's birth and citizenship. He did so while he and Obama were opponents. As it turns out, he was born and first toddled in a far off and exotic land, that wasn't on American soil!
Scandalous news for the Dems? No, not really, he is quite legally able to be president - though born in Panama, which to my knowledge we couldn't smooth talk into becoming a state as we did the gorgeous Hawaiin Islands. It's okay, John McCain was born on foreign soil, but with a great technicality up his little sleeve. You see, less black and white and more grey scale birthers. Have a Chi Chi on me, and let's celebrate the best land grab in my memory. Time share, any time of year!
Oops, Sorry, My bad! With their expertise I simply jumped to the conclusion the baboons had been hired to both check, then load the bags however they see fit. Saving money and security are big at the airlines you know. Apparently they're in
training while awaiting drug test results, no exceptions! Meanwhile, the wily
residents of the Safari Park give visitors a really wild welcome, appearing without warning in their gangs, groups, fraternal organizations...as you prefer. After encircling your defenseless wee British car, they're adept at opening the
rooftop racks and breaking into car roof top luggage boxes/suitcases as if it's a giant pizza that you've delivered in 31 minutes.
You're fond of that shirt? I think it's his now dear, Ooh..is that your Yves Saint Laurent Perfume he's pouring on, mum? Only about $200. worth. Look! a bottle of decent bubbly I had stashed for later- the blighter! Seems expensive for that hairy guy, and no one is going to take it away when he pops the cork that handily, think what they could do to this car if the mood came on them, or they'd pillaged a can opener. He does smell good! Next time bring lots of bananas folks, and keep yer luggage out of sight when visiting any kind of wildlife safari park, or homes where you're outnumbered by rowdy children. It's the same result either way! Kids won't run off after bananas while you tear out of the driveway, you're safer with the baboons and a very, very fast car! This is the time to buy a Testarosa - you can't put a price on safety. You're welcome!
When you think of librarians, is this the image that flashes through your mind? This is one of Austin's finest librarians posing for the Texas Librarian Association fund raising calendar, which is a hit to no one's surprise. The calendar is raising money for disaster relief for damaged libraries.
